Name: Kropper Mondscheinnacht 2026
Start: 2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenstadt Kropp

Mondscheinnacht Kropp

About Mondscheinnacht Kropp

The Kropper Mondscheinnacht has been the largest community festival in the Amt Kropp-Stapelholm since 1996 and is held every two years by the local Trade, Craft & Business Association (HHG). From August 14th to 16th, 2026, it will celebrate its 30th edition under the motto "30 Years — Shining Memories, Sparkling Nights!". Three days of events in Kropp's town center with live music on two stages, a large parade on Saturday, amusement rides, and a creative market on Sunday. Free admission.

Dates 14 Aug — 16 Aug 2026

Venue Kropp (01059)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Mondscheinnacht Kropp — edition 2026

The 30th Kropper Mondscheinnacht runs from August 14 to 16, 2026, in Kropp's town center under the motto "30 Years — Shining Memories, Sparkling Nights!". Three days of live music on two stages, a grand parade on Saturday, amusement rides for the whole family, and a creative market on Sunday.

For its 30th anniversary, the Trade, Craft & Business Association of Kropp is organizing the festival with special efforts. The parade on Saturday is planned to be larger than usual — the HHG is inviting associations, families, businesses, and walking groups to register. The creative market on Sunday will also be expanded.

Highlights Mondscheinnacht Kropp 2026

30th anniversary, grand parade on Saturday, live music on two stages all three days, creative market on Sunday, amusement rides, and family entertainment.

Programme Mondscheinnacht Kropp 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026 — Opening

Late afternoon — Opening of the festival grounds in the town center
Evening — Live music on two stages with bands and solo artists from the region
Festival activities until late at night, food stalls open continuously

Saturday, August 15, 2026 — Parade

Daytime — Festival mile with amusement rides, game stalls, market stands
Afternoon — Grand parade through Kropp's town center: decorated floats, associations, families, businesses, creative walking groups
Following — Live concerts on two stages, festival activities until late at night

Sunday, August 16, 2026 — Creative Market

Morning — Opening of the creative market featuring arts and crafts and handmade goods from the region
Daytime — Family entertainment, musical performances, family brunch in the town center cafés
Afternoon — Musical closing, farewell to guests

Detailed program, registration for the parade and creative market at hhg-kropp.de.

Prices Mondscheinnacht Kropp 2026

Free admission to the festival grounds. Amusement rides and individual events may have separate charges.

Practical information

Practical information — Mondscheinnacht Kropp

Getting There

By car via B77 or A7 (exit Schleswig or Owschlag) to Kropp. By public transport: train to Schleswig, then bus to Kropp.

Admission

Free admission to the entire festival grounds. Individual events or amusement rides may have separate charges.

Food and Drink

Numerous food stalls in the town center offering regional specialties and classic festival fare.

30 Years of Tradition

The Kropper Mondscheinnacht originated in 1996 as a grand village festival organized by the Trade, Craft & Business Association of Kropp (HHG) and has since become the most important date in the community's calendar, held every two years. In 2026, the 30th edition will be celebrated — marking 30 years of the association's commitment. The motto "30 Years — Shining Memories, Sparkling Nights!" captures the nocturnal atmosphere of the festival that gave it its name.

Three Days of Festival Program in the Town Center

Kropp's town center will be completely transformed for three days:

Friday — Opening in the late afternoon with live music on two stages. Bands and solo artists from the region will perform throughout the evening.
Saturday — Grand parade through the center with decorated floats, associations, family groups, businesses, and creative walking groups. Followed by live entertainment, open-air concerts, and festival activities into the night.
Sunday — Creative market featuring arts and crafts and handmade goods from the region. Family entertainment and a musical closing.

Amusement Rides and Food

Amusement rides and game stalls for children and teenagers will be available throughout the festival grounds. Several food stalls offering local specialties, sausages, fries, drinks, and snacks from the region complete the experience.

Kropp — Main Town of the Amt Kropp-Stapelholm

Kropp is located in the district of Schleswig-Flensburg in the state of Schleswig-Holstein and is the seat of the Amt Kropp-Stapelholm — a municipal association stretching from the Eider to the Treene rivers. With around 7,000 inhabitants, Kropp is one of the largest municipalities in the region. The Mondscheinnacht attracts visitors from the entire district and beyond every two years.

Volunteer Commitment

The event is supported by the Trade, Craft & Business Association of Kropp (HHG) — an alliance of local businesses that organizes the entire festival through voluntary work. Sponsors from the region support the program.