Holter Meeting — Umsonst & Draußen Festival
Edition 2026 Music Rock Metal

Holter Meeting — Umsonst & Draußen Festival

„Umsonst und Draußen“ — over 30 acts on two stages by the swimming pool with headliners Soulbound and Hi! Spencer

Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock — Kreis Gütersloh (05754)
Dates 28 Aug — 29 Aug 2026
Venue Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock (05754)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Holter Meeting

Two days of live music, two stages, over 30 acts, and not a cent for entry: The Holter Meeting is the pure “Umsonst & Draußen” (Free & Outdoors) festival in Ostwestfalen. From August 28 to 29, 2026, the festival meadow by the swimming pool in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock will transform into a festival stronghold with headliners Soulbound (modern metal) on Friday and Hi! Spencer (Indie-Rock) on Saturday. Also performing are VOID, Our Mirage, Vinta, Pharexx, Attic Stories, Nikra, Skartoffel, and a dedicated children's program with Jonny Karacho on Saturday afternoon. The festival is financed by beverage sales and sponsorship — entry remains completely free.

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The Holter Meeting — A Festival Born from a Love of Music

What began as a small club idea is now one of the most well-known free festivals in Ostwestfalen: The Holter Meeting brings over 30 acts to two stages every year at the end of August — all organized entirely by volunteers and free for visitors. The organizer is Holter Meeting e.V., and the festival is financed by beverage sales, club members, and regional sponsors.

Two Stages, Two Days, All Genres

The Kraftwerkbühne and the EMS-Bühne alternate in concert programming — no overlapping sets, every act gets its undivided attention. The genre spectrum ranges from Modern Metal and Indie-Rock to Punk and Hardcore: a classic “festival for everyone who loves music” concept.

Headliners 2026: Soulbound and Hi! Spencer

Friday will be headlined by Soulbound, one of Germany's most exciting modern metal bands of recent years, delivering a powerful performance with clear expression. Saturday will feature Hi! Spencer with their fresh indie-rock sound and new album.

Family Program on Saturday Afternoon

The Holter Meeting consciously focuses on its younger audience as well: On Saturday afternoon, Jonny Karacho will perform a children's concert (2:00 PM–3:00 PM) — indie rock for kids, proving that festival vibes can work for the little ones too.

Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock — Festival Meadow by the Swimming Pool

Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock is located in the Gütersloh district in Ostwestfalen-Lippe (North Rhine-Westphalia). The festival meadow by the swimming pool is the ideal festival location: centrally located, good public transport connections, ample space for stages, backstage, and catering — and short distances to the town center for accommodation.

Holter Meeting — edition 2026

The Holter Meeting 2026 will take place on August 28 and 29 on the festival meadow by the swimming pool in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock. Over 30 acts on 2 stages, headliners Soulbound (Fri) and Hi! Spencer (Sat), family program with Jonny Karacho on Saturday afternoon. Completely free entry.

Two days of “Umsonst & Draußen” festival with over 30 acts on two stages (Kraftwerkbühne and EMS-Bühne). Genres from Modern Metal to Indie-Rock to Punk. Organized entirely by volunteers from Holter Meeting e.V., financed through beverage sales and sponsorship.

Programme Holter Meeting 2026

Friday, August 28, 2026 — Kraftwerkbühne / EMS-Bühne

  • 4:00 PM–4:45 PM One Final Fight
  • 5:15 PM–6:00 PM Amber
  • 6:30 PM–7:15 PM Havn
  • 7:45 PM–8:30 PM Void
  • 9:00 PM–10:00 PM Our Mirage
  • 10:30 PM–11:30 PM Soulbound (Headliner)
  • 12:00 AM–1:00 AM Vinta

Saturday, August 29, 2026 — Kraftwerkbühne / EMS-Bühne

  • 2:00 PM–3:00 PM Jonny Karacho (Children's Program)
  • 3:30 PM–4:15 PM Good Fortune
  • 4:45 PM–5:30 PM Romeoz
  • 6:00 PM–7:00 PM Skartoffel
  • 7:30 PM–8:30 PM Attic Stories
  • 9:00 PM–10:00 PM Nikra
  • 10:30 PM–11:30 PM Hi! Spencer (Headliner)
  • 12:00 AM–1:00 AM Jack Pott

Acts during breaks include Pharexx and others — final schedule on holtermeeting.de.

Highlights Holter Meeting 2026

  • Over 30 acts on 2 stages
  • Headliners Soulbound (Fri) & Hi! Spencer (Sat)
  • Family program with Jonny Karacho on Saturday afternoon
  • Completely free entry
  • Organized entirely by volunteers
  • Festival meadow by the swimming pool — central location

Prices Holter Meeting 2026

Entry is completely free. Beverages and food at festival prices — proceeds finance the festival.

Practical information — Holter Meeting

Getting There

By train to Schloß Holte or Stukenbrock-Senne (line RB74). By car via the A33, exit Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock. Follow signs for “Festwiese / Hallenbad”. Parking available at the swimming pool and in surrounding streets.

Performance Times

Friday, August 28, from 4:00 PM; Saturday, August 29, from 2:00 PM (children's program); last acts approx. 1:00 AM–2:00 AM.

Admission

Completely free. Wristbands available on-site, beverages and food at festival prices — donations support the club's work.

Tip

If you want to attend the family program with Jonny Karacho: Be there punctually at 2:00 PM on Saturday. Sturdy footwear, a rain jacket (for typical OWL weather), and sunscreen are recommended.

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Where it takes place Holter Meeting

Festwiese am Hallenbad Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock

Am Hallenbad, 33758 Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock

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Holter Meeting at a glance

Music Rock Metal Punk Indie Family Solidarity Outdoor Free Participatory Kreis Gütersloh

History of Holter Meeting