Kultursommer Emden
Umbrella event for the city of Emden's summer cultural program with open-air concerts, stage performances, and public viewing for the World Cup.
About Kultursommer Emden
Summer Culture as an Umbrella Program
The Kultursommer Emden bundles the cultural activities of the summer months, June to September, under a common umbrella. The program includes free concert series, dance events, open-stage evenings, special cultural formats, and public viewing broadcasts of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The Kultursommer is initiated by the City of Emden and implemented with numerous partners from the cultural and leisure sectors.
Venues in the Cityscape
The main stage for the program is Stephansplatz, which is used on Fridays from 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 p.m. Brückstraße is the venue for the concert program of the Apollo association: Fridays from 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m., plus three additional weekends starting June 19. With Hahnsche Insel opposite the Kunsthalle Emden, a new open-air venue is added in 2026, expanding the offerings towards exhibition and art audiences.
Public Viewing for the FIFA World Cup 2026
A special program within the Kultursommer is the public viewing of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The German team's matches will be broadcast on a big screen in the Neuer Markt: June 14 (7 p.m.), June 20 (10 p.m.), and June 25. Due to the host countries USA, Canada, and Mexico, the broadcast times will sometimes be unusual.
Concert Highlights 2026 at Stephansplatz
Confirmed concert dates at Stephansplatz: July 4 with Sterre Weldring, July 10 with Frank Wendel & Band, July 11 with Eljay, and August 28 with Kovsky. Further dates will be announced in the run-up to the respective weekends. All concerts are free of charge and are aimed at a broad audience from Emden and the region.
Kultursommer Emden — edition 2026
The program for the 2026 summer season builds on the experience of previous years and expands the offerings with Hahnsche Insel as a new venue opposite the Kunsthalle. Brückstraße will host the Apollo association's own concert program on Fridays and Saturdays and will be extended by three additional weekends starting June 19, 2026. The concert series at Stephansplatz follows a regular schedule on Friday and Saturday evenings.
A special highlight in 2026 is the public viewing of the German national team's matches in the World Cup in North America. The broadcasts will take place on a big screen at Neuer Markt. Due to the North American time zones, the kick-off times will be unusual (e.g., 10 p.m.).
Programme Kultursommer Emden 2026
The 2026 program is confirmed on the websites of the City of Emden and the Tourist Information:
- June 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – Public Viewing Germany vs. Curaçao (Neuer Markt)
- June 20, 2026, 10:00 PM – Public Viewing Germany vs. Ivory Coast
- June 25, 2026 – Public Viewing Ecuador vs. Germany
- July 4, 2026 – Sterre Weldring (Stephansplatz)
- July 10, 2026 – Frank Wendel & Band (Stephansplatz)
- July 11, 2026 – Eljay (Stephansplatz)
- August 28, 2026 – Kovsky (Stephansplatz)
- Weekly Fri/Sat: Concerts Brückstraße (Apollo Association), 3 additional weekends from June 19, 2026
- New in 2026: Open-air concerts on Hahnsche Insel opposite the Kunsthalle
Further program items (Eljay Specials, open-stage evenings, festival dates) will be published on the official website.
Highlights Kultursommer Emden 2026
- Umbrella event for summer culture in Emden over four months
- Concerts on three open-air stages (Stephansplatz, Brückstraße, Hahnsche Insel)
- Confirmed artists: Sterre Weldring, Frank Wendel, Eljay, Kovsky
- Public Viewing FIFA World Cup 2026 at Neuer Markt
- All open-air concerts with free admission
Prices Kultursommer Emden 2026
Practical information — Kultursommer Emden
Date 2026
- June 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 (continuous summer program)
Venues
- Stephansplatz: Fri from 6 p.m., Sat from 7 p.m.
- Brückstraße (Apollo Association): Fri from 5 p.m., Sat from 11 a.m.
- Hahnsche Insel opposite the Kunsthalle (new 2026)
- Neuer Markt: Public Viewing FIFA World Cup
Admission
- All open-air concerts and public viewings: free admission
Getting There
- Emden Hauptbahnhof (main train station), approx. 5–15 min. to all venues
- By car via A 31 / A 28
Organizer
- City of Emden / Emden Tourist Information + Partners
- Website: emden-touristik.de
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