35th International Street Culture Festival — Nordhorn Amazes and Laughs
International street artists, performers, and clowns for three days
About Street Culture Festival Nordhorn
One of Northern Germany's most important street culture festivals
The International Street Culture Festival Nordhorn has existed since the early nineties and, with its 35th edition in 2026, is one of the most well-established festivals of its kind in Northern Germany. The cultural department of the City of Nordhorn has been curating the program for decades, bringing acts from multiple continents to the Lower Saxony border town each year.
City center as an open stage
Over the three days, the city center of Nordhorn becomes an open stage. Street artists perform on central squares, in alleys, and at intersections — acrobats, jugglers, clowns, mimes, musicians, comedy acts. The performances are free to attend and follow a schedule communicated via the official website and the festival booklet.
Variety shows in the circus tent
Parallel to the free program in the city center, several variety shows take place in the circus tent. Here, selected acts perform in a curated show that professionally combines stage performance, lighting design, and musical direction. These performances are ticketed and aimed at guests who want to experience the festival in a concentrated form.
Family Gala
A dedicated family gala brings together acts that work particularly well for a young audience. With children's comedy, acrobatics, interactive stations, and short show segments, the gala offers a compact festival introduction for families with younger children.
International Mix
For years, the program has focused on international acts. Artists from France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe shape the festival's image. The exact program for 2026 will be published by the cultural department in the summer.
Tickets and Access
Tickets for the circus tent and the family gala are available in advance through the City of Nordhorn and usual ticket outlets. The open-air performances in the city center are free to access.
Street Culture Festival Nordhorn — edition 2026
Three days of street culture
The 2026 edition adheres to the established three-day format. Friday opens the festival with a reduced program in the evening, while Saturday and Sunday run all day with a dense program in the city center and at the circus tent.
Curated Profile
The cultural department of the City of Nordhorn selects artists based on clearly defined quality criteria. This distinguishes the festival from purely open street artist formats and positions it as a curated festival with international ambitions.
Programme Street Culture Festival Nordhorn 2026
Program Structure 2026
The detailed program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
Friday, September 4th
- Opening program in the late afternoon
- First open-air performances in the city center
- Variety show in the circus tent
Saturday, September 5th
- All-day program in the city center
- Open-air performances on the hour
- Variety show in the circus tent
- Family gala in the afternoon or evening
Sunday, September 6th
- All-day program in the city center
- Family focus in the morning and afternoon
- Closing performances in the late afternoon
- Final variety show in the circus tent
Recurring Program Items
- Acrobatics, juggling, clowning
- Comedy and mime
- International artists from multiple continents
- Free open-air performances and ticketed stage shows
Highlights Street Culture Festival Nordhorn 2026
- 35th edition of one of Germany's oldest street culture festivals
- International artists in the city center
- Variety shows in the circus tent
- Family gala
- Curated program by the City of Nordhorn
- Free access to open-air performances
Prices Street Culture Festival Nordhorn 2026
Practical information — Street Culture Festival Nordhorn
Getting There
- Car: A 31 exit Nordhorn, use city center parking garages.
- Train: Nordhorn station, short walk to the city center.
Dates
- Friday, September 4th to Sunday, September 6th, 2026.
Admission
- Open-air performances in the city center: free.
- Variety shows in the circus tent: ticketed.
- Family Gala: ticketed.
Tickets
- Advance sales for circus tent and gala via the City of Nordhorn.
- Current information at nordhorn.de.
Program
- International acts.
- Performers, clowns, acrobats.
- Several performance venues in the city center.
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