Wentorf Culture Week
Ten days of music, art, literature, and theatre at various venues
About Wentorf Culture Week
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Ten Days of Culture in Wentorf
For almost two decades, the Wentorf Culture Week has been the defining cultural event of the municipality of Wentorf near Hamburg. What began as a manageable concept by a supporting association has blossomed into a ten-day cultural showcase, bundling a remarkably broad programme at various venues in the town. In its 19th edition in 2026, the Culture Week runs from May 29 to June 7. Over 80 individual events are spread across ten days, with a focus on music (around 36 events), art (17), literature and storytelling (7), theatre (4), workshops (9), and children's/youth programmes (11).
The Venues
Characteristic of the Wentorf Culture Week is the diversity of spaces: instead of a central festival site, the festival uses the cultural locations of the municipality. The Martin-Luther-Kirche (Reinbeker Weg 27) hosts the opening and closing concerts. Readings, lectures, and theatre performances take place at the Gemeinschaftsschule (Achtern Höben 3). The Alte Schule (Teichstr. 1) houses smaller lecture formats and exhibitions. In addition, there is the village square (Dorfplatz), the community centre (Bürgerhaus), and other rooms — each venue with its own character.
The Programme
The Culture Week's programme is classically broad and appeals to all age groups. The main focuses are:
- Music — A cappella, classical, jazz, singer-songwriters, choir concerts, organ music
- Art — Exhibitions, vernissages, hands-on art activities, street art, wall art installation
- Literature and Storytelling — Readings, lectures, storytelling evenings
- Theatre — also for children (e.g., FATA MORGANA 'Findus und Pettersson' for ages 4+)
- Workshops — creative hands-on activities
- Children's and Youth Programme — its own series within the Culture Week
- Lectures (history, natural sciences, religion)
- Acrobatics, dance, culinary arts, excursions, film
Admission and Funding
Most events are free of charge, donations are welcome. Some special formats (theatre, certain concerts) may charge a nominal fee. The organiser is the Förderkreis Wentorfer Kulturwoche e. V. with the support of the municipality of Wentorf near Hamburg, local sponsors, and the voluntary work of numerous helpers.
Wentorf near Hamburg and the Herzogtum Lauenburg District
Wentorf near Hamburg is a municipality with around 12,000 inhabitants in the Herzogtum Lauenburg district, located southeast of Hamburg. Its location on the Sachsenwald forest and its accessibility by train and bus from Hamburg-Bergedorf also make the Culture Week interesting for audiences from the Hamburg metropolitan area. The Culture Week's aim: to bring culture to the village — without feeling tied to Hamburg, but open to guests from outside.
Wentorf Culture Week — edition 2026
The 19th edition confirms the proven format: a dense programme of over 80 individual events over ten days, spread across various venues in the town. Music, art, literature, theatre, and children's programmes form the main focuses — supplemented by lectures, workshops, and culinary formats.
The Culture Week traditionally opens with a concert in the Martin-Luther-Kirche and closes with festive organ music. The concepts are aimed equally at locals and visitors from the surrounding Hamburg area, which is reachable within half an hour by public transport. The voluntary commitment of the Förderkreis Wentorfer Kulturwoche e. V. and the municipality of Wentorf near Hamburg supports the festival.
Programme Wentorf Culture Week 2026
Programme Highlights 2026 (Selection)
- Friday, May 29 — Opening Concert with the a cappella ensemble 'baff!': 'Immer noch Kinder'. Martin-Luther-Kirche, Reinbeker Weg 27. Free admission, donations requested.
- Monday, June 1 — Hans Christian Andersen — Poet with Pen and Scissors: Musically accompanied lecture by Dr. Detlef Stein (words) and Victor Soos (piano). 7:30 PM, Gemeinschaftsschule, Achtern Höben 3. Free admission, donations requested.
- Thursday, June 4 — Science in Science Fiction: Lecture by Prof. Dr. Thomas Schramm. 7:30 PM, Alte Schule, Teichstr. 1. Free admission, donations requested.
- Sunday, June 7 — Closing Concert: Festive Organ Music with Wolfgang Zerer — works by J. S. Bach, Georg Muffat, and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. 7:00 PM, Martin-Luther-Kirche, Reinbeker Weg 27. Free admission, donations requested.
- Children's Theatre FATA MORGANA — 'Findus und Pettersson', for ages 4+. Date and venue to be confirmed in the detailed programme.
- Further events spread over the ten days: hands-on art activity, wall art installation, readings, workshops, children's programme, dance formats.
Venues
- Martin-Luther-Kirche, Reinbeker Weg 27, 21465 Wentorf bei Hamburg (Opening + Closing)
- Gemeinschaftsschule, Achtern Höben 3 (Lectures, readings, theatre)
- Alte Schule, Teichstr. 1 (Lectures, small formats)
- Dorfplatz, Bürgerhaus, and other venues in town
The complete daily programme with times and locations is available as a PDF on wentorfer-kulturwoche.de.
Highlights Wentorf Culture Week 2026
Prices Wentorf Culture Week 2026
Practical information — Wentorf Culture Week
Date and Duration
19th Wentorf Culture Week: May 29 – June 7, 2026 (10 days).
Location
Various venues in Wentorf near Hamburg: Martin-Luther-Kirche (Reinbeker Weg 27), Gemeinschaftsschule (Achtern Höben 3), Alte Schule (Teichstr. 1), Dorfplatz, Bürgerhaus, and others.
Admission
Most events are free, donations requested. Some special formats may charge a nominal fee. Full programme and any admission prices at wentorfer-kulturwoche.de (PDF programme available for download).
Getting There
By car: A24 exit Reinbek, then Wentorf bei Hamburg. By public transport: S-Bahn S21 to Hamburg-Bergedorf, then bus 235/335 to Wentorf — a few minutes' walk from Wentorf station to the Martin-Luther-Kirche.
Programme
Detailed daily programme on the festival website (main categories: Music, Art, Literature, Theatre, Workshops, Children, Lectures, Acrobatics). Compact PDF for download.
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Where it takes place Wentorf Culture Week
Martin-Luther-Kirche, Gemeinschaftsschule, Alte Schule (verschiedene Spielstätten)
Reinbeker Weg 27, 21465 Wentorf bei Hamburg