In the organizer's words:

The Fährmannsfest takes place on the banks of the Leine and Ihme rivers from July 31 to August 2. There will be a varied program for all generations on the music stage on the Fährmannsinsel as well as at the children's festival and on the colorful stage on the Faust-Wiese.

Tickets for the program on the music stage on Fährmannsinsel are available in advance at all ticket agencies and at www.faehrmannsfest.de. Tickets for Friday and Saturday cost 40 euros each plus all fees. There is also a combined ticket for Friday/Saturday for 75 euros plus all fees.

Free admission to the Bunte Bühne program and the children's festival on the Faust-Wiese.

Betontod

One balmy summer night on a park bench in Rheinberg, five friends decided to form a band. Inspired by bands such as Sex Pistols, Slime, Die Toten Hosen and Die Goldenen Zitronen, it seemed a logical consequence for the five boys to also form a punk band. That was 35 years ago. Since then, Betontod have experienced everything a punk band can experience in this country - from small shows in small clubs to appearances at festivals such as Wacken Open Air. The punk rockers with their hearts in the right place will be at the Fährmannsfest with their latest album "Zeig Dich!" and two good old friends in their luggage: a fiery rage at injustice and a desire for the adventure called life. Their songs sit right at the interface between angry punk and fat rock.

Butterwegge

Three girls, three guys, punk rock, beer and fries. Plus German-language lyrics, sometimes politically intelligent, sometimes trivially smug. In addition to their usual clear edge, Butterwegge also concentrate on such crucial things as having fun. Smart punk rock peppered with reggae and plenty of ska-punk beats ensure an exuberant party atmosphere. The new album "Liebe & Revolte" is movement, attitude and party all in one. Even in privileged societies, populism, conspiracy thinking and constant nagging are booming - everywhere you look there is a bad mood, but Butterwegge are not playing along. They oppose hatred, see themselves as accomplices of love, and plead guilty to hope and optimism.

Alarm signal

To escape the dreariness of everyday life in the small town of Celle, a few friends decided to form the band Alarmsignal shortly after the turn of the millennium. Their ninth album, "Insomnia", was released in 2025. Many of the songs are attempts to understand the increasingly complex world or to express a lack of understanding, to process both external events and internal contradictions and thoughts, as well as to bring a little order to the chaos that surrounds us day after day. Alarmsignal's live performances also confirm their status as one of the best-known and busiest German punk bands. Wherever Alarmsignal appear, a euphoric atmosphere is guaranteed.

The Meffs

The Meffs have earned a reputation as purveyors of fast-paced punk bangers and as an absolute live sensation. After their 2019 demo, four singles and the EPs "Broken Britain Pt. 1" and "Broken Britain Pt. 2", The Meffs have teamed up with Frank Turner again for their album. "What A Life" delivers a broader, more accessible rock sound that emphasizes their punk roots and stays true to the band that has become known for their uncompromising attitude. Libertines frontman Peter Doherty asked The Meffs to open for his "Battered Songbook Tour", followed by their first headlining tour of the UK, where The Meffs played to sold-out crowds. The Meffs joined NOFX on three dates of their world tour.