Night of Culture in Göttingen: Thousands celebrate at tropical temperatures!

Night of Culture in Göttingen: Thousands celebrate at tropical temperatures!

On Saturday evening, June 15, 2025, the pulsating "Night of Culture" took place again in Göttingen, which attracted thousands of people to the city center. In summer temperatures around 30 degrees and an atmosphere that was reminiscent of a tropical night, the old town turned into a living center for art and culture. Over 13 stages and 31 other places offered a diverse range of offers in the areas of music, theater, visual art and literature. The event is now an integral part of the event calendar and has replaced the old town festival, which lasted in 2004. This reports HNA .

The musical journey started at 3 p.m. with South American sounds next to the Johanniskirche. At the Nikolaikirche, DJ Sa.Sy.sa transformed the churchyard into a rousing open-air disco. Here he mixed afro, house and dance beats that made the audience dance. At 6 p.m. the duo father & son appeared, which combined with saxophone and DJ sets jazz and hip-hop. Roland Wander & Dominik Pytka's appearance at 4:30 p.m., who conjured up catchy pop and songwriters charm for the audience, also provided a good mood.

a diverse program for everyone

Back to the main stage at the weekly market: Here the singer Luca Noel from Mannheim offered an impressive concert. From 8 p.m., the audience experienced the Göttingen Symphony Orchestra (GSO), which occurred in front of sold -out ranks. Later, from 9:30 p.m., the "Tora Bora Allstars" had their big appearance, in which reggae, ragga and ska illuminated the night with an unmistakable groove. However, many visitors expressed their disappointment when the music ended at 11 p.m.

Another highlight of the night was the “Special Special” on the Nörgelbuff-Bühne in Groner Straße, which offered a varied program with acoustic guitars, e-piano and cajon from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. This part of the event was enriched by various musicians, including Maria and Dietmar Goretzki and The Flat Shoals. These services, together with a Ukulele Jam Session at the Nikolaikirchhof, guaranteed a full schedule for music fans.

traffic measures and safety aspects

In order to ensure the safety of visitors, the inner city ring was closed to traffic from 2 p.m., which also applied for redirected bus lines. This allowed the participants to enjoy the events carefree and to take the atmosphere to the fullest.

The "Night of Culture" is not only a festival for art and music lovers, but also an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the cultural heritage of Göttingen. Other events in the region, such as the Afro-Kulturfest in Hessen Park as well as the Donaufestival in Austria, show that cultural events in the region are very popular. The Göttingen Cultural Production is ensured with the next event that it remains alive.