Name: Ofen-Stadt-Fest Velten 2026
Start: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Rathausvorplatz / Innenstadt Velten

Ofen-Stadt-Fest

About Ofen-Stadt-Fest

From May 29 to 31, 2026, the square in front of Velten's town hall will transform into a three-day festival mile for the second time. The Ofen-Stadt-Fest commemorates Velten's identity as the historic 'Stove City' — from here, famous tiled stoves went out into the world starting in the mid-19th century. Live music, amusement rides, children's program, and on Saturday evening, the grand fireworks display 'Velten in Flames' — free admission.

Dates 29 May — 31 May 2026

Venue Velten (12065)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Ofen-Stadt-Fest — edition 2026

The 2nd edition of the Ofen-Stadt-Fest runs from May 29 to 31, 2026, at the Velten town hall square. Three days of stage program with Schlager, Rock, and Pop, amusement rides (Hyper X, Fly Over), children's activities, and on Saturday evening, the grand fireworks display 'Velten in Flames'. Free admission, organized by Jens Schmidt GmbH on behalf of the City of Velten.

The 2nd Edition 2026 — Program

Following the successful premiere in 2025, Jens Schmidt GmbH continues the concept: fairground attractions and stage at the town hall square, children's and family program during the day, live acts and DJ sets in the evening, and the aerial fireworks on Saturday. The exact band lineup and the time of the fireworks will be published in April on the communication channels of the City of Velten.

Highlights Ofen-Stadt-Fest 2026

Grand 'Velten in Flames' aerial fireworks on Saturday evening; 'Hyper X' pendulum arm ride and 'Fly Over' carousel on the festival grounds; live music in a Schlager, Rock, and Pop mix.

Programme Ofen-Stadt-Fest 2026

Program Structure May 29–31, 2026 (Velten Town Hall Square)

Friday, May 29, 2026 (Evening) — Opening of the festival mile, first stage acts, beer tent open, 'Hyper X' and 'Fly Over' amusement rides in operation.
Saturday, May 30, 2026 (All Day) — Family program during the day (bouncy castle, face painting, carousels), performances by local dance groups and choirs, main stage in the evening with live bands and DJs. 'Velten in Flames' aerial fireworks after dark.
Sunday, May 31, 2026 — Family Day with morning pint, children's program, stage acts until evening.

Detailed hourly program and band lineup available at velten.de and on the communication channels of Jens Schmidt GmbH.

Prices Ofen-Stadt-Fest 2026

Free admission. Amusement rides, food, and drinks are subject to charge on-site.

Practical information

Practical information — Ofen-Stadt-Fest

Getting There

S-Bahn: S 25 from Berlin to Velten (Mark), then a 5-minute walk to the city center.
Car: A 10 exit Oranienburg, then B 273 to Velten. Parking available on residential streets around the city center.
Address: Rathausvorplatz, Velten — area between Poststraße and Rathaus.

Admission

Free admission. Organizer: Jens Schmidt GmbH, Tel. (03362) 88 11 235, on behalf of the City of Velten.

Tip

The 'Velten in Flames' fireworks on Saturday evening attract the most visitors — secure good viewing spots by arriving early.

The Stove City Celebrates Its Identity

Velten is a small town in the Oberhavel district in the state of Brandenburg, located north of Berlin. What distinguishes this town of around 13,000 inhabitants from any other Brandenburg municipality is its industrial history: Since the mid-19th century, Velten was the capital of the German tiled stove industry — up to 40 stove factories operated simultaneously in the small town, exporting worldwide and making the name 'Ofenstadt Velten' a trademark. Today, the Stove and Ceramics Museum commemorates this history — and since 2025, the new Ofen-Stadt-Fest, which invites you to its second edition from May 29 to 31, 2026.

Three Days of Festival Fun in the City Center

The Rathausvorplatz (town hall square) between Poststraße and Rathaus transforms from Friday evening to Sunday evening into a festival mile with a stage, beer tent, food and market stalls, and amusement rides. The stage features a rotation of DJs, live bands from the Schlager, Rock, and Pop genres, as well as performances by local clubs, dance groups, and choirs. Families are the focus throughout all three days: bouncy castles, children's carousels, face painting, and craft activities are primarily offered on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

'Velten in Flames' — The Saturday Fireworks

The sporting highlight on Saturday evening, May 30, 2026, is the grand fireworks display 'Velten in Flames' — an aerial fireworks show accompanied by music, rising above the rooftops of the Stove City. The exact start time is after dark, traditionally between 10:30 PM and 11:00 PM. The show is organized by Jens Schmidt GmbH, which organizes the entire festival on behalf of the City of Velten.

Velten's Amusement Rides and Stage Classics

The festival grounds feature classics like the 'Hyper X' pendulum arm ride and the 'Fly Over' carousel, along with traditional fairground attractions like a shooting gallery, raffle stalls, and sweet stands. The stage, with its Schlager and Pop program, attracts a broad audience from Velten, Oranienburg, Hennigsdorf, and the northern Berlin commuter belt, especially in the evenings.

Velten and Berlin

Velten is conveniently located on the S 25 (Berlin S-Bahn) — making the city festival easily accessible for many Berliners. For the region, the Ofen-Stadt-Fest, alongside the Advent market at the Stove and Ceramics Museum, is the biggest joint festival event of the year.