Name: Schlossgarten Open Airs Schwerin 2026
Start: 2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schlossinnenhof Schwerin

Schloss Open Airs Schwerin

About Schloss Open Airs Schwerin

In summer, the inner courtyard of Schwerin Castle becomes an extraordinary open-air stage: The concert series, organized by Kulturbotschafter Events, brings a diverse program of rock, pop, reggae, electronic, and folk music to the neo-Renaissance courtyard setting of the UNESCO World Heritage site between mid-August and mid-September. In 2026, artists such as Tocotronic, Saltatio Mortis, Gentleman, Maxïmo Park, The Dead South, Gogol Bordello, Philipp Poisel, and Schiller will be on stage – a concert summer in the heart of the state capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Dates 13 Aug — 13 Sep 2026

Venue Schwerin (13004)

Prices Since 20.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Schloss Open Airs Schwerin — edition 2026

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The Schlossgarten Open Airs 2026 will bring a diverse concert program to the inner courtyard of Schwerin Castle from August 13 to September 13. Tocotronic, Saltatio Mortis, Gentleman, Maxïmo Park, The Dead South, Gogol Bordello, Philipp Poisel, and Schiller will perform on stage.

For over a month, Kulturbotschafter Events transforms the inner courtyard of Schwerin Castle into an open-air stage. The 2026 program ranges from indie and rock to reggae, electronic music, folk, and literary readings.

Highlights include Tocotronic with the »Golden Years Open Airs« (August 13), Saltatio Mortis (August 15), Gentleman (August 16), Maxïmo Park (August 19), The Dead South (August 29), Gogol Bordello (August 30), Philipp Poisel (September 3), and Schiller with »Sommerklang« (September 6). Lars Eidinger will read Brecht on August 25.

Highlights Schloss Open Airs Schwerin 2026

Concerts in a UNESCO World Heritage Castle
Over a dozen acts
Rock, Pop, Reggae, Electronic, and Folk

Programme Schloss Open Airs Schwerin 2026

08/13 Tocotronic
08/14 Open Air Rudelsingen
08/15 Saltatio Mortis
08/16 Gentleman
08/19 Maxïmo Park
08/22 Heavysaurus
08/25 Lars Eidinger reads Brecht
08/29 The Dead South
08/30 Gogol Bordello
09/03 Philipp Poisel
09/06 Schiller

Prices Schloss Open Airs Schwerin 2026

Ticket prices range from around 20 euros to over 70 euros, depending on the concert. Sales via Kulturbotschafter Events.

Practical information

Practical information — Schloss Open Airs Schwerin

Getting There

Schwerin Castle is located on the Schlossinsel (Castle Island) in the city center, about a 15-minute walk from the main train station. Reachable by regional express from Hamburg, Rostock, Berlin, and Lübeck. Parking garages are available in the city center.

Tickets

Prices vary depending on the concert, ranging from around 20 euros (Rudelsingen) to over 70 euros (Saltatio Mortis). Sales are through Kulturbotschafter Events and usual ticket retailers.

Tip

The concerts take place outdoors – weatherproof clothing is recommended. A visit to the Castle Museum can be nicely combined with the concert evening.

Concerts in a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The inner courtyard of Schwerin Castle is one of Northern Germany's most impressive open-air venues. Framed by the neo-Renaissance architecture of the residential ensemble – a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2024 – the courtyard transforms into an open-air concert stage in late summer. The organizer is Kulturbotschafter Events.

Diverse Program

The Schlossgarten Open Airs focus on musical diversity: rock, pop, reggae, electronic music, folk, and literary readings alternate over several weeks. The 2026 program runs from August 13 to September 13 and includes:

Tocotronic – »Golden Years Open Airs« (August 13)
Open Air Rudelsingen with David Rauterberg (August 14)
Saltatio Mortis – »Burgentour: Staub & Schatten« (August 15)
Gentleman Open Air (August 16)
Maxïmo Park – »20th Anniversary European Tour« (August 19)
Heavysaurus – Metal Tour 2026 (August 22)
Lars Eidinger reads Brecht (August 25)
The Dead South (August 29)
Gogol Bordello (August 30)
Philipp Poisel – »Freunde Tour« (September 3)
Schiller – »Sommerklang« (September 6)

Schwerin as a Concert City

With this open-air series, Schwerin positions itself as a concert city in the summer that, as regional media note, even surpasses some major cities. The state capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern hosts several open-air series in August and September, including the Pappelpark Open Airs. The inner courtyard of the castle offers arguably the most spectacular ambiance.

Atmosphere

The intimate size of the courtyard ensures a special concert experience: the audience stands or sits close to the stage, surrounded by historic facades. As dusk falls, the illuminated castle backdrop unfolds its full effect.