Wendland Beats — Zernien 2026 Small-Sided Football Tournament
Germany's Largest Small-Sided Football Tournament + 2-Night Festival — July 2nd to 5th, 2026
About Wendland Beats
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Sport and Music Combined
Wendland Beats is a unique festival concept: the combination of Germany's largest small-sided football tournament and a two-night music festival. From Thursday, July 2nd, to Sunday, July 5th, 2026, the grounds at Industriestraße 3, 29499 Zernien will transform into a multi-event space with a sports arena, stages, and camping.
72 Teams — Germany's Largest Small-Sided Football Tournament
The sporting core: 72 teams in the men's, women's, mixed, and over-35 categories will compete in a high-class small-sided football tournament over the festival days. This makes the Zernien small-sided tournament the largest of its kind in Germany — a true sporting institution in the Wendland region.
Two Festival Nights
Parallel to the sports: two full festival nights with a top-class lineup.
Friday, July 3rd — Malle Party
- Stefan Stürmer
- Killermichel
- Johnny Dampf
Saturday, July 4th — EDM Night
- Brooklyn Bounce
- Mark Oh
- Tiidex
- Isi Glück
Thursday — Opening, Sunday — Finals
The festival kicks off on Thursday, July 2nd, with the Opening Party. On Sunday, July 5th, the weekend concludes with the final matches and a relaxed festival brunch.
Accommodation
The festival offers several options:
- On-site camping
- Hotels in the surrounding area
- Holiday apartments in Zernien and the surrounding region
Festival Spirit in the Wendland
Wendland Beats is a festival that brings generations together: from the over-35 athlete to the teenage festival-goer at the EDM Night. The combination of sports, party, and the rural Wendland atmosphere makes it unique in the North German festival landscape.
Wendland Beats — edition 2026
Key Dates 2026
- Date: July 2–5, 2026
- Location: Industriestraße 3, 29499 Zernien
- Sport: 72 teams (Men's, Women's, Mixed, Over-35)
- Music Nights: 2 (Fri Malle, Sat EDM)
- Tickets: via Snapticket
Programme Wendland Beats 2026
2026 Programme
Thursday, July 2nd
- Opening Party
- Arrival and Camp Setup
Friday, July 3rd — Malle Party
- Stefan Stürmer
- Killermichel
- Johnny Dampf
- Tournament matches during the day
Saturday, July 4th — EDM Night
- Brooklyn Bounce
- Mark Oh
- Tiidex
- Isi Glück
- Tournament matches during the day
Sunday, July 5th
- Final matches and awards ceremony
- Festival wind-down
Highlights Wendland Beats 2026
Prices Wendland Beats 2026
Practical information — Wendland Beats
Getting There
Industriestraße 3, 29499 Zernien. By train: Hitzacker station, then taxi/shuttle. By car: B 191 and country roads.
Tickets
Via Snapticket (shop.snapticket.de) and the official festival website.
Accommodation
Camping, hotels, and holiday apartments in Zernien and the surrounding area. Book early.
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