Name: Löhner Stadtfest 2026
Start: 2026-09-12T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Löhner Innenstadt rund um die Werretalhalle

Löhner Stadtfest

About Löhner Stadtfest

From September 12th to 13th, 2026, the Löhner Stadtfest will transform the city center of Löhne – Bahnhofstraße, Marktplatz, and Werretalhalle – into a festival mile. Several music stages, a small street theater festival with street artists, association stands, and countrywomen with their classic cakes will provide a diverse program. The highlight is the Sunday shopping with extended opening hours from 1 PM to 6 PM. For years, the Stadtfest has been the most important summer highlight in Löhne's city center calendar. Organized by the City of Löhne in cooperation with the Werbegemeinschaft (business association). Free admission.

Dates 12 Sep — 13 Sep 2026

Venue Löhne (05758)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Löhner Stadtfest — edition 2026

Löhner Stadtfest 2026 on September 12th and 13th in the city center of Löhne (district of Herford). Several music stages, street theater festival with jugglers and acrobats, association stands, countrywomen's cake stand. Sunday shopping on Sept 13th from 1 PM to 6 PM. Organizers: City of Löhne / Werbegemeinschaft Löhne. Free admission.

Löhne's most important summer city center highlight – two festival days around the Werretalhalle and Bahnhofstraße. Proven concept with music, street food, and Sunday shopping.

Highlights Löhner Stadtfest 2026

Several music stages
Street theater festival with international artists
Countrywomen's cake stand (a classic!)
Sunday shopping 1 PM–6 PM
Free admission
Family program Sunday morning

Programme Löhner Stadtfest 2026

Saturday, Sept 12, 2026

11:00 AM Opening of the festival mile
Main stage with live bands throughout the day
Street theater performances at various locations
Association stands, countrywomen's cake, snacks
Evening concert on the main stage

Sunday, Sept 13, 2026

11:00 AM Opening of Family Day
Stages from the morning with school choirs and family program
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sunday shopping in Löhne's stores
Closing concert in the late afternoon

Prices Löhner Stadtfest 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and market goods are paid for on-site. Sunday shopping: regular store prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Löhner Stadtfest

Getting There

By train: Löhne station is a hub for the Bielefeld–Hannover and Bielefeld–Hamburg railway lines. From the station to the city center, it's about a 5-minute walk. By car: A30 exit Löhne-Gohfeld or Löhne-Bad Oeynhausen, parking garages at the Werretalhalle.

Admission

Free. Food and drinks are paid for on-site; Sunday shopping operates with regular store prices.

Opening Hours 2026

Saturday, September 12th, approx. 11 AM–10 PM, Sunday, September 13th, 11 AM–6 PM. Sunday shopping: 1 PM–6 PM.

Tip

If you don't need a car, traveling by train is convenient – Löhne is an ICE/RE station. Families should not miss the street theater on Sunday morning. If you want to try the Landfrauen's cake: come early, as the most popular stand sells out quickly.

The central city highlight of the year

The Löhner Stadtfest is the central annual festival event in the East Westphalian city of Löhne. Organized by the City of Löhne in cooperation with the Werbegemeinschaft Löhne (business association), it transforms the weekend of the second half of September into a lively festival mile around the Werretalhalle and Bahnhofstraße. Three pillars support the concept: Music, Street Art, and Shopping.

Date 2026: September 12–13

The 2026 edition runs on Saturday, September 12th, and Sunday, September 13th, 2026. Opening hours:

Saturday: approx. 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM–6 PM with Sunday shopping from 1 PM to 6 PM

Music Stages

On several stages along the city center, bands and solo artists from the region will perform:

Main Stage at the Werretalhalle: Bands from Bielefeld, Herford, Minden with pop, rock, soul, and cover repertoires
Market Square Stage: smaller acoustic acts, singer-songwriters
School and club choirs, dance groups, music students

Street Theater Festival

A growing part of the program is the Street Theater Festival – street artists from Germany and abroad will present short acts at various points in the city center:

Jugglers, acrobats, mimes
Comedic solos, musical comedians
Walking acts in costumes
Children's puppet theater

Countrywomen, Clubs, Markets

The Landfrauen (countrywomen's association) from the Herford district traditionally run the cake stand with homemade cakes – a classic. In addition, you will find:

Local clubs with information and activity stands
Sports clubs with participation stations
Social initiatives, self-help groups, environmental initiatives
Small vendors with handicrafts, honey, jams

Sunday Shopping with Extended Opening Hours

On Sunday, September 13th, from 1 PM to 6 PM, Löhne's shops will open additionally. Boutiques, cafés, bookstores, drugstores, and fashion stores participate. The combination of market browsing, stage concerts, and shopping makes Sunday a full city center day.

Löhne – “Furniture City” and East Westphalia’s Railway Hub

Löhne has around 40,000 inhabitants and is located in the district of Herford between Bielefeld and Minden. Known as the city of furniture and kitchens (manufacturers like Nolte and Häcker are based here) and as an important railway hub (routes Hannover–Cologne and Bielefeld–Hamburg cross here), the city is more rural than urban. The Stadtfest is an expression of a vibrant city center identity beyond its industrial image.