Once again this year, the organizers are bringing numerous national and international artists to Salzgitter. Rock legend Suzi Quatro will open the concert weekend in the castle courtyard on July 30 at 8 pm. Just one day later, on July 31 at 8 p.m., Schiller will bring his atmospheric sounds under the starry skies of Salder with "Sommerklang 2026".

Max Giesinger, one of Germany's most successful pop artists, will be stopping off in Salzgitter on August 1 at 8 pm as part of his "Glück auf den Straßen" tour. He will be supported by the duo Schlotte and Laurin. Also taking part in the Kultursommer: "KAMRAD", who will take to the stage on August 6 at 8 pm and is currently one of the most exciting pop voices in Europe.

For all Schlager fans, the "God of Schlager" Christian Steiffen will be coming to Salzgitter on August 7 at 8 p.m. and promises an evening of cult, party and lots of entertainment. Finally, it gets powerful and loud on August 8 at 8 pm with the Finnish cello-metal band "Apocalyptica".

Unfortunately, the following event has been canceled: the interactive show “Dinotastic – 5 Friends and Their Journey to the Fire Volcano,” scheduled for August 2 at 4 p.m.

Already on July 26 at 3 p.m., the program features “Erwachsen?!” by Hans Göttmann, a clown-style solo performance for children that humorously explores the balancing act between childhood and growing up. He will perform on stage in the Mühlengarten.

The atmosphere on the Mühlengarten stage is traditionally a bit cozier, more intimate, and more approachable than in the castle courtyard. The accordion duo “con:trust” will kick things off on July 22 at 8:00 p.m.

New: Tickets for the “Comedy Ladys,” who will perform on Thursday, July 23, at 8 p.m. as part of the Kultursommer in Salzgitter on the Mühlengarten stage at Salder Castle, were actually already sold out. However, the City of Salzgitter’s Cultural Services Department has managed to increase the number of available tickets, so tickets can still be booked online at the last minute via www.salzgitter.de/kulturvomamt (opens in a new tab) and Reservix. Tickets are also still available at the box office.

The ensemble “Havana” will bring Afro-Cuban rhythms to Salzgitter on July 24 at 8:00 p.m., followed by “Aretha – The Queen of Soul,” a musical tribute to Aretha Franklin, on July 25 at 8:00 p.m. Before the tribute band takes the stage, Salzgitter-based newcomer Emily Rose will perform.

Also returning as part of the Kultursommer on July 16 at 6 p.m. is a performance by the popular quartet featuring Majimbi Mergner, Elkmar Winter, Aneka Viering, and Björn Försterling, presenting chanson and literature under the title “Das Ding oder Dingsda.”

As is tradition, the event will conclude with the City Breakfast on August 9, starting at 10 a.m. in the Mühlengarten. In cooperation with the Salzgitter Community Foundation, all visitors are invited to bring their own picnic baskets and enjoy breakfast together for a good cause.

The City of Salzgitter’s Cultural Services Department is supported by Studio D4 and the Piekert concert agency in the planning and implementation of the “Kultursommer” event.

Tickets for all events are available through Reservix and Eventim.