Name: Skalar Festival 2026
Start: 2026-06-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-14T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Am Helenesee, Frankfurt (Oder)

Skalar Festival

About Skalar Festival

Skalar is the major electronic festival of Eastern Brandenburg on the idyllic Helenesee near Frankfurt (Oder). In its third edition, from June 11th to 14th, 2026, over 250 artists will perform on four stages – from Techno and House to Bounce and Trance, as well as Indie and Pop. With acts like A.D.H.S., Katzengold, Krawalle & Liebe, Justice, Baba The Knife, Fejká, Temple Tears, Sven Weisemann, and VIVI, the lineup is as diverse as it is ambitious. On-site camping, four days of programming, art installations, workshops, and a vibrant community make Skalar a hidden gem for electronic music fans in the greater Berlin area.

Dates 11 Jun — 14 Jun 2026

Venue Frankfurt (Oder) (12053)

Prices —

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Skalar Festival — edition 2026

The 3rd edition of the Skalar Festival will take place from June 11th to 14th, 2026, at the Helenesee near Frankfurt (Oder). Over 250 artists on 4 stages, genres Techno/House/Bounce/Trance/Indie/Pop. Headliners: A.D.H.S., Katzengold, Krawalle & Liebe, Justice, Baba The Knife, Fejká, Temple Tears, Sven Weisemann, VIVI, and many more. Tickets from €155.

Four days of electronic music on the sandy beach of the Helenesee. Between techno sets, trance nights, indie concerts, and pop acts, there are art installations, workshops, and swimming opportunities in the lake. On-site camping, food trucks, and a vibrant community make the festival a multi-day experience.

Highlights Skalar Festival 2026

Over 250 artists on four stages
Idyllic Helenesee with sandy beach and swimming option
Camping directly at the festival grounds
Art installations and workshops

Programme Skalar Festival 2026

Confirmed Artists (Selection)

A.D.H.S.
Katzengold
Krawalle & Liebe
Justice
Baba The Knife (Solo and B2B Annett Gapstream)
Fejká
Temple Tears
Sven Weisemann
VIVI
Kotoe b2b Madmotormiquel
Roman Adam
Susi & Paula
Sarah Wild
TraumaMia
and over 240 other acts

Prices Skalar Festival 2026

Tickets from €155 via tixforgigs.com. Camping included.

Practical information

Practical information — Skalar Festival

Getting There

RE1 Berlin–Frankfurt (Oder), then shuttle to Helenesee. By car via A12.

Tickets

Tickets from €155 via tixforgigs.com. Camping and campervan pitches can be booked separately.

Camping

Camping directly at the festival grounds included.

Four Days on the Helenesee

The Helenesee near Frankfurt (Oder) is a 250-hectare former open-cast mine lake – and it's precisely here, on the sandy beach between forest and water, that the Skalar Festival sets up its stages every spring. From June 11th to 14th, 2026, you'll experience the third edition of the festival, which has established itself as a fixture in Brandenburg's festival landscape in just a few years.

Over 250 Artists on Four Stages

Skalar boasts a broad musical spectrum: Techno, House, Bounce, Trance form the backbone, complemented by Indie Pop, Singer-Songwriter, and electronic live acts. Confirmed headliners and acts for the 2026 edition include:

A.D.H.S.
Katzengold
Krawalle & Liebe
Justice
Baba The Knife (also B2B with Annett Gapstream)
Fejká
Temple Tears
Sven Weisemann
VIVI
Plus over 240 other artists from the House, Techno, and Trance genres

More Than Just Music

Skalar sees itself as an experience festival: in addition to concerts and DJ sets, there are:

Elaborate art installations on the grounds
Workshops on music, creativity, and sustainability
Swimming opportunities in the Helenesee
Camping and campervan sites directly at the festival grounds
Food trucks and bars with a diverse selection

Community Festival with GoFundMe

The organizers emphasize the community aspect and actively seek volunteers, performers, crew, and vendors. A GoFundMe campaign also supports the realization of the growing festival.

Getting There

Frankfurt (Oder) is reachable from Berlin Ostbahnhof by regional express RE1 in 60 minutes. Shuttle services are available from Frankfurt (Oder) main station to the festival grounds on the Helenesee. By car: A12 Berlin–Frankfurt (Oder), exit Frankfurt-Mitte.