Hanse Song Festival
14th edition of the Indie, Folk, and Songwriter festival in the Old Town of Stade
About Hanse Song Festival
Concept – Stages in the Old Town
Since its founding in 2012, the Hanse Song Festival has followed the concept of a walkable music festival. The historic Old Town of Stade, with its restored burgher houses, churches, halls, and studios, becomes a sprawling venue for one day. With a day pass, visitors have access to all concert locations and can wander from stage to stage between sets. The setting – medieval alleys, brick Gothic architecture, and the harbor – gives the festival a unique profile in the German festival calendar.
Lineup 2026
For the 14th edition, the organizers have announced over 20 acts. Confirmed acts include Die Höchste Eisenbahn (Indie Pop from Berlin with poetic German lyrics), OSKA (Austrian Indie Folk singer-songwriter with international success), Steiner & Madlaina (Swiss Indie Pop duo), Naima Bock (British Folk and Songwriter artist), and Yola (British Roots and Soul artist). Further artists will be continuously added by the organizer.
Start at 5:15 PM
The festival day begins at 5:15 PM with the first concerts and runs into the late evening hours. The concerts are staggered to allow visitors to experience multiple acts in one evening. Stage schedules will be published by the organizer shortly before the festival and can be viewed via the festival app or the official website.
Stade as a Festival City
The Hanseatic city of Stade on the Schwinge, a tributary of the Elbe, is one of the most beautiful historic cities in Northern Germany with its brick Gothic architecture, the Old Hanseatic Harbor, and its largely preserved Old Town. Its location between Hamburg and Cuxhaven makes it easily accessible for a supra-regional festival audience. The Hanse Song Festival uses the historic cityscape as its stage – a concept that clearly distinguishes it from comparable festivals.
Hanse Song Festival — edition 2026
Festival in a Walkable City
The Stade Old Town, with its brick churches, restored burgher houses, and halls, becomes the festival stage. The concerts are staggered to allow visitors to experience multiple acts in one evening.
Indie, Folk, and Songwriter
The musical profile ranges from Indie Pop, Folk, and Singer-Songwriter to atmospheric Pop music. International and German-language acts alternate.
Programme Hanse Song Festival 2026
Program 14th Hanse Song Festival – April 18, 2026
Over 20 acts will perform from 5:15 PM on multiple stages in the Old Town of Stade. The exact stage assignments and set times will be published by the organizer shortly before the festival. The following acts are already confirmed:
Confirmed Artists
- Die Höchste Eisenbahn – Indie Pop from Berlin with poetic German lyrics
- OSKA – Austrian Indie Folk singer-songwriter
- Steiner & Madlaina – Swiss Indie Pop duo
- Naima Bock – British Folk singer-songwriter
- Yola – British Roots and Soul artist
- Over 15 more acts – Announcements continuously via the website
Venues in the Old Town
- Several churches, halls, studios, and cafés
- Stage schedules via the festival website
- Access to all venues with a day pass
Festival Schedule
- 5:15 PM: Start of the first concerts
- Concert staggering throughout the evening
- Winding down in the late evening and night hours
Highlights Hanse Song Festival 2026
- 14th edition of the Hanse Song Festival in Stade
- Over 20 acts on multiple stages in the Old Town
- Lineup featuring Die Höchste Eisenbahn, OSKA, Steiner & Madlaina, Naima Bock, Yola
- Concerts in churches, halls, and studios – a walkable festival
- Day pass for all venues
Prices Hanse Song Festival 2026
Practical information — Hanse Song Festival
Date
- Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 5:15 PM
Venue
- Multiple venues in the Old Town of Stade
- 21682 Stade, Stade district
Tickets
- Day pass for all venues
- On sale via hansesongfestival.de and Tourismus Stade
Getting There
- S-Bahn Hamburg S3 / Metronom to Stade
- Approx. 10–15 minute walk from the station to the Old Town
- Public transport recommended
Lineup 2026 (Confirmed)
- Die Höchste Eisenbahn
- OSKA
- Steiner & Madlaina
- Naima Bock
- Yola
- and over 15 more acts
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