Kultursommer Landkreis Harburg 2026 – New Paths
16th Kultursommer with 150+ events under the motto New Paths from April to September
About Kultursommer Harburg 2026
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16 Years of Kultursommer Landkreis Harburg
The Kultursommer Landkreis Harburg was launched in 2011 and celebrates its 16th edition in 2026. For over a decade and a half, the festival has become a central cultural event in the district, bringing a diverse program to the towns and villages of the region each year.
Half-Year Festival from April to September 2026
The Kultursommer runs from April 1 to September 30, 2026. Six months of cultural programming in over 150 individual events are spread across the entire district, offering multiple options on almost every weekend.
Motto 2026: New Paths
This year's motto, Neue Wege (New Paths), is reflected in the supported projects: it's about new formats, new encounters between artists, new connections between tradition and the present, and new ways to bring culture to the entire district.
Opening on April 15, 2026, at the Museum im Marstall Winsen
The official start is the opening ceremony on April 15, 2026, at the Museum im Marstall Winsen. With a ceremonial speech, musical program, and presentation of the awarded Kultursommerpreis projects, the half-year program begins.
10 Projects Awarded the Kultursommerpreis
Ten special projects will be honored with the Kultursommerpreis 2026 and will form the programmatic focal points. These projects are spread across the entire district: from the Museum im Marstall Winsen and the Wassermühle Karoxbostel to the KunstWerk Stelle, the Streuobstwiesen-Initiative Jesteburg, and the Orchester Nordheide. Each award-winning project implements the motto Neue Wege in its own way.
Over 150 Events in the District
The rest of the program includes over 150 additional events: open-air concerts, chamber music evenings, exhibitions in cultural centers, workshops for children and adults, theater performances, dance productions, readings, and art performances. The Kultursommer thus brings culture to every corner of the Landkreis Harburg.
Kultursommer Harburg 2026 — edition 2026
The 16th edition in 2026 continues the long-standing tradition of the Kultursommer. With the motto Neue Wege (New Paths), the district consciously addresses the spirit of departure and experimentation with new formats that characterize the cultural landscape after the Corona years.
The 10 Kultursommerpreis projects for 2026 showcase the programmatic breadth: from the industrial culture project at Wassermühle Karoxbostel and the Streuobstwiesen (orchard meadow) project in Jesteburg to the orchestral concert titled Neuland (New Land) in Buchholz. Each project implements the motto in its own unique way.
Programme Kultursommer Harburg 2026 2026
Opening: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Ceremonial speech by the District Administrator
- Musical program
- Presentation of the 10 Kultursommerpreis projects
- Museum im Marstall Winsen
Program Categories (April 1 - Sept 30, 2026)
- Concerts (Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Choir)
- Exhibitions in cultural centers and museums
- Workshops and hands-on activities
- Theater and dance performances
- Readings and literary evenings
- Open-air events
- Children's and family programs
10 Kultursommerpreis Projects 2026
- Museum im Marstall Winsen: From Horse-drawn Carriages to E-Mobility
- Wassermühle Karoxbostel: New Paths and Ancient Traces
- KunstWerk Stelle: Return to the Origins
- Kulturbahnhof Holm-Seppensen: Vernissage New Paths
- Streuobstwiesen Jesteburg: Culturpicnic
- Orchester Nordheide: Neuland (New Land)
- Verdieck Foundation Buchholz: Culture for All - 10 Years
- + 3 other projects
Highlights Kultursommer Harburg 2026 2026
- 16th edition of the Kultursommer
- Motto Neue Wege (New Paths)
- 6-month half-year festival
- 150+ events throughout the district
- Festive opening on April 15 at Marstall Winsen
- 10 Kultursommerpreis projects
- Diverse venues
Prices Kultursommer Harburg 2026 2026
Practical information — Kultursommer Harburg 2026
Venue
Various venues in the Landkreis Harburg. Opening: Museum im Marstall Winsen, 21423 Winsen (Luhe).
Date 2026
April 1 to September 30, 2026 (6 months, 16th edition). Opening April 15 at Marstall Winsen.
Admission
Variable admission prices per event. Many events are free or at moderate prices.
Organizer
Landkreis Harburg – Cultural Department.
Program Highlights
Motto Neue Wege, 150+ events, 10 Kultursommerpreis projects, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, dance, theater.
Program Overview
On the Kultursommer website and in the cultural calendar of the Landkreis Harburg.
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