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Summer Festival 2026
Everything you need to know for June 19
A one-of-a-kind experience right on the pitch of a Bundesliga stadium: with the thrilling Dreamers Cup, an exclusive unplugged concert by Milow, the band GLOW Music, a colorful children’s program with Oliver Mager and an aftershow party in the VIP area of the arena.
Food & Drinks & Summer Festival Wristband
Look forward to a real Mainz market breakfast – “Weck, Worscht un Woi” (bread roll, sausage and wine) included – as well as stadium classics like currywurst and beer, a grill station with everything that belongs to a proper BBQ, and vegetarian alternatives. In the evening, stylish drinks and a tasty midnight snack await you at the aftershow party.
With the summer festival wristband for just €25, you enjoy the all you can eat & drink flat rate and can treat yourself to your heart’s content at all food and drink stations. The wristband is available at the entrance and applies to all adult guests. For our little guests, food and drinks are of course completely free of charge!
By taking part, you also have the opportunity to support important social and regional projects in the Mainz/Wiesbaden area – from strengthening the community to helping seriously ill children. The donation total and the recipients will be announced during the event.
Our highlights for you
Milow live on stage
Milow is treating us to an exclusive unplugged concert. Let real summer vibes and world hits like “Ayo Technology”, “You Don’t Know” and “Howling at the Moon” sweep you away.
Children’s program with Oliver Mager
It will be special for our little guests too: from 3:45 PM, Mainz children’s star Oliver Mager will deliver a rousing sing-along and join-in program on the B&B stage.
Good vibes with GLOW Music
In the evening, our summer band GLOW Music takes over and brings the perfect mood for the rest of the summer festival evening with true summer feeling, powerful vocals and great energy. The band is made up of musicians known from radio and TV who accompany major stars on tour.
Experience the Dreamers Cup live
Before the summer festival on the pitch begins, you can experience the final rounds of the Dreamers Cup live in the stadium. Charity, team spirit and real football moments make for the perfect sporting start to the day.
The most important info at a glance
Date & Venue
Friday, June 19, 2026 – we celebrate right on the pitch of the MEWA Arena Mainz.
Dreamers Cup Final Rounds
From 10:30 AM, the 26 teams battle through the group stage for a spot in the final rounds. From 2:00 PM, our charity tournament enters its decisive phase. Experience stadium atmosphere at Bundesliga level.
Pitch Opening
At 3:00 PM, the pitch opens for all summer festival guests – the celebration begins.
Stage Program
From 3:30 PM, the B&B stage opens with live music, talks and our children’s program.
Summer Festival on the Pitch
Music, treats and summer vibes until 10:00 PM – right on the stadium turf.
Aftershow Party
From 10:00 PM, we keep celebrating in the VIP area – with stylish drinks late into the night. Adults only.
Shuttle Service
From 5:00 PM until 1:00 AM within Mainz and to the event hotels – subject to availability.
Wristband & Costs
All you can eat & drink: for just €25 you get the summer festival wristband – kids enjoy everything completely free of charge.
The program at a glance
The decisive matches of our charity tournament – cheer on the teams from the main stand.
Access to the pitch opens – the summer festival can begin.
Together, the two officially open the stage program – here we go!
The Mainz children’s star invites our little guests to sing along and join in.
Exciting insights and stories from the world of football.
The two experts Jochen Röttgermann (Marketing Director Mainz 05) and Benjamin Weber (Sporting Director FC Augsburg) talk with our CEO Arno Schwalie about football, passion and what moves the sport.
Our star act: Milow live on the pitch of the MEWA Arena.
Our live band GLOW Music brings energy and the best vibes for the summer festival evening.
The program on the pitch comes to an end – but the evening continues.
With stylish drinks and a midnight snack, we celebrate late into the night – adults only.
The official end of an unforgettable summer day in Mainz.
