Lohne City Festival

City Festival on the Second Weekend of September

The Lohne City Festival is a fixed date in the event calendar of the city of Lohne in the Oldenburger Münsterland region. Every year on the second weekend of September, the city center transforms into an open stage for music, culture, and socialising. In 2026, the date falls on September 12th and 13th.

Music Stages for Every Taste

Several music stages are spread throughout the city center, offering different styles – from pop-rock covers to Schlager and party music, jazz, and country. Local bands alternate with guests from outside the region, allowing the audience to stroll from stage to stage and create their own mix. The spatial distribution ensures that the city center is lively everywhere.

Street Theatre and Small-Scale Arts

Street theatre artists perform on the squares: mimes, jugglers, acrobats, fire-eaters, musicians, and walking act performers. These spontaneous performances create the typical city festival atmosphere with surprise effects – passers-by will repeatedly stop to watch a performance. The small shows are a special experience for children.

Club Life

The Lohne City Festival is also a showcase for club life. Sports clubs, cultural associations, the fire department, youth groups, and aid organisations present themselves with stands, interactive activities, and information. Those who are active in the city and want to get involved can find contacts and inspiration here. The club stands contribute significantly to the diversity of the festival.

Sunday Shopping

On Sunday, the shops in Lohne's city center open as part of a Sunday shopping event. This combines the city festival with a final shopping day before autumn – many shops offer promotions, special deals, or unique experiences. A proven combination of festival culture and local retail.

Free Admission and Accessible

The City Festival is free of charge – no admission fees, no tickets. Visitors can experience the entire program without restriction. Furthermore, the event is accessible, making it easy to reach for people with mobility impairments, families with strollers, or seniors with walkers. This low-threshold approach makes the festival open to all social classes and generations.

Identity of Lohne

The City Festival is an expression of Lohne's urban identity. A compact, well-functioning medium-sized town in the Oldenburger Münsterland with a vibrant town center, active club life, and a strong sense of community. Those who live here come to the City Festival. Those who come from the surrounding area get to know a city that celebrates its vitality with self-assurance.