Wittinger Sommerfest
Three-day town festival with live music in Wittingen's city centre
About Wittinger Sommerfest
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Three Days of Party in Wittingen's City Centre
The Wittinger Sommerfest is the largest and most popular town festival in the region between Gifhorn and Uelzen. For three days, the city centre becomes a festival mile with several stages, a long row of gastronomic stalls, sales stands, and hands-on activities. The atmosphere in the central market square, with its historic backdrop of half-timbered and brick houses, makes the festival unique.
Programme Highlight: Taylor Experience
The musical programme changes from year to year but consistently features a mix of regional bands, national cover bands, and DJ sets. For 2026, Taylor Experience has been announced as the Saturday headliner – Europe's first Taylor Swift cover show, bringing the work of the American pop icon to life with an elaborate stage show. This sends a clear signal to a younger audience.
Gourmet Mile and Shopping Saturday
The gourmet mile along the main streets offers a diverse gastronomic selection: Bratwurst and steaks, pizza and pasta, Asian specialities, crêpes, cocktails, and beer from regional breweries. On Saturday, Wittingen's city centre shops will open from 12 noon for a shopping afternoon – a tradition that makes the festival even more attractive for families.
Wittingen – A Heath Town with Brewing Tradition
Wittingen is a small town in the northern Gifhorn district, on the transition to the Lüneburg Heath. The town is regionally known primarily for the Wittinger Brewery, whose beer is also served at the Sommerfest. The historic city centre with its narrow streets and the St. Stephanus market church forms an attractive backdrop for the festival.
Wittinger Sommerfest — edition 2026
The festival weekend begins on Friday evening with the official opening and the first bands on stage. Throughout the weekend, various regional bands and cover bands will perform, complemented by DJ sets that keep the atmosphere going late into the evening. The Wittinger Brewery is a firm fixture with its beer stand, supplying the audience with local specialities.
The highlight is Saturday evening with Taylor Experience – a cover show that brings the work of the American pop icon Taylor Swift to life with an elaborate stage show, appealing particularly to younger visitors. Sunday focuses on the family programme: a morning pint, craft activities for children, and a relaxed conclusion.
Programme Wittinger Sommerfest 2026
Friday, 4 September 2026
- Opening of the festival weekend in the late afternoon
- Stage programme with regional bands
- DJ sets until late evening
- Gourmet mile open
Saturday, 5 September 2026
- Shopping Saturday in Wittingen's city centre from 12 noon
- Stage programme from midday
- Headliner concert in the evening: Taylor Experience (Europe's first Taylor Swift cover show)
- DJ sets until midnight
Sunday, 6 September 2026
- Morning pint from 11 am
- Family programme with craft activities for children
- Stage programme in the afternoon
- Closing concert in the evening
Highlights Wittinger Sommerfest 2026
- One of the most beautiful town festivals in Lower Saxony
- Three days of live music on several stages
- Saturday headliner: Taylor Experience (Europe's first Taylor Swift cover show)
- Gourmet mile with Wittinger beer
- Shopping Saturday from 12 noon
- Free admission
Prices Wittinger Sommerfest 2026
Practical information — Wittinger Sommerfest
Venue
Wittingen city centre around the market square, 29378 Wittingen.
Getting There
By train to Wittingen station (RB47 from Hanover or Uelzen). By car via the B244 or L289. Parking is available on surrounding streets and in car parks on the outskirts of town.
Date 2026
4 – 6 September 2026 (Friday to Sunday).
Admission
Free admission to all stages and programme points. Food and drinks are payable.
Organiser
Wittingen Trade and Commerce Association (HGV). Current programme details at sommerfest-wittingen.de and wittingen.eu.
Shopping Saturday
Shops in Wittingen's city centre open on Saturday, 5 September 2026, from 12 noon.
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