Hamelner Pflasterfest
Large street music festival in Hameln's Old Town from August 28th to 29th, 2026, with 6 stages plus DJ zones
About Pflasterfest
Pure Music Festival in the Old Town
In contrast to many city festivals that combine music with craft markets, showmen, and food stalls, the Hamelner Pflasterfest is purely a music festival. The historic Old Town becomes a stage landscape, and the concerts are the sole focus.
6 Stages plus DJ Zones
A total of 6 stages plus several DJ zones will host performances over the two festival days. The stages are spread across market squares, courtyards, and alleys of the Old Town, allowing festival-goers to move between different concerts.
Variety of Music Styles
The program includes Rock, Pop, Soul, Punk, Jazz, and Electro. This diversity makes the festival attractive to different tastes and ensures there's always something new to discover throughout the festival.
Local, Regional, National
Local bands from Hameln and the Weserbergland region, regional acts from Lower Saxony, and national headliners perform together. This mix supports the regional music scene while also providing supra-regional appeal.
Friday and Saturday Until Late at Night
On Friday, the festival runs from 5 PM to 1 AM, and on Saturday from 12 PM to 1 AM. This extends the festival atmosphere over nearly 22 hours of programming, offering hours of live music in the historic city center.
Pflasterfest — edition 2026
The Hamelner Pflasterfest is one of the most significant North German open-air music events set against a historic Old Town backdrop.
Programme Pflasterfest 2026
Friday, August 28th, 2026 — 5 PM to 1 AM
- 5:00 PM: Festival opening and first concerts
- Six stages in the Old Town
- Rock, Pop, Soul, Punk, Jazz, Electro
- DJ zones for electronic music
- Food and drinks available in the Old Town
- Concerts until 1 AM
Saturday, August 29th, 2026 — 12 PM to 1 AM
- 12:00 PM: Stages reopen
- Full program on all six stages
- Family and acoustic acts during the day
- National headliners in the evening
- DJ sets late at night
- Festival ends at 1 AM
The final band lineup and stage assignments for 2026 will be published by Hameln Marketing und Tourismus on hameln.de.
Highlights Pflasterfest 2026
- 6 stages plus DJ zones in the Old Town
- Pure music festival without a market
- Rock, Pop, Soul, Punk, Jazz, Electro
- Local, regional, and national acts
- Free admission
Prices Pflasterfest 2026
Practical information — Pflasterfest
Venue
Altstadt Hameln, 31785 Hameln
Dates 2026
Friday, August 28th (5 PM - 1 AM) and Saturday, August 29th, 2026 (12 PM - 1 AM)
Stages
6 stages plus several DJ zones
Styles
Rock, Pop, Soul, Punk, Jazz, Electro
Admission
Free admission to all stages
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