Weserbeatz Open Air
10th anniversary of a free open-air festival for democracy, tolerance, and diversity at the Holtorf outdoor pool
About Weserbeatz Open Air
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A Festival with Stance
The Weserbeatz Open Air is more than just a music festival: since its first edition, the event has seen itself as a cultural-political statement for democracy, tolerance, and diversity. With its 10th anniversary in 2026, the format has become a firm fixture in Nienburg's civil society landscape, attracting several thousand visitors annually.
The "Free and Outdoors" Concept
The festival follows the classic concept of "umsonst und draußen" (free and outdoors): no admission fee, free access for everyone, financed by grants and donations. The venue is the grounds of the Freibad am Dobben (outdoor pool at Dobben) in the Holtorf district of Nienburg — a spacious area with lawns that provides the necessary space for the stage, audience, information stands, children's area, and catering. The pool itself opens its doors during the festival for a swim between concerts.
Six Live Bands and Children's Program
Starting at 3 PM, six live bands from the indie, rock, pop, hip-hop, and singer-songwriter spectrum will perform on the main stage. The lineup changes every year and is considered a "secret tip" for Northern Germany by the festival ticker. In parallel, there is a dedicated children's program with the band Blindfische, a well-known children's music group in the region.
Civil Society and "Omas gegen Rechts"
An essential component of the festival are the information stands from civil society initiatives from the Nienburg district: political education, anti-fascism, inclusion, environment, children's rights. The initiative Omas gegen Rechts is present with its own stand and program item, underscoring the festival's political aspirations.
Free Shuttle Buses
For travel, the organizer arranges free shuttle buses starting at 2:55 PM on lines 1 and 4 of the Nienburg city buses. This makes it possible to travel from the city center without a car — an important aspect for the accessibility of the event and ecologically sensible at the same time.
Weserbeatz Open Air — edition 2026
The exact lineup for 2026 will be announced by the organizer in spring 2026 on weserbeatz.de. Based on past experience, it will include six bands from the indie, rock, pop, and singer-songwriter genres, many of them from the Lower Saxony/Bremen region.
Programme Weserbeatz Open Air 2026
Schedule for the 10th Anniversary Edition
The exact lineup for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- 2:55 PM: Start of free shuttle buses (lines 1 and 4) from Nienburg city center
- 3:00 PM: Festival begins at the Freibad am Dobben in Holtorf — opening, welcome, first band
- 3:00 PM–10:00 PM: Six live bands on the main stage, alternating (Indie, Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Singer-Songwriter)
- Afternoons: Children's program with the band Blindfische on the children's stage, interactive activities, play opportunities
- Continuous: Information stands from civil society initiatives from the Nienburg district (education, inclusion, environment, children's rights), stand and activity by the initiative Omas gegen Rechts
- Continuous: Festival catering with food trucks, drinks and ice cream stand, opportunity to swim in the outdoor pool
Motto and Self-Image
The festival is themed "Democracy, Tolerance, Diversity" and sees itself as a statement of civil society. Sponsors and supporters will be communicated on-site.
Highlights Weserbeatz Open Air 2026
Prices Weserbeatz Open Air 2026
Practical information — Weserbeatz Open Air
Location
Freibad am Dobben, Holtorf district, 31582 Nienburg/Weser (Nienburg/Weser district, Lower Saxony).
Date 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 3:00 PM (10th Anniversary Edition).
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks available at festival prices, donations welcome.
Getting There / Shuttle
Free shuttle buses on city bus lines 1 and 4 from 2:55 PM, continuously until the end of the festival. By car via Nienburg city center towards Holtorf. Limited parking available at the outdoor pool.
Motto
"Democracy, Tolerance, Diversity" — the Weserbeatz Open Air sees itself as a cultural-political statement.
More Info
weserbeatz.de — Lineup, program, shuttle schedule, and information on sponsors and initiatives.
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