Wittinger Sommerfest

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.