22.Mai 2026
Downtown Holzminden
Besen.
Beats.
& Baklava.
The Beats.
Clean up. Then turn it up!
Once the work is done, the music takes over.
Right on cue, the opening concert of the Holzminden Big Band Festival kicks off at Kauffmannsgarten — outdoors, free of charge, and right in the middle of the greenery.
With a blanket, a picnic, and good company, the cleanup walk turns into a relaxed evening filled with music.
What is the Big Band Festival?
The Big Band Festival has become a staple of Holzminden’s cultural calendar. Every two years — alternating with the street theatre festival — the city center turns into a stage for powerful brass sections, jazz, funk, swing, and modern brass sounds.
From Kauffmannsgarten to the market square, the festival proves that even a smaller town can deliver a cultural program that resonates far beyond the region.
The opening traditionally takes the form of a picnic concert in Kauffmannsgarten — relaxed, open, and free of charge. And that’s exactly where our Cleanup Walk comes to an end.
Groove knows no borders. Just people having a good time together.
The Big Band Festival.
The Holzminden Big Band Festival has become a cornerstone of the city’s cultural calendar. Every two years – alternating with the street theatre festival – the town center turns into a stage over Pentecost, filled with swing, jazz, funk, soul, and modern brass sounds.
Over the course of three days, the festival offers free open-air concerts, workshops, and picnic formats in Kauffmannsgarten and on the market square. Professional bands, emerging artists, and local ensembles come together – from classic big bands to contemporary brass and hip-hop projects.
It’s this mix that makes the festival special: it’s not just about music, but about connection, openness, and the idea of bringing culture right into the heart of the city.
The festival is organized by th
Holzminden Music School
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Whats is BrassWoofer?
With BrassWoofer, Holzminden welcomes a band that blends hip-hop, jazz, brass funk, and street music into a sound that feels made for movement rather than sitting still. Up front are two rappers, backed by horns, tuba, percussion, and drums delivering serious drive.
The band describes their music as a mix of “pseudo-intellectual posturing,” a “jazz-inflected appetite for risk,” and pure joy of playing. In reality, it’s all about groove, energy, and songs that are hard to resist.
BrassWoofer is based in Hannover and has been active since 2017, moving somewhere between brass band, club sound, street performance, and festival stage. The group performs both mobile and unplugged, as well as fully amplified — with megaphone, trumpets, trombones, saxophone, tuba, and drums.
Check them out at BrassWoofer
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FAQ
Do I have to pay admission?
No. The concert is free.
Can I come just for the concert?
Of course. If you can’t join the Cleanup Walk, you’re still very welcome to come for the picnic concert.
Do I need to reserve a spot?
No. Just show up, bring a blanket, and find your place.
When does the concert start?
The picnic concert with BrassWoofer starts at 6:30 PM.
Where does the concert take place?
At Kauffmannsgarten in Holzminden.
Does BrassWoofer really fit a Big Band Festival?
That’s exactly the point. The band shows that big band and brass music aren’t just about swing and classics — they can also mean hip-hop, funk, and modern sounds.
How do you want to join?
Gloves and a picker or tupperware - either way, you're helping!
Join the Cleanup Walk
Got time? Want to make a difference?
Join us for two hours through the city and be part of it.
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Food Contribution & Picnic
Maultaschen, quiche, börek — we’re not picky.
Feel like cooking something and bringing it along? Perfect.
We can cover part of your costs if needed.
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