Lokschuppen Open Air – Festival Edition

Industrial Architecture as a Festival Stage

The Dillingen Lokschuppen is more than just a concert venue: the listed railway ensemble on Werderstraße in the Saarlouis district is a reminder of the city's railway and industrial history, which has been closely linked to the Dillinger Hütte since the 19th century. Today, Kultur- und CityMarketing Dillingen/Saar GmbH (KCM) operates the hall as a venue and uses the outdoor area for open-air concerts in the summer – the Festival Edition bundles these performances into a three-day program.

Three Evenings, Three Worlds

The concept of the Festival Edition deliberately focuses on genre diversity rather than a single style. Within 72 hours, German rap, mainstream pop, and a classical evening with an orchestra meet at the same location. Those who attend all three days get a rare mix – Hip-Hop fans might discover classical wind instruments for the first time, and classical attendees might hear live rap for the first time.

Location in Saarland

Dillingen/Saar is located in the west of Saarland, on the banks of the Saar river and directly on the A8 motorway. The Lokschuppen is just a few minutes' walk from the train station, which is a practical advantage for a three-day program with sometimes long evening events. Dillingen is easily accessible by public transport from Saarlouis, Saarbrücken, Trier, and nearby Lorraine.

A Place with a Live Tradition

The Lokschuppen Dillingen has established itself as a fixture in the concert scene of Saarland in recent years. Artists such as Sido, Kool Savas, Mark Forster, and Ronan Keating perform here to a manageable audience, which cannot be compared to large arena tours – a concert experience with a festival character but club atmosphere. It is precisely this mix that makes the Festival Edition so appealing.