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BG Maschseefest Hannover: Culinary delights, culture & concerts by the water
When the summer shows its best side, the Maschsee Festival Hanover has become an unmissable address for anyone who appreciates joie de vivre, music and enjoyment. Year after year, the event on the banks of the Maschsee casts a spell over hundreds of thousands of visitors - and rightly so: the combination of international food stands, live music and a unique atmosphere makes the festival a real highlight in the city's events calendar.
You can expect not only an extensive stage programme, but also a variety of culinary offerings that invite you to feast, linger and marvel. Whether it's a relaxed evening stroll by the lake, an exuberant dance atmosphere or a cosy get-together - the Maschseefest Hannover offers just the right thing for every taste.
Maschseefest Hannover - Unique mix of festival, market & event
What makes the Maschsee Festival Hanover is its incomparable variety: from Mediterranean specialities to Caribbean cocktails and North German fish cuisine - along the lakeshore you can feast, celebrate and laugh for several kilometres.
Every year, more than 50 catering stands are set up along the various waterfront zones. There is also a children's programme, water shows, cabaret stages and a variety of musical performances - from local artists to well-known bands. The grandiose The lake stage becomes the centre of musical highlights that thrill the audience.
A special tip for all those who want to enjoy the event in a relaxed atmosphere: Many visitors love to sit on the jetties with a cool drink and watch the sun set over the Maschsee - an experience that will definitely be remembered.
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Source: Axel Heise Maschseefest Hanover delights with new gastronomic highlights
The Culinary variety will also be a central component of the Maschseefest in 2025. Following an extensive Europe-wide selection process, numerous caterers have been chosen for the next three years. Visitors can look forward to high-quality national cuisines - from French sophistication in the Belmondo about Italian lifestyle in the Salento to the Mediterranean flair of the Greek Mykonos. Also Hawaiian bowls and exotic drinks at the Ohana Beachthe urban-Japanese cuisine in the HomeW and Mexican specialities in the Tulum provide variety and enjoyment.
Also new in 2025 are the Aperitivo-Bay with a Mediterranean day-drinking ambience and a stylish wine bar right next to the main stage. There are also tried and tested classics such as the Strong lighthouse cornerwhich RADIO 21 Loungethe Hamborger Veermaster and the SupperClub 34. The selection is as diverse as it is international - from street food and gourmet cuisine to creative cocktail concepts. This makes a visit to the Maschsee a culinary trip around the world.
Source: Kevin Münkel Catering at the Maschsee Festival Enjoy a variety of culinary highlights right by the water - from street food to cocktails, right in the centre of Hanover!
Tips for a successful day at the Maschseefest Hannover
So that your visit to the Maschsee Festival Hanover unforgettable, it pays to plan well. The event takes place over 19 days in July and August. Public transport will get you to your destination stress-free, as parking spaces are limited.
If you would like to enjoy the culinary offerings more intensively, you can visit www.maschseefest.de/reservierungen book a table at many of the restaurants directly on the lake - ideal for wine evenings, brunches or themed evenings.
Source: Kevin Münkel Maschsee Festival shore
Relaxed strolling, feasting and partying on all shore areas - directly on the lake with a unique atmosphere!
5 strong reasons to visit the Maschseefest Hannover
3 weeks summer event with a daily changing programme
50+ catering offers from all over the world
6 Stages with live music, cabaret & dance
200+ programme items for young and old
1 dreamlike scenery directly at the Maschsee
Further information & planning
If you want to plan your visit in advance, it's worth taking a look at the official event website:
👉 Maschseefest - official website
👉 Hannover Living - Events in the region
👉 Visit Hannover - Summer at the Maschsee
There you will also find the current site plan, Programme overviews and helpful information on Accessibility, Opening hours and Security concepts.
Source: Kevin Münkel Experience package Maschseefest
Your all-round carefree package with hotel, breakfast & many extras - perfect for your summer trip to Hanover!
The Maschseefest Hanover is a must for the summer
The Maschsee Festival Hanover is much more than just a festival - it is an emotional summer journey around the Maschsee. Whether as an after-work get-together, a family outing or a meeting place for friends - this event combines culture, culinary delights and community in an inimitable way. If you are looking for an event that inspires, connects and surprises in equal measure, then the Maschseefest is the right place for you.
Source: Kevin Münkel events Look forward to live music, shows and hands-on activities - the festival highlight right on the Maschsee in Hanover!
