Name: Kalkberg Open-Air Concerts 2026
Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Freilichtbühne am Kalkberg

Kalkberg Open-Air

About Kalkberg Open-Air

The Kalkberg Open-Air Concerts are the spring concert series of the famous Freilichtbühne am Kalkberg in Bad Segeberg — the stage that belongs to the Karl May Games in the summer. Before the Karl May season starts at the end of June, Kalkberg Events GmbH presents a series of open-air concerts on the monumental natural stage in May: Rock, Schlager, Pop, and major touring stars like Peter Maffay, who has repeatedly called the stage his "living room." The mix of a rugged rock backdrop, a spacious semi-circle, and the acoustics of a true natural arena makes the Kalkberg concerts a must-attend event of the North German open-air season.

Dates 01 May — 16 May 2026

Venue Bad Segeberg (01060)

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Edition 2026

Kalkberg Open-Air — edition 2026

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The Kalkberg Open-Air Concerts 2026 open the season of the Freilichtbühne am Kalkberg with six major concerts between May 1 and May 16, 2026: Fury In The Slaughterhouse (May 1), Die Schlagernacht des Jahres (May 2), Sarah Connor with the "Wilde Nächte" tour (May 8), Santiano (May 9), and Peter Maffay & Band with the "Love Places" tour on two evenings (May 15 and 16). Organizer: Kalkberg Events GmbH. Tickets via Eventim.

Six Concerts in Two and a Half Weeks

The 2026 concert series is concentrated in the first half of May and brings six touring stars to the same natural setting. The opening on May 1 features the Hanover rock institution Fury In The Slaughterhouse — nine years after their last Kalkberg concert, with classics and songs from their number-one album Hope.

Schlagernacht, Sarah Connor, Santiano

On May 2, the Schlagernacht des Jahres follows with Kerstin Ott, Oli P., Ross Antony, and other German Schlager stars. On May 8, Sarah Connor brings her "Wilde Nächte" open-air tour to the Kalkberg — a continuation of her successful album Freigeistin. On May 9, Santiano, known for maritime themes and North German identity, return to their "home port" — with songs from Da braut sich was zusammen.

Peter Maffay — Two Evenings in his "Living Room"

The finale consists of two evenings with Peter Maffay & Band on May 15 and 16. Maffay has repeatedly called the Freilichtbühne am Kalkberg his "living room" — no other stage where he has performed more frequently or intimately. The "Love Places" tour features Maffay's classic catalog and new songs.

Highlights Kalkberg Open-Air 2026

Six open-air concerts over two and a half weeks
Peter Maffay & Band on two consecutive evenings
Sarah Connor with her "Wilde Nächte" tour
Fury In The Slaughterhouse at the Kalkberg for the first time in nine years
Santiano in their "home port"

Programme Kalkberg Open-Air 2026

Kalkberg Open-Air Concerts 2026 Series

Fri, May 1, 2026 — Fury In The Slaughterhouse (Rock)
Sat, May 2, 2026 — Schlagernacht des Jahres (Kerstin Ott, Oli P., Ross Antony, etc.)
Fri, May 8, 2026 — Sarah Connor — "Wilde Nächte" Open-Air Tour
Sat, May 9, 2026 — Santiano — Songs from "Da braut sich was zusammen"
Fri, May 15, 2026 — Peter Maffay & Band — "Love Places" Tour
Sat, May 16, 2026 — Peter Maffay & Band — "Love Places" Tour (Second Evening)

Tickets available via Eventim and the official concert website of the Karl May Games.

Prices Kalkberg Open-Air 2026

Tickets available via Eventim and the official concert website — early booking recommended, major acts regularly sell out.

Practical information

Practical information — Kalkberg Open-Air

Getting There

By car: A20/A21 exit Bad Segeberg, follow signs "Karl-May-Spiele / Freilichtbühne." Parking is signposted, about a 10-minute walk from there. By train: Bad Segeberg station, then approx. 20 minutes on foot or by shuttle (on event days).

Tickets

Tickets available via Eventim, Ticketonline, Kölnticket. Early booking recommended — major acts (Maffay, Connor, Santiano) often sell out months in advance.

Weather

The weather in early May can be unpredictable. Bring a rain jacket and warm clothing; umbrellas are usually not allowed in the open-air theatre. In case of extreme weather, events may be postponed — information available at kalkberg-events.de.

The Kalkberg — A Stage of National Renown

The Freilichtbühne am Kalkberg in Bad Segeberg is one of Germany's most famous natural stages — nationally associated with the Karl May Games, which have been enchanting thousands of spectators every summer since 1952. The Kalkberg itself is a 91 m high gypsum peak of volcanic origin, in whose rock basin the stage is nestled, with seating for up to 10,000 spectators.

Concert Series in May — Before Karl May Arrives

Before the Karl May Games take over the stage in the summer, Kalkberg Events GmbH hosts a concert series in May. The format has been successful for years: four to six major open-air concerts in the first half of the month, featuring clearly defined touring stars from rock, Schlager, and pop. Spring brings a different audience to Bad Segeberg than the Karl May season in midsummer — and the stage presents itself in an unusual, musical guise.

Bad Segeberg and the Segeberg District

Bad Segeberg is a town with around 17,800 inhabitants in the Segeberg district (Schleswig-Holstein), strategically located between Hamburg and Kiel — about a 50-minute train ride from Hamburg-Altona. The Kalkberg is the town's landmark; the Karl May Games Museum and the historic market square complement the tourist offerings.

Organizer Kalkberg Events GmbH

Kalkberg Events GmbH is a subsidiary of the Karl May Games organizer and manages the stage outside the Karl May season. It curates the spring concert series as well as other open-air events in late summer and autumn.