Uhlenfest
2025
Edition 2025 — Finished
Edition 2025 — Uhlenfest
Review 2025
2025 marked a break: the bergmanngruppe bid farewell to the central stage and introduced a format with multiple mobile musicians. The Hofweg remained closed to traffic, live bands moved through the neighbourhood, the late-riser flea market enlivened Saturdays until 9 PM, and the Aperol Spritz lounge was established as a new standing area. Face painting, balloon art, and a carousel on Papenhuder Straße completed the family offerings.
The Uhlenhorst district in Hamburg-Nord consciously positions the Uhlenfest as a neighbourhood festival that reflects the urban identity of the area – Outer Alster, Art Nouveau, high-quality residential living – rather than copying a classic folk festival (Volksfest).
Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .