Open-Air

Unforgettable events against a fantastic backdrop

View of the open-air "Kleines Fest im großen Park" in Ludwigslust., © TMV/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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  • © Paul Bartsch Akustik-Trio

    The Paul Bartsch Acoustic Trio

    • Date: 6/23/26
    • Haffpromenade, 18230 Rerik

    20th anniversary program "StadtMusikanten"

    Read more: "The Paul Bartsch Acoustic Trio"
  • © H. Scherb

    Concert with the band Les Bummms Boys

    • Date: 7/11/26
    • Kirchplatz, 19217 Rehna

    Pop, rock, beer & bratwurst - open air concert in the Nonnengarten

    Read more: "Concert with the band Les Bummms Boys"
  • © Förderverein Kröpeliner Mühle e. V.

    Morning pint with Andreas Pasternack

    • Date: 5/14/26
    • Schulstr., 18236 Kröpelin

    Thursday, 14.05.2026 Ascension Day/Father's Day 11.00 - 13.00 hrs Morning pint with Andreas Pasternack

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  • © Landespolizeiorchester

    Concert State Police Orchestra M-V

    • Date: 5/25/26
    • Mittelpromenade, 23946 Boltenhagen

    in the spa gardens of the Baltic resort Boltenhagen

    Read more: "Concert State Police Orchestra M-V"
  • Barcamp Day to strengthen the club and live music scene in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

    • Date: 3/7/26
    • Stralsunder Straße, 17489 Greifswald

    On March 7, 2026, Team Future and Fête de la Musique Deutschland invite you to a Barcamp Day at STRAZE - an open networking and working day

    Read more: "Barcamp Day to strengthen the club and live music scene in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern"
  • © Kevin Schiemann / KVW Wustrow

    Swinging Blue

    • Next date: 7/1/26
    • All dates: 7/1/26 to 8/26/26
    • Ernst-Thälmann-Straße, 18347 Ostseebad Wustrow

    Swing concert

    Read more: "Swinging Blue"
  • © Dr. Jazz Ambulance

    Live music - Dr.Jazz Ambulanz

    • Next date: 7/24/26
    • All dates: 8/1/25 to 7/24/26
    • Haffpromenade, 18230 Rerik

    Live music at Haffplatz

    Read more: "Live music - Dr.Jazz Ambulanz"
  • © Mandy Botzler

    Culture on the river - lock noise

    • Date: 7/12/26
    • Hafenplatz, 19303 Dömitz

    A literary-musical afternoon with water stories from around the world

    Read more: "Culture on the river - lock noise"
  • © Bernsteinstadt Ribnitz-Damgarten

    Swing Breeze & classic car meeting

    • Next date: 7/11/26
    • All dates: 7/11/26 to 7/12/26
    • Am See, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten

    The 17th Swing Breeze, as lively and endearing as every year, brings together people who love music, dance and old vehicles.

    Read more: "Swing Breeze & classic car meeting"
  • © Kulturquartier Neustrelitz

    Birthday party "10 years of Kulturquartier"

    • Date: 4/25/26
    • Schloßstraße, 17235 Neustrelitz

    The Kulturquartier celebrates its first decade!

    Read more: "Birthday party "10 years of Kulturquartier""
  • © Kurverwaltung Sellin

    Classical Music in the Spa Park - Fine Music on the Friedensberg

    • Next date: 6/28/26
    • All dates: 6/28/26 to 8/23/26
    • Friedensberg, Zugang von der Wilhelmstraße oder Warmbadstraße, 18586 Ostseebad Sellin

    A small but strong ensemble plays music on the Friedensberg - a pleasure for the ears and also for the eyes while looking over the Baltic resort Sellin.

    Read more: "Classical Music in the Spa Park - Fine Music on the Friedensberg"
  • © Stadt Neustrelitz

    Féte de la Musique

    • Date: 6/21/26
    • Markt, 17235 Neustrelitz

    Music festival in Neustrelitz on 21.06.2023

    Read more: "Féte de la Musique"
  • © Prof. Dr. Franz-Josef Lübken

    Live music at Haffplatz - Swingin' Seagulls

    • Date: 9/10/26
    • Haffpromenade, 18230 Rerik

    The Seagulls play old jazz classics with their own arrangements. There are many appearances in jazz clubs, at festivals, on the radio etc.

    Read more: "Live music at Haffplatz - Swingin' Seagulls"
  • © Laurence Chaperon

    It`s showtime!

    • Date: 12/29/26
    • Neue Straße, 18347 Ostseebad Wustrow

    Broadway air sniff in Baltic resort Wustrow

    Read more: "It`s showtime!"
  • © https://www.instagram.com/photographie_stschiefele/

    17th KUKUNA | Art and Culture Night Ludwigslust

    • Date: 9/12/26
    • Schloßstraße, 19288 Ludwigslust

    At KUKUNA, idyllic courtyards and historic houses become the stage for music, art, theater and literature. A night with art and culture in the castle town with personality Ludwigslust.

    Read more: "17th KUKUNA | Art and Culture Night Ludwigslust"
  • © KV

    Wings in sand

    • Next date: 7/9/26
    • All dates: 7/9/26 to 8/13/26
    • Seebrücke, 18586 Sellin

    Thomas Putensen and his men are guests on the main beach next to the pier. Sing along desired!

    Read more: "Wings in sand"
  • PIAF ESQUE | Ein Chanson - Abend

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

    PIAF ESQUE | Ein Chanson - Abend als Open-Air-Konzerterlebnis am 15.08.2026 um 19:00 Uhr im Leuchtturmwärtergarten am Kap Arkona | Sternenaufstieg auf den Leuchtturm | kostenloses Parken an den Leuchttürmen

    Read more: "PIAF ESQUE | Ein Chanson - Abend"
  • © Jens Rosengarten

    "Swing for Fun"

    • Date: 5/14/26
    • Hafenstraße, 18347 Ostseebad Wustrow

    Open-air concert on Ascension Day / Father's Day

    Read more: ""Swing for Fun""
  • © Heidi Jantschik

    Summer Groove

    • Next date: 6/7/26
    • All dates: 7/13/24 to 8/30/26
    • Haffplatz, 18230 Ostseebad Rerik

    With her musical mix, saxophonist Heidi Jantschik presents summery bossa nova, groovy soul hits, saxophone classics and danceable dance and house tracks.

    Read more: "Summer Groove"
  • © Amt für Bildung, Kultur & Sport Greifswald / (c) Philipp Schroeder (Lensescape.org)

    ELDENA JAZZ EVENINGS GREIFSWALD

    • Next date: 7/3/26
    • All dates: 7/3/26 to 7/4/26
    • Wolgaster Landstraße, 17493 Greifswald

    Top-class jazz in the magical atmosphere of old walls and trees in the Eldena monastery ruins.

    Read more: "ELDENA JAZZ EVENINGS GREIFSWALD"
  • © 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'.

    Read more: "Summer jazz at Rattey Castle"
  • © Tremolo nonstop

    TREMOLO nonstop

    • Date: 8/1/26
    • Strandstraße, 18347 Ostseebad Wustrow

    Youth Accordion Orchestra Leipzig

    Read more: "TREMOLO nonstop"

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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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