37th Gadderbaum District Festival

The District Festival — 37 Years of Tradition

The Gadderbaum District Festival has been the most important identity event for the Bielefeld district of Gadderbaum for 37 years and is a classic neighbourhood festival in the southern Bielefeld suburban character. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the grounds around the Volkeningschule (Petristraße 48) will be transformed into a venue with a stage, play stations, and club stands — supported by the residents of the district themselves.

Volkeningschule — The Festival Grounds

The Volkeningschule is Gadderbaum's central primary school and has been the venue for the district festival for years. The spacious schoolyard offers space for a stage, play stations, a café area, and several stands — an ideal backdrop for a family-oriented festival.

Music: RANDALE

In 2026, the Bielefeld children's band RANDALE is the main musical attraction. RANDALE has been one of the best-known German children's bands for years — with pop songs for children, catchy choruses, and a vibrant stage presence that encourages children to jump and sing along.

What the Festival Typically Offers

• Stage with live music and children's shows
• Play stations — skill games, bouncy castle, face painting
• Craft stations — with hands-on activities from local clubs
• Food stands — sausages, fries, crêpes, cake buffet
• Club stands — sports clubs, scouts, kindergartens, church communities with information material

Gadderbaum — The Southern Bielefeld District

Gadderbaum is one of Bielefeld's southern districts — compact, suburban in character, with a green feel. The Volkeningschule is the centre of district life. The district festival is a typical citizen-driven event: the residents organise the festival themselves with support from the district office.

Getting There and Practical Information

By public transport: Bus line 27 from Bielefeld HBF — Brackwede stop. By car via A33 (exit Bielefeld-Brackwede). Parking is limited — public transport is recommended. Free admission.