Save the Date: 28 July to 15 August 2027
Maschsee Festival
Hanover 2027
Worth knowing
The Maschsee Festival 2026 in figures
2.3 million guests celebrated at Lake Masch
19 days Maschsee Festival
To the 38th time the Maschsee became the festival site
up to 240,000 guests in a single day
21 °C and 8.5 hours. Average temperature and hours of sunshine per day
+ 150,000 additional guests during the first four days of the finals
19 large-scale caterers featuring culinary diversity from around the world & 4 large stages packed with live music
More than 3,000 volunteer hours the Johanniter
News about the Maschsee Festival
Maschseefest 2026 Overview
Discover the shore
Everything at a glance
You can download a detailed map of the Maschseefeste 2026 here. It will help you quickly find all the stalls and attractions, parking facilities, transport stops and other services.
Book a table now
Secure your place at the Maschsee Festival now and experience unforgettable summer evenings with the best views and culinary highlights!
Opening hours
For the stands at the Geibel different operating end times apply.
Monday - Thursday: 14:00 to 01:00
Friday - Saturday: 14:00 to 02:00
Sunday: 12:00 to 01:00
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Fun and games for little guests
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Maschseepiraten set sail; on Wednesdays, Thursdays and at weekends, various activities and attractions attract children to the children's meadow on the west bank and the play park on the south bank of the Maschsee can be visited daily.
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Impressions from the Maschsee Festival
19 days of the Maschsee Festival in 19 seconds. ✨
Music, enjoyment, new encounters, packed stages, special moments and long summer evenings by the Maschsee – 19 days that flew by far too quickly.
A brief look back at the Maschsee Festival 2026. 🎶☀️
Which moment stands out most in your memory? 👇
# Maschsee Festival # Maschsee Festival 2026 # Hanover # Visit Hanover
19 days until the Maschsee Festival 2026 – time to take a look at the figures! ✨
2.3 million visitors around Lake Maschsee, 19 large catering outlets, four major stages and many other venues: these 19 days of summer, music, enjoyment and socialising have produced some impressive figures.
The 2026 Finals also made this year’s opening particularly special, attracting around 150,000 extra visitors to the Maschsee over the first four days.
And what about the weather? An average of 21 °C and 8.5 hours of sunshine a day – pretty good conditions for long summer days and evenings by the lake. ☀️
Thank you to everyone who attended, supported and helped organise the 38th Maschsee Festival!
A few figures that show what went on at the Maschsee over those 19 days. 👉 Swipe through!
# Maschsee Festival # Maschsee Festival 2026 # Hanover # Visit Hanover # Figures
And suddenly, the 19 days of the Maschsee Festival are over again. ✨
19 days filled with music, summer evenings by the water, favourite meals, encounters, laughter, dancing and lots of moments – big and small – around Lake Maschsee.
What remains in the end is not just packed stages, long evenings and countless memories. Above all, it is the people who make the Maschseefest what it is every year.
To all of you who dropped by. Who danced, sang, sampled the food, raised a glass and celebrated the summer with us.
And to all the people who, both in front of and behind the scenes, ensured that, thanks to many ideas, a great deal of planning and countless hours of work, the Maschseefest could take place once again: on stage, in the catering areas, at the stalls, amongst our partners and service providers, within the teams and in many other places around the lake.
Thank you for the music.
Thank you for the lovely meal.
Thank you for those special evenings.
Thank you for all the encounters.
Thank you for the memories.
Thank you to everyone who helped organise and enjoyed the Maschseefest 2026 with us.
That was the Maschsee Festival 2026. ✨
📸: Kevin Münkel
# Maschsee Festival # Maschsee Festival 2026 # Hanover
The Maschsee Festival 2026 – one last time! 🌊
Today we’d like to spend another really lovely day with you at Maschsee – with music, good food, cool drinks and plenty of that Maschseefest atmosphere. ☀️🎶
Do pop round, take another stroll around the lake, visit your favourite stalls and join us in enjoying these final few hours. ✨
Just a quick note to help you plan: from 10 pm onwards, some stalls and attractions will gradually start winding down for the evening.
We look forward to seeing each and every one of you who’s joining us for another celebration today. 🤍
#Maschsee Festival #Maschsee Festival 2026 #Hanover #Last Day #VisitHanover
🎈 Finishing off the holidays? Then head to the Maschseefest! ☀️
The final week of the holidays is once again packed with fun activities for the whole family. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
At our children’s play area, there’ll be craft activities, face painting, climbing, bouncy castles, games and lots more hands-on fun – all free of charge and full of fun! There’ll also be exciting highlights such as the Children’s Olympics, basketball stations, a real ambulance to explore, sing-along music and much more.
There’s plenty to do away from the children’s play area too:
🏴☠️ Set sail with the Maschsee Pirates,
🎡 Discover the Maschsee from a height of 38 metres on the Maschsee Ferris wheel by ROSSMANN
✨ or experience the atmospheric torchlight swim on Saturday.
Grab your family and come and enjoy the last few days of the holidays together at Lake Masch – we look forward to seeing you! 💕 📸: Kevin Münkel
# Maschsee Festival # Hanover # Family Time # Summer Holidays Children’s Programme
🌈 Wednesday is Queer Wednesday at the Maschseefest.
Especially at times like these, we want to send a clear message: the Maschseefest stands for diversity, respect and mutual appreciation. We want everyone to feel welcome and safe here.
We’re here for you. On Wednesdays. And every other day. 🫶
Here’s what’s in store for you on the Maschsee stage:
🕕 6.00–7.30 pm | DJ Luve
💃 7.30–7.45 pm | Drag show with Heidi Hoe & Fleur
🎧 7.45–8.15 pm | DJ set with Disko Jutta & Carrie Gold
🎤 8.15–8.45 pm | Jenny Thiele
🎶 8.45 pm–10.00 pm | DJ set with Disko Jutta & Carrie Gold
Come along and join us in sending a message of diversity and solidarity. 🏳️🌈
#Maschsee Festival #Queer Wednesday #Diversity #Respect #Togetherness
What a weekend! ✨😍
We’ve just had a weekend full of sporting excellence, unforgettable moments and a very special atmosphere at the Maschsee. With the finals taking place, it wasn’t just the Maschsee that became the stage for sporting excellence, unforgettable moments and plenty of summer vibes – the whole of Hanover did too.
A huge thank you to our catering businesses, service providers, partners, artists, emergency services and everyone else involved, whose dedication makes the Maschseefest possible day after day.
And, of course, to you – our visitors – for your good humour and the many lovely encounters we’ve had around the lake.
We’re looking forward to everything the Maschseefest has in store for us over the coming weeks! ☀️🌊
🎥 Video footage: @lexithanee & @die_finals
#Maschsee Festival #Maschsee Festival Hanover #The Finals #Hanover #Summer in Hanover
✨ One moment. Two major events. An unforgettable summer.
A joint opening ceremony on the floating stage on Lake Maschsee marked a very special moment in Hanover yesterday. 🌊
The Maschseefest 2026 and Die Finals 2026 will kick off a weekend packed with excitement, top-class sport, music and unique experiences – right in the heart of our city.
What makes this opening ceremony so special? It combines a festival atmosphere with top sporting performances and shows what is possible when strong partners pull together.
We’re looking forward to some unforgettable days by and on Lake Masch and wish all visitors, athletes and volunteers a wonderful time.
A warm welcome to the Maschseefest 2026 and to *Die Finals*! ✨ 🎥: @lexithanee & @die_finals
#Maschsee Festival #Maschsee Festival 2026 #The Finals 2026 #Hanover
🚻 Accessible to all.
Once again this year, a „toilet for everyone“ will be available at the Maschseefest.
It is situated on the north bank and offers people with severe and multiple disabilities barrier-free facilities tailored to their needs – ensuring their visit to the Maschseefest is as enjoyable and independent as possible.
📍 You can find the exact location on our overview map. You can download it from our website at www.maschseefest.de.
Together, we want to make the Maschsee Festival accessible to as many people as possible, and we look forward to seeing you there! 🌊
#Maschsee Festival #Maschsee Festival 2026 #Hanover #Accessibility #Toilets for All
🚲 Maschseefest – but what’s the best way to get there?
It’s simple: with the sprintRad!
To ensure you arrive feeling relaxed and get home just as easily, we’re once again offering plenty of bikes for hire this year at several stations around Lake Maschsee, in partnership with @uestra and Donkey Republic – ideal not only for a ride around the lake, but above all for getting to the festival and back home again.
Are you coming from Nordstadt? From the main station? Or somewhere in between? Grab a sprintRad, cycle at your own pace to the Maschseefest, leave it at one of our stations and enjoy the day. And when you’re done, just pick up a bike again and cycle back at your leisure to the nearest train station or straight to your front door.
📍 Our sprintRad stations in 2026:
• on the west bank
• at the source of the Maschsee
• NEW: also at the South Pier
It's as simple as this:
📲 Download the Donkey Republic app
👤 Register
🚲 Choose a bike
✨ Hop on and let’s cycle off!
Here’s how to get to the Maschseefest and back in a relaxed way – without having to hunt for a parking space!
👉 You can find further information at www.maschseefest.de.
📸 Photo: F. Arp
# Maschsee Festival # Maschsee Festival 2026 # Hanover # DonkeyRepublic # ÜSTRA
🗺️ Where can I actually find…?
…the Maschsee stage, the Ferris wheel, the children’s play area or my favourite food and drink outlet? With our map, you can keep track of everything and find your way around the Maschsee Festival with ease.
📍 On the map you’ll find, amongst other things:
🎡 Attractions
🎶 Stages
🍴 Catering areas
🚻 Toilets
🚲 Cycle parking spaces
🚌 Bus stops
➕ lots more services on offer.
👉 You can find the full overview map at any time at www.maschseefest.de.
# Maschsee Festival # Maschsee Festival 2026 # Hanover # Maschsee # Overview map
Let’s celebrate mindfully at the Maschseefest 2026! 🤝
To ensure that all guests at the Maschseefest feel comfortable and safe, we are once again implementing a comprehensive safety awareness programme this year.
Together, we create an atmosphere characterised by respect, consideration and mutual support.
The support we offer you:
📱 Saferspaces app
Scan the QR code and get help anonymously if you need it.
🤝 Johanniter PSNV team (Fridays & Saturdays)
On-site support, quiet rooms and mobile support via chat and a helpline.
🦺 ToSa Security Team (Sunday to Thursday evenings)
To ensure your safety whilst moving around the event site.
📍 QR codes at stands, in catering areas and in the toilet facilities
Simply scan the QR code and request support with ease.
✨ Are you feeling unwell or do you need help?
Feel free to speak to our Maschseefest staff at any time or use the QR codes – we’re here to help.
You’ll find the QR codes on posters around Lake Maschsee and in the toilet facilities.
Together, we are sending a message of respect, diversity and coexistence free from discrimination. 🌈
👉 You can find further information at:
www.maschseefest.de/achtsamkeit
The hours of operation are based on the opening times of the Maschsee Festival.
# Maschsee Festival # Maschsee Festival 2026 # Hanover # Mindfulness # Safe Space
How to get to the Maschsee
Everything you need to know about parking, bus and train connections
or the nearest taxi rank for the journey to
home can be found here.





