Name: Oststeinbeker Marktfest 2026
Start: 2026-08-29T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festwiese Havighorst

Marktfest Oststeinbek

About Marktfest Oststeinbek

The Oststeinbeker Marktfest transforms the festival grounds in the Havighorst district into a colourful stage for the whole family once a year. During the day, market stalls, a bouncy castle, balloon artists, and sweet treats attract children, while in the evening, live music, dancing, and cool drinks create a great atmosphere for adults. With the traditional "Königskinder" game, a barrier-free shuttle bus between Oststeinbek and Havighorst, and its family-friendly flair, the market festival is one of the most popular summer events in southern Stormarn.

Dates 29 Aug — 29 Aug 2026

Venue Oststeinbek (01062)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Marktfest Oststeinbek — edition 2026

The Oststeinbeker Marktfest takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, starting at 1 PM on the Havighorst festival grounds. Programme: Stage with live music in the evening, market stalls, bouncy castle, balloon artists, sweet treats, "Königskinder" activity with surprise prizes. Free, barrier-free shuttle bus between Oststeinbek and Havighorst.

2026 Programme

The 2026 market festival begins on Saturday, August 29, at 1 PM and runs until late evening.

What awaits you

Market stalls: regional specialities, handicrafts, sweet and savoury stalls
Children's programme: bouncy castle, balloon artists, carousels, "Königskinder" game with prizes
Stage: Live music in the evening with dancing
Gastronomy: Beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, grilled food, sweets
Shuttle bus: free and barrier-free between Oststeinbek and the Havighorst festival grounds

Highlights Marktfest Oststeinbek 2026

"Königskinder" activity for children, bouncy castle and balloon artists, live music in the evening, free barrier-free shuttle bus.

Programme Marktfest Oststeinbek 2026

Daily schedule (as announced by organiser)

The market festival starts at 1:00 PM with the opening of the stalls and the start of the children's programme (bouncy castle, balloon artists). The "Königskinder" activity runs all afternoon – the youngest guests can complete tasks at various stations and win surprise prizes. In the late afternoon, the stage programme begins with music, and in the evening, the live programme picks up pace, the dance area opens, and the grill stands and bars operate until late at night. The exact acts and stage times will be announced by the municipality on oststeinbek.de shortly before the event.

Prices Marktfest Oststeinbek 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and market goods are paid for on site.

Practical information

Practical information — Marktfest Oststeinbek

Getting there

Take the U-Bahn (subway) line U3 or U4 in Hamburg to Billstedt, then take bus 162 or 263 to Oststeinbek. From Oststeinbek town centre, the free shuttle bus runs to the Havighorst festival grounds. By car, take the A24 (exit Hamburg-Öjendorf) or the B5.

Admission

Free. Food, drinks, and market goods are paid for on site.

Tips

Families with small children will particularly benefit from the barrier-free shuttle bus. Come early – the "Königskinder" activity is popular, and some prizes are limited.

A festival day between town and country

Oststeinbek is located in the south of the Stormarn district, directly on the border with Hamburg. With just under 9,000 inhabitants, the municipality is manageable, but its close proximity to Hamburg-Billstedt gives it a special mix of village character and urban environment. This very mix is reflected in the annual market festival: on the one hand, a folk festival (Volksfest) with market stalls and booths, and on the other, a summer open-air event with live music until late at night.

Daytime programme

From the early afternoon, the festival grounds in the Havighorst district open their gates. Market stalls offer handicrafts, regional specialities, and sweets. For the children, there is a bouncy castle, carousels, balloon artists, and the traditional "Königskinder" game – an activity where younger guests complete tasks at various stations and can win great surprise prizes.

Evening programme

When the sun goes down, the market festival changes its colours: a live band performs on stage, the dance floor fills up, and cold drinks and hearty snacks from the grill ensure sustenance. The festival runs until late in the evening – a typical summer festival format between a village fair and a neighbourhood open-air event.

Arrival by shuttle bus

A special feature of the market festival: a free shuttle bus runs between the centre of Oststeinbek and the festival grounds in Havighorst throughout the entire festival day. The bus is barrier-free, so all guests – including older or mobility-impaired people – can easily get to and from the festival grounds.