30th Kaltenkirchen Stadtfest 2026

Three Anniversaries in One Festival Weekend

The 2026 Stadtfest is no ordinary event: it celebrates the 30th anniversary of Kaltenkirchen's largest public event — and at the same time serves as the setting for the 70th anniversary of the Kaltenkirchen Brass Band. Mayor Stefan Bohlen sums up the motto: 30 years of Stadtfest – that means 30 years of lived community, voluntary commitment. The organization is managed by a working group of clubs, politicians, and the city administration.

Three Days, Three Focuses

Friday is dominated by the JuHs-Stage with live music and activities for young people, followed by the official opening at 7 p.m. and a performance by Boerney & die Tri Tops. Saturday is the day for the local music scene: performance by the three winners of the city music competition "Kaki Vibes" at 7 p.m., a show block in the afternoon at 3 p.m. with the anniversary concert of the Kaltenkirchen Brass Band, and in the evening the big Waterloo – ABBA Tribute Show. Sunday opens with an ecumenical service at 10 a.m., followed by the accordion orchestra, a lost-and-found auction, and a performance by guest groups from the partner city Putlitz in Brandenburg.

Kaltenkirchen — The Gateway to the Hamburg Hinterland

With around 22,000 inhabitants, Kaltenkirchen is a growing medium-sized town in the Segeberg district of Schleswig-Holstein, about 35 kilometers north of Hamburg. For three decades, the Stadtfest has been the social highlight of the year — taking place at the Grüner Markt and Rathausplatz in the city center, which will be closed to traffic during the weekend.

Family Event

The Stadtfest focuses on free hands-on activities for children, club stands, food stalls, and several stages. Admission to all program points is free — this has been part of the festival's ethos since 1996.