Lüneburg Summer of Culture 2026

A High-Caliber Open-Air Summer

The Lüneburg Summer of Culture is one of Lower Saxony's most prestigious open-air festivals. On the Sülzwiesen, eight major open-air concerts take place over two weekends, attracting up to 4,000 spectators per concert. In 2026, the festival runs from Thursday, July 30, to Sunday, August 9.

First Weekend

• Thursday, July 30 — Gregory Porter: Grammy winner and one of the most outstanding jazz and soul singers of his generation
• Friday, July 31 — Fury in the Slaughterhouse: the German rock institution from Hanover
• Saturday, Aug 1 — ClockClock: Austrian indie-pop trio

Second Weekend

• Friday, Aug 7 — Ronan Keating: Irish pop star, ex-Boyzone
• Saturday, Aug 8 — Gregor Meyle and Sophia: German singer-songwriter with a special program
• Sunday, Aug 9 — Dick Brave: rock-and-roll project by Sasha

Note: The full lineup includes 8 concerts, with special acts during the midweek.

Sülzwiesen as an Open-Air Arena

In the summer, the Sülzwiesen serve as Lüneburg's central festival grounds. With up to 4,000 seats per concert, they provide the perfect setting for international and German top acts — large enough for a true concert experience, yet intimate enough for a close atmosphere.

Cashless System

An organizational highlight: The festival operates exclusively on a cashless basis — payment at all stands via festival wristbands or cards. Top up on-site or online before your visit.

Summer Highlight in the North

With Gregory Porter, Fury in the Slaughterhouse, Ronan Keating, and Dick Brave, the Summer of Culture brings together stars from international jazz, German rock history, and the pop mainstream. This makes it a reliable summer meeting point for music fans throughout Northern Germany.