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.
1200 km/h – Rado celebrates!
The city anniversary in Radolfzell gets its ultimate soundtrack: on 19.06.2026, the concert sail directly on Lake Constance becomes an open-air club zone. Under the motto “1,200 km/h – Rado celebrates!”, there will be a big day party for everyone aged 16 and over from 14:00 to 22:00 – with driving electro beats, summer vibes and a view of the lake included.
Line-up and playing times
Five regional DJs provide the right sound:
- 14:00 – 15:30: FOXÏ JÏNX
- 15:30 – 17:00: Johannes Lake
- 17:00 – 18:30: Nox Tinea
- 18:30 – 20:00: Not a Saint
- 20:00 – 22:00: Zenemy
Musically, you can expect a mixture of house, tech house, afro house, drum & bass, electro-pop, techno, trance and EDM.
Festival atmosphere by the water
In addition to the music, the event offers:
- Lounge furniture with a view of Lake Constance
- A cultural mile with activities and entertainment
- Regional food trucks
- Drinks stands
This creates a relaxed open-air atmosphere right on the lakeshore
Tickets
Tickets are available online via Reservix and at all Reservix advance booking offices, including the Tourist Information Office in Radolfzell am Bodensee (Seestraße 30).
Links to the tickets: https: //www.reservix.de
Tickets in the second price tier (“Early Bird”) are currently available for €12.00. After that, the regular price of €15.00 applies.
As capacity at the concert venue is limited, early ticket purchase is recommended. Remaining tickets at the box office are only available if there are still quotas available.
Bonus for all party animals:
It continues on 20.06.2026 – at the “InSzene” open-air event with techno sounds on the lakeshore. Also organized by Bergmann Media & Service Management, the event is aimed at everyone aged 18 and over.
Tickets are available here.
Bicycle tour through the districts
Surrounded by nature and each with its own character, the six districts of Böhringen, Güttingen, Liggeringen, Markelfingen, Möggingen and Stahringen are grouped around the town center. The districts of Radolfzell are not only beautifully situated, they are also rich in historically valuable sights. The tour leads through the districts of Radolfzell and, with a route length of 30 kilometers and an altitude difference of 260 meters, is also suitable for bicycles without a motor, but not for racing bikes. Pedelec riders are of course also welcome.
Participation only with pre-registration by Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at:
museum@radolfzell.de
Mother’s Day concert
Radolfzell celebrates – Mother’s Day meets the town’s anniversary! The traditional Mother’s Day concert of the Radolfzell Music School will be a very special event in 2026: in addition to Mother’s Day, the focus will be on the town’s big anniversary. Various orchestras and ensembles from the music school will be performing in the Markolfhalle, including the KidsBO wind orchestra, the guitar ensemble and the pop choir. The three string orchestras – Streicherminis, Wirbelwind and Kammerorchester+ – will perform a joint work specially prepared for the occasion. Moving melodies and atmospheric performances promise an unforgettable concert experience.
Admission is free. Donations to the Friends and Sponsors of the Radolfzell Music School are welcome.
Music city: Lake Constance Festival
In 2026, three special concerts will take place in Radolfzell as part of the Lake Constance Festival. The first will be performed by Radolfzell pianist Cristina Marton together with the Young Classic Artists ensemble. This will be followed by an organ concert with the renowned church musician Michael Schütz. The event will conclude with a concert by the award-winning vocal ensemble amarcord.
Tuesday, May 12, 8 p.m. – Christuskirche, Brühlstraße 5a Soundscapes of Romanticism, Cristina Marton (piano) together with the Ensemble Young Classic Artists
Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m. – Christuskirche, Brühlstraße 5a Beatles, Stones and Star Wars, Michael Schütz (organ)
Sunday, May 17, 7 p.m. – ULF Minster, Marktplatz 4 RIVERS – Im Fluss, Vokalensemble amarcord
Qigong at Lake Zell
Since June 2001, people have been meeting on the shores of Lake Constance in Radolfzell to practise Qigong together in the early hours of the morning – an open circle without registration or obligation, supported by the special energy of the place and the desire to start the day in harmony with oneself and nature. To mark the city’s anniversary, from Tuesday, June 16 to Thursday, June 18, anyone interested can also take part in the Qigong exercises from home via live stream from 6.30 am to 7 am.
The transmission can be found at qigong-am-zeller-see.de.
Film screening of the Flimclub Singen /Radolfzell at the Universum cinema “Change of a city”
The Singen/Radolfzell Film Club cordially invites you to the screening of “Veränderung einer Stadt” at the Universum cinema in Radolfzell.
The old Capuchin monastery – in transition between religion and secularization
The project is intended to present the history of the former monastery up to the present day in two dialogical phases.
1. early time: “Capuchin monastery – Weinmayerei”
12.06.26, 18.30-20 h
In conversation: Christof Stadler and Bernhard Mayer Christof Stadler, local councillor and historian, played a key role in the construction of the old Capuchin monastery. Bernhard Mayer, born on the upper floor of the former monastery. He continued to run his father’s wine import company in the monastery building with his brothers until he retired.
Break open my heart’
An interreligious reflection on setting out, being on the move and arriving in two stages Founded by Bishop Radolt of Verona in 826, the “Radolf Cell” is still a place of prayer in today’s “Cathedral of Our Lady”. It testifies to the courage to follow an inner impulse to move on and to trust that, wherever we are, the relationship with the divine, with our inner essence, will remain. In this respect, it is also an encouragement to fail, to follow the heart and the spirit. And it is always a step into the unknown, a step into the unknown – which is only meant to become home.
” 1st station: “Setting off” 17.07.26, 18.30 hrs
An interfaith prayer ceremony with representatives from different religions in the cathedral, followed by an interfaith exchange in the Friedrich-Werber-Haus – with musical interludes.
” 2nd station: “Being on the road & arriving” 24.07.26, 6 pm
An interreligious exchange in the Protestant church/ parish hall – with musical interludes.
Otros Aires: Electro-Tango
Radolfzell celebrates its anniversary – and Otros Aires brings the heartbeat of Buenos Aires to the lake! The world-famous electro-tango band will be bringing Argentinian flair to the multi-purpose hall in Böhringen on 16.05.2026 at 19:00 with their rousing mix of traditional tango sounds and modern electronic beats. Otros Aires takes the heritage of tango – a musical form that itself looks back on a deep history – and catapults it into the 21st century with modern sounds. It is a tribute to endurance and at the same time a departure into new worlds of sound – just like Radolfzell’s anniversary motto, which links yesterday with today and the future.
With an impressive performance and passion for the tango, guests can look forward to an unforgettable experience full of rhythm, emotion and South American temperament. The concert lasts until around 7.45 pm. Tickets are available for 15.00 euros from the Radolfzell Tourist Information Office, Seestraße 30, telephone 07732/81-500.
Milonga Gato Negro
By the way: After the concert, you can dance the night away at the “Milonga Gato Negro” event, which also takes place in the multi-purpose hall in Böhringen. Separate tickets are available for this event, but these include admission to the Otros Aires concert. Tickets for the Milonga Gato Negro evening are available from Rafael Mendaro, info@rafaelmendarotango.com.