Name: Mettenhofer Stadtteilfest 2026
Start: 2026-05-22T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-23T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Parkwiese am Heidenberger See

Stadtteilfest Mettenhof

About Stadtteilfest Mettenhof

The Mettenhofer Stadtteilfest is the largest community festival of a Kiel district and, at the same time, one of the youngest neighbourhood festivals in the state capital. On May 22 and 23, 2026, the park meadow on Heidenberger See will be transformed into a stage for around 50 actors from the district — clubs, initiatives, schools, church groups, migrant organisations, sports clubs. The programme includes stage acts, children's play stations, information stands, culinary delights from various cultures, and sports demonstrations. With 4,000 to 5,000 visitors per festival day, it is one of the most visited neighbourhood festivals in Schleswig-Holstein.

Dates 22 May — 23 May 2026

Venue Kiel (01002)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Stadtteilfest Mettenhof — edition 2026

The 21st Mettenhofer Stadtteilfest will take place on Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, 2026, on the park meadow at Heidenberger See. Around 50 actors from the district — clubs, schools, churches, migrant organisations — will shape the programme. Ecumenical service and festival opening, followed by stage programme, children's activities, information stands, and intercultural cuisine.

The 2026 edition kicks off on Friday evening and continues on Saturday with the main programme. It begins with the ecumenical service on the festival meadow, followed by the official opening by the district office and district conference. Afterwards, the stands of the approximately 50 participating actors from the district will open.

Since the premiere of the Stadtteilfest in 2005, Mettenhof has seen itself as a self-confident district — the festival is a visible expression of this self-perception. Vonovia, as a major housing provider, and the City of Kiel provide financial and logistical support for the festival. The district conference, with child and youth work, the church, the youth welfare office, and the working group for crime prevention, coordinates the volunteer contributions.

Highlights Stadtteilfest Mettenhof 2026

21st edition of the festival; 50 participating actors from the district; ecumenical service; intercultural cuisine; Kiel's largest neighbourhood festival with 4,000–5,000 visitors per day.

Programme Stadtteilfest Mettenhof 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026

Evening programme — Kick-off with cultural contributions from the district
Stage acts by Mettenhof schools and youth groups

Saturday, May 23, 2026 — Main Festival Day

Morning — Ecumenical service on the festival meadow
Opening speeches (District Assembly, District Conference)
from approx. 12:30 PM — Opening of the stands
Stands from around 50 participants from the district — clubs, initiatives, schools, churches, migrant organisations, sports clubs
Stage programme with dance, music, and cultural contributions
Children's play stations, bouncy castle, carousel
Intercultural cuisine from several countries
Sports demonstrations, hands-on activities

Programme updates at mettenhof.de.

Prices Stadtteilfest Mettenhof 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks mostly free or available for a small fee. Individual activities at fair prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Stadtteilfest Mettenhof

Getting There

Bus: Lines 31, 32, 33 from Kiel Hauptbahnhof to Mettenhof. Car: A215 exit Kiel-West, then follow signs for Mettenhof. Parking is available in the car parks along Hofholzallee.

Admission

Admission is free. Food, drinks, and activities are mostly free or available for a small fee. Individual activities (e.g., carousel) at fair prices.

Programme

Current programme overview at mettenhof.de.

Mettenhof — A Kiel District Reimagined

Mettenhof, with around 18,000 inhabitants, is one of Kiel's largest districts — and one of the youngest: Built in the 1960s and 70s as a satellite town on the western outskirts, Mettenhof was long confronted with the stigma of a difficult social situation. Over the last 20 years, the district has fundamentally transformed — new green spaces on Heidenberger See, a vibrant district office, cultural initiatives, and the neighbourhood festival have given Mettenhof a new sense of identity.

21st Edition 2026 — After the Anniversary

The premiere of the Mettenhofer Stadtteilfest took place in 2005; the 20th anniversary was celebrated in 2025 with a special programme. In 2026, the 21st edition kicks off on the park meadow at Heidenberger See — the annual summer event is considered the most important date in the district's calendar.

50 Actors on One Meadow

The festival's concept is clearly defined: 50 actors from Mettenhof — clubs, initiatives, schools, kindergartens, churches, migrant organisations, sports clubs, the citizens' association, and the district conference — set up stands and create a stage programme. After an ecumenical service and opening speeches, the festival programme begins around 12:30 PM.

Diversity as a Core Brand

Mettenhof is one of Kiel's most multicultural districts — residents from over 80 nations live here. The neighbourhood festival makes this diversity visible: Culinary delights from various cultures, musical contributions in different languages, dance groups, intercultural encounters. Vonovia, as a major housing provider in the district, and the City of Kiel support the festival financially and logistically.

Integrated into District Work

The festival is part of broader engagement: It is organised by the Mettenhof District Office in cooperation with a planning group that brings together full-time staff from the district conference, child and youth work, the church, the youth welfare office, the Mettenhof Working Group for Crime Prevention, and volunteer activists. Thus, the neighbourhood festival is not just a summer celebration but also a visible expression of active district work.