Osterode City Festival
Annual city festival in the historic old town of Osterode am Harz — May 2026 (exact date to be announced)
About Osterode City Festival
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Osterode am Harz — Half-timbered town on the edge of the Südharz
Osterode am Harz is one of the oldest and most beautiful towns in the Südharz region. With its well-preserved half-timbered old town, the historic market square, and its characterful alleys, it is one of the most visited towns in the region. The Osterode City Festival uses this unique setting to transform the town center into a grand stage once a year.
Festival Mile in the Old Town
Over several days, the festival activities spread across the squares and streets of the old town. Various stages offer live music from a wide range of genres: from rock and pop to Schlager and folk music, as well as jazz and acoustic sets. Gastronomy stands offer regional specialties as well as international cuisine, beer, wine, and cocktails. Artisans present their work, associations introduce themselves, and a children's program ensures entertainment for the youngest visitors.
Sunday with Open Shops
The city festival is traditionally combined with a Sunday when shops are open. The shops in the town center open their doors, and the shopping experience merges with the festival. This makes the city festival an important event for Osterode's retail trade and a platform where the town presents itself in an inviting way.
Rooted in the Community
The Osterode City Festival is deeply rooted in the community. Associations, schools, churches, restaurateurs, and retailers participate in the program, ensuring that the festival becomes a unifying experience for the entire town every year. The organizers are the City of Osterode am Harz in cooperation with the VTM Osterode association (Verein Tourismus & Marketing Osterode).
Osterode City Festival — edition 2026
City Festival in one of the most beautiful old towns in the Südharz
The 2026 edition continues the tradition of previous years. The half-timbered setting of Osterode's old town, with its market square, Kornmarkt, and characterful alleys, once again provides the backdrop for a festival program that appeals to all generations. The exact date will be announced in due course on the website of the City of Osterode and on vtm-osterode.de.
What awaits visitors
Building on the proven cornerstones of previous years, visitors can look forward to multiple stages with live music, a diverse gastronomic offer, a market with arts and crafts and specialties, a children's program, and a Sunday with open shops.
Programme Osterode City Festival 2026
Program Structure 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizers in spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
Friday Evening
- Festive opening in the old town
- Live music on the main stage
- Opening of the gastronomy stands
Saturday
- All-day city festival with multiple stages
- Live music in various genres (Rock, Pop, Schlager, Acoustic)
- Arts and crafts market and association presentations
- Children's program in the afternoon
- Grand evening program with live bands or DJs
Sunday (Open for Shopping)
- Morning pint and family program
- Sunday with open shops
- Festive closing in the late afternoon
Accompanying Program (depending on the year)
- Fashion or dance performances
- Show performances by local associations
- Activities by the city administration and associations
Highlights Osterode City Festival 2026
- City festival in the half-timbered old town of Osterode am Harz
- Multiple stages with live music
- Diverse gastronomy and arts and crafts market
- Sunday with open shops and family program
Prices Osterode City Festival 2026
Practical information — Osterode City Festival
Date 2026
May 2026 — the exact date will be announced by the organizers in spring 2026. In 2025, the city festival took place from May 23rd to 25th.
Location
Old town of Osterode am Harz, 37520 Osterode (Göttingen district).
Getting There
By car via the B243 or the A7 (exit Northeim). By train to Osterode station, from there a few minutes' walk to the town center. Parking is available in parking garages and lots near the town center.
Admission
Free. Food, drinks, and attractions are sold at usual prices.
Program
Live music on several stages, gastronomy, arts and crafts, children's program, Sunday with open shops.
Further Information
Current program details will be published by the organizers on osterode.de and vtm-osterode.de.
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