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Sailing boats racing closely at a Travemünde Week regatta

17–26 July 2026 · sailing event on the Bay of Lübeck

137th Travemünde Week 2026

Ten days of regattas on the Bay of Lübeck plus a shore programme, concerts and the closing fireworks along the promenade: the 137th Travemünde Week 2026 is the biggest event of the year in Travemünde, running 17–26 July 2026 with free entry to the festival area.

Photo: G. Sawatzky, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
17–26 July ten festival days
137. edition of the festival
free entry to the festival area

Official programme (organiser site) ↗

The full regatta and stage programme is maintained by the organiser; this page adds what is around it: getting there, parking, watching.

Which bands play at Travemünde Week 2026?

The evening concerts on the König-Pilsener stage, the festival’s main stage. The full programme with all stages, dance, DJs and regattas is in the programme planner below – filterable by day and stage.

Programme: Travemünder Woche e. V. – subject to change; the official programme is binding.

Plan your programme

Pick what you want to experience – and on which days. Star items to save them; “My programme” collects them as a day plan. Saved only in your browser.

Fri17.

  1. 14:00–22:00Baltic Beats DJDJ & partyKönig Pilsener Bühne
  2. 15:00–21:00DJ PauleDJ & partyFestivalbühne
  3. 16:00–17:45Lübecker Shanty-Chor MöwenschietConcerts & live musicKönig Pilsener Bühne
  4. 16:30–17:30Urban Kiz mit Conny und ThijsDancingTanz-Terrasse
  5. 17:00–20:00Band: Heet ProjectConcerts & live musicPriwallbühne
  6. 17:00–21:30Cover-PiratenConcerts & live musicFestivalbühne
  7. 17:00–18:00Eröffnung Galerie Hafenpanorama durch Lübecks Bürgermeister Jan LindenauWorkshops & creativeGalerie Hafenpanorama
  8. 17:30–21:00DJ - Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata mit MeikoDancingTanz-Terrasse
  9. 19:00–21:00NITE CLUBDJ & partyKönig Pilsener Bühne

Programme: live.travemuender-woche.com (organiser). We derive the event category from the title ourselves.

News from the organiser

Getting there and parking

Live train, bus and ferry departures on the getting-here page →

By train

The regional train from Lübeck stops three times in Travemünde: Skandinavienkai, Hafenbahnhof and – closest to the promenade and beach – Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. During Travemünde Week the train is the most relaxed way in.

By car

Car parks fill up early on festival weekends. Near the beach: Am Leuchtturm, Leuchtenfeld, Godewind, Backbord, Kowitzberg; closer to the festival area, the Hafenbahnhof car park. There are no live occupancy figures – late arrivals park further out and walk.

To the Priwall

The Priwall ferry shuttles between the Vorderreihe and the Priwall – for passengers and cars. From the Priwall side the regatta scene lies right in front of you, with the Passat at your back.

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Where to watch

TravepromenadePriwallpromenade TRAVEOSTSEEPRIWALL 1. Festival area Vorderreihe/Travepromenade 1 2. Music shell in the Brügmanngarten 2 3. Floating stage at the Passat harbour 3 4. Promenade and Nordermole 4 5. Priwall side 5
Established festival locations, north up – the organiser publishes the official programme and times.
  1. Festival area Vorderreihe/Travepromenade – Stalls and the shore programme along Vorderreihe and Travepromenade – entry is free.
  2. Music shell in the Brügmanngarten – The open-air stage for concerts by the Kurstrand.
  3. Floating stage at the Passat harbour – Concerts above the water, with the Passat behind – take the ferry to the Priwall.
  4. Promenade and Nordermole – Close to the action as the fleets sail out and return.
  5. Priwall side – Quieter, looking across the Trave estuary – the ferry ride is part of the experience.
  6. Off the map: the Brodten cliff – an elevated view across the bay for the races further out. To the cliff →

Map geometry: OpenStreetMap (ODbL).

With children

Entry to the festival area is free and the shore programme is family-friendly – and the beach is never far when attention fades. The ongoing sand sculpture exhibition along the promenade is on the same route.

The Travemünde Week fireworks

The big closing fireworks end the festival week on Sunday 26 July 2026 from 10.45 pm. On the evenings before – Monday to Saturday, also around 10.45 pm – the Passat laser shows light up the harbour. You get a clear view of the fountains over the Trave estuary from the promenade and the Nordermole – quieter, and with the Passat in frame, from the Priwall side. To avoid the crush, claim your spot early and plan the trip back: after the fireworks the roads and last trains are packed.

Fireworks and laser shows (organiser) ↗

Frequently asked questions

Does Travemünde Week charge admission?

No, the festival area and watching are free. Individual concerts and events are ticketed – details on the organiser site.

When is Travemünde Week 2026?

17–26 July 2026 – the 137th edition.

When is Travemünde Week 2027?

The 2027 dates have not been confirmed yet. Travemünde Week traditionally falls in the second half of July and runs for ten days – the 137th edition takes place 17–26 July 2026. As soon as the organiser publishes the 2027 dates, they will appear here.

Which bands play at Travemünde Week 2026?

Evening acts on the König-Pilsener stage include Nenad, wylhem, Rockhouse Brothers, Ray Wilson & Band - Genesis Classic. The full programme for all stages is in the programme planner on this page.

What is the best way in during the festival week?

By train to Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. By car, arrive early and park near the beach; on weekends the car parks fill quickly.

When are the fireworks at Travemünde Week?

The big closing fireworks take place on Sunday 26 July 2026 from 10.45 pm and end the festival week. On the evenings before, Monday to Saturday, the Passat laser shows run at around 10.45 pm. Good spots: the promenade, the Nordermole and the Priwall side.

Where can I park during Travemünde Week?

Several car parks lie near the beach (e.g. Am Leuchtturm, Leuchtenfeld, Godewind); closer to the festival site is the Hafenbahnhof car park. On festival weekends, arrive early or take the train to Lübeck-Travemünde Strand.

Where are the best spots to watch the regattas?

The promenade and the Nordermole are closest to the action as the fleets set out and return. The Priwall side offers a quieter view across the Trave estuary, and the Brodten cliffs give an elevated overview of the bay.

Keep exploring

Getting here Live departures, ferry and parking for the festival week. Ship spotting Regatta fleet, tall ships and the live ship map. Beach and water Water temperature and bathing spots – the beach is close. Events What else is on – with day view and filters. Boat hire and party charters Watch the regattas from the water – charters available. Where to stay Staying over for the festival week – which location fits.