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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  • Summer concert with THE CAT'S BACK alias Anne Harmsen in the rose garden, Tollensesee vicarage.ticket: https://www.yesticket.org/event/de/love-is-in-the-air-anne-harmsen-singt-30-05-26/ // © Anne Harmsen

    Love is in the Air / CONCERT

    • Date: 5/30/26
    • Pfarrhaus, 17217 Alt Rehse

    THE CAT'S BACK in concert. Anne Harmsen opens the summer concert season with her love songs in the beautiful rose garden of the Tollensesee vicarage.

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    Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 6/3/26
    • 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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  • © Angela Klee

    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...

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    Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 8/27/26
    • 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: 6/11/26
    • 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: 7/2/26
    • 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: 7/23/26
    • 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: 6/9/26
    • 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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  • © 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.

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  • Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 6/18/26
    • 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

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

    Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 8/12/26
    • 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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  • © 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.

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  • © Pfarrhaus Tollensesee

    LOVE IS IN THE AIR

    • Date: 5/30/26
    • Pfarrhaus, 17217 Alt Rehse

    The Cat's Back, alias Anne Harmsen sings!

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  • © De Troddels

    Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 8/19/26
    • 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"
  • Concert in the park of Schwiessel Castle // © Oliver Borchert

    Concert with EB Davis

    • Date: 6/5/26
    • Zum Park, 17168 Prebberede

    Concert with EB Davis' legendary blues band at Schwiessel Castle. In the run-up to the concert, KLATSCHMOHN Verlag invites you to a small reception to celebrate 30 years of "Kulturkalender MV".

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  • © Detlef Röthe

    Bodden Concerts with BASTIAN BANDT & Band

    • Date: 7/30/26
    • 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

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

    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.

    Read more: "MidsummerRemise in Hohen Brünzow Castle"
  • © 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"
  • © Agentur Rudolf

    Summer Swing Night

    • Date: 8/5/26
    • Hauptaufgang, 18375 Prerow

    Pasternack Bigband - Swing from the Baltic Sea coast

    Read more: "Summer Swing Night"
  • © Ataraxia Schwerin

    35 years of the ATARAXIA cultural school - anniversary celebration on 06.06.2026

    • Date: 6/6/26
    • Arsenalstraße, 19053 Schwerin

    The ATARAXIA cultural school cordially invites you to celebrate its 35th anniversary together on June 6, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Schwerin

    Read more: "35 years of the ATARAXIA cultural school - anniversary celebration on 06.06.2026"

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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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