Maschsee Festival
Hanover 2026

🌈 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. 🏳️‍🌈

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🚻 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! 🌊

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🚲 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

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🗺️ 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.

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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.

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🚗 Make sure you’re well informed for the Maschsee Festival!

With the start of the Maschsee Festival and the 2026 Finals taking place at the same time, there will be temporary traffic and access restrictions around the Maschsee.

The state capital, Hanover, has published an official lockdown scenario. To help you plan your visit with peace of mind, we have summarised the key information for you on our website.

There you will find, amongst other things, information on:
🚧 Road closures
🚲 changes to cycle route alignments
🚌 Changes to local public transport
🚗 Parking and diversions
☎️ Residents’ helpline

👉 You can find all the details at: www.maschseefest.de/verkehrsinfos-zum-maschseefest-2026/

We recommend that you plan your journey well in advance and – if possible – travel by bus, train or bicycle.

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