Belle Époque.
SWR3 New Pop Festival
Baden-Baden
From September 17 to 19, 2026, Baden-Baden will once again become "SWR3 New Pop City". Discover the stars of tomorrow in unique locations: the whole city becomes a stage.
The SWR3 New Pop Festival in Baden-Baden is a highlight for fans of new music. Up-and-coming artists perform here who have the potential to become the next superstars, much like Ed Sheeran or Bruno Mars once did.
In addition to the intimate concerts by the newcomers, there will be a homecoming concert with well-known former participants and the SWR3 New Pop CUPRA DJ Night.
Free daily concerts in the concert shell in front of the Kurhaus and the free supporting programme in the New Pop City ensure a great atmosphere in the city. Further information can be found on the SWR3 Website.
You can buy tickets for the SWR3 New Pop Festival 2026 starting Thursday, July 9, at 7 a.m., directly from the SWR3-Ticketshop.
Visitors without a concert ticket can also experience the SWR3 New Pop Festival. On all three concert days, we offer a free program in the New Pop City Baden-Baden. We roll out a red carpet over three kilometers long, illuminate the city center and celebrate the party nights in various locations - all with free admission.
| Thursday, 17.09.2026 | location | time |
| Gentleman | Kurhaus | 18:30 |
| BOY LOCO | Open Air Stage | 19:45 |
| Clueso & SWR Big Band | Festspielhaus | 20:30 |
| Nectar Woode | Open Air Stage | 21:45 |
| Charlotte Cardin | Theater | 22:30 |
| Friday, 18.09.2026 | location | time |
| Argyle | Open Air Stage | 18:00 |
| FAYAN | Kurhaus | 18:30 |
| Tiffany Aris | Open Air Stage | 19:45 |
| Giant Rooks | Festspielhaus | 20:30 |
| Sekou | Open Air Stage | 21:45 |
| ADMT | Theater | 22:30 |
| Saturday, 19.09.2026 | location | time |
| Holly Humberstone | Kurhaus | 17:00 |
| Connor Skinner | Open Air Stage | 18:15 |
| Sienna Spiro | Festspielhaus | 19:00 |
| Lusaint | Open Air Stage | 20:00 |
| Luiza | Theater | 20:45 |
| The Bausa | Open Air Stage | 21:45 |
| Topix x YouNotUs | Cupra DJ Night | Kurhaus | 22:30 |
The 2026 Line-up
Venues
The SWR3 New Pop Festival in Baden-Baden combines the fresh energy of up-and-coming artists with the timeless charm of the Belle Époque. In the unique atmosphere of our city of culture, modern sounds merge with historical backdrops to create an unforgettable experience. Here, the city becomes a stage on which musical dreams become reality.
And best of all: the festival is an unforgettable experience even without a concert ticket.
Free program in the city
Even without a ticket, a visit to New Pop 2026 is worthwhile: a varied and free supporting programme awaits you on all four days!🎉
During the day, the stars of the New Pop Festival will be performing on the open-air stage in the concert shell in the Kurgarten in front of the Kurhaus. At the Star talk you will be very close to the artists and experience special unplugged versions of their hits. 🎉
We have organised exclusive meet & greets with the stars at the CUPRA Cube on the Fieser-Bridge. Get up close and personal with the stars of the New Pop Festival with SWR3.
| Thursday, 17.09. | Friday, 18.09. | Saturday, 19.09. |
| BOY LOCO 5.30 pm | Argyle 2.30 pm | Connor Skinner 2.30 pm |
| Tiffany Aris 5.30 pm |
Visit the concert stage in front of the Kurhaus for free concerts. You can also see the newcomers in an interview before their performances.
| Thursday, 17.09. | Friday, 18.09. | Saturday, 19.09. |
| BOY LOCO 19:45 | Argyle 18:00 | Connor Skinner 18:15 |
| Nectar Woode 21:45 | Tiffany Aris 19:45 | Lusaint 20:00 |
| Sekou 21:45 | The Bausa 21:45 |
In the New Pop City of Baden-Baden, we roll out a red carpet over three kilometers long and illuminate the city center. Celebrate the SWR3 party nights from 10 p.m. (free entry) and enjoy the partner lounges during the day:
- Roomers Lounge at Roomers Rooftop Bar | Thu. & Fri. from 9 a.m.
- Tannenzäpfle Lounge at Bellini at Kurhaus | Thu. – Sat. from 12 noon
🎉SWR3 New Pop Warm-up Party on September 18 starting at 10 p.m. with SWR3 DJ fabioless
🎉SWR3 New Pop Party Nights on September 18 with an SWR3 DJ and on September 19 with an SWR3 DJ, both starting at 10 p.m. - Cupra Lounge at Luiza Rooftop Terrace & Bar | Fri. – Sat. from 12 noon
🎉SWR3 New Pop Party Nights on September 18 with an SWR3 DJ and on September 19 with an SWR3 DJ, both starting at 8 p.m. - Weingut Kopp Lounge at Rizzi | Food & Chill | Thu. – Sat. from 12 noon
- DB Lounge Food & Music at Leo's | Thu. – Sat. from 12 noon
🎉SWR3 New Pop Party Nights on September 18 with an SWR3 DJ and on September 19 with an SWR3 DJ, both starting at 10 p.m. - VR Lounge at Café Bar Trinkhalle| Thu. – Sat. from 5 p.m.
🎉SWR3 New Pop Party Nights on September 18 & 19, starting at 10 p.m., with a DJ - BOAR GIN Lounge at FLEUR | Thu. – Sat. from 5 p.m.
🎉SWR3 New Pop Party Nights on September 18 & 19, starting at 10 p.m., with a DJ
All concerts at the festival will be broadcast live and free of charge in the Kurgarten and on the Fieser Bridge - with a great picture and the best sound. You can also follow all the concerts in the live video stream on SWR3.de.
Around the Kurhaus Colonnades, Kurgarten in front of the Kurhaus and on the Fieser Bridge, there will be regional food and drink offers as well as action stands from the New Pop partners.
FAQs about the festival
For a relaxed journey, take advantage of the Park & Ride service with special buses that will take you comfortably to the SWR3 New Pop Festival. With your festival ticket, you can travel free of charge (otherwise the KVV fare applies). The special buses run every 15 minutes on the following route:
- Baden-Baden railway station
- Cité cinema / P&R Parkhaus Cineplex*
- Dreieichenkapelle (P&R Riverty)
- Festspielhaus
- Leopoldsplatz (Luisenstr.)
- Augustaplatz
*The parking ticket is valid on the day of purchase for up to 5 people for the return journey to and from the city centre.
Special bus times:
- Thursday until 1 a.m.
- Friday until 1:30 a.m.
- Saturday until 2 a.m.
All venues of the SWR3 New Pop Festival in Baden-Baden are easy to reach, as Baden-Baden is known for being within walking distance. A special highlight is the "red carpet", which runs through the whole city and connects all the important locations. Simply follow the red carpet to get from one venue to the next safely and conveniently.
If you prefer public transport, the buses from the central Leopoldsplatz will take you quickly to the festival locations. Parking is also available near the venues if you are traveling by car.
Yes, you can also experience the SWR3 New Pop Festival without a concert ticket. On all three concert days, we offer a free program in the New Pop City of Baden-Baden. We roll out a red carpet over three kilometers long, illuminate the city center and celebrate party nights in various locations - all with free admission.
Yes, there are numerous accommodation options near the SWR3 New Pop Festival. In Baden-Baden you will find a large number of hotels, guesthouses and vacation apartments in the immediate vicinity of the venues. We recommend booking early, as accommodation can fill up quickly during the festival.
Yes, there are numerous catering options at the festival. Around the Kurhaus colonnades and on the Fieser-Brücke you will find various regional food and drink outlets. Here you can enjoy various delicacies and fortify yourself for the next items on the program.
The SWR3 New Pop Festival is an annual music festival in Baden-Baden where up-and-coming national and international artists perform. The festival offers a unique mix of concerts, interviews and special unplugged performances. In addition to the paid concerts, there is also an extensive free supporting program with party nights, open-air stages and video broadcasts throughout the city centre.
- ... every visitor with a valid concert ticket can travel to the festival free of charge by train from Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
- ... we support regional suppliers and products.
- ... we place great importance on offering vegetarian and vegan food options.
- ... you can refill your water bottle free of charge at the refill station.
- ... we consistently separate organic and residual waste using separate bins.
- ... we only use reusable tableware.
- ... the red carpet is recycled for energy.
- ... we use CUPRA electric vehicles for all artist shuttles.
- ... the concert venues are powered by 100% renewable energy.
- ... around 42.5 tonnes of CO₂ emissions have been saved since 2023.
‘CELEBRATE TOGETHER, ACT TOGETHER – FOR A SUSTAINABLE SWR3 NEW POP FESTIVAL’