SWR3 New Pop Festival 2026 – a festival showcasing musical talent brings the stars of tomorrow to Baden-Baden
Baden-Baden becomes "New-Pop-City": Homecoming concerts featuring well-known acts, plus the SWR3 New Pop CUPRA DJ Night, "Startalk" sessions, and an open-air stage
September 17 to 19, 2026 – SWR3 New Pop Festival with Clueso, Sienna Sprio & Giant Rooks ... (ITALIANO, ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANÇAIS, NEDERLANDS)
Baden-Baden. From September 17 to 19, 2026, the summer capital of Baden-Baden transforms into a massive open-air stage for the SWR3 New Pop Festival, offering a highlight for fans of new music. The lineup features up-and-coming artists—performers with the potential to become the next superstars. In addition to these newcomer showcases, visitors will be thrilled by homecoming concerts featuring established acts from the festival's past and the SWR3 New Pop CUPRA DJ Night. Free daily concerts will take place at the large bandstand in front of the Kurhaus. For those without a concert ticket, a free supporting program is available throughout "New-Pop-City" Baden-Baden on all three days, bringing a lively atmosphere to the spa town. A concert mile stretching over three kilometers, an illuminated city center, and long party nights at various venues ensure a festive mood—all with free admission.
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| Baden-Baden feiert im Kurpark - hier im Sommerfeeling: Konzertmuschel im Juli 2026 - Foto: Helga Waess |
You can find more information on the SWR3 website: www.swr3.de/new-pop-festival
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| SWR - New Pop Festival 2026 - Advertising over the B500 in Baden-Baden, Photo: Helga Waess |
Free supporting program at the SWR3 New Pop Festival
Thursday, Sept. 17 Friday, Sept. 18 Saturday, Sept. 19
Startalk | Open-Air Stage
During the day, New Pop Festival stars stop by the open-air stage at the bandstand in the Kurgarten (spa gardens) in front of the Kurhaus to present unplugged versions of their hits.
Meet the Artist
Exclusive meet-and-greets with the stars at the CUPRA Cube by the Fieser Bridge
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| Promotional poster in Baden-Baden: SWR New Pop, Sept. 17–19, 2026, Photo: Helga Waess |
Free Concerts | Open-Air Stage
Boy Loco performs a free live set at the SWR3 New Pop Festival in Baden-Baden on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM.
Bandstand in front of the Kurhaus featuring free concerts – interviews with up-and-coming artists
Party Nights & Partner Lounges
SWR3 Party Nights starting at 10 PM (free admission) – partner lounges open during the day:
- Roomers Lounge at Roomers Rooftop Bar | Thu. & Fri. from 9 AM
- Tannenzäpfle Lounge at Bellini (in the Kurhaus) | Thu. – Sat. from 12 PM
- Cupra Lounge at Luiza Rooftop Terrace & Bar | Fri. – Sat. from 12 PM
- Weingut Kopp Lounge at Rizzi | Food & Chill | Thu. – Sat. from 12 PM
- DB Lounge Food & Music at Leo's | Thu. – Sat. from 12 PM
- VR Lounge at Café Bar Trinkhalle | Thu. – Sat. from 5 PM
- BOAR GIN Lounge at FLEUR | Thursday – Saturday from 5 p.m
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| Poster in Baden-Baden - SWR New Pop 2026 - Photo: Helga Waess |
SWR3 New Pop Party Nights on September 18 & 19 starting at 10 PM with a DJ
Video Broadcasts & Livestream
Live, free broadcasts of all festival concerts in the Kurgarten and on the Fieser Bridge – featuring large-screen visuals and top-quality sound.
Food, Drinks & Promotional Stands
- Around the Kurhaus Colonnades,
- in the Kurgarten,
- and on the Fieser Bridge,
you will find regional food and drink options as well as promotional stands from New Pop partners.
Bicycle Parking
Two bicycle parking areas are available near the Fieser Bridge.
Arrival Information
Due to extensive construction work in the city center and associated traffic disruptions, the organizers strongly recommend using
- public transport
- or Park-and-Ride facilities
to get to the festival and avoid delays and traffic jams.
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| Baden-Baden – B500 just before entering the city – SWR New Pop is going big this year; Photo: Helga Waess, September 2026 |
SWR3 New Pop Festival
Concerts on TV
All SWR3 New Pop 2026 concerts broadcast on television.
SWR Television:
- Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 – 11:50 PM – Gentleman
- Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 – 12:35 AM – Charlotte Cardin
Additionally, all concerts are available to stream in the ARD Mediathek.
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| Anyone visiting Baden-Baden can't miss them – signs for the SWR New Pop Festival 2026 – Photo: Helga Waess |
Weitere Informationen findet Ihr auf der SWR3 Website:
- www.swr3.de/new-pop-festival
