One of the oldest and most renowned blues festivals in Germany – 46th edition 2026 in Lahnstein
The Lahnsteiner Bluesfestival looks back on an extraordinary tradition. With the 46th edition in 2026, it is one of the oldest blues festivals in Germany and has brought generations of musicians to its stage over the decades.
The festival enjoys cult status in the German blues scene. The mix of established blues greats, talented newcomers, and occasional international acts makes every edition an event that not only has local character but also attracts attention from the entire German-speaking region.
The venue is the Stadthalle Lahnstein, a proven concert location with good acoustics and sufficient capacity for the concerts. The family-like atmosphere, the commitment of the organizers, and the loyalty of the audience contribute to the festival's special charm.
The 2025 edition – the 45th – took place on September 27th in the Stadthalle Lahnstein. This series continues with the 46th edition in 2026. The exact date was not yet officially confirmed at the time of writing this entry; based on historical scheduling habits, late September is expected as the probable festival weekend.
The festival is part of the Kultursommer Rheinland-Pfalz 2026 and is supported in its reach by the funding from the Kultursommer. Lineup announcements and advance ticket information will be communicated via lahnsteiner-bluesfestival.de.
The 46th edition continues the festival's decades-long tradition. The mix of established blues stars and newcomers makes the Lahnsteiner Bluesfestival a fixed date in the German blues calendar.
The 2026 lineup will be published by the organizer in advance. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
Venue: Stadthalle Lahnstein, 56112 Lahnstein.
Date: Expected late September 2026 – exact date via lahnsteiner-bluesfestival.de.
Tickets: via lahnsteiner-bluesfestival.de and festivalticker.de.
Getting there: By train to Lahnstein, a short walk to the Stadthalle. By car via the B42; parking available on the outskirts of town.
Recommendation: Secure tickets early – the festival is well-known in the blues scene and regularly in high demand.
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