San Hejmo Festival returns to Airport Weeze with major headliners

The San Hejmo Festival is returning to Airport Weeze for its fifth edition on August 14 and 15, 2026. The event features a diverse lineup including headliners Jason Derulo and Bebe Rexha, alongside national acts such as Marteria, SDP, and Juli. The festival includes multiple stages, such as the Mainstage and the Electronic Stage, which will host artists like Topic and David Puentez. Notable newcomers and special acts include the Cologne-based choir Veedelperlen and the Italo-schlager band Roy Bianco & Die Abbrunzati Boys.

In other regional news, the Gleis3 music collective is organizing the ‘Hidden Places’ open-air event at Schneekopf, utilizing video mapping on an observation tower to create a unique rave location. Meanwhile, the city of Leutenberg is preparing for a week of celebrations marking its 700th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of Alexandrabad, featuring historical tours and film screenings. In Nordhausen, community events include a dementia support meeting in Ilfeld and a district committee meeting scheduled for August 17.