Summertime Festival

A Volunteer-Run Festival with Distinction

The Summertime Festival originated in 2011 from a group of Wolfenbüttel music enthusiasts and has been organized without commercial structures to this day. Everyone involved – from the booker to the backstage catering – works on a voluntary basis; every cent flows back into the festival itself. This commitment has earned Summertime a loyal audience and a growing reputation as a "real" festival alternative.

Three Stages, Three Worlds

The festival features three very distinct stages. The main stage is dedicated to Indie and Rock, the "Elektrojurte" (Electro Tent) hosts Techno and electronic acts in a dense club atmosphere, and the Acoustic stage showcases singer-songwriters and experimental solo projects. The audience can move between these worlds – each stage has its own climate, its own audience, and its own curatorial logic.

Line-up 2026

Confirmed for 2026, among others:

• IL CIVETTO – Indie pop with drive and French influences
• CONNY – edgy indie rock
• NIKRADANI LIA – experimental electronics and songwriting
• JONNY MAHORO – singer-songwriter between folk and indie
• YOLANINETTE – modern pop with unconventional twists
• BELA BERTRAM – atmospheric songwriting

Helga! Festival Award 2025

In 2025, Summertime received the helga! Festival Award – a German festival prize that honors special commitment, a unique profile, and a successful festival experience. The award confirms what the Wolfenbüttel audience has long known: this festival is put together with care, idealism, and great attention to detail, gaining recognition far beyond the region.

Seeliger Park as the Venue

Seeliger Park on Schulwall is a park-like green space in the center of Wolfenbüttel. Its short distance to the train station and the city center makes it easy to reach; the park's size offers enough space for multiple stages without losing the intimate character that is so important to the festival.