Free & outdoors for everyone
Programme for the 2026 Bootshafensommer
17 July to 22 August
It’s time to party again! Once again this year, we’re bringing a wide and varied line-up to the floating stage at Kiel’s boat harbour. Whether it’s Kiel’s long-standing favourites, up-and-coming regional newcomers or internationally established music stars – there’s something for everyone!
Programme leaflet
An overview of all concert dates
You can find a table summarising this year’s cultural and musical highlights here!
Our tip for Friday 31 July
The Kiel Democracy Festival
The Kiel Partnership for Democracy warmly invites you to the big Democracy Festival at Kiel’s boat harbour from 3 pm to 10 pm.
The programme for the 2026 Bootshafensommer
Live music ranging from rock to pop and electro, open-air cinema and a seaside atmosphere: every weekend, the Bootshafen Summer brings you a packed programme right onto the floating stage. Simply filter by your favourite days to see an overview of all the performances. Entry is free!
Your points of contact
Christian Schütze
Head of Events Management
Tel.: 0431 / 679 10-53
Email: c.schuetze (at) kiel-marketing.de
Nicolas Grimm
Programme Co-ordinator / Band applications
Email: n.grimm (at) kiel-marketing.de
Eva Zeiske
Press Officer
Tel.: 0431 / 679 10-26
Email: e.zeiske (at) kiel-marketing.de
To the Press material