Open-air music, Gladiator Run and family program in Schortens
The Schortenser Fun Sommer is more than a city festival: it combines live music, sports, family programs, and club life in a three-day open-air event. The entire city center becomes a festival mile, with a stage, activity booths, a flea market, and hands-on offerings.
Several bands and acts will perform on the central stage over the three festival days. The musical spectrum ranges from rock and pop to Schlager and party hits, ensuring something for every audience.
The sporting highlight is the 50-meter Gladiator Run, an obstacle course where participants demonstrate strength, speed, and endurance. The course is manageable even for amateur athletes and provides great entertainment for spectators.
The German Air Force (at the Upjever site in Schortens) presents itself with information booths and hands-on activities. The DLRG (German Life Saving Association) also showcases its work with equipment and demonstrations of water rescue.
The flea market, offering bargains and bric-a-brac, stretches along the festival mile. For families, there are children's entertainment, bouncy castles, hands-on booths, and games.
The Jever-Fun-Lauf, taking place on August 29th, 2026, is integrated into the event, providing a sporty conclusion to the summer series of events.
The 2026 edition continues the proven concept of previous years. The exact date is still subject to confirmation and will be officially announced by the City of Schortens in early summer. The date of August 21st-23rd, 2026, is based on the rhythm of previous years.
With live music, sports action, and a family program, the Fun Sommer appeals to all generations and is an example of a successful combination of a folk festival and a sporty, experience-oriented urban culture.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the City of Schortens in the summer.
Schortens City Center, 26419 Schortens.
Expected August 21st to 23rd, 2026 (date based on previous years, to be confirmed by the city in early summer).
Free.
City of Schortens in cooperation with local clubs.
Open-air music, 50-meter Gladiator Run, flea market, family and children's program, presentations by the German Air Force and DLRG.
Jever-Fun-Lauf on August 29th, 2026.
By car via the A29, exit Sande, continue to Schortens. By train to Schortens-Heidmühle.
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