Midsummer Bulli Festival Fehmarn
Germany's largest Bulli festival right by the sea
About Midsummer Bulli Festival
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The "Woodstock" for Bulli Drivers
In just a few years, the Midsummer Bulli Festival has established itself as the most important meeting point for the German Bulli and Vanlife scene — the Fehmarn Tourism Centre itself calls it "the Woodstock for Bulli drivers" in the summer of 2026. The venue is the Südstrand (south beach) of Fehmarn island in the Ostholstein district, Schleswig-Holstein state — the southernmost point of the island with a wide sandy beach, low dunes, and a direct view of the Baltic Sea.
Show & Shine — Bullis of All Generations
The heart of the festival is the Show & Shine competition, where Bullis of all generations from the T1 (built 1950–1967) to the current T6 are awarded prizes in numerous categories:
- Most beautiful T1 / T2 / T3 / T4 / T5 / T6
- Most beautiful LT (large van)
- Best Offroader
- Most beautiful Hippie Bulli
- Most individual conversion
- Best original condition
- Best family Bulli
- Longest journey
Winners of the T1 category will receive a special artwork by pop artist Tanja Kiesewalter in the Midsummer Bulli Festival design — with a four-figure collector's value.
Convoy Drive Around Fehmarn
The highlight on Saturday morning is the convoy drive around the island of Fehmarn — a 60 km long Bulli caravan, secured by escorts front and rear. Spectators line the route, photographing the colorful vehicles and waving — a unique spectacle that officially ushers in summer on the island.
Swedish Midsommar Tradition
The festival is deliberately timed around the Midsummer solstice in mid-June and incorporates Swedish Midsommar customs: raising a decorated maypole (Midsommarstång), round dances, and flower crowns. This Scandinavian touch makes the festival unique in the German festival landscape.
Lecture Program and Live Music
In addition to the vehicle show, there is an extensive lecture program on topics such as Vanlife, camper conversions, solar technology, digital nomadism, and overland travel — a mix of practical workshops and travelogues. Live music on the Midsummer Stage with acts like Bobby Alu, Baltic Beats, Hitfluencer, and the Polo Lounge. Every day at 6 PM, the Kids Bulli Disco takes place in front of the legendary T1 disco bus with a light show and soap bubbles.
Midsummer Bulli Festival — edition 2026
4 Days of Bulli Summer 2026
The 2026 edition extends the festival to four days, continuing the growth of recent years. Highlights: Show & Shine with more than ten categories, the convoy drive on Saturday morning (60 km around the island), Swedish Midsommar customs (pole raising and round dances on Saturday afternoon), live music daily on the Midsummer Stage, and the Kids Bulli Disco in front of the T1 disco bus.
Confirmed Acts and Program Elements
- Bobby Alu — Australian reggae and tropical vibes
- Baltic Beats — Baltic Sea indie pop
- Hitfluencer — 80s-90s cover band
- Polo Lounge — Easy listening lounge DJs
- T1 Bulli Disco — historic T1 converted into a mobile disco
- Kids Bulli Disco daily at 6:00 PM
Programme Midsummer Bulli Festival 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026 — Festival Kick-off
- 10:00 AM — Arrival and beach camp check-in
- 12:00 PM — Event grounds at Südstrand open
- 3:00 PM–6:00 PM — first live acts on the Midsummer Stage
- 6:00 PM — Kids Bulli Disco in front of the T1
- 8:00 PM–12:00 AM — Opening concert
Friday, June 19, 2026 — Show & Shine
- 10:00 AM — Show & Shine registration at the entrance
- 12:00 PM–6:00 PM — Judging in categories T1–T6, LT, Hippie Bulli, Family Bulli, etc.
- 3:00 PM — Talk "Solar and Battery in the Bulli"
- 6:00 PM — Kids Bulli Disco
- 8:00 PM — Bobby Alu Live
- 10:00 PM–12:00 AM — T1 Bulli Disco
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — Convoy Drive and Midsummer
- 9:00 AM — Line-up for the convoy drive at Südstrand
- 10:00 AM — Start of the 60 km Bulli caravan around the island of Fehmarn
- 1:00 PM — Return and picnic on the beach
- 3:00 PM — Raising of the Midsummer pole (Swedish tradition)
- 4:00 PM — Round dances with flower crowns
- 6:00 PM — Show & Shine award ceremony, T1 Award with Tanja Kiesewalter artwork
- 8:00 PM — Polo Lounge DJ set
- 10:00 PM — Hitfluencer Live
- 12:00 AM — T1 Bulli Disco night until late
Sunday, June 21, 2026 — Festival Finale
- 10:00 AM — Brunch stations open
- 11:00 AM — Closing talk and travelogue
- 1:00 PM — Baltic Beats Acoustic Set
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM — Closing concert and departure
- 4:00 PM — Festival ends
Detailed program and beach camp tickets: midsummerfestival.de.
Highlights Midsummer Bulli Festival 2026
- Over 1,200 Bullis at Südstrand
- Convoy drive around the island of Fehmarn (60 km)
- Show & Shine with 14+ categories
- Swedish Midsommar tradition with pole and round dances
- T1 Bulli Disco and Kids Bulli Disco
- Live acts: Bobby Alu, Baltic Beats, Polo Lounge, Hitfluencer
- Free entry to the event grounds
Prices Midsummer Bulli Festival 2026
Entry to the event grounds is free. Beach camp: separate tickets via the festival website (early bird discounts available). Hotels and holiday apartments on Fehmarn must be booked separately.
Practical information — Midsummer Bulli Festival
Getting There
Fehmarn is accessible by car via the Fehmarnsund Bridge (A1 to Heiligenhafen, then B207). Burg auf Fehmarn train station with connections from Lübeck and Hamburg. Shuttle from the station to the Südstrand. Ample parking around the event grounds.
Opening Hours 2026
Thursday, June 18 to Saturday, June 20, 10:00 AM–12:00 AM daily, Sunday, June 21, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Admission
Entry to the event grounds is free (no admission fee, no checks). Beachcamp tickets for camping on the event grounds: separately via the festival website.
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Where it takes place Midsummer Bulli Festival
Südstrand Fehmarn
Südstrand Fehmarn, 23769 Fehmarn