Maschseefest experience package

38th Maschsee Festival in Hanover from 30 July to 17 August 2025

Maritime flair, delicious food, live music and lots of fun at Germany's biggest lake festival!

The Maschsee Festival is a major attraction for people from near and far - the programme includes 19 days full of culinary and artistic discoveries. From typical local specialities to open-air concerts and sporting activities on the Maschsee - there's something for everyone. And the little sailors are also spoilt with great attractions for children.

Programme

One of the highlights on the Maschsee stage at the end of the north bank at the "Hellebardier" is the performance by pop artist Myller presented by bigFM on 1 August. One day later (2 August), the cover band Munique traditionally kicks off the festival with a mixture of different musical genres and lots of energy.

On 8 August, RADIO BOLLERWAGEN will be playing on the Maschsee stage for the first time. Germany's most successful party station number 1, from radio ffn, brings XTREME PARTY MUSIC with presenter Ruven Rintelmann and other top acts to the north bank.

On the last weekend, Radio 21 takes over the Maschsee stage and invites you on a musical journey through time with Reckless Roses from Budapest on 16 August: they play the greatest rock anthems by Guns N' Roses. Afterwards, the party band Jetlags will rock the stage with their energetic rock-pop mix.

The Maschseebühnen programme presented by the NP and HAZ, for example "Mr. President" Delroy Rennals, right at the start of the festival on 31.7. and the gig by Juliano Rossi alias Oliver Perau, who will take to the stage on the last Sunday (17.8.) with his charismatic swing.

For the first time, the wine bar opposite the Maschsee stage will not only be serving good wines, but also DJ sets with a great sound. On 30 July, DJ Morella brings electronic vibes to the shore.
On 9 August, DJ Chris, known from the Wonderland Festival as well as from Zaza and Sansibar, will take over the turntables.

At the Hamborger Veermaster, shanty and sailor choirs spread out their maritime laments. Coastal fun from the water's edge is brought to Hanover by Lui & Fiete on three dates (1 August, 8 August, 15 August). On 10 August, the "Leineshippers ut Hannover" celebrate their 20th anniversary at the Veermaster.

At the Löwenbastion, bands from all over the world serve up musical samples for every taste: from Big Tasty with hearty alternative rock sounds from Hamelin (5 August) to Stefan Solo, the sensitive string whisperer from the Harz (10 August).

As usual, the best Irish atmosphere will be on the south bank: in Irish Folk, various bands will liven up the stage with authentic folk performances on all 19 days, including the Keltics (30 July), the Greenhorns (2 August) and many more.

The Hanoverian Los Tumpolos will kick off the festival on 30 July in the music park at the Maschseequelle. With Hellfire (AC/DC tribute), Over Gold (Dire Straits tribute) and the mit 18 band (Westernhagen tribute), various renowned cover bands will be guests at the spring. One of the highlights with a home advantage on the tranquil rock stage on the east bank is the performance by SpVgg Linden Nord on 13 August. You can find the entire programme for the Maschseefest at www.maschseefest.de/veranstaltungen/

Dance of lights over the lake: enercity drone show to kick things off

With an impressive interplay of music, light and technology, the Maschseefest starts on the first weekend (2 August, 22:30; 3 August, 21:30) with a special accent: a choreographed drone show conquers the sky above the Maschsee. Presented by enercity, around 300 luminous flying objects will impressively tell the story of the company - on the occasion of its 200th anniversary.

Mobile observation tower

This year, a spectacular eye-catcher will rise into the sky on the forecourt of the Heinz von Heiden Arena: the MaschseeTower, powered by Rossmann, is around 75 metres high and offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the festival grounds, the lake and far beyond. The mobile viewing platform not only impresses with its height, but also with its innovative technology: in four glass, fully air-conditioned cabins - each with space for 20 people - visitors glide gently upwards along a steel tower. Refreshing drinks can be enjoyed during the ride.

Classics and crowd favourites

For the fifth time this year, the north bank will be transformed into a rainbow mile at QueerWednesday (6 August from 6 pm). 3,000 Pride flags will be distributed, music will be provided by various DJs and a Suprise live act. The colourful party will be hosted by the popular drag queens Disko Jutta and Carrie Gold!

The fish looking for a bike party on 5 August attracts singles and flirtatious people to the Maschsee stage on the north bank. On the last weekend of the festival (17 August), the charity racing ducks swarm across the Maschsee again. At the 14th duck race organised by the North German Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Donor Registry (NKR), big Big Ducks and little squeaky ducks will be racing for a good cause under the motto "Giving life - against leukaemia". Guests can look forward to the traditional torchlight swim on 9 August from 9.30 pm.

Programme for children

A great programme for little adventurers: the üstralala sets sail again. Imaginative stories, fun games and hands-on activities await children aged between four and ten on the floating pirate ship. The Maschsee pirates set sail on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2, 3 and 4 pm. Tickets are online available.

Children's meadow: Fun, games and hands-on activities for the whole family

In 2025, the Maschseefest in Hanover will once again offer a varied programme for children and families on the large children's meadow between Seufzerallee and Karl-Thiele-Weg (in front of the Heinz von Heiden Arena) with new activities for crafts, games and amazement every day. Creative activities, face painting, building block areas and an indoor play area with a cuddly toy pool invite children to join in. The popular children's Olympics with airtrack stations organised by the Turn-Klubb zu Hannover (TKH) will provide sporting challenges, while various partners such as the Hemmingen library, the Johanniter or the upcycling exchange will create additional experiences with picture book cinema, bobby cars, first aid workshops and craft activities.

Other special attractions include bouncy castles, giant soap bubbles, walking acts and vehicles to explore - including activities organised by enercity, the cleaners and the Hannover 96 football school. Frioli, the coffee wheel and the crunchy hut provide culinary refreshments.

Delicacies from all over the world

International cuisine - from Oriental to Mexican, Asian, Scandinavian and Hanseatic - exclusive, exotic, home-style and "on the go" - takes guests on a culinary journey around the world. The international travel portal "Big 7 Travel" 2022 ranked the Maschseefest 9th among the best summer festivals for connoisseurs. This makes it the only festival in Germany to be among the ten best in the list.

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You can find all information about the Maschseefest 2025 on our website at www.maschseefest.de. You can find more information on our Instagram channel @maschseefest_hannover as well as on Facebook at hannovermaschseefest. Here you can find exciting news and information about the Maschseefest 2025.