City festival in Leer: Giant fun despite the heat and risk of lightning!

City festival in Leer: Giant fun despite the heat and risk of lightning!

Despite the midsummer temperatures and thunderstorms, the city festival attracted thousands of visitors. Throughout northern Germany, this festival is valued for its lively atmosphere and the varied program. The event takes place until Sunday, June 16, 2025, and includes a variety of activities for young and old that are held at various event locations in the city.

The opening on Friday evening was a complete success, in the best weather the crowds flocked into the pedestrian zone. Mühlenplatz and Ernst-Reuter-Platz in particular offered a colorful potpourri of music and entertainment. The "Wild Boys" rocked on the stage at the monument site, while the "Moonshine Boppers" presented the audience on Ledastrasse. In the evening, a public viewing was also offered for the European European Championship game against Scotland, which attracted many fans in front of a large screen.

concert highlights and program items

A family program was waiting for the little guests on Sunday, which came up with a bouncy castle, face painting and Paw Patrol figures. There was also a flea market and an art and craftsman market from 10 a.m., which offered an insight into the domestic art and craft scene with regional treasures and creative ideas. The stage program on Sunday started at 12 noon with various local artists who provided entertainment.

• Friday: DJ set and football broadcast, Wild Boys and The Moonshine Boppers.
• Saturday: Rena, Accuracy and No Trix on stage.
• Sunday: Bridges & Hooks, Plug & Play Duo and Duo Luminous Fire.

The streets around the festival were closed from Friday evening to facilitate the journey and ensure the safety of visitors. The police reported a peaceful course of the festival, but there were two pickpockets that happened in the crowd. Round exchanges were taken from a shoulder bag and a backpack, which caused the police to warn again at public events. According to bundespolizei.de, the likelihood of becoming a victim of pickpocketing is particularly high in crowds.

safety instructions

The police inspection Leer/Emden recalls that simple measures can help, such as wearing bags close to the body. Pickpocketing usually increases in the summer months and events, which is why visitors should be particularly careful. In 2023 there were over 109,000 pickpockets displayed in Germany, and the reconnaissance rate is only 6.9 percent terrifyingly low.

The city festival in Leer not only offers entertainment and lively cooperation, but also a great opportunity for citizens to discover new regional talents and to participate in a community experience. The upcoming days promise eager hustle and bustle while the sun shines on the city and the visitors can enjoy the hustle and bustle. Further information can be found on the official website of the city festival: Stadtfestleer.de.