Name: Kulturtage Lohmar 2026
Start: 2026-03-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-22T00:00:00+00:00
Location: 17 Spielorte im Stadtgebiet Lohmar

Kulturtage Lohmar

About Kulturtage Lohmar

The Kulturtage Lohmar are one of the most important cultural highlights in the Rhein-Sieg district. From Friday, March 13th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, over 30 events will take place over 10 days at 17 locations — readings, concerts (classical and contemporary), exhibitions, guided walks, workshops, and family programs. Largely free of charge. Opening on March 13th with the "Night of the Churches". Organized by the City of Lohmar together with numerous local associations. The festival takes place every two years — alternating with the "Games, Sports, and Family Festival – Lohmar in Motion".

Dates 13 Mar — 22 Mar 2026

Venue Lohmar (05382)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kulturtage Lohmar — edition 2026

9th Kulturtage Lohmar from March 13th to 22nd, 2026. 10 days, over 30 events at 17 locations. Opening: Night of the Churches on March 13th. Mostly free. Organizer: City of Lohmar with local associations.

The festival combines art, music, literature, workshops, and encounter formats distributed across all districts of Lohmar. Mayor Matthias Schmitz describes the Kulturtage as a "special gift for all citizens." Detailed program at kulturtage.lohmar.de.

Highlights Kulturtage Lohmar 2026

9th edition — biennial format of the City of Lohmar
30+ events at 17 venues
Opening: Night of the Churches March 13th
Majority of events free of charge
Decentralized throughout the entire city area

Programme Kulturtage Lohmar 2026

Program Structure 9th Kulturtage Lohmar 2026

Friday, March 13th, 2026 — Opening: Night of the Churches in several Lohmar churches with concerts (organ, choir), guided tours, meditations, light installations
March 14th–22nd, 2026 — Over 30 Events Distributed:
- Classical and contemporary concerts
- Readings and literary cafés
- Art exhibitions (painting, photography, sculpture)
- Guided city and nature walks
- Theater and dance productions
- Workshops (writing, visual arts, music)
- Family activities and children's programs
17 Venues: Churches, community centers, galleries, library, restaurants, schools, public spaces — distributed throughout Lohmar Mitte and all districts (Donrath, Birk, Wahlscheid, etc.)
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026: Closing with a family program and final concert

Daily program and venues: lohmar.de/Kulturtage.

Prices Kulturtage Lohmar 2026

The majority of events are free. Individual concerts and workshops have a moderate admission fee or require registration.

Practical information

Practical information — Kulturtage Lohmar

Getting There

By car: A 3 exit Lohmar, then Lohmar Mitte and individual districts. By train: S-Bahn S 12/19 to Siegburg/Bonn, then bus 538/539 to Lohmar.

Prices

Most events are free. Individual concerts and workshops have a moderate admission fee or require registration.

Tip

The complete daily program is available from the City of Lohmar — many events are small and run concurrently, so planning ahead is worthwhile. The Night of the Churches on March 13th (opening) is a must-see highlight.

10 Days of Culture in Lohmar

The Kulturtage Lohmar are a central event format in the northern Rhein-Sieg district. They take place every two years and in 2026 will be in their 9th edition: Friday, March 13th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 — ten days of art, music, literature, and encounters. Mayor Matthias Schmitz summarizes the concept: "The Kulturtage enrich life in Lohmar and are a special gift for all citizens."

Format: Over 30 Events at 17 Locations

A special feature of the Kulturtage is the decentralized use of the city area: Over 30 events are spread across 17 venues — churches, community centers, restaurants, galleries, the library, schools, public spaces. On the program:

Readings and literary cafés
Concerts (classical, contemporary, pop, folk)
Exhibitions (fine arts, photography)
Guided walks through the city and nature
Family activities and children's programs
Workshops and hands-on formats
Theater and dance productions

The majority of the events are free of charge — a deliberate decision by the city to keep culture accessible.

Opening: Night of the Churches on March 13th

The Kulturtage traditionally open with the "Night of the Churches" on the first Friday evening (March 13th, 2026). Several Lohmar churches open their doors, featuring concerts (organ, choir, vocal ensembles), guided tours, meditations, and light installations. The Night of the Churches is one of the most popular formats and sets the mood for ten days of culture.

Biennial Format

A special feature: The Kulturtage take place every two years, alternating with the "Games, Sports, and Family Festival – Lohmar in Motion", which is held in even-numbered years. Lohmar thus alternates between major cultural and sporting events — smart format design for a medium-sized city.

Lohmar in the Bergisches Vorland

Lohmar, with around 32,000 inhabitants, is located in the Rhein-Sieg district, northeast of Bonn, at the transition from the Rhineland to the Bergisches Land. The city is spread across several districts (Lohmar Mitte, Donrath, Birk, Wahlscheid, among others), traversed by the Agger valley. The Kulturtage reflect this decentralized urban landscape — almost every district is involved.