Jamel rockt den Förster
Rock festival for democracy and tolerance in Germany's smallest neo-Nazi village
About Jamel rockt den Förster
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A Festival with a Message in the Nordwestmecklenburg District
Jamel is officially a tiny district of the municipality of Gägelow, with just under 40 inhabitants, nestled between fields and forests west of Wismar. Since the 1990s, the village has been known nationwide – unfortunately for a sad reason: the NPD-affiliated scene had bought up almost all the houses here and transformed the village into a far-right enclave. When writer Birgit Lohmeyer and musician Horst Lohmeyer moved to Jamel in 2004, they decided to counter this. In 2007, they invited people to the first 'Jamel rockt den Förster' – initially just a farm party with musician friends.
From Farm Concert to National Symbol
Today, the festival is much more than a concert: it is a statement. In 2015, the Lohmeyers' barn burned down shortly before the festival – a suspected arson attack. Die Toten Hosen heard about it, played spontaneously at short notice, and made the festival known to a million listeners. Since then, the weekend has been under special police protection. In 2024, around 3,500 visitors came; in 2025, the Lohmeyers received the Aachen Peace Prize for their commitment.
The Concept: Line-up Remains Secret
A special feature that makes the festival unique: Since 2017, the program has been announced only on the festival day. Those who buy a ticket don't know who is performing – they buy the message, not the show. Tickets are strictly limited and are allocated through an application process by the Lohmeyer Foundation. Nevertheless (or perhaps precisely because of this), the event sells out weeks in advance every year.
Musical Range
The artistic spectrum ranges from German punk and rock (Die Toten Hosen, Die Ärzte, Feine Sahne Fischfilet) to indie and hip-hop (Kraftklub, Paula Hartmann, Materia) to reggae and singer-songwriters (Irie Révoltés, Konstantin Wecker). Herbert Grönemeyer and Helge Schneider have also performed on the small farm stage in Jamel – a lineup that would shine at any major German festival, but here is deliberately dedicated to civic courage.
Tradition and Future in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
The festival enjoys the patronage of Minister President Manuela Schwesig and is supported by the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and numerous foundations. For many visitors, it has long been a pilgrimage site – a weekend where civil society gives a different face to the village that was once considered a right-wing stronghold.
Jamel rockt den Förster — edition 2026
Democracy Festival 2026 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
In 2026, the Lohmeyer couple will once again send a clear signal against the far-right in Jamel. The festival will take place as usual on the private farm in the Jamel district – on September 4th and 5th, 2026. This will be the 20th edition since its premiere in 2007 (with a pandemic-related break in 2020).
As in 2025 (when Die Toten Hosen, Kraftklub, and Paula Hartmann were headliners), the line-up for 2026 will be kept under wraps until shortly before the event begins. This deliberate secrecy is part of the concept and ensures that tickets are purchased out of political conviction – and not because of prominent names.
Around 3,500 visitors are expected. The event will be accompanied by a comprehensive security concept and a strong police presence.
Programme Jamel rockt den Förster 2026
Program Concept 2026
The complete line-up will traditionally be announced only on the festival day – the organizers will not reveal any names in advance. Only the dates and format are confirmed:
- Friday, September 4, 2026 – Opening evening with several live acts on the main stage
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Main festival day with headliners
The musical range is expected to include German-language punk, rock, indie, hip-hop, reggae, and singer-songwriters, based on past experience. In recent years, artists such as Die Toten Hosen, Die Ärzte, Herbert Grönemeyer, Kraftklub, Feine Sahne Fischfilet, Paula Hartmann, Materia, and Irie Révoltés have performed – what to expect for 2026 can only be guessed.
Current information will be published on the official website forstrock.de, the Facebook page, and via the newsletter.
Highlights Jamel rockt den Förster 2026
- 20th anniversary edition since the festival began in 2007
- Line-up remains secret – tickets are bought out of political conviction
- Patronage by Minister President Manuela Schwesig
- Award in 2025: Aachen Peace Prize for Birgit and Horst Lohmeyer
Prices Jamel rockt den Förster 2026
Tickets are exclusively allocated through the Lohmeyer Foundation's application process. Allocation follows a social tiered model (buyer's self-assessment). Accompanying donations via betterplace.org are welcome and help finance the festival.
Practical information — Jamel rockt den Förster
Getting There
Jamel is located about 10 km west of Wismar in the municipality of Gägelow. By car: A20 exit Wismar, then B105 towards Grevesmühlen. By train: to Wismar Hbf, from there shuttle service for ticket holders. Parking spaces are signposted.
Tickets
Allocation only through the Lohmeyer Foundation (application via forstrock.de and betterplace.org). Limited quantity, regularly sell out quickly. Prices are tiered according to the buyer's self-assessment.
Accommodation
No campsite directly at the farm. In Wismar (10 km) there are hotels and guesthouses, on the Baltic Sea coast in Boltenhagen (15 km) there are holiday apartments. Early booking recommended.
Note
Due to the political sensitivity, the festival is held under strong police protection every year. Aggression against right-wing provocateurs is undesirable – the response remains peaceful and cultural.
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Where it takes place Jamel rockt den Förster
Hof Lohmeyer, Dorf Jamel
Jamel, 23968 Gägelow