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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  • Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 7/29/26
    • Hafenweg, 18317 Saal

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

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    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!

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  • Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 7/22/26
    • Hafenweg, 18317 Saal

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

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  • Dunja & Joerg Nassler Averdung // © 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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    Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 6/10/26
    • 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"
  • © 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

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  • 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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  • HAPPY FÜSH - Rudi Feuerbach & Mark Rose

    • Date: 7/14/26
    • Zum Hafen, 18356 Pruchten

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

    Read more: "HAPPY FÜSH - Rudi Feuerbach & Mark Rose"
  • Jazz for the summer solstice

    • Date: 6/17/26
    • Weg zum Hohen Ufer, 18347 Ahrenshoop

    Jazz and swing in the museum garden with Andreas Pasternack

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  • Swinging Blue

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

    Swing concert

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  • © 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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  • Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

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

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

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  • MidsummerRemise in Hohen Brünzow Castle

    • Next date: 6/19/26
    • All dates: 6/19/26 to 6/21/26
    • Hohenbrünzow, 17111 Hohenmocker

    Hohen Brünzow Castle was built in the late 19th century as a two-storey manor house. In its picturesque park, the late classicist manor house, which was richly decorated at the time, must have been a real splendor in its red and gold colors. After the Second World War, the estate with its five large barns and many outbuildings became a seed farm with livestock farming. Until the 1990s, it was one of the few fully preserved estates in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Since 2019, a new Kultur-Gut-Hohen-Brünzow has been under construction here, offering a wide range of crafts, art and lifestyle.

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  • © 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"
  • 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: 7/1/26
    • 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"
  • 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

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  • 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"
  • Dunja & Joerg Nassler Averdung // © AlexGe

    Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 7/7/26
    • 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"
  • 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"

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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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