Open-Air

Unforgettable events against a fantastic backdrop

View of the open-air "Kleines Fest im großen Park" in Ludwigslust. // © MV-T/Roth

Gentle piano sounds on one of the countless lakes, an open-air stage at the harbor with a view of the expanses of the Baltic Sea or classical concerts in the stately castle garden - between May and September, a wide range of cultural events in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern provides entertainment at the highest level. From classical music festivals and relaxed jazz concerts to exciting drama or lively festivals, the open airs in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offer something for everyone. In addition to the top-class artists, however, it is not least the spectacular backdrops and extraordinary venues that inspire the audience, set the mood of the events and make them a unique experience.

Information on tickets, prices and the current event dates can be found on the organizer websites.

Concerts and music festivals in the open air

Whether classical music, world music or jazz - the musical open air summer between the Baltic Sea and the Lake District is colorful and varied.

Classical music festivals, orchestral works and concerts by solo artists take place in front of the backdrops of famous castles or even directly by the sea. Among the best-known open-air classical music events are the Schwerin Castle Festival, the Nature Sounds on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula and the Usedom Music Festival.

For jazz fans, the Ahrenshooper Jazzfest, the Eldena Jazz Evenings or "see more jazz" in Rostock offer exquisite entertainment in the fresh air. Well-known bands and up-and-coming artists perform at these events. The festivals "Rostock rockt" and "TeteRock" are more rocking. Fans of electronic music should not miss AirbeatOne in Neustadt-Glewe.

Open air concerts

Extraordinary venues

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  • © Detlef Röthe

    Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 7/28/26
    • Zum Hafen, 18356 Pruchten

    Bodden Concert Series 2025 | June to August | weekly 5-6 p.m. | Tuesday-Port Pruchten | Wednesday-Port Neuendorf | Thursday-Port Bodstedt

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  • Live music - Dr.Jazz Ambulanz

    • Date: 7/24/26
    • Haffpromenade, 18230 Rerik

    Live music at Haffplatz

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  • Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 6/25/26
    • Am Hafen, 18356 Fuhlendorf OT Bodstedt

    Bodden Concert Series 2025 | June to August | weekly 5-6 p.m. | Tuesday-Port Pruchten | Wednesday-Port Neuendorf | Thursday-Port Bodstedt

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  • © Artist

    Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 8/13/26
    • Am Hafen, 18356 Fuhlendorf OT Bodstedt

    Bodden Concert Series 2025 | June to August | weekly 5-6 p.m. | Tuesday-Port Pruchten | Wednesday-Port Neuendorf | Thursday-Port Bodstedt

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  • © ©Künstler

    Sounds of nature 2026 - "Celtic Dreams with Fiddle & Harp an" with Máire Breatnach & Thomas Loefke

    • Date: 7/30/26
    • Dorfplatz, 18317 Hessenburg

    Celtic harp meets Irish violin art in Hessenburg Manor Park: Thomas Loefke and Máire Breatnach tell musical stories between Irish folk, myths and their own compositions. In the second part, pianist Lutz Gerlach accompanies the evening live

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  • A. Pasternack 2027 - Himmelfahrt // © Andreas Pasternack

    "Morning pint with Andreas Pasternack" on Ascension Day

    • Date: 5/6/27
    • Schulstr., 18236 Kröpelin

    Saxophonist, singer and presenter Andreas Pasternack is one of the best-known and most popular artists in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

    Read more: ""Morning pint with Andreas Pasternack" on Ascension Day"
  • Menschen stehen unter einem mit bunten Wimpeln geschmückten  Sonnensegel // © Oliver Borchert

    4th zusch festival - nordic. creative. cultural.

    • Next date: 9/11/26
    • All dates: 9/11/26 to 9/13/26
    • Amtsstraße, 19205 Gadebusch

    Cultural and creative festival by kultursegel at Gadebusch Castle of the Future

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  • © AlexGe

    Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 7/9/26
    • Am Hafen, 18356 Fuhlendorf OT Bodstedt

    Bodden Concert Series 2025 | June to August | weekly 5-6 p.m. | Tuesday-Port Pruchten | Wednesday-Port Neuendorf | Thursday-Port Bodstedt

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  • © Angela Klee

    HAPPY FÜSH - Rudi Feuerbach & Mark Rose

    • Date: 7/16/26
    • Am Hafen, 18356 Fuhlendorf OT Bodstedt

    Extremely rhythmic drums, brilliant guitar playing, wonderfully brash vocals 2 gentlemen improvising on their colorful musical playground...

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  • © SandraWagner_Nina-FritzJoekel

    Sea breeze" concert series with "Nova Neva"

    • Date: 6/7/26
    • Kurhausstraße, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde

    When fine voices meet multi-layered soundscapes, the result is a sound that immediately draws you in: On June 7, 2026, the Meeresbrise concert series in Warnemünde welcomes Nova Newa .

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  • Sommerjazz Schloss Rattey // © Schloss Rattey | Inselmüghle Usedom GmbH

    Summer jazz at Rattey Castle

    • Date: 8/15/26
    • Schlossplatz, 17349 Schönbeck

    Let yourself be enchanted by the sounds of melodic summer jazz on a balmy summer evening in Rattey! The summery, relaxed atmosphere in a picturesque setting at the height of summer lets you enjoy delicacies from our kitchen with a bottle of Schloss Rattey wine or 'Brohmer Landbräu'.

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  • Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 8/20/26
    • Am Hafen, 18356 Fuhlendorf OT Bodstedt

    Bodden Concert Series 2025 | June to August | weekly 5-6 p.m. | Tuesday-Port Pruchten | Wednesday-Port Neuendorf | Thursday-Port Bodstedt

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  • © Matthes Trettin

    Spa concert with Heidi Jantschik

    • Date: 6/9/26
    • Auf dem Nesselberg, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    in the spa gardens on the Nesselberg

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  • © schlossgut groß schwansee

    MidsummerRemise at Schlossgut Gross Schwansee

    • Next date: 6/20/26
    • All dates: 6/20/26 to 6/21/26
    • Am Park, 23942 Gross Schwansee

    On Saturday and Sunday, the white castle by the sea invites you to the MidsummerRemise.

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  • Opening concert of Naturklänge 2026 - "Meeting of the Spirits" with Cathrin Pfeifer & Tobias Morgenstern

    • Date: 7/23/26
    • 18311 Klockenhagen

    Start of the anniversary Naturklänge season (25 years) Two of Germany's leading accordion virtuosos - Cathrin Pfeifer and Tobias Morgenstern - meet for the first time for the Instrument of the Year. Between tango, jazz and world music, an evening full of virtuosity and sound diversity unfolds.

    Read more: "Opening concert of Naturklänge 2026 - "Meeting of the Spirits" with Cathrin Pfeifer & Tobias Morgenstern"
  • Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 8/5/26
    • Hafenweg, 18317 Saal

    Bodden Concert Series 2025 | June to August | weekly 5-6 p.m. | Tuesday-Port Pruchten | Wednesday-Port Neuendorf | Thursday-Port Bodstedt

    Read more: "Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band"
  • Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 7/21/26
    • Zum Hafen, 18356 Pruchten

    Bodden Concert Series 2025 | June to August | weekly 5-6 p.m. | Tuesday-Port Pruchten | Wednesday-Port Neuendorf | Thursday-Port Bodstedt

    Read more: "Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band"
  • Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 6/17/26
    • Hafenweg, 18317 Saal

    Bodden Concert Series 2025 | June to August | weekly 5-6 p.m. | Tuesday-Port Pruchten | Wednesday-Port Neuendorf | Thursday-Port Bodstedt

    Read more: "Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band"
  • © Tourismusgesellschaft mbH Kap Arkona

    PIAF ESQUE | A chanson evening

    • Date: 8/15/26
    • Arkona, 18556 Arkona

    PIAF ESQUE | A chanson evening as an open-air concert experience on 15.08.2026 at 19:00 in the lighthouse keeper's garden at Cape Arkona | starlit ascent to the lighthouse | free parking at the lighthouses

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  • © Theater Phoebus

    Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 7/28/26
    • Zum Hafen, 18356 Pruchten

    Bodden Concert Series 2025 | June to August | weekly 5-6 p.m. | Tuesday-Port Pruchten | Wednesday-Port Neuendorf | Thursday-Port Bodstedt

    Read more: "Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band"

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Open-air cinema and theater

But not only musical events can be experienced outdoors - especially in the summer months, open-air cinemas and theater performances on impressive natural stages are very popular. For example, on the island of Rügen the Störtebeker Festival tells of the adventures of the notorious pirate Klaus Störtebeker, on the island of Usedom the fairytale Vineta Festival takes place and in Waren there is the medieval Müritz Saga.

Even more festivals in the fresh air

Dancing, partying, having fun, creativity and action: in addition to pure music or theater festivals, northeastern Germany has a lot more to offer. These include the indie rock festival Immergut in Neustrelitz, the Fusion Festival near the Müritz, the About You Pangea Festival on the Baltic Sea in Pütnitz or the "Ein Tag am Meer" festival on Rügen. In addition to music, these open-air events also offer readings and workshops for visitors.

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