Sommer im Park – Harburg Culture Festival
9th edition of the open-air culture festival in Harburg City Park
About Sommer im Park
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Sommer im Park al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Harburg's Summer Culture Highlight
Harburg City Park, in the south of Hamburg, is one of the Hanseatic city's most beautiful urban parks. With its 100th anniversary in 2026 – the park was established in 1926 – the area holds historical significance. In the middle of the park: a traditional open-air stage that has hosted cultural open-air events for decades.
Six Days of Programming Across Many Genres
The festival "Sommer im Park" is taking place for the ninth time in 2026 and offers a deliberately diverse program:
- Music: from local heroes to Hamburg's stars
- Theatre: stage plays and readings
- Dance: contemporary and classical choreographies
- Comedy: stand-up and cabaret
- Sports Workshops: movement in the park
- Poetry Slam: for the spoken word scene
- Yoga: morning sessions in the green
Confirmed Acts 2026
Two highly regarded local acts have already been confirmed:
- Lotto King Karl on July 24, 2026 – the Hamburg singer with cult status, known for his appearance before every HSV match at the Volksparkstadion
- Inga Rumpf & Friends on July 27, 2026 – Hamburg's blues-soul legend with fellow musicians
Support and Funding
The festival is jointly funded by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, the Harburg District, and the Sparkasse Harburg-Buxtehude. This public-private partnership allows for comparatively low ticket prices – the festival positions itself as Hamburg's most affordable high-quality summer cultural series.
Harburg in the Harburg District
With approximately 165,000 inhabitants, Harburg is one of Hamburg's largest districts, but it is located south of the Elbe and is often perceived as the "other half of Hamburg." The City Park, with its 100-year history and open-air stage, is a central place of identity. Sommer im Park is Harburg's annual statement that cultural diversity does not only take place in the northern districts.
Sommer im Park — edition 2026
Sommer im Park 2026 takes place from July 21 to 26, 2026, on the open-air stage in Harburg City Park – in the park's anniversary year, which turns 100 (founded in 1926).
The 9th edition once again brings a diverse program across multiple genres. Confirmed acts include Lotto King Karl on July 24 and Inga Rumpf & Friends on July 27 – both cult Hamburg acts with local connections.
Programme Sommer im Park 2026
Daily Schedule (Typical Scheme)
- Mornings: Yoga sessions in the park
- Late Mornings: Workshops for various age groups
- Afternoons: Theatre, dance, children's program
- Evenings: Concert or comedy/cabaret on the open-air stage
Confirmed Acts 2026
- July 24, 2026 – Lotto King Karl (Hamburg singer, HSV cult figure)
- July 27, 2026 – Inga Rumpf & Friends (Hamburg blues-soul legend)
Further Program (Genres)
- Music: Local Hamburg acts, singer-songwriters, bands
- Theatre: Hamburg independent theatre groups
- Dance: contemporary choreographies
- Comedy: stand-up and cabaret
- Poetry Slam: North German slam scene
- Sports Workshops and Yoga
Open Call
Local creatives can apply for individual program slots: [email protected] or phone 040 32 00 46 96.
Highlights Sommer im Park 2026
Lotto King Karl on July 24 – Hamburg HSV singer with cult status. Inga Rumpf & Friends on July 27 – Hamburg blues-soul legend. Anniversary: 100 years of Harburg City Park. Yoga and workshops in the mornings as a special green format.
Prices Sommer im Park 2026
Concert admission usually 15-25 Euros, workshops and some theatre performances from 10 Euros. Some yoga sessions are free. Advance sales via sommer-im-park-harburg.de.
Practical information — Sommer im Park
Getting There
S-Bahn S3 or S31 to Harburg Rathaus, then a 10-minute walk to the City Park. Bus 152, 154, 245 with stops at the park. By car via the A1 or A7, parking in the surrounding streets.
Tickets
Advance sales via sommer-im-park-harburg.de and harburg-marketing.de. Prices are usually moderate (10-25 Euros per event), some workshops and yoga sessions are free.
With Children
Children's and family concepts on the open-air stage, workshops for different age groups. The City Park offers playgrounds and large green areas.
Participation
Local creatives can apply for the program: [email protected] or 040 32 00 46 96.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
Max. 5 photos, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Each suggestion is reviewed by our team before being published.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Sommer im Park al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Where it takes place Sommer im Park
Freilichtbühne im Harburger Stadtpark
Stadtpark Harburg, 21073 Hamburg