Open-Air Highlights in September

Kunstflecken Cultural Festival in Neumünster (entire September)

Since 1999, this festival has transformed the city center into a hub of creative diversity. Historic industrial sites, old factory halls, and museums become stages for jazz, cabaret, poetry slams, and exhibitions. The unusual venues create an urban yet authentic atmosphere that makes the festival so distinctive.

Address: Main venue: Werkhalle (museum depot of the Tuch + Technik Museum), Neumünster. Events typically take place in historic industrial spaces and alternating cultural locations such as the Alte Holsten Brewery or the old Paper Factory.

Tickets: Available on site at the Neumünster cultural office, Kleinflecken 26, 24534 Neumünster

Norden Festival in Schleswig (August 28 – September 7)

At the Schleswig city harbor, culture takes center stage. International artists perform alongside regional talents. Readings, concerts, and art installations are crowned by a spectacular finale with light and laser shows. The interplay of water, stage, and audience creates an atmosphere that perfectly rounds off the late summer.

Address: Königswiesen (Schleswig city harbor), Strandweg, 24837 Schleswig

Karl May Festival in Bad Segeberg (until September 7)

The performances at the Kalkberg have been a crowd-puller for decades. Elaborately staged productions, a spectacular backdrop, and well-known actors combine tradition with entertainment. For those wanting to experience theater in a unique open-air arena, this is the perfect setting.

Address: Open-air stage at the Kalkberg, Karl-May-Platz 1, 23795 Bad Segeberg

Weinköste in Neumünster (early September)

Weinköste is a celebration of conviviality. Winemakers from different regions invite visitors to sample their finest wines at the Teichuferanlagen. Live music and culinary offerings complement the evening of wine. Around 15,000 visitors enjoy this atmospheric event each year.

Address: Teichuferanlagen, city center Neumünster

Husum: Guided City Tour in Sign Language (September 20)

To mark the International Day of Sign Languages, Husum is offering a premiere: its first-ever city tour in sign language. This event makes the city’s history and sights accessible to a wider audience, making culture truly inclusive and highlighting Husum’s diversity.

Address: Tourist Information Husum, Historic Town Hall, Großstraße 27, 25813 Husum

“Muhaha im FKK” in Kiel (September 24)

Humor under the open sky is on offer at the FahrradKinoKombinat in Kiel. At “Muhaha im FKK,” both up-and-coming and seasoned comedians perform. The open stage creates a relaxed, urban vibe and showcases the variety of cultural life beyond the big festivals.

Address: FahrradKinoKombinat (Alte Mu), Lorentzendamm 8–10, 24103 Kiel

Why these events?

September blends the lightness of summer with the colors of autumn, making it the perfect time for cultural events in harmony with nature. Whether with a glass of wine by the water, at a concert by the harbor, or at the open-air theater at the Kalkberg, each event gains a distinctive character from the region’s unique atmosphere. Visitors can discover Schleswig-Holstein’s cultural variety in a truly special way.

Conclusion

September in Schleswig-Holstein is defined by open-air experiences. This is when the region shows just how diverse its cultural offerings are. Be it music, theater, art, or culinary highlights—everywhere you look, there are opportunities to enjoy the last warm days in a memorable atmosphere. Anyone wishing to experience the richness of the North will find countless occasions for unforgettable evenings in late summer.