Summer in the City Mainz 2026
Six-week open-air concert series at the Citadel, Volkspark, and KUZ with a top-class international lineup
About Summer in the City Mainz
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Summer in the City is the umbrella concert brand with which mainzplus Citymarketing GmbH programs the main open-air summer events in Mainz. Over six weeks, a series of around ten to twelve major concerts takes place at three venues. Unlike traditional festivals, each concert is a standalone event with its own ticketing – the brand acts as a framework and marketing umbrella.
The venues are carefully selected. The Mainz Citadel on Jakobsberg, a baroque fortress complex with views over the city, serves as the main stage for larger concerts. The Volkspark Mainz offers a greener, more family-friendly atmosphere for selected highlights. The KUZ — Kulturzentrum Mainz is reserved for more intimate performances. This three-part division allows for an exciting mix of urban, park, and indie character.
The 2026 program is exceptionally dense and diverse. Confirmed acts include Element of Crime (June 6, KUZ), Deine Freunde (June 12), GUUDE! — its own regional festival on June 13 — Foreigner (June 14, the US rock band with their hits from the 1970s and 1980s), No Angels with their 25th-anniversary concert (June 18), British soul singer Joss Stone (June 20), Natasha Bedingfield (June 23), the electronic festival High Root Open Air with Milk & Sugar and The Disco Boys (June 26), US alternative icons Garbage (June 27), and concluding with German pop singer Nina Chuba in Volkspark (July 16).
With this program depth, Summer in the City offers a nearly continuous concert experience for the Mainz audience from early June to mid-July. Tickets start at €29.90 for the smaller formats; headliner tickets range from around €50 to €80, depending on the act.
Summer in the City Mainz — edition 2026
The 2026 edition bundles around ten confirmed main concerts over six weeks. The program chain was published from the outset, allowing for early ticket booking. The venue for each concert depends on the scale and musical atmosphere of the act. Tickets are sold through the festival website and the Reservix platform.
The individual concert evenings typically begin with doors opening in the evening, a support act, the main concert, and a late-night atmosphere at the fortress or in the park. On-site catering, regional breweries, and a curated selection of food trucks are standard.
Programme Summer in the City Mainz 2026
Confirmed Lineup 2026
- Saturday, June 6 — Element of Crime (KUZ)
- Friday, June 12 — Deine Freunde
- Saturday, June 13 — GUUDE! — The mainzgefühl Summer Festival (Citadel, from 3 PM)
- Sunday, June 14 — Foreigner
- Thursday, June 18 — No Angels (25th Anniversary)
- Saturday, June 20 — Joss Stone
- Tuesday, June 23 — Natasha Bedingfield
- Friday, June 26 — High Root Open Air with Milk & Sugar, The Disco Boys, Tom Novy (Citadel, from 3 PM)
- Saturday, June 27 — Garbage
- Thursday, July 16 — Nina Chuba (Volkspark)
Venues
- Mainz Citadel — Main Stage
- Volkspark Mainz — Park Atmosphere
- KUZ Kulturzentrum Mainz — More intimate formats
Further program details and updates at summerinthecity-mainz.de.
Highlights Summer in the City Mainz 2026
- 10+ concerts by top-class acts over six weeks
- Headliners: Foreigner, Garbage, Joss Stone, Nina Chuba, Element of Crime, No Angels, Natasha Bedingfield, Deine Freunde
- Special programs GUUDE! and High Root Open Air
- Three venues: Citadel, Volkspark, KUZ
- Tickets from €29.90 per concert
Prices Summer in the City Mainz 2026
Practical information — Summer in the City Mainz
Venues
- Mainz Citadel, Auf der Bastion Drusus, 55131 Mainz — Main Stage
- Volkspark Mainz — Green space in the south of the city
- KUZ — Kulturzentrum Mainz, Dagobertstraße 20b
Getting There
Citadel: approx. 25 minutes on foot or by bus from the main train station. Volkspark: Mainz tram to Universität, then a short walk. KUZ: 5 minutes on foot from the main train station. Public transport is generally recommended.
Dates 2026 (confirmed — selection)
- June 6 — Element of Crime (KUZ)
- June 12 — Deine Freunde
- June 13 — GUUDE! Regional Festival (Citadel)
- June 14 — Foreigner
- June 18 — No Angels 25th
- June 20 — Joss Stone
- June 23 — Natasha Bedingfield
- June 26 — High Root Open Air with Milk & Sugar, The Disco Boys
- June 27 — Garbage
- July 16 — Nina Chuba (Volkspark)
Tickets
Individual tickets per concert via summerinthecity-mainz.de and the Reservix platform. Tickets from €29.90 for smaller acts.
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