Irish and Scot Folk Festival Lübbenau

Celtic Summer in the Spreewald

Lübbenau/Spreewald is the tourist center of the Spreewald region, known for its punt boat tours through the Spree river arms. The Kulturhof Lübbenau, with its GLEIS 3 open-air venue on a former railway site, is the town's most important concert stage – and every August, it hosts the Irish and Scot Folk Festival.

August 22 and 23, 2026 — Two Days of Folk Music

The festival runs on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 2026. The open-air stage offers two days of concentrated programming from Ireland, Scotland, and the international folk scene.

What to Expect Musically

• Traditional Jigs and Reels — the heart of Irish folk music
• Scottish Ballads with bagpipes, fiddle, and accordion
• Folk-Rock Anthems by renowned European bands
• Whisky Tasting Stalls and Celtic gastronomy to accompany the music

GLEIS 3 — Open-Air on an Old Railway Site

The GLEIS 3 venue is located on a former industrial and railway site in the center of Lübbenau. The unique blend of industrial romance and Spreewald atmosphere makes this location one of the most distinctive open-air stages in Brandenburg.

Part of the Lübbenau Summer Cultural Program

The festival is part of the Lübbenau Summer Cultural Program, a series of concerts, theater performances, and open-air events that liven up the Spreewald from June to September. It is one of the established highlights and attracts folk fans from Berlin, Saxony, and all over Brandenburg.