Rintelner Hafenfest
10th Hafenfest of the Vereinigte Chöre Rinteln at the Old Harbour
About Hafenfest Rinteln
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Summer Festival by the Water
Rinteln's Old Harbour is located directly on the Weser river, framed by the historic old town and the green riverbank landscape. When the Vereinigte Chöre Rinteln invite you to the Hafenfest in July, this place transforms into a summery festival backdrop with a stage, standing tables, food stalls, and music. The maritime atmosphere gives the festival its unmistakable character and clearly distinguishes it from other Rinteln town festivals.
10th Edition
With the 2026 edition, the Vereinigte Chöre Rinteln are celebrating the festival's tenth anniversary. What began in 2016 as an idea by a few dedicated choir members has developed into a firm fixture in Rinteln's summer calendar. The anniversary will be celebrated with special programme items, the details of which will be announced by the Vereinigte Chöre in advance.
Choral Singing and Live Music
Choirs and bands from Rinteln and the wider region perform on stage. The Vereinigte Chöre themselves, as the host ensemble, contribute a significant part of the programme. In addition, other music groups provide variety – from shanty choirs with a maritime connection to pop and rock bands and classical vocal performances.
Gastronomy and Atmosphere
Bratwurst, fries, salads, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks are offered at stalls. Long beer tables and benches invite visitors to linger by the water. As dusk falls, the play of light reflections on the Weser lends the festival a particularly atmospheric touch.
Hafenfest Rinteln — edition 2026
Anniversary Edition
For the 10th edition, the Vereinigte Chöre Rinteln are planning a particularly carefully curated programme. The exact musical contributions will be communicated in advance of the event. Based on previous years, the programme typically includes a mix of the host choirs, guest singing groups, and other musical ensembles.
Programme Hafenfest Rinteln 2026
Programme Structure
The exact 2026 programme will be published by the organiser in Spring/Summer 2026. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
Saturday, 04.07.2026
- Festival opening in the afternoon
- Stage programme with choral singing and live music
- Festival winding down in the evening
Sunday, 05.07.2026
- Morning pint starting in the late morning
- Family afternoon with musical programme
- Closing act by the host Vereinigte Chöre
Participants
Vereinigte Chöre Rinteln (organizer and musical backbone), guest choirs from the Weserbergland and Schaumburger Land, other bands and solo musicians. Exact lineup to be announced by the Vereinigte Chöre Rinteln and the City of Rinteln.
Highlights Hafenfest Rinteln 2026
- 10th anniversary edition of the Hafenfest
- Atmospheric setting at the Old Harbour on the Weser
- Choral singing and live music on the main stage
- Gastronomy with Bratwurst, beer, and wine
- Free admission
Prices Hafenfest Rinteln 2026
Practical information — Hafenfest Rinteln
Date
Saturday, July 4th to Sunday, July 5th, 2026.
Location
Alter Hafen Rinteln, 31737 Rinteln.
Admission
Free of charge.
Organizer
Vereinigte Chöre Rinteln.
Getting There
By train to Rinteln station, then walk to the Weser. By car via A2 / A30 and the B83. Parking on the outskirts of the old town.
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