Radolfzell children’s festival

When the concert sail is transformed into a colorful playground full of laughter and happy children’s voices, it’s that time again: the trainees of Tourismus- und Stadtmarketing Radolfzell GmbH invite you to the children’s festival!

Stamps can be collected at numerous game stations to win great prizes in the raffle. There will also be magical magic shows, glittering face painting and creative craft activities.

Together with numerous supporters and helpers, this creates an exciting day for the whole family to laugh, play and simply be together.

Further information will follow at the beginning of 2026.

Radolfzell Lake Festival: Doro Pesch

For over 40 years, DORO Pesch has stood for pure heavy metal, passion and tireless energy. With her latest album “Conqueress – Forever Strong And Proud” and a career that has made her the undisputed icon of the genre, she brings her legendary anthems and brand new songs to the stage of the Seefestival.

DORO is not only the first woman to ever step onto the stage of the legendary Monster Of Rock – she is a living legend! Over 3,500 concerts in more than 60 countries, over 10 million records sold and collaborations with greats such as Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Halford speak for themselves. Her shows are pure energy, great emotions and a feast for all metal fans.

Experience the unique voice, the charismatic stage presence and the pure metal energy of DORO – live at the lake!

Seefestival Radolfzell: Festival Saturday with LaBrassBanda

When lederhosen meet trumpets and brass band music collides with Balkan beats, LaBrassBanda is not far away. The internationally acclaimed brass pop band from Bavaria will once again make a guest appearance in Radolfzell and transform the concert venue on Lake Constance into a bubbling dance floor. With their unmistakable mix of Bavarian dialect, ska, reggae, techno and folk music, LaBrassBanda have been delighting audiences far beyond the Alps for over 15 years. Whether at the Oktoberfest, the Montreux Jazz Festival or the Munich Olympic Hall – their shows are legendary, sweat-inducing and full of joie de vivre.

Before that, the Austrian “Quetschn-Synthie-Mischung” Folkshilfe will be on stage at the concert venue. Their success is based on songs that mesh like cogwheels and tell stories about being human and being human. Folkshilfe is a conceptual journey without having imposed a concept on themselves. The development of the band has been very progressive from the beginning and has allowed the band to grow bigger and bigger.

Fat beats. Wild performance. Pure party. That’s the motto of Knallblech, the second band in Saturday’s line-up. Founded in 2016 as a school band, the newcomers are now tearing up everything in their path across Germany. The brass band brings well-known party anthems to the stage in a completely new way with brass instruments, self-produced DJ beats and crazy choreos. Music on, head off, let’s go.

The Seefestival Saturday will be opened by the Radolfzell local heroes Froschenkapelle. With a mixture of brass, funk and tongue-in-cheek pop, the cult formation ensures an exuberant atmosphere on Lake Constance. For over 15 years, the band has been delighting audiences with handmade music, flashy outfits and a sound that gets you dancing.

Radolfzell Lake Festival: Gentleman

On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Radolfzell Lake Festival will become the
venue for a very special evening: Gentleman, Germany’s
reggae icon, will bring his positive energy, his unmistakable
voice and the Jamaican sunshine directly to Lake Constance.

For three decades, the Cologne-based musician has stood for authentic
reggae with attitude – honest, emotional and full of passion. With
songs such as “Dem Gone”, “Superior” and “Intoxication”, he wrote
music history and made reggae from Germany internationally
respectable.

Anyone who experiences Gentleman live knows that his concerts are more than just music –
they are an emotion. When the sun sets over the lake and the
first basslines ring out, audience and artist merge into a
great unity of rhythm, energy and joie de vivre.

So: evening sun, the shore, cool drinks and Caribbean vibes in the air – that’s the sound of summer 2026 in Radolfzell!

Radolfzell Lake Festival: Querbeat

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the area around the concert sail directly on the shores of Lake Constance will be transformed into a vibrant open-air stage – for none other than Querbeat, one of Germany’s most energetic and captivating live bands. With their unique blend of brass pop, driving funk grooves and catchy German rap elements, the band regularly creates a euphoric mood and exuberant festival atmosphere – not only in clubs or at city festivals, but also on the country’s biggest stages. Now they are bringing their rousing live show directly to the water, providing the perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable early summer evening in the open air. The audience can look forward to musical fireworks – danceable rhythms, powerful brass sections, rousing lyrics and an energetic performance that will make the area by the lake shake. Whether die-hard fans or curious music lovers: those who attend will experience an evening full of joie de vivre, community and musical ecstasy.

Querbeat not only stand for musical diversity and creative energy, but also for an attitude to life – colorful, loud, free and full of heart. A concert that appeals to all the senses and celebrates the beauty of live music in its most intense form – right in front of the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Constance.

Anniversary weekend

The traditional Old Town Festival takes place on Saturday, complemented by exciting time islands and other activities. On Sunday, the focus is on historical and religious events – including a church service, procession and other special activities.

The weekend was deliberately chosen because September 13 is the anniversary of the death of Bishop Radolf, the founder of the city.

Further information on the program:

Anniversary weekend Saturday incl. Old Town Festival

On the Saturday of the anniversary weekend, the Radolfzell Old Town Festival invites you to experience the historic town center as a lively meeting place full of music, enjoyment and a variety of activities. Look forward to atmospheric live music, regional delicacies, exciting offers for the whole family and a colorful children’s program. Whether strolling through the market stalls, browsing the flea markets, romping around on the bouncy castle or partying with friends – the Old Town Festival offers the ideal opportunity to spend sociable hours in a unique atmosphere.
The festival is complemented by time travel stations in the city centre and in the Stadtgarten. There, performers bring past eras of Radolfzell to life and invite young and old to marvel, discover and join in.

Jubilee weekend Sunday: New Mass

The Sunday of the anniversary weekend is all about history and faith. The day begins solemnly with the premiere of a new mass at 9.15 am in the cathedral. It was created especially for this place, this special occasion and for the people who sing, make music and celebrate worship together here. Afterwards, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the time travel stations invite you to immerse yourself in the different eras of Radolfzell and experience history up close.
In addition, exciting historical activities await you, which will be presented in more detail over the course of the year – let us surprise you!

Jubilee weekend Sunday: Minster brass concert

At the end of the anniversary weekend, the Münsterbauverein and the Münsterbläsern will be organizing a top-class festive concert.
Two top-class soloists have been secured for this concert – the trombonist
Uwe Schrodi from Radolfzell-Markelfingen and the trumpeter Reinhold Friedrich. By engaging Reinhold Friedrich, one of the world’s
leading trumpet virtuosos of our time, this concert promises to be a very special kind of listening pleasure.

Tickets available from 16.03. at the vicarage on the market square and at muensterbauverein-radolfzell.de

Landlord’s party

The Hausherrenfest can look back on over 300 years of tradition: it has been celebrated every year on the third Sunday in July since 1725.

The festival has its origins in the veneration of the saints Theopont, Senesius and Zeno, whose relics have been kept in Radolfzell since the 9th and 11th centuries. As a result, the town developed into an important place of pilgrimage on Lake Constance at an early stage. Today, the Hausherrenfest is an integral part of the town’s life and strengthens the sense of home and community. Many people from Radolfzell return to their home town for this event. In addition to secular festivities, the solemn procession on Hausherrensonntag with the relics of the three patron saints remains the highlight. A special custom is the Moos water procession, which dates back to a vow made in 1796. At that time, the people of Moos asked for protection from a cattle plague in Radolfzell. Since 1926, they have made an annual pilgrimage across the lake in boats adorned with flowers on Landlord’s Monday. The pilgrims are ceremoniously welcomed in Radolfzell and escorted to the Minster of Our Lady.