Name: Hohenbusch Art and Culture Festival 2026
Start: 2026-05-30T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Haus Hohenbusch

Art & Culture Festival Hohenbusch

About Art & Culture Festival Hohenbusch

On May 30 and 31, 2026, Haus Hohenbusch in Erkelenz will be the venue for the Art and Culture Festival for the third time. For two days, regional and international artists will present painting, sculpture, installation, and photography. Additionally, there will be a varied stage program with folk, blues, acoustic rock, jazz, and Taiko drumming, complemented by free children's workshops. Free admission.

Dates 30 May — 31 May 2026

Venue Erkelenz (05370)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Art & Culture Festival Hohenbusch — edition 2026

The third edition of the Hohenbusch Art and Culture Festival will take place on Saturday, May 30, from 10 AM to 7 PM, and on Sunday, May 31, from 11 AM to 6 PM. The art exhibition opens with a vernissage on Saturday at 3 PM. The stage program features folk, blues, and acoustic rock on Saturday, and jazz and Taiko drumming on Sunday. Free admission.

Third Hohenbusch Art and Culture Festival

From May 30 to 31, 2026, Haus Hohenbusch in Erkelenz will open its doors for the third time for the Art and Culture Festival. The organizers are Kultur GmbH Erkelenz and the Förderverein Haus Hohenbusch e.V. The vernissage of the art exhibition on Saturday at 3 PM opens the weekend — featuring paintings, sculptures, installations, and photographs by regional and international artists.

Accompanying this is a stage program in front of the manor house (under the coach house in case of rain), plus readings, Veeh harp demonstrations, and children's workshops. Sunday culminates in an award ceremony for the creative competition marking the 700th anniversary of the city's founding.

Highlights Art & Culture Festival Hohenbusch 2026

Third consecutive Art and Culture Festival at Haus Hohenbusch
Exhibition featuring painting, sculpture, installation, and photography
Stage program with folk, blues, acoustic rock, jazz, and Taiko
Free children's workshops and encaustic art sessions
Award ceremony for Erkelenz's 700th-anniversary celebration
Free admission

Programme Art & Culture Festival Hohenbusch 2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026 (10:00 AM–7:00 PM)

10:00 AM: Festival grounds open
Morning: Veeh Harp Concert in the piano room
Afternoon: Folk, blues, and acoustic rock performances in front of the manor house
3:00 PM: Vernissage of the art exhibition
Throughout the day: Readings, Veeh harp demonstration in the piano room
Throughout the day: Encaustic Art Workshop with Sandra Klein
Family program: Play area, mobile activity station
7:00 PM: End of day

Sunday, May 31, 2026 (11:00 AM–6:00 PM)

Morning: Jazz Concert in front of the manor house
Afternoon: Taiko Drumming and other stage acts
Throughout the day: Free children's workshops (acrylic painting, stone decoration, canvas pouring)
Throughout the day: Children's readings, Veeh harp demonstration
Afternoon: Award Ceremony for the creative competition marking the 700th anniversary of Erkelenz
6:00 PM: Festival ends

Prices Art & Culture Festival Hohenbusch 2026

Admission is completely free. Children's workshops are free. Food and drinks available on-site at festival prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Art & Culture Festival Hohenbusch

Getting There

Erkelenz is located between Mönchengladbach and Heinsberg in western Rhineland. By car via the A 46 (Erkelenz exit). By train from Mönchengladbach Hauptbahnhof (RE 4) to Erkelenz, then continue by bus or taxi to Haus Hohenbusch (approx. 4 km outside the city center).

Opening Hours

Saturday, May 30, 2026: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Vernissage at 3:00 PM). Sunday, May 31, 2026: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Veeh harp demonstrations in the piano room on both days.

Admission

Free admission. Children's workshops are free. In case of rain, performances move under the coach house.

Haus Hohenbusch as a Backdrop

Haus Hohenbusch — a historic estate on the outskirts of Erkelenz — has been the backdrop for the Hohenbusch Art and Culture Festival since 2024. With its manor house, coach house, courtyard, and park, the ensemble offers spaces for vernissages, concerts, readings, and workshops alike. The stage program takes place outdoors in front of the manor house — in case of rain, performances move under the coach house.

Artists from the Region and Internationally

The exhibition focuses on painting, sculpture, installation, and photography. Regional artists from the Aachen region, Rhineland, and Lower Rhine meet guests from the international art scene. The vernissage on Saturday at 3 PM opens the exhibition — the show will be open continuously until 6 PM on Sunday.

Stage Program Over Two Days

The musical program is diverse. Saturday (May 30, 2026, 10 AM to 7 PM) features a Veeh harp concert, folk, blues, and acoustic rock. Sunday (May 31, 11 AM to 6 PM) offers jazz and Taiko drumming — an unusual combination that the Erkelenz cultural audience enthusiastically received in 2025. Additionally, there will be readings in the piano room, performances with Veeh harp, and on Sunday, an award ceremony for the creative competition marking the 700th anniversary of the city's founding.

Free Children's Workshops

Designed to be family-friendly, the festival offers free children's workshops in acrylic painting, stone decoration, and canvas pouring. Encaustic art workshops with Sandra Klein run on both days, along with a play area and a mobile activity station for children. This makes the festival a classic family weekend, not just a connoisseur event.

Kultur GmbH and Support Association

The organizers are Kultur GmbH Erkelenz and the Förderverein Haus Hohenbusch e.V. — two entities that culturally utilize the estate and ensure continuous support for the festival. Admission is free on both days.