Emsdettener September © Eike Brünen

Emsdettener September

September 25–27: A three-day city festival full of music, new encounters, and a zest for life

When Emsdetten’s downtown transforms into one big festival area, it’s time once again for the Emsdetten September Festival. This time-honored city festival delights visitors year after year with a varied program for the whole family and is one of the most popular events in the Münsterland region.

Live music, entertainment, and numerous activities create a special atmosphere across several squares and stages. Whether it’s relaxing music in the afternoon or a lively atmosphere lasting into the evening—everywhere in the city center, people are celebrating, laughing, and enjoying life together. The mix of music, socializing, and culinary delights makes Emsdettener September a festival for all generations.

Scenes from September in Emsdetten

International Village

A special highlight is the International Village. Here, people from different countries showcase their culture, traditions, and, of course, their culinary specialties. Amid fragrant delicacies, traditional dishes, and warm hospitality, a place for encounters and togetherness takes shape. The International Village embodies openness, diversity, and the joy of discovering different cultures—making it one of the most beautiful and popular areas of the city festival.

In addition to music and culinary delights, visitors can look forward to numerous activities, hands-on experiences, and surprises. Children and families will find their own personal highlights, as will anyone looking to spend a convivial day or an atmospheric evening with friends.

Emsdettener September embodies a zest for life, hospitality, and the special sense of community that defines the town. For many years, the town festival has been a staple highlight of the event calendar, drawing guests from Emsdetten and the entire region to the town center. Celebrating together, enjoying ourselves, and experiencing the diversity of Emsdetten—that’s Emsdettener September.

Verkaufsoffen in der Emsdettener Innenstadt © Eike Brünen

A Relaxing Shopping Experience

Shopping enthusiasts will also find plenty to enjoy. The Sunday shopping day invites you to take a leisurely stroll through downtown Emsdetten, browse the stores for new favorites, and combine your shopping experience with a visit to the town festival. The combination of shopping, enjoying yourself, and celebrating creates a very special atmosphere and makes September in Emsdetten an experience for the whole family.


34 Events.
25.09.2026, 19:00 to ca. 25.09.2026, 20:00
Club DJ: EVERYONE and ANYONE
Emsdetten in September
Savings bank stage
Emsdetten September

Friday evening on the Sparkassen Stage is themed ‘Beats am Brink’ – club DJ ALLE und JEDER will be playing some cracking beats and there’ll be plenty of space to dance

Friday evening on the Sparkassen Stage is themed ‘Beats am Brink’ – club DJ ALLE und JEDER will be playing some cracking beats and there’ll be plenty of space to dance
Am Brink 2
48282 Emsdetten
Admission
Free admission
0,00 €
25.09.2026, 19:30 to 25.09.2026, 20:00
Grand opening
Emsdetten in September
Volksbank stage
Emsdetten September

Official opening by Mayor Oliver Kellner and the board of the tourist association, featuring the tapping of the keg, free beer and welcoming speeches by the mayors of the twin towns

Official opening by Mayor Oliver Kellner and the board of the tourist association, featuring the tapping of the keg, free beer and welcoming speeches by the mayors of the twin towns
Frauenstraße 15
48282 Emsdetten
Admission
Free admission
0,00 €
25.09.2026, 20:00 to 25.09.2026, 22:00
Your Decade
Emsdetten in September
Volksbank stage
Emsdetten September

Opening concert featuring a packed line-up of the top hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and the 2000s. A journey through the decades!!

Opening concert featuring a packed line-up of the top hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and the 2000s. A journey through the decades!!
Frauenstraße 15
48282 Emsdetten
Admission
Free admission
0,00 €
25.09.2026, 20:00 to ca. 25.09.2026, 20:30
HK Dance Studio
Emsdetten in September
Savings bank stage
Emsdetten September

Passionate dancers take the Sparkassen stage by storm with their dance show – a journey through dance, music and emotion

Passionate dancers take the Sparkassen stage by storm with their dance show – a journey through dance, music and emotion
Am Brink 2
48282 Emsdetten
Admission
Free admission
0,00 €
ca. 25.09.2026, 20:30 to ca. 25.09.2026, 21:30
Club DJ: EVERYONE and EVERYONE
Emsdetten in September
Savings bank stage
Emsdetten September

Friday evening on the Sparkassen Stage is themed ‘Beats am Brink’ – club DJ ALLE und JEDER will be playing some cracking beats and there’ll be plenty of space to dance

Friday evening on the Sparkassen Stage is themed ‘Beats am Brink’ – club DJ ALLE und JEDER will be playing some cracking beats and there’ll be plenty of space to dance
Am Brink 2
48282 Emsdetten
Admission
Free admission
0,00 €
ca. 25.09.2026, 21:30 to ca. 25.09.2026, 22:00
HK Dance Studio
Emsdetten in September
Savings bank stage
Emsdetten September

Passionate dancers take to the Sparkasse stage with their dance show – a journey through dance, music and emotion

Passionate dancers take to the Sparkasse stage with their dance show – a journey through dance, music and emotion
Am Brink 2
48282 Emsdetten
Admission
Free admission
0,00 €
ca. 25.09.2026, 22:00 to ca. 26.09.2026, 00:00
Club DJ: EVERYONE and ANYONE
Emsdetten in September
Savings bank stage
Emsdetten September

Friday evening on the Sparkassen Stage is themed ‘Beats am Brink’ – club DJ ALLE und JEDER will be playing some cracking beats and there’ll be plenty of space to dance

Friday evening on the Sparkassen Stage is themed ‘Beats am Brink’ – club DJ ALLE und JEDER will be playing some cracking beats and there’ll be plenty of space to dance
Am Brink 2
48282 Emsdetten
Admission
Free admission
0,00 €
26.09.2026, 10:00 to ca. 26.09.2026, 15:00
City centre flea market
on the town hall square
Emsdetten

Flea market in the middle of the city: at the city centre flea market for the Emsdettener September city festival on 26 September (Saturday), hobbyists and hobby traders will ensure a colourful market atmosphere on the town hall square. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be lots of junk, unexpected finds, discarded items and guaranteed bargains. A visit to the flea market can be wonderfully combined with a stroll through the Emsdetten September town festival, the weekly market and the town centre - and promises to be a successful Saturday morning.

Stand tickets are available from 27 February at 3 pm at localticketing.de

The tourist office does not have its own ticket contingent, but will of course be happy to help with any questions or problems relating to ticket purchases.

Stand costs: 12 €

Stand dimensions: 3x2 metres

Set-up from 9 am, dismantling from 3 pm

Pavilions/trailers or other objects are only permitted if everything fits on the stand area (3x2 metres).

Flea market in the middle of the city: at the city centre flea market for the Emsdettener September city festival on 26 September (Saturday), hobbyists and hobby traders will ensure a colourful market atmosphere on the town hall square. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be lots of junk, unexpected…
Kirchstraße 
48282 Emsdetten
Participation fee

Advance booking: https://www.localticketing.de/events/35938-innenstadt-flohmarkt

normal
12,00 €
Admission

Entry is free of charge for visitors to the city centre flea market.

Free admission
0,00 €
26.09.2026, 11:00 to ca. 26.09.2026, 13:30
Morning drinks with happy hour – Otto Dixie Band
Emdettener September
Savings bank stage
Emsdetten September

Morning drinks concert with happy hour: two drinks for the price of one! Otto Dixie Band: swing, jazz and Dixie sounds from Osnabrück for your morning drinks

Morning drinks concert with happy hour: two drinks for the price of one! Otto Dixie Band: swing, jazz and Dixie sounds from Osnabrück for your morning drinks
Am Brink 2
48282 Emsdetten
Admission
Free admission
0,00 €
ca. 26.09.2026, 13:00 to ca. 26.09.2026, 13:15
Night-time frequency
Q.UNI at the University of Münster offers hands-on science
Emsdetten

As part of the “Nachtfrequenz” programme, Q.UNI at the University of Münster offers hands-on science activities. Q.UNI is the University of Münster’s children’sand youth programme(KiJu = Q) and aims, above all, to spark interest and curiosity in scientific phenomena and to foster a passion for science and research from an early age. There are exciting and varied experiments to take part in and marvel at...

As part of the “Nachtfrequenz” programme, Q.UNI at the University of Münster offers hands-on science activities. Q.UNI is the University of Münster’s children’sand youth programme(KiJu = Q) and aims, above all, to spark interest and curiosity in scientific phenomena and to foster a passion for…
Kirchstraße 
48282 Emsdetten
Admission
Free admission
0,00 €

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