Spremberg Film Nights

Open-Air Cinema at the Spremberg Open-Air Stage

The Spremberg open-air stage is located at Wiesengasse 1 – a green hollow on the outskirts of town where concerts, theatre productions, and festivals have been held for decades. Every August, the open-air stage transforms into an open-air cinema: a large screen is set up, seating and catering are arranged according to the summer weather. The Spremberg Film Nights are one of the most enduring cultural summer formats in Niederlausitz.

2026 — Five Nights from August 19th to 23rd

According to the Spremberg Tourist Information, the 2026 edition runs from Wednesday, August 19th, to Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 – five consecutive film nights. The program includes current German box office hits, European productions, and classics. It is curated by the cultural office of the city of Spremberg/Grodk in close coordination with local cinema partners. The exact film titles and start times will be announced in the weeks before the festival – screenings usually begin at dusk, meaning between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM depending on the date.

What Makes the Spremberg Film Nights Special

• Free Choice Instead of Multiplex: The curated mix of current German films and selected European productions differs from purely commercial cinema offerings.
• Atmosphere of the Open-Air Stage: The circular stage is nestled protectively on the outskirts of town – trees all around, a clear starry sky above the screen.
• Family Format: Several screenings per festival are explicitly family-friendly, both in film selection and start time.
• City and Region: The festival is integrated into Spremberg's annual event calendar and combines well with a city walk, a visit to the reservoir, and Sorbian-Wendish culture.

Spremberg/Grodk in Lusatia

Spremberg – Grodk in Lower Sorbian – is a small town in the Spree-Neiße district in the southernmost part of Brandenburg, directly on the border with Saxony. With just under 22,000 inhabitants, it is the second-largest town in the Sorbian-Wendish settlement area after Cottbus. Spremberg is primarily known for its reservoir, the medieval castle, the industrial monument of the former glassworks, and its location on the southern Spreewald.