Modular Festival 2027 – Augsburg, Germany

Overview

Modular Festival 2027 will mark a new phase for one of Augsburg’s best-known youth and pop-culture festivals. Rather than holding another large three-day festival in the same format as previous years, the organizers have designated 2027 as a development year for Modular. The Stadtjugendring Augsburg plans to use this period to experiment with new formats and develop the festival around youth culture, participation, volunteering and stronger connections with the city.

The organizers describe the future direction with the idea of “Zeit und Raum”, or “time and space.” The intention is to make Modular more urban, decentralized and connected to the everyday lives of young people in Augsburg. Possible formats include smaller stages, pop-up events, activities in different districts and other new approaches rather than one large festival weekend.

This means that visitors should not expect the traditional three-day Gaswerk edition to simply return in 2027. Instead, Modular 2027 is expected to take a more flexible form as the organizers work on the next generation of the festival.

What Makes This Event Special

Modular has traditionally been more than a music festival. It is organized by the Stadtjugendring Augsburg and has developed around youth culture, music, art, workshops, participation and community involvement. The organizers describe it as a platform where young people can not only attend events but also participate in shaping them.

The festival has also placed strong emphasis on local and regional culture. Previous editions brought together established performers, emerging artists, DJs, creative projects, workshops and performance activities, while many artists and cultural contributors came from Augsburg and the surrounding region.

The 2027 edition is particularly significant because it represents a structural change. Instead of simply repeating the established Gaswerk model, the organizers want to explore how Modular can operate closer to young people and throughout the city. For visitors interested in contemporary German youth culture, this makes the 2027 development phase different from a conventional festival edition.

Lineup / Featured Artists

There is currently no confirmed 2027 lineup.

The organizers have not announced a conventional artist program for 2027 because the year is intended for developing new formats rather than staging the large festival weekend used in previous years.

The 2026 edition featured more than 50 acts across four stages, alongside club culture, art, workshops and participatory activities. However, those performers should not be presented as 2027 artists. The 2026 program is useful for understanding the musical and cultural background of Modular, but it does not confirm who will appear in 2027.

Future 2027 performers and participating cultural projects will depend on which new formats the organizers develop and announce.

Event Experience

In its traditional form, Modular combined live music with art, workshops, performance, community activities and other elements of youth culture. The festival was designed to encourage visitors to move between stages and creative areas rather than focus exclusively on concerts.

More than 500 young volunteers were involved with the 2026 festival, working on areas including the festival grounds, awareness, sustainability and infrastructure. Volunteer participation has been an important part of the festival’s identity and is expected to remain relevant as Modular develops its future format.

For 2027, the experience is expected to become more distributed around Augsburg. The organizers have discussed possibilities including smaller stages, pop-up formats, Modular camps, participation projects and events in different parts of the city. These are development concepts rather than confirmed 2027 events at this stage.

Date & Schedule

No official 2027 festival dates have been announced.

The previous Modular Festival traditionally took place during the Whitsun/Pentecost period, with the 2026 edition running from 22–24 May 2026. However, visitors should not assume that the same dates will apply in 2027 because the organizers have explicitly stated that there will not be a large Modular weekend in its previous form.

The timing of individual 2027 events, pop-up formats, workshops or other activities will need to be added when officially announced.

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Location & Venue

There is currently no single confirmed 2027 festival venue.

For many recent editions, Modular was based at Gaswerk Augsburg in the Oberhausen district. The Gaswerk is a historic former gasworks complex that has been developed as a cultural and creative area. The site covers approximately 70,000 square metres and is around 3.8 kilometres from central Augsburg.

The 2026 edition took place at the Gaswerk site, but the organizers’ plans for 2027 specifically point toward a more decentralized and urban approach. Therefore, Gaswerk should be treated as the historic/recent festival location, not as a confirmed 2027 venue.

The Gaswerk itself remains an important cultural landmark in Augsburg and may continue to host cultural activity connected with the wider Modular project.

Event History

Modular has developed into a major youth and pop-culture festival in Augsburg. The festival’s concept has always been intentionally flexible, with the name “Modular” reflecting the idea of a festival that can change, adapt and be shaped by different participants and cultural contributors.

Its programming has included music from established and emerging artists, DJs, local performers, art installations, workshops, sports and participatory projects. The official festival archive documents editions stretching back to the early 2010s and earlier.

The festival’s connection with local youth culture has also been reinforced through its volunteer structure. In 2026, more than 500 young volunteers were involved in creating the festival.

The 2026 edition was announced as the last large Modular weekend in the established format. From 2027, the Stadtjugendring intends to use a development year to reconsider how the project should work in the future.

Getting to the Event

Because individual 2027 venues have not yet been confirmed, detailed transportation instructions cannot yet be provided.

Augsburg is well connected with other German cities by rail and road, making it accessible for visitors travelling from Munich, Stuttgart, Nuremberg and other parts of southern Germany.

If events are held at or around the former Gaswerk location, the address is Am Alten Gaswerk 1, 86156 Augsburg-Oberhausen. The Gaswerk is located approximately 3.8 kilometres from central Augsburg.

Visitors should wait for the official 2027 announcements before relying on previous festival shuttle arrangements, entrance points or event-specific transport information.

Where to Stay Nearby

Augsburg offers a range of accommodation in and around the city centre, including hotels, guesthouses, apartments and other short-stay options.

For visitors attending several separate Modular events around the city, staying near central Augsburg can be particularly practical because it provides easier access to different neighborhoods and city-centre locations.

If a significant 2027 event is eventually scheduled at Gaswerk, accommodation in the Oberhausen area could also be convenient. However, the final choice should depend on the locations of the specific Modular events once the 2027 program is released.

Things to Do Before or After the Event

Augsburg has a long history and offers plenty to explore between cultural events. The historic city centre includes landmarks associated with Augsburg’s Roman and medieval past, while the city is also known for its museums, historic buildings and cultural institutions.

The Gaswerk Augsburg is itself worth exploring for visitors interested in industrial heritage and contemporary culture. The former gasworks complex is more than a century old and has been developed into an area for cultural and creative activities.

Visitors can also explore Augsburg’s historic centre, spend time around the city’s waterways and green spaces, or combine a Modular event with a wider city break.

Because Modular 2027 is expected to use more decentralized formats, visitors may have additional opportunities to discover different neighborhoods and cultural spaces around Augsburg rather than spending the entire visit at one festival site.

Restaurants & Dining Nearby

There is no confirmed 2027 festival food program yet because the event format and locations have not been finalized.

In previous editions at Gaswerk, food was an important part of the festival environment. The 2026 edition included numerous food vendors offering vegetarian and vegan choices, with several vendors also providing gluten-free options.

For 2027, visitors attending individual events can use Augsburg’s broad restaurant and café scene between activities. The city centre offers a particularly wide range of dining options, while Oberhausen and other districts provide alternatives closer to individual venues.

Specific festival food vendors should only be added to this listing once the 2027 organizers publish the relevant information.

Ticket Information

2027 ticket information has not yet been announced.

This is because Modular will not operate as the same large three-day festival in 2027. The organizers are using the year to develop new formats and structures, so it would be misleading to publish the 2026 three-day ticket prices as though they applied to 2027.

For reference only, the 2026 edition offered three-day tickets and reduced community tickets, but these prices and ticket categories do not apply to the 2027 edition unless officially announced.

Once individual 2027 events are announced, their admission arrangements should be added separately.

Tips Before You Go

The most important thing to remember about Modular 2027 is that it will be different from the previous festival format. Visitors should avoid planning their trip around the old three-day Gaswerk schedule until the organizers publish specific 2027 events.

Check the official Modular website and Stadtjugendring Augsburg announcements for individual dates, venues, admission information and schedules.

If you are travelling from outside Augsburg, it is also worth considering accommodation that allows flexibility because the 2027 program may be distributed across different parts of the city.

Visitors interested in participating rather than simply attending should also watch for opportunities involving youth participation, volunteering and creative projects. These elements have historically played an important role in Modular’s identity and are central to the organizers’ plans for the next phase.

Official Event Information

Event: Modular Festival 2027
City: Augsburg
Country: Germany
2027 Format: Development year / new decentralized formats
Dates: Not yet announced
Main Venue: Not yet announced
Traditional Venue: Gaswerk Augsburg
Lineup: Not yet announced
Tickets: Not yet announced
Organizer: Stadtjugendring Augsburg KdöR

The official Modular Festival contact address is Stadtjugendring Augsburg KdöR, Modular Festival, Schwibbogenplatz 1, 86153 Augsburg. The organizers list info@modular-festival.de for general festival inquiries.

The official information currently states that Modular 2027 will not take place in the usual format and directs visitors to the Stadtjugendring Augsburg for further developments.