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tohoop Festival

Kulturhof Ovendorf · Negenharrie

Four days of music, art and light on a farm between Hamburg and Kiel – organised collectively, not commercially.

About tohoop

One farm. One weekend. All together.

Kulturhof Ovendorf is a farm between Hamburg and Kiel that has hosted small and larger festivals for more than a decade. In August 2027, it becomes home to tohoop.

Created by collectives from across northern Germany, the festival brings electronic music, live acts, light art, installations and performance to the site. The open-air stages set the pace during the day; after dark, the barns and dance floors take over.

tohoop is non-commercial and put together collectively. The point is simple: music, art and a long weekend shared at the festival.

The collectives

All together. For the cause.

More than a dozen collectives, clubs and individuals bring their expertise and their love together – under one new name: tohoop.

  • Kreiskollektiv
  • Karacho Crew
  • Spiel.Raum
  • Bunker Club Kiel
  • Aurora
  • whereweat Kollektiv
  • lala Festival
  • Onboard Crew
  • raum.sh
  • high.humidity
  • Second String
  • Pulzar Kollektiv Berlin
  • Schmaus & Braus
  • Schaubude
  • Nugax

Getting here

How to reach the farm

Kulturhof Ovendorf lies between Hamburg and Kiel. Whether you arrive by unicycle, tandem or caravan – this is how to find us:

By train

Travel to Bordesholm station. The RE 7 and RE 70 trains between Hamburg and Kiel stop in Bordesholm. From the station, our festival shuttle takes you directly to the grounds.

By car

Enter “tohoop Festival” in Google Maps . The festival location is listed there. On arrival, follow the instructions of our stewarding team. Cars can be parked in designated areas. There is no separate camper ticket; camping and arriving by camper are included in the regular ticket price.

Kulturhof Ovendorf

Ovendorf, 24625 Negenharrie

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Inclusion & accessibility

A festival for many

We want tohoop Festival to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you require a companion or support person, they are warmly welcome and do not need a ticket.

An accessible toilet is available on site. You can receive the access code at the ticket entrance.

If you have any questions in advance about accessibility, assistance or individual requirements, or if there is any way we can help, please get in touch.

Write to us

inklusion@tohoop-festival.de

  • Companion

    You are welcome to bring a support person.

  • Accessible toilet

    Available on site – code at the entrance.

  • Questions in advance

    We are happy to help.

Awareness & diversity

Safe, welcome and part of the festival

tohoop Festival should be a place where different people come together to experience music and culture, celebrate, try things out and have a good time. It matters to us that as many people as possible feel welcome and at ease, and that discrimination, boundary violations and abusive behaviour have no place here.

Need to step away, looking for support or just want to talk to someone?

Come to us.
We are there for you.

You don't have to tell us what happened. You decide what you want to share and what kind of support you need.

Read about awareness & diversity

Awareness team

You can recognise our awareness team by their vests.

Art & Light

Art & light installations: apply now

Want to be part of tohoop 2027 with an installation, light art or a performance? Tell us about your project.

Apply now

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about tickets, the site, getting here and everything around it.

Tickets

How can I transfer my ticket?

Our tickets are personalised. If you want to transfer your ticket to another person, the name on the ticket must be changed. The change is made through our system and can be completed via the Ticket Swap.

Transfer ticket
Are there tickets for local residents?

Yes! Direct neighbours of Kulturhof Ovendorf can attend the festival free of charge. Details on who exactly qualifies and how it works on site will follow shortly.

I lost my ticket – what can I do?

Use the resend link to have your ticket sent again to the email address used when purchasing or registering. This works for regular festival tickets as well as artist, crew and supporter tickets.

Resend ticket

On site

Is food available at the festival?

Yes. There will be a variety of regional food vendors offering vegetarian and vegan food. Our bars will also serve a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

How can I pay at the festival?

You can pay at our bars and food vendors either cashless or in cash. Whenever possible, we kindly encourage cashless payment.

What drinks can I bring onto the festival grounds?

You may bring one bottle with a maximum capacity of 1.5 litres onto the festival grounds. PET bottles or other suitable non-glass containers are permitted. Glass bottles are not allowed. The bottle may contain water or another beverage.

Is there a festival map?

Yes. The current festival site map will be available as a PDF.

View festival map
Is there a kiosk?

Yes. There will be a small festival kiosk on site where you can pick up the essentials for your everyday festival needs for a small price.

Are campfires or other open fires allowed?

No. Campfires and open fires are strictly prohibited throughout the entire festival and campsite grounds. The festival is subject to official safety and fire protection requirements that we all need to comply with.

Can I use my own sound system or play music at the campsite?

Yes, some music at the campsite is absolutely fine, but please keep it to a reasonable room-level volume. The campsite is meant to be a place where everyone can rest and recharge – you never know how much, or how little, sleep the person in the tent next to you has had. Large sound systems or loud music, during the day or at night, are therefore not welcome. If you want to turn it up and dance, please use the stages and floors on the festival grounds.

General

When do the campsite and the festival grounds open?
  • Thursday, 19 Aug, from 3:00 PM – the campsite opens. Arrival is possible, take your time to find your spot.
  • Thursday, 19 Aug, from 7:00 PM – the festival grounds open for a relaxed, shared start into the weekend.
  • Thursday, 19 Aug, from 10:00 PM – the first floor opens, plus a cinema night.
  • Friday, 20 Aug, from 3:00 PM – the full grounds open and the regular programme begins.
When does the festival end and when does the campsite have to be cleared?
  • Sunday, 22 Aug, approx. 6:00 PM – the regular festival programme ends.
  • Monday, 23 Aug, by 10:00 PM – the campsite must be completely cleared by then.
What is the minimum age for tohoop Festival?

tohoop Festival is open to everyone aged 18 and over. However, due to the nature of the festival, the night-time programme and the overall festival atmosphere, we recommend attending from the age of 21.

Can I bring my child to the festival?

tohoop Festival is intended for adult visitors. We also believe that the festival environment, including loud music, light installations, night-time programming and the overall festival atmosphere, is not suitable for children. Please therefore do not bring your children onto the festival or campsite grounds.

Can I bring my dog or other pets?

Unfortunately, no. We believe that a festival with large crowds, music, lights, unfamiliar sounds and constant activity is not a suitable environment for pets. Please leave dogs, cats, hamsters and other pets at home or in good care and do not bring them onto the festival or campsite grounds.

Is there a no-photo policy?

Yes. tohoop Festival has a strict no-photo policy. Please refrain from taking photos or videos, especially on the dance floors and in other sensitive festival areas. Whenever other people could appear in your recordings, you cannot be certain that they are comfortable being photographed or filmed. We want everyone to feel free and unobserved and to have their privacy and personal rights respected. If we notice such recordings, we will approach you and ask you to stop.

Can I bring or fly a drone?

No. Drones are strictly prohibited throughout the festival grounds. This applies to photo and video recordings as well as any other private drone flights.

Getting here

How do I get there by train?

Travel to Bordesholm station. During shuttle operating hours, a festival shuttle will take you directly to the festival grounds for a small fee. Outside shuttle hours, the site is about a 10-minute taxi ride away.

How do I get there by car or camper?

Enter “tohoop Festival” in Google Maps and follow the instructions of our stewarding team on arrival. Cars can be parked in designated areas. There is no separate camper ticket; arriving by camper and camping are included in the regular ticket price.