Rinteln Old Town Festival

Three Days of Festival in the Half-Timbered Town

The Rintelner Altstadtfest runs from Friday, August 14th, to Sunday, August 16th, 2026, turning the historic city center into a vibrant festival stage. On three stages, spread across the central squares and alleys of the old town, bands from the Weserbergland and the wider region play almost continuously. The cumulative playing time adds up to around 46 hours of live music, making the Altstadtfest one of the most musically dense city festivals in Lower Saxony.

Variety of Styles

The musical program ranges from rock and pop to cover and dance bands, acoustic sets, soul, funk, and regional folk music. The organizers ensure a broad spectrum so that every generation of visitors can find their suitable soundtrack. Between the stages, the audience wanders through the festively decorated old town, discovering new musical highlights.

Gastronomy and Sunday with Open Shops

Local restaurateurs, clubs, and stall operators provide a diverse culinary offering: bratwurst, burgers, crêpes, vegetarian options, ice cream, cocktails, regional beer, and much more. The Sunday with open shops also livens up the city center's businesses, making the festival weekend an invitation to go shopping.

Rinteln – The Gateway to the Weserbergland

Rinteln is located on the Weser river in the north of the Weserbergland and, with its historic old town, university tradition, and charming location between mountain ranges, is a popular travel and excursion destination. The Altstadtfest showcases the town at its most beautiful and festive, attracting guests from far beyond the Weserbergland every year.