KulturPur — International Music and Theatre Festival

Germany's Largest Tent Festival

KulturPur has developed into one of Germany's most remarkable festivals since 1991. On the expansive Ginsberger Heide, a high plateau in the Rothaargebirge above Hilchenbach-Lützel, organizers erect a complete tent city of 3,500 m² every Pentecost weekend — featuring a Large Tent, a Small Tent, and an open-air stage. The 34th edition runs from May 21st to 25th, 2026 (Ascension Day weekend shifted to Pentecost).

The 2026 Programme — Five Evenings, Five Headliners

• Thursday, May 21st, 2026 — Cirkus Cirkör (Sweden) „Knitting Peace"
  Opening in the Large Tent with the Swedish Cirque Nouveau ensemble: A production of acrobatics, dance, music, and theatre (Large Tent, €35–€42).
• Friday, May 22nd, 2026 — Philharmonie Südwestfalen „Milestones" / ENNIO
  In the Large Tent, the Philharmonie Südwestfalen connects classical masterpieces with pop icons like Taylor Swift and Queen (€35–€42). Late in the evening, an indie concert by ENNIO in the Small Tent (€41).
• Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 — Rauhbein / Doro Pesch
  Folk-rocker Rauhbein in the Small Tent (€29), followed by metal legend Doro Pesch in the Large Tent (€49).
• Sunday, May 24th, 2026 — No Angels / Rainbirds
  The girl group No Angels in the Large Tent with their TwentyFiveLive program (€58). In the Small Tent, the Rainbirds with their 40-year retrospective (€39).
• Monday, May 25th, 2026 — Aaron / Fury in the Slaughterhouse
  Singer-songwriter Aaron opens the Small Tent (€29), and for the festival finale, rock legends Fury in the Slaughterhouse perform (€75).

70 Events, Not Just Headliners

In addition to the main concerts, KulturPur programs around 70 events throughout the weekend: street theatre, acrobatics, walk-acts, children's and family programs, workshops, and comedy. Much of this is free and included with the day ticket. More than 50,000 visitors gather over the five days.

Ginsberger Heide — Natural Scenery in the Rothaargebirge

The Ginsberger Heide is located at about 650 m altitude above Hilchenbach-Lützel in the southern Rothaargebirge. The open high plateau with forests and meadows offers an extraordinary setting for an open-air festival — and also makes the typical "KulturPur weather" (a mix of sun, wind, and rain showers) part of the festival's identity. The organizer is the Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein district via its Kulturreferat Siwikultur cultural department.

Hilchenbach and the Siegerland Region

Hilchenbach is located in the Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein district in North Rhine-Westphalia, in the southern Sauer-/Siegerland region. The town is known for the Burgruine Ginsburg castle ruins, its half-timbered houses, and a vibrant club scene. Lützel is one of the higher-lying districts and the springboard to the festival grounds.