KM28 presents
Forstfest
A Distant Report
This August 14–16, 2026, KM28 decamps to Forsthaus Grünow, located on the edge of Müritz National Park in Mecklenburg, Germany, for three days of music attuned to the surrounding forest and lakelands, with intimate concerts, camping, swimming, food, and workshops.
Program
The first performance will be in the early evening of Fri Aug 14, and the last will be late afternoon Sun Aug 16. More performances will be posted soon, along with the order of play.
Ondanaconda Laurent Bruttin (jaw harps), Antoine Läng (jaw harps), John Menoud (jaw harps) & Daniel Zea (jaw harps)
Jessie Marino, solo fiddle
Jules Reidy, solo voice & guitar
Nina Guo performing Morton Feldman's Three Voices (1982) for voice and playback
Andrew Bernstein, solo saxophone
Jessica Gaynor & Quentin Tolimieri, dance and synthesizer
Horse Lords Owen Gardner (electric guitar), Andrew Bernsten (saxophone, percussion), Max Eilbacher (electric bass) & Sam Halberman (drums)
Michiko O, solo shō & electronics
Sam Dunscombe, solo clarinet & electronics
Judith Hamann & Johan Lindvall performing Morton Feldman's Patterns in a Chromatic Field (1981) for cello and piano
Chiyoko Szlavnics, guided morning kharaj practice
presented with kind support from Initiative Musik
How to Get There
Forsthaus Grünow is located just under two hours by train and bus from Berlin. The train to Neustrelitz runs once an hour and connects to the 619 bus, which takes you to the "Grünow I" stop in about 25 minutes. Enter “Grünow (Meckl) I” as your destination in the Deutsche Bahn app or website to get a complete schedule.
The NEX/RE5 and 619 bus are both covered by the Deutschland Karte. If you have to buy tickets, it’s a lot cheaper to buy two separate ones: one from Berlin to Fürstenburg Havel and a separate one from Fürstenburg Havel to Neustrelitz.
The Forsthaus is a 15-minute walk from Grünow bus stop. By bike, the Forsthaus is about 45 min from Blankensee, 70 min from Neustrelitz, and an extremely scenic 100 min ride from Fürstenburg Havel.
Food, Camping & Environs
Cooked meals and beverages will be on sale throughout the event. Note that the closest stores, pharmacies, and groceries are 10 km away in Feldberg.
Bring your own tent, sleeping bag, towel, and other basic provisions. We're experienced campers at the Forsthaus, and we'll do everything we can to make things comfortable.
Children are welcome, but note that many of the performances are intended for careful listening in a silent environment.
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times, day and night.
Two beautifully quiet lakes are within easy reach of the Forsthaus: Dolgener See, about 2.5 km away, and Waldsee, about 4.5 km away. Müritz National Park is right next door, with forests, moors, lakes, rare birdlife, and the Serrahn beech forests, which were added to the UNESCO World Natural Heritage list in 2011.
Parking for cars and camper vans is available on site.
Tickets
Early-bird special: weekend pass, including camping: €95 (via Pretix)
Day tickets will be available closer to the festival.
Tickets are delivered by email as a PDF/QR ticket. Please bring the ticket on your phone or printed out for check-in. Tickets are sold by WEFT, e.V., Karl-Marx-Str. 28, 12043 Berlin. Refund requests are possible until 1 August 2026. Ticket transfers to another person are possible by contacting us before the event.
Contact
Please write us with any questions at info@forstfest.com