When room to explore and act grows scarce, we lose a sense of the world as a place for speaking and acting; our resonance and our feelings disappear into statistics.
We are reclaiming the time between kindling the fire and bringing the pot to the boil. Haldern Pop is a lovingly orchestrated organism, full of the force of care and thrilling sounds. In the beginning there was fire, music, friends and longing.
Setting the horizon alight for wondrous reasons springs from our imagination: to become, to love and to live. Our sail catches the wind, and rowing mattered so much. We are growing in number again. We dream of finding ourselves in one another.
In gratitude for the trust we all share and the ways we inspire one another, we are keeping prices the same as at the 43rd Haldern Pop. Buying your tickets early helps us enormously in bringing the festival to life.
Silence and a blank sheet of paper are not an abyss; they are a beginning.
Sharing. The quiet revolution.
Haldern Pop, September 2026
Sponsors & Partners
Emergency information
Emergency numbers
Medical assistance: 116117
Emergency: 112
Hospitals
Evangelisches Krankenhaus Wesel
Schermbecker Landstr. 88, 46485 Wesel
Phone: +49 281 / 1061
Marien-Hospital Wesel
Pastor-Janßen-Str. 8–38, 46483 Wesel
Phone: +49 281 / 1040
Pharmacies
Delltor-Apotheke, Kirsten Moser e.K.
Dellstraße 9, 46459 Rees
Phone: +49 2851/92350
Wednesday–Friday: 8:00 am–6:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Apotheke am Stadtgarten
Vor dem Falltor 10, 46459 Rees
Phone: +49 2851/589380
Thursday–Friday: 8:00 am–6:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am–1:00 pm
What to do in severe weather
What to do in severe weather
If a storm approaches, we will ask you in good time, through loudspeaker announcements and messages on our social media channels, to take shelter in your vehicles until the weather conditions improve. Please remain calm and follow the instructions of the security staff. Offer space to others seeking shelter — you may even make new friends. Switch on your hazard lights to show others that you still have free seats in your vehicle. For safety reasons, do not move your vehicles under any circumstances. For those who cannot find shelter in a vehicle, we have arranged two halls close to the festival site. Please go to the campsite exit on Lohstraße. Emergency vehicles will guide you from there to the appropriate halls.
Prohibited items
Prohibited items, bottles, containers, etc.
For reasons of safety and order, as well as to prevent littering, security checks will be carried out by security staff upon entry. It is prohibited to bring glass bottles, PET bottles, glass containers, bottles, cans, plastic canisters and containers, hard packaging or other heavy containers, as well as torches, pyrotechnic items, weapons of any kind or other dangerous items onto the event grounds/to the event venues. In such cases, the organiser is entitled to refuse admission to the event if the visitor is not prepared to hand over the aforementioned items at the entrance check.
Professional camera equipment
Professional camera equipment (which essentially means almost everything apart from mobile phones) is reserved for photographers and film crews accredited for the festival and may not be brought onto the festival grounds by guests.
Bag and backpack policy
Bag and backpack policy / Security information
Please note that backpacks, bags, pouches and similar items are again not permitted in the beer garden or on the main festival grounds (main stage) this year. Small neck pouches, waist bags and belt bags up to 21 × 30 cm are permitted. Please allow a little extra time for the security checks at the entrance and follow the instructions of the security staff.
Awareness!
The Haldern Pop Festival’s Code of Conduct ensures a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for our diverse audience and varied line-up. By attending our event, you acknowledge and agree to our Code of Conduct. The rules of conduct apply to everyone – visitors, the Haldern Pop team, external staff, artists and organisers alike.
You can find the Code of Conduct here as PDF and under ‘Awareness ⓘ’ in the main menu of our website.
Accessibility / People with disabilities
In Haldern, we have always strived to create a considerate and family-friendly festival. To ensure that all visitors can enjoy a relaxed and hassle-free time with us, we aim to make the festival as accessible as possible. However, as Haldern Pop takes place in the countryside, on a meadow and a riding arena, it is difficult to make the entire site wheelchair-accessible. Nevertheless, we’re doing our very best to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
We have already been able to provide the following:
• Free admission for one accompanying person upon presentation of a severe disability card marked with category B.
• Accessible toilet and shower in the shower camp on the festival site
• A raised platform in front of the main stage, suitable for wheelchair users.
• Floor tiles in the entrance area to the festival site
• All festival venues are accessible at ground level, with the exception of the Catholic youth centre (Jugendheim).
We are constantly striving to expand our measures to make the festival more accessible. We therefore always welcome your suggestions for improvement, tips and requests at info@haldern-pop.de with the subject line ‘Barrierefrei’ (Accessibility).
Carpooling
On our community forum, you can post offers and requests for carpooling. You’ll need to register first. If you’re interested: this way please.
General Ticket Questions & Answers
- I can’t find the email with the ticket link
You can have your personal download link resent here (to the email address you used when you registered): https://festival-tickets.haldernpop.com/resend/
- Do I have to bring a printed copy of the ticket to the festival?
In short: Must: NO Can: YES
The important thing about the ticket is the QR code. – Experience has shown that, due to the screen lighting, this is much easier for a ticket scanner to read from a mobile phone. The email containing the ticket, the ticket PDF or even a screenshot of the code will all work.
Of course, printed tickets or codes can also be scanned, but these are more prone to errors, e.g. if they’re creased, wet or poorly printed.
So both options work, but our recommendation is to use your mobile phone.
- I have another question about the tickets / technical issues with them
Just send an email to tickets (AT) haldern-pop.de and we’ll try to help.
Children’s tickets (free admission for children up to and including 13 years of age.*)
Children’s tickets: free admission up to and including age 13.*
*When accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Age requirements and discounts are based on the child’s age at the time of the festival.
Children’s tickets must still be booked!
Parents or guardians can add children’s tickets to a new order in our ticket shop or to an existing order.
For a new ticket order:
Children’s tickets can be added as additional products on the page following a standard ticket order. PDF instructions
For an existing ticket order:
On your personal ticket page (see your confirmation email), select “Bestellung umbuchen” (“Amend order”) at the bottom of the page, then add children’s tickets in the next step. PDF instructions
IMPORTANT: Please download, complete and bring with you:
The parental consent form for a minor’s participation in the Haldern Pop Festival 2026, to be completed by a legal guardian, as a PDF.
Children aged 14 and over pay the full admission price. School pupils aged 14 and over can purchase a discounted ticket, subject to availability.
Ticket refunds or resale
Festival tickets are generally non-refundable!
Our official partner TicketSwap – which has been well-established in this sector for a few years now – again offers you an exclusive, easy and secure way to resell any festival tickets you no longer need.
You can find all the details here at: www.ticketswap.de
Permission to participate for young people under the age of 18
Young people’s participation in the festival is determined by their parents on the basis of parental responsibility. According to the German Civil Code (BGB), parents have both the duty and the right to care for their minor children (under the age of 18). The law does not set out detailed guidelines. Ultimately, parents decide on travel to the festival, participation and the duration of their stay.
Restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks, the sale of tobacco products and smoking also apply. During youth protection checks, children and young people found to be under the influence of alcohol or smoking may be sent home. We recommend that minors obtain written permission to attend — attendance at the festival is not permitted without permission and an accompanying adult!
Download the parental consent form for a minor’s participation in the Haldern Pop Festival, to be completed by a legal guardian, as a PDF.
Rental lockers
We are providing guarded lockers again this year.
Lockers can ONLY be rented online!
You will receive a QR code, which is scanned just like your ticket. Use it to collect your locker key at the ticket desk in the entrance area.
Please note: The lockers have no power sockets. You will find phone charging stations in the merchandise area and at the Pueblo stand.
The lockers are located at the festival entrance and are open as follows:
Thursday: 3:00 pm–3:00 am
Friday: 1:00 pm–3:00 am
Saturday: 1:00 pm–3:00 am
Please bring your ID card and a €10 key deposit to register on site.
When and where do I get my festival/entry wristband?
You can collect your festival/entry wristband this year by presenting your ticket:
From Wednesday for those arriving to camp:
At the campsite entrance from 3:00 pm.
At the Haldern Pop Bar in the village:
Thursday: 10:00 am–4:00 pm.
At the Haldern Pop Shop in the village:
Wednesday: 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am–3:00 pm.
At the festival grounds:
Thursday–Saturday: noon–midnight.
Camping Information
Please be considerate of your fellow campers, including the amount of space your camp occupies.
Can I camp next to my car, or are camping and parking separate?
You can camp right next to your car. Separate parking areas are also available.
Are caravans and motorhomes allowed?
Yes, but there are no electricity or water connections.
Campsite opening hours:
The campsite opens on Wednesday at 3:00 pm and closes on Sunday at 12:00 noon.
Can I come just to camp?
No. The campsite is reserved for visitors with a 3-day or 4-day festival ticket. Our camping crew will only admit you with one of these tickets.
Are pets allowed?
No. Out of consideration for the welfare of the animals and for other festival-goers, pets and other animals are not permitted on the festival site, which includes the camping areas.
Haldern Pop Shop opening times
At the Haldern Pop Shop in the village (right next to the Haldern Pop Bar), alongside our usual selection of records, you’ll find a wide range of releases by this year’s festival artists. There’s also, of course, festival merchandise such as T-shirts, bags and posters, as well as plenty of bargains.
The shop is open during the festival at the following times:
Wednesday 3 pm – 11 pm
Thursday 10 am – 3 pm
Friday 10 am – 3 pm
Saturday 10 am – 3 pm
Sunday 10 am – 1 pm
Sanicamp opening hours (showers/toilets)
Our showers in the Sanicamp area are open at the following times:
Thursday 8.00 am – midnight
Friday 7.00 am – midnight
Saturday 7.00 am – midnight
Sunday 7.00 am – 11.00 am
Our toilets in the Sanicamp area are open at the following times:
Thursday 8.00 am – 3.00 am
Friday 7.00 am – 3.00 am
Saturday 7.00 am – 3.00 am
Sunday 7.00 am – 11.00 am
What is the Fix & Fertig Camp?
Our partner Domo-Camp offers comfortable tents in a range of styles. In the small “Fuchs-Wiese”, ideally located right beside the festival grounds, they set up a “tent hotel” for you, with tents already pitched and comfortably equipped — everything ready for your arrival.
You can book a tent here: Domo Camp booking
Getting to Haldern
Getting here by car
From southern Germany:
Take the A3 motorway towards Oberhausen.
Exit at 4 – Rees and follow the signs towards Rees/Hamminkeln.
From there, simply follow the signs to Haldern.
From the Ruhr area:
Take the A3 motorway towards Arnhem/Emmerich.
Leave the motorway at Exit 4 – Rees and follow the signs to Haldern.
From the Netherlands:
Take the A12 towards Germany. After crossing the border, the A12 becomes the A3.
Take Exit 4 – Rees and follow the signs to Haldern.
Getting here by public transport
Haldern is served by the RE19 regional train, which runs between Düsseldorf Central Station (Hbf) and Arnhem Centraal.
From southern Germany or the Ruhr area:
Travel to Düsseldorf Hbf or Duisburg Hbf, then change to the RE19 towards Arnhem Centraal.
Important: On some services, the RE19 is split in Wesel. Make sure you board the section of the train continuing to Arnhem Centraal.
From the Netherlands:
Travel to Arnhem Centraal and take the RE19 towards Düsseldorf Hbf.
Get off at Haldern (Rheinl.) station.
The festival venues in the village are about 5 minutes on foot from the station.
The main festival site is approximately a 20-minute walk away.
