Internationales Kleinkunstfestival Heringsdorf

Street Art on the Whitsun Weekend

The International Street Art Festival Heringsdorf is one of the most renowned street art events in Northeast Germany. For four days around Whitsun, the famous Heringsdorf promenade—offering a unique backdrop with its spa architecture and views of Germany's longest pier—transforms into a multinational stage for street artists.

Artists from Over 15 Countries

Over 15 countries send their representatives to Usedom annually: magicians, jugglers, acrobats, stand-up comedians, mimes, and street theatre troupes. The organizers select the programme items from numerous applications, ensuring a distinct programme each year featuring both established acts and newcomers. The format is family-friendly and deliberately accessible.

Varieté am Meer — The Highlight

The artistic highlight is the gala show "Varieté am Meer" on Saturday evening in the Kaiserbädersaal. A renowned master of ceremonies hosts the programme, where the selected festival stars present their highlight acts — acrobatics, witty comedy, juggling, and magic in a high-quality one-evening production. Tickets for the gala are sold separately.

Promenade, Concert Square, and Fire Show

During the day, artists perform on the Heringsdorf promenade in open-air performances — admission is free. The main evening programmes take place at the concert square. Sunday is crowned by an anniversary concert and fire show on the beach at 10:00 PM — pyrotechnics, light effects, and musical accompaniment make the evening a collective festival experience. The festival concludes with the awards ceremony on Whit Monday.

Family Programme and Market

Accompanying the festival is a Festival Market with a hands-on circus, craft stations for children, and street food stalls, inviting visitors to linger. Families can enjoy the performances for free during the day and book individual programme items in the evening. This mix of free street performances and paid gala shows makes the festival attractive to various budgets and interests.

Heringsdorf — Imperial Resort with a Modern Cultural Scene

The imperial resort of Heringsdorf, along with Ahlbeck and Bansin, is one of Usedom's three imperial resorts in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district. The street art festival is part of the municipality's strategic cultural policy to expand the traditional resort image with contemporary cultural formats. It complements recurring annual highlights such as the Usedom Music Festival and the UseTube Newcomer Festival.