About us
Who we are
Behind the Uferlos Festival is a small team from Freising with a big idea: culture for everyone, no admission fee, no compromises. What began as an experiment in 2009 is now a permanent part of the city.
History
Since 2009. For Freising.
What began as an idea at the kitchen table has long since become a fixture in Freising. A look back.
2009
The founding
An idea at the kitchen table becomes reality. The first Uferlos Festival takes place in the Luitpoldanlage in Freising. Free admission from the very beginning.
2012–2015
Growth
The festival grows: more stages, more artists, more visitors. One weekend becomes ten days. Freising has found its festival.
2016–2019
A local fixture
Around 100,000 guests each year, more than 100 artists across six stages. Winter Wunder and other events beyond the summer season are added as well.
2020–2022
Pandemic pause
The festival has to pause. But the idea lives on. With Sommer Wunder, the cultural office and music school help make open-air culture possible.
2023
Uferlos returns
Uferlos returns. Experienced hands and new faces join forces, bringing fresh ideas and a proven heart. Bob Geldof & The Bobkatz as headliner.
2024
Non-profit status
The GmbH becomes Uferlos Kultur und Veranstaltungs gGmbH. Voodoo Jürgens, Die Sterne and Dreiviertelblut as headliners, a sold-out concert night. Every cent flows back into culture and community.
2026
Uferlos today
May 8 to 17 at the Luitpoldanlage. Ten days of music, art and connection. Free admission. As always.
Welcome back
Finally, again
Dear people of Freising,
After a year's break, the time has finally come again, sometimes we can hardly believe it ourselves: Uferlos is returning to our cathedral city, to the Luitpoldanlage, to our shared outdoor living room.
We would like to thank everyone who made this new start possible. Without the support of our main sponsor, the City of Freising, especially Mayor emeritus Tobias Eschenbacher, the city council and the cultural department, Uferlos 2026 would not have been possible. We also thank our tent sponsors, Sparkasse Freising Moosburg and Freisinger Stadtwerke, as well as the many other supporters who accompany us on this journey.
We are especially grateful for the many contributors who see Uferlos as a project close to their hearts, who help shape it and want to be part of it all. You are not just part of it, you are the heart of this festival! A special mention goes to Vipo Maat: without your tireless efforts to build and sustain this important platform, none of us would be here now. Last but not least, our thanks go to our crowdfunding community: by the end of March, over 20,000 euros had already been raised. This helps us greatly to secure the project long-term and ensure that we never have to miss this special time in Freising's calendar again.
In turbulent times like these, the 'we' matters more than ever. That is why the 14th edition of the Uferlos Festival is all about togetherness: ten days, six stages, over 70 stalls, concerts, art and a program for everyone. And at the centre of it all: us.
From May 8 to 17, our gates open, we can hardly wait to welcome you all.
Freising, here we go!
The Uferlos Family
Our values
What we stand for
Seven principles that define Uferlos.
Culture for everyone
No admission fee, no VIP areas. Whoever comes is welcome.
Community
Dozens of volunteers make the festival possible. Every year all over again.
Sustainability
100% green electricity from day one. Reusable systems, regional partners, organic options.
Openness
From pop to jazz, from literature to DJ nights. For every generation.
Non-profit
A gGmbH since 2024. No gain, no private profit. Every cent flows back into the festival.
Your drink funds culture
Uferlos sustains itself through drinks and food. No admission fee, just fair prices at the bar.
Profit is zero
No one earns money from this festival. Every surplus goes into the next edition.
About us
The team
Small at the core, big at heart.
At its core, Uferlos is a small team that plans, organizes and makes the festival possible all year round. During festival week, our team grows to dozens of volunteers who pitch in, build stages, welcome guests and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Without these people, there would be no Uferlos. Every single one of them helps make sure Freising gets to experience a special festival every year.
Dozens of volunteers. And everyone who shows up.
Uferlos does not live from the core team alone. It lives from the dozens of volunteers who build stages, pour drinks and keep everything running. And it lives from you: everyone who comes, celebrates, eats and drinks directly helps fund the next festival. Uferlos sustains itself through beverage sales, food concessions and our partners. No admission fee, no profit for individuals. Everything flows back into culture for Freising.
Dozens of volunteers
0 € admission
100% non-profit
Paid staff
Not everything at Uferlos runs on volunteers. For certain areas we employ paid staff who get fair wages and help make the festival happen.
Bars
Beer, cocktails and drinks at every bar
Table service
Serving at tables and inside the tents
Pizza
Wood-fired pizza and kitchen crew
Security
Entrance, grounds and safety
Non-profit
What sets us apart
Typical festival
Admission €50-150
Private profits for promoters
VIP areas and class divisions
Sponsors decide the program
Uferlos
Admission €0, for everyone
Non-profit gGmbH, no profit
Everyone is welcome, no classes
The program is curated by the team
As a non-profit gGmbH, all surpluses flow back into culture. We donate regularly to social projects in Freising and make sure every euro benefits the festival and the community.
Freising & Uferlos
Freising, our stage
A university town with history, energy and openness to the world.
Freising is more than our location. The city between Weihenstephan and Domberg is the reason Uferlos exists. A university town with a young population, international flair and one of Bavaria's most dynamic regions.
Population
~50,000
University town
TUM Weihenstephan
Oldest brewery in the world
Weihenstephan, since 1040
Economic strength
District #1 for growth potential
To the airport
11 minutes
To Munich
45 minutes
What we give back
Uferlos would be unthinkable without Freising. The city is not just our main supporter, it is the reason this festival exists. Together, we create a cultural offering that belongs to the whole region. For that, we are grateful.
Get involved
Uferlos is powered by people like you.
There is no Uferlos without the people who carry it. Whether you lend a hand, support us or take the stage, you make the difference. Here are three ways to be part of it.
Contact
How to reach us
Questions about the festival, feedback or lost something? Here you will find all contact info and what to do about lost property.
General contact
If you have questions about the festival, partnerships or feedback, feel free to send us an email. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
kontakt@uferlos-festival.deUferlos Festival
Luitpoldanlage
85354 Freising
Lost & found
Lost or found something on the grounds? Get in touch so we can help you.
During the festival: Go to the info stand at the main entrance. All lost property is collected there.
After the festival: Send us an email with a description of the lost item.
Found something? Please bring it to the info stand or hand it to the security staff.
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