The Linden Blossom Festival organised by the Francke Foundations is one of Halle's most beautiful attractions. Every two years, it transports visitors to the baroque market bustle of the lovingly decorated foundation alleys with showmen, musicians and artists. In keeping with this year's theme, everything revolves around orientation, which shapes our lives in both small and large ways. Maps, compasses, city maps, labyrinths, lighthouses, calendars and even models of the sky and the world form the framework for up to 80 themed interactive activities in which surprising paths can be taken, new turns tried out and orientation consciously experienced: geographically, temporally, sensually and very personally. Which way do I go? Who am I and where do I want to go? We invite you to play with your perceptions in a variety of ways – a lime blossom festival where getting lost is expressly encouraged.
The hands-on activities are open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with music and theatre creating an atmospheric ambience on two stages.
On Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. onwards, we also offer an impressive evening programme with music, artistry and a light show. A wide range of culinary delights will be available around the main stage until late in the evening.
All exhibitions at the Francke Foundations are also open free of charge on these days.
- Hands-on activities: Sat 11am – 7pm and Sun 10am – 6pm
- Historic market: Sat 11am – 11pm and Sun 10am – 6pm
- Guided tours of the historic orphanage with its cabinet of curiosities: Sat 11 am and 4 pm, and Sun 11 am and 3 pm
- Guided tours of the historic library: Sat 1 pm and 3 pm, and Sun 2 pm and 4 pm
- Main stage: Sat 11 am – 11 pm and Sun 10 am – 6 pm
Music with ‘Hot Club d’Allemagne’, ‘Bardomaniacs’ and ‘Hasenscheisse’ / Stage programme with August Hermann Francke and ‘Theater Buffo’ / Shows and acrobatics with ‘LOOOOP’ and the ‘Knall und Rauch’ ensemble / Evening programme with a light show and a joint performance by all artists: Sat from 7 pm - Francke Foundation´s Stage: Sat 11am – 7pm and Sun 10am – 6pm
Performances by children’s centres and music schools from the foundations, fairy tales and interactive stories with Florentine Siebenzwiebel / Musical devotional service: Sun 10.15am / Concert with ‘KALIT’ – Brandenburg’s Young Ensemble for Early Music: Sun 12.15 and 1.30 pm - St George’s Chapel: Finding your centre in the chapel – meditation, meditative dance and mandalas: Sat and Sun 12 noon – 6 pm
Travel to the festival for free with HAVAG:
On 20 and 21 June 2026, users of the movemix_app in fare zone 210 can travel to the Lindenblütenfest for free and in an eco-friendly way on HAVAG services. Simply check in and out via the app – the fare will be waived automatically.
