HöpenAir Festival

Rock Festival in the Middle of the Heath

The Höpen Open-Air Stage is located in the Lüneburg Heath near Schneverdingen and offers an extraordinary setting for a rock open-air. While most festivals take place on concert grounds in urban environments, HöpenAir creates an atmosphere with its heath landscape that sets it apart from any other festival in the region. The nature-oriented stage, the vast landscape, and the combination of rock and nature are the festival's defining characteristics.

2026 Lineup

The 2026 lineup includes six bands: Raketen Erna, Rogers, The New Roses, Mandowar, The Feelgood McLouds, and Le Fly. This mix combines established German rock acts with different styles, from classic hard rock and melodic rock to more distinctive genres. The lineup appeals to a broad rock audience and shows that HöpenAir is not a purely genre-specific event but a programmatically open rock festival.

City Youth Council as Volunteer Organizer

The Schneverdingen City Youth Council organizes the festival on a volunteer basis. Behind the event is not a commercial promoter but a club structure that promotes youth culture in the region. Profits are reinvested into youth work, and the commitment of the volunteers shapes the family-friendly atmosphere. This organizational structure fundamentally distinguishes HöpenAir from commercially organized festivals.

Family Offer with Free Admission for Children

Children under 15 have free admission. HöpenAir thus consciously positions itself as family-friendly and creates access for young families who want to experience a rock festival with their children. This family orientation is rare in the rock festival scene and makes HöpenAir a special destination.

Hosting and Atmosphere

Fabian Ahnfeldt hosts the festival, connecting the bands. The festival atmosphere benefits from its manageable size, the volunteer organization, and the unique heath backdrop. Those who have visited HöpenAir once usually return — the festival has built a loyal fan base.