22 Events in Outside in Kassel - The Best Outdoor Events

Spring Festival Kassel 2026 – Folk festival at the Platz der Deutschen EinheitStarting April 25, 2026, the Spring Festival Kassel invites everyone to a diverse folk festival for all generations at the Platz der Deutschen Einheit. With a variety of rides, a wide culinary offering, and a lively supporting program, the Spring Festival is one of the fixed dates on the event calendar of the city of Kassel.A grand opening fireworks will take place on April 25, 2026, marking the festive start of the spring season.Attractions and RidesThe offerings include family-friendly rides as well as spectacular attractions for thrill-seekers – including a chain carousel approximately 80 meters high. The offer is complemented by numerous play and entertainment options for children and adults.Central Location and Optimal AccessibilityThe Platz der Deutschen Einheit is excellently connected to public transport. Right next to the festival area is the tram stop “Platz der Deutschen Einheit,” served by lines 4 and 8. This enables a convenient and environmentally friendly arrival without parking hassles.For visitors arriving by car, affordable parking options are available at the Leisterschen Wiesen. From there, the festival grounds can be reached on foot in just a few minutes.Bicycle-Friendly ArrivalDesignated bike parking spaces are located at the entrance of the festival area, allowing for a comfortable and safe arrival by bicycle.AccessibilityThe grounds are designed to be barrier-free. Wide paths and easily accessible areas ensure a comfortable visit for people with limited mobility as well as for families with strollers.SafetyProfessional security service from Protex, present throughout the event, ensures safety and smooth operations.Special Action DaysWednesdays – Family Day: Reduced prices on numerous rides and offerings.Thursdays – Ladies Evening: Attractive special promotions and discounts at many rides and food stalls.Culinary ExperienceA diverse selection of food and drinks – from classic fair specialties to modern snack and delicacy offerings – ensures the well-being of the guests.The Spring Festival Kassel 2026 thus offers an attractive overall package of entertainment, enjoyment, and encounters and is a popular destination for families, friend groups, and visitors from the region.

31.10.2025 - 08.03.2026On January 25, 2025, Harry Kramer would have turned 100 years old. On this occasion, the documenta archive and the Museum of Sepulchral Culture, in cooperation with Hessen Kassel Heritage and the city of Kassel, are dedicating a large exhibition to him. The exhibition "In Motion. Harry Kramer, Kassel and the documenta" showcases kinetic sculptures, films, photographs, and graphics from all creative phases of the versatile artist. As a documenta participant and initiator of the artist necropolis, Kramer significantly influenced the art scene in Kassel. His works, straddling the line between visual and performing arts – from early experiments to the famous wire sculptures – made him internationally renowned. The presentation brings together works and documents from Kassel collections as well as selected loans.

On our tour, you can experience the eventful history of the city of Kassel up close and get an overview of the many sights of the documenta city: Follow in the footsteps of the Grimms through the city center, admire impressive historical buildings, and discover the numerous documenta outdoor works that are firmly anchored in the cityscape.

a multifaceted exhibition will be opened at the photo-motel in wolfhagerstr.53 on 25.4..26, featuring 12 artists. open from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, the exhibition can be visited until museum night by appointment (elfi eckart, 0178 6899943 / look@fensterzumhof.de). photography, drawing, painting, small objects and larger installations, Antistyle, a very small workshop with data cables... and Krümel finally gets a roof! hannes wedekind, mike turkovic, chris schmitz, christian küster, stefan speck, doris jensen, xiaoming song, tim kirchberg, nova kötitz, pit brauer, Retro 3000, michael b. momber and konstatin 5

“Kassel is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany!” So it was stated in a travel guide at the beginning of the last century. This city tour gives you an initial overview of Kassel, as it brings you closer to both today's Kassel with its post-war architecture and its 1100-year history and historical buildings. During this walk, you will experience the diversity of the city!

From March 6, 2026 to January 24, 2027The exhibition for the 50th anniversary of the New Gallery showcases key acquisitions from recent years – primarily large-scale installations, films, and objects that deal with collective and personal memories. Since its opening in 1976, the gallery has used its documenta connection to incorporate international positions and new media into the collection. The works presented unfold a network of memory and history: Pinar Ögrenci addresses collaborative remembering in Aşît, Jürgen O. Olbrich collects discarded photographs, Michal Heiman questions psychological test structures, and Ute Lindner reflects on time and image traditions in her “Exposure Times”.

An exhibition about children from forbidden relationshipsTheBreitenau Memorialand theHistorical Site Adlerwerkehave jointly brought the exhibition “still there! Children from forbidden relationships between Germans with prisoners of war and forced laborers” to Hesse. The exhibition will open in Northern Hesse on August 20. During the time of National Socialism, friendly and intimate contacts between Germans and prisoners of war or forced laborers were unwelcome. In some cases, they were strictly prohibited. Yet they are “still there”: children who came from such relationships. Their stories have long been tabooed.TheSandbostel Memorialin Lower Saxony started the research and exhibition project “still there” in 2023 to make these children and their stories and memories visible. As part of the project, more than 20 of them were recruited for the project. These individuals have laid the essential foundation for the traveling exhibition with their memories, documents, and photos. It will be on display at the Breitenau Memorial in Guxhagen from August 19 to September 27.Dr. Ann Katrin Düben, head of the memorial, highlights the connection of the exhibition to Breitenau: “The share of women who were imprisoned for forbidden relationships in the so-called work education camp Breitenau was 33 percent. Among German women, this reason for imprisonment accounted for almost half. Those who had a child with a forced laborer still carried a stigma after 1945, especially in rural areas, the women and their children faced discrimination and racism.”The project cooperation:TheBreitenau Memorialin Guxhagen near Kassel commemorates the tumultuous history of a historical site that was initially used as an early concentration camp (1933–1934) and later as a so-called work education camp (1940–1945).TheHistorical Site Adlerwerke: Factory, Forced Labor, Concentration Campis a memorial and educational facility in Frankfurt am Main. It deals with the topics of forced labor and the concentration camp external camp “Katzbach,” which was located on the premises of Adlerwerke from 1944-45.The cooperative project between the Historical Site Adlerwerke and the Breitenau Memorial is an example of the long-standing cooperation and collaboration among Hesse's memorials and remembrance initiatives. As part of the project, staff from both memorials also received training in a joint workshop.The exhibition can be viewed during the Breitenau Memorial's opening hours:Tuesday to Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM, Sunday: 1 PM – 5 PMThe program for the exhibition:Thursday, 20.08.2026, 5:00 PMExhibition opening and lecture with Dr. Katherine Lukat (City Archive Wiesbaden). Exhibition visit possible from 4:00 PM.Registration desired at info@gedenkstaette-breitenau.deLocation: Breitenau MemorialSunday, 23.08.2026, 4:00 PMGuided tour through the exhibition following the public tour that takes place every Sunday at 2:30 PM.Location: Breitenau MemorialSunday, 30.08.2026, 2:00 PM“Without Return” Neighborhood tour on NS forced labor in Kassel-RothenditmoldRegistration desired at info@gedenkstaette-breitenau.deSunday, 06.09.2026, 4:00 PMGuided tour through the exhibition following the public tour that takes place every Sunday at 2:30 PM.Location: Breitenau MemorialThursday, 10.09.2026, 6:00 PM“Forbidden Relationships: Women in the Tension Between NS Persecution and Recognition”Lecture with Tatjana Varnhold (Flossenbürg Memorial)Registration desired at info@gedenkstaette-breitenau.deLocation: Breitenau MemorialSunday, 13.09.2026, 4:00 PMGuided tour through the exhibition following the public tour that takes place every Sunday at 2:30 PM.Location: Breitenau MemorialSunday, 20.09.2026, 2:00 PM“Without Return” Neighborhood tour on NS forced labor in Kassel-BettenhausenRegistration desired at info@gedenkstaette-breitenau.deIn cooperation withthe Archive of the German Women's Movementandvhs Region Kassel.Funded bythe Hessische Landeszentrale für politische Bildung

For ages, the unknown beyond has inspired both believers and artists. Particularly in the 16th century, people moved between fear and hope, while painters were to make the invisible visible. Their images conveyed salvation history and strengthened the hope for redemption. The exhibition “Promising: Images of Cosmos and Hope” shows how artists of that time envisioned the cosmos and the afterlife and how closely art, faith, and knowledge were intertwined.

Together with the guides of the Fridericianum, participants will discover the current exhibition. The cost of the tour is included in the entrance fee. Registration is not required. The event calendar provides information about the current topics of the tours.

With the Cultural Summer Card, you receive a €10 discount on one ticket per event. Exception: gastronomic offers and children's events. Seats for wheelchair users can only be booked at the Cultural Summer North Hesse office: Tel: +49-561-988 393 99. Children under 15 years have free admission, except for children's events. Here, a flat rate of 7 EUR applies. Holders of the Cultural Summer Card receive a €10 discount on the ticket price. Those entitled to reduced admission tickets (4 Euro discount) include: - Students and pupils up to 26 years - Severely disabled persons (from 70%) - Unemployed - Civil service personnel / FSJ - Holders of the volunteer card Exception: gastronomic offers and tickets under 15 €. Ticket prices: €43

From March 27 to May 29, 2026 The traveling exhibition at the Kassel Town Hall shows the history of right-wing violence in Hesse. The exhibition runs until May 29, 2026, on the 2nd floor, free admission. Using 24 roll-ups with photographs and research from Right-Wing Terror in Hesse, cases such as the murder of Halit Yozgat, the attack in Hanau, and the murder of Walter Lübcke are presented. Many victims are still barely acknowledged in public consciousness today. The exhibition aims to remember, inform, and motivate democratic engagement. It is aimed at the public, schools, and initiatives. The organizer is the DGB Education Work in Hesse, funded by the State Center for Political Education.

From April 11 to June 7, 2026 The exhibition features 30 large-scale oil paintings by Tanja Nis-Hansen, which together form the acronym GRWM. The artist combines painting, text, and performance to explore physical and mental states surrounding vulnerability and mortality. Language becomes an ornament, everyday statements acquire new meaning. Additionally, screen-printed T-shirts will be sold, referencing the precarious working conditions in the art industry. Nis-Hansen operates in the expanded field of painting and is exhibited and awarded internationally.

Jewish life is not a walk in the park – but it is also not a taboo. Since the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel, anti-Semitism, fear, and polarization have become everyday realities again. In this situation, humor highlights where it hurts – and where, despite threats, there is still room for humanity. It can comfort and liberate, but also provoke and awaken. In the special exhibition 'Do Jews Have Nothing to Laugh About?', Jewish and non-Jewish artists show how cartoons operate in this tension: Between irony, dark humor, and thoughtful lightness, a picture of Jewish life emerges that is neither romanticized nor characterized by resignation. The exhibition is divided into three areas:

With the exhibition "Wild at Heart", Gustav Sonntag presents evocative, large-scale paintings that unfold over three floors, taking the audience on an intense journey through urban living environments. His works tell stories of passion, obsession, hope, addiction, and failure – raw, immediate, and full of emotional tension. In cinematically composed image sequences, Sonntag condenses scenes of urban everyday life into multifaceted narratives, where different perspectives become visible simultaneously. His protagonists navigate between ecstasy and disappointment, between unbridled zest for life and resignation. In doing so, the artist deliberately leaves the interpretation to the viewers. The exhibition develops spatially as well as emotionally: While the richness of detail and painterly virtuosity impress on the ground floor, the atmosphere in the basement condenses into dark, almost dizzying scenes. On the upper floor, the works finally open up to quieter, more contemplative moments, where transcendence and lightness gain space. Gustav Sonntag (*1994, Berlin) lives and works in Leipzig. His works have recently been shown in numerous galleries, art fairs, and institutional exhibitions both domestically and internationally. He was awarded the Eb-Dietzsch Art Prize and nominated for the STRABAG Art Award.

Come by for a free school backpack consultation at the Hugendubel bookstore Eschwege! This will take place from 02.03. to 30.06.2026 at the bookstore Eschwege so that nothing stands in the way of the new school year. Each session lasts 30 minutes, always from Monday to Friday between 10 and 12:30 and 15 and 16:30, and Saturdays always between 10 and 13. Secure one of the many free slots for the optimal school backpack at the following link: https://schulranzenberatung-hugendubel.reservix.de/30% discount with the Hugendubel customer card.

We are starting our summer vacation program with a cinema afternoon, where we can watch a movie together and relax. Important: It may always happen that actions and excursions end up to 60 minutes earlier or later. Additionally, we must limit the number of participants, and registration is subject to change, as there may be short-term changes in the program. A waiting list will be available in the event of increased demand. We look forward to your participation in our vacation activities and wish you a lot of fun and an eventful summer time!

The second day of the festival invites children, youth, and families to a creative holiday day in nature. Discover exciting workshops on crafting, printing, cooking, sewing, moving, and storytelling, try new things, and spend a varied day together on the grounds of the Forest School Kassel.ScheduleFrom 9:30 AM Arrival on the grounds10:00–12:00 PM Workshops- Art and Nature Workshop with Arya Atti- Shaping Sound Worlds – Developing Audio Stations with Thomas Hof- Movement with the Elements Earth, Fire, and Air with Esther Kasenda- Printing with Fingerprints with Dina Tarif- Cooking Workshop with Joey Arand- Parent Workshop “The Future Begins at Home” with Petra Vos12:30 PM Communal Lunch (against donation)1:30–3:30 PM Workshops- Shaping Sound Worlds with Thomas Hof- Sewing Workshop with Kima Mohammad- Sports and Movement with Bastian Renner- Drawing Comics and Telling Stories with Jiaqi Hou- Marbling Paper with Luna HirtGood to knowEntry is free. We appreciate a donation.Communal lunch at 12:30 PM against donation.Children up to and including 12 years can only visit the grounds accompanied by an adult supervisor.Participation in the workshops is free.No registration is required.Participation in the workshops is subject to availability of spots.ArrivalSince there are no parking facilities available on the grounds, we recommend arriving by public transport or by bicycle.

Exhibition EARTH WOOD in the Kubatur at the Kulturbahnhof The Artists' Estates Association Kassel warmly invites you to the opening of the exhibition "EARTH WOOD" on 24.04.2026 at 7 PM in the Kubatur at Kulturbahnhof Kassel. The donation of a collection of 15 paintings by Hildegard Jaekel prompts the association to present these timeless works of art. Two of the oldest artists of the association meet; the curators present Hildegard Jaekel with the earth images from her middle creative period, characterized by formal consistency and subtle color usage; Johannes Schönert shows wooden sculptures that incorporate the space with an extremely reduced artistic language and balanced composition. The exhibition is introduced by Anne-Kathrin Auel. Contact: info@kuenstlernachlaesse-kassel.de www.kuenstlernachlaesse-kassel.de

Thursday is Pub Evening! We invite you every Thursday to our colorful pub evening in our bar! Between deliciously affordable drinks and relaxed bar music - sometimes served from the hands of local DJs - you can play billiards, N64, and kicker for free or play table tennis in the side room (round robin possible!). Or you can take a seat at the regulars' table Bettenhausen, which has been taking place in Sandershaus on Thursdays for years and always welcomes new faces from all over the city. Board and card games are also available for you, as our game night is integrated into the pub evening. If you want to go out on a Thursday without company, you will surely and easily make contact with others at the pub evening in Sandershaus! Perhaps you just want to enjoy an after-work drink with colleagues or friends in a cozy atmosphere? Then you are very welcome here! The bar is open from 6 PM to midnight. Admission is free!

In the meadow bordering Alex Ruh in Baunatal/Guntershausen, various works will be showcased for four weeks, related to nature and the local area. "Through the form of presentation, new connections to the landscape, natural conditions, and human influences are created," explains Barbara Wokurka from KulturNetz Kassel and curator of the exhibition. "During the duration of the exhibition, the works will be further shaped by the influences of wind and weather, without human intervention." The exhibits are intentionally exposed to this process. The exhibitors thus establish a connection to natural conditions, human influences, and the constant change of every material. The objects also possess a special aesthetics that challenge viewers to observe closely and allow for surprises while looking. The exhibits by the seven artists and the students of the Theodor-Heuss-Schule draw attention to the relationship between humans and nature. The exhibitors are: Iris Hoffmann Wilburg Kleff Kordula Klose Axel Kretschmer Miriam Leitner Lippold von Steimker Barbara Wokurka. The KultuNnetz collaborates intensively with the city of Baunatal (60 years of Baunatal) as well as the LOK Verein Guntershausen. Through the LOK Verein, other local associations will participate. The opening ceremony will feature performances by the Wohnzimmerchor and the children's choir of the Rengershausen elementary school. Catering during the opening ceremony will also be provided by local associations. The LOK Verein and the city will build on the exhibition and offer various workshops with different artists during the 4-week exhibition period. The exhibits by the artists at Fuldaufer are displayed directly along the R1 and Eco Path. The exhibition area is therefore easily reachable by public transport and is close to the Guntershausen train station from Kassel.

Until August 16, 2026, Kassel has been shaped by numerous concert venues over the past 200 years - from permanent theaters to tents and unusual locations like ships. Some events even made headlines and caused disruptions. The current special exhibition at the Spohr Museum brings this concert history back to life. Citizens of Kassel have contributed posters, photos, and memorabilia for this. The museum in Palais Bellevue not only showcases the life and work of the composer and conductor Louis Spohr but also connects historical themes with modern formats and interactive offerings for families. A variety of exhibits are on display - from instruments to personal everyday items.

Discover the creative and passionately crafted apprentice pieces from the tailor and carpenter trades. Look forward to individual furniture and tailored clothing that combine skill, creativity, and craftsmanship perfection. Come by and let yourself be inspired by the achievements of the young craftsmen! We are looking forward to your visit!