Waldstadt District Festival

Waldstadt — A District in Southern Potsdam

Waldstadt is a neighborhood in the south of Potsdam, located east of the Stern area and bordering the Brauhausberg forest. Developed in the 1970s as a large-scale prefabricated housing estate, it is now one of the most vibrant quarters in the Brandenburg state capital, home to around 12,000 residents, a distinct multicultural community, and active social work. The EINE Waldstadt network brings together the key players in the area.

A Neighborhood Festival at its Core

The Waldstadt Neighborhood Festival is the district's annual summer highlight. In 2026, it will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Waldsportplatz / Kahleberg-Sportplatz (Kiefernring 52). Admission is free. The festival is intentionally designed as a neighborhood gathering—not a large commercial event, but a place for local clubs, initiatives, and residents of Waldstadt to connect.

2026 Program

The festival offers a diverse stage program featuring dance, live music, and performances, along with numerous interactive activities for all ages:

• Stage Program with local bands, choirs, and dance groups
• Interactive Activities for children and families: crafts, chess, and game stations
• Sports: competitions and hands-on activities hosted by local sports clubs
• Club and Information Booths from non-profit organizations
• Culinary Delights: homemade food and drinks from the multicultural community

The detailed 2026 program will be published shortly before the event at potsdamwaldstadt.de.

EINE Waldstadt — The Network

The festival is organized by the EINE Waldstadt network, coordinated by the Volkssolidarität district office. Members include the Breitband e. V., AWO, housing cooperatives like pbg and WG “Karl Marx,” the Haus der Begegnung, the Waldstadt branch library, the ADTV Tanzschule Balance, the Waldorfschule Potsdam, and the Protestant Resurrection Church. It stands as one of the most prominent examples of community development in Potsdam. The festival is the annual highlight of this networking effort—and a place where new initiatives come to light.

Getting There

The Kahleberg sports field is located at Kiefernring 52, east of Forsthaus-Allee. From Potsdam Central Station, you can reach the field in about 15 minutes via tram lines 91 or 96. If arriving by car, take the B2/B273 (Heinrich-Mann-Allee) and follow the signs for Waldstadt. Parking is available at the sports field and in the surrounding area.