Name: F.T.C. Festival — Flieger, Trucker und Country Nordhausen 2026
Start: 2026-09-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Flugplatz Nordhausen

F.T.C. Nordhausen

About F.T.C. Nordhausen

The F.T.C. Festival — Flieger, Trucker und Country — celebrates its grand comeback in 2026 after a 24-year hiatus in Nordhausen. The occasion is the 70th anniversary of Nordhausen Airport. Hundreds of trucks, top-class country acts (Truck Stop, Jonny Hill, Linda Feller, international bands like Doug Adkins, Buffalo Drive, Open Road, Cat Lion, Wild As Her), line dancing, airshows, and scenic flights come together on over 75,000 m² of airport grounds. Three days of festival with on-site camping, from Friday to Sunday. The organizer is Medienhaus Heck GmbH — Sven-Bolko Heck, who organized the original F.T.C. Festival in the 1990s, is thus returning after more than two decades.

Dates 11 Sep — 13 Sep 2026

Venue Nordhausen (16062)

Prices 40.00€ — 150.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

F.T.C. Nordhausen — edition 2026

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The F.T.C. Festival 2026 marks the comeback of the country and trucker festival after a 24-year break. Three days at Nordhausen Airport for the 70th anniversary: Truck Stop, Jonny Hill, Linda Feller, international country acts, hundreds of trucks, airshow, and camping on 75,000 m².

F.T.C. Festival 2026 — Three Days at the Airport

From September 11 to 13, 2026, the F.T.C. Festival celebrates its grand comeback in Nordhausen. The occasion: 70 years of Nordhausen Airport. On 75,000 m² of festival grounds, country stars, truckers, and aviation fans come together — one of the largest country festivals in Central Germany.

Line-up

German-speaking acts: Truck Stop, Jonny Hill, Linda Feller. International: Doug Adkins, Buffalo Drive, Open Road, Cat Lion, Wild As Her. Also featuring line dance workshops, truck parade, and airshow.

Highlights F.T.C. Nordhausen 2026

Comeback after a 24-year break — 70 years of Nordhausen Airport
Truck Stop, Jonny Hill, and Linda Feller as German-speaking headliners
International country acts from the USA
Hundreds of show trucks and truck parade
Airshow with historic aircraft and scenic flights
Camping directly on the 75,000 m² festival grounds

Programme F.T.C. Nordhausen 2026

Program Highlights 2026 — F.T.C. Festival Nordhausen

Friday, September 11 — Festival Opening: Arrival and campsite setup from noon; official opening in the late afternoon; first concerts on the main stage — one of the international country acts; Welcome Party
Saturday, September 12 — Main Festival Day: Truck parade in the morning; airshow with historic and modern aircraft in the afternoon; scenic flight opportunities for visitors; main concerts in the evening with Truck Stop, Jonny Hill, Linda Feller; line dance sessions on a separate dance floor
Sunday, September 13 — Festival Closing: Morning pint at noon; further concerts with international acts (Doug Adkins, Buffalo Drive, Open Road, Cat Lion, Wild As Her); departure in the evening; final program points with truck procession
Festival Elements: Hundreds of show trucks from Germany and Europe; aircraft exhibition; catering stands with burgers, steaks, country-typical cuisine; country merchandise and cowboy hat makers; camping for truckers, motorhomes, tents

The final stage schedule and performance times will be published on truckerfest-nordhausen.de. Tickets via the official festival website.

Prices F.T.C. Nordhausen 2026

3-day pass for visitors and campers, separate trucker tickets, day tickets (minimum order of 4 per order), group packages available. Exact prices and sales on the official festival website.

Practical information

Practical information — F.T.C. Nordhausen

Date 2026

Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Location

Nordhausen Airport, 99734 Nordhausen. Detailed directions on truckerfest-nordhausen.de.

Getting There

By train: Nordhausen station with connections to Erfurt/Halle, then bus or festival shuttle to the airport. By car: A38 (Göttingen–Halle) exit Nordhausen, then B243 towards the city; follow festival signs. By truck: dedicated trucker arrival with own parking and camping on the airport grounds.

Admission

3-day pass for visitors and campers, separate trucker tickets, day tickets (minimum order of 4 per order), group packages available. Tickets via the official website.

Tip

On-site camping is in high demand — book early. Combine your festival visit with a trip on the Harz narrow-gauge railway (Brocken), a visit to the Mittelbau-Dora memorial site, or a hike in the Harz mountains. The city of Nordhausen, with its Doppelkorn distillery, is worth a stroll.

Comeback after 24 years

The F.T.C. Festival in Nordhausen was one of Germany's most renowned country and trucker festivals in the 1990s. After a 24-year break, the festival returns in 2026 — the occasion is the 70th anniversary of Nordhausen Airport. Sven-Bolko Heck, the original organizer, is bringing the concept back in a contemporary form: "After 24 years, I'm bringing this festival back. The airport anniversary seemed like the right moment — everything fit together perfectly."

Country Line-up with Stars and International Guests

The musical program features a high-caliber lineup. The German-speaking acts are led by Truck Stop — the country pioneers of the German music scene, active since 1973, with hits like "Take it Easy, Altes Haus" and "Der Wilde, Wilde Westen". Also featured are Jonny Hill with his classic "Ruf Teddybär eins-vier", and Linda Feller, the "Queen of German Country". From the USA and internationally: Doug Adkins, Buffalo Drive, Open Road, Cat Lion, and Wild As Her bring authentic American country and country-rock to the main stage. Over three days, concerts and line dance workshops alternate.

Trucks, Airshow, Camping

Hundreds of trucks from all over Germany and Europe will be on display at the airport grounds — from gleaming polished show trucks with chrome and airbrush to classic old-school trucks. A dedicated truck parade on Saturday will bring the vehicles to life. Simultaneously, airshows with historic and modern aircraft will take place — after all, the 70th anniversary of the airport is the main occasion. Those interested can book scenic flights. On the 75,000 m² festival grounds, there are on-site campsites, both for truckers with their trucks and for visitors with motorhomes, tents, and caravans. Truck tickets are a separate category — truckers receive special status at the festival.

Nordhausen — Industrial City on the Südharz

Nordhausen is located in the Nordhausen district in the state of Thuringingia, on the Südharz, bordering Saxony-Anhalt. With around 41,000 inhabitants, the city is one of the most important centers in North Thuringia. It is known for its Doppelkorn distillery (Nordhäuser Doppelkorn), the Harz narrow-gauge railway (one of Germany's most famous narrow-gauge railways), and the former Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp memorial site, a reminder of Nazi history. Nordhausen Airport is located northeast of the city and has been operational since 1956 — home to sports planes, gliders, and smaller airliners.