Finsterwalde – Finsterwalder Sängerfest 2028

Finsterwalder Sängerfest 2028 is expected to take place from Friday, 25 August, to Sunday, 27 August 2028. The Sängerfest is normally celebrated only in even-numbered years on the last weekend of August. This means there will be no edition 2027 after the 2026 edition; 2028 is the next regular edition, but the exact dates have not yet been announced separately.

Finsterwalder Sängerfest 2028: City of Song and festival history

Finsterwalder Sängerfest is one of the best-known fairs in Lusatia and has been held every two years since 1954. Its name recalls the famous song about the singers from Finsterwalde. Every two years, the town centre becomes an extensive festival site with stages, music and a wide range of activities. The most recent edition took place from 28 to 30 August 2026. For this reason, no regular Sängerfest is expected in 2027, and the next event is expected to fall on the last weekend of August 2028.

Finsterwalder Sängerfest 2028: Funfair, showmen and market

Although the Sängerfest is primarily a music festival and fair, fairground attractions and showmen are also part of its traditional setting. In previous years, this included festival site areas, food stalls and various activities for families. The line-up of showmen for 2028 has not yet been published. We therefore cannot guarantee any particular ride. A previous appearance does not confirm that a travelling carousel will return for the new edition. The specific line-up of rides can only be confirmed once relevant announcements have been made.

Sängerfest parade and stages

A traditional highlight is the large festival parade through the City of Song. In addition, several stages host concerts in a range of musical styles, including choirs and modern pop and rock music. In 2026, numerous clubs and associations were part of the programme; there was also a festival concert at Kulturweberei. It has not yet been confirmed which artists and groups will perform in 2028. The exact date of the parade and any fireworks activities cannot therefore be carried over from the previous year.

Admission, opening times and other costs

At the 2026 edition, most public music and festival activities were free to attend. Certain ticketed concerts, such as the festival concert, were an exception. Admission arrangements for 2028 have not yet been reconfirmed. Official daily opening times for the upcoming festival days are also not yet available. The calendar therefore does not include an invented timetable. Rides, food and drink, and individual activities are charged separately. The details can be updated once the organiser publishes the schedule.

Getting to the town centre

Finsterwalde is in the Elbe-Elster district and can be reached by train. From the station, head towards the town centre and Market Square, where the main stage is regularly set up. Nearby streets and squares may also be part of the Sängerfest. Traffic restrictions may apply during set-up and the parade. A current road closure and parking plan for 2028 is not yet available, so you should check your travel plans again as close to the event as possible.

Official sources and other fairs

The organiser of Finsterwalder Sängerfest provides updates on new editions and the detailed programme. For now, the date 2028 is based on the regular two-year cycle and the last weekend of August. You can find other major Brandenburg festivals in the funfair calendar. If you plan to travel to the region in 2027, look for other town festivals and do not expect a Sängerfest edition that year.