HQS News
Programs are being developed, collaborations are being prepared, and the first highlights are taking shape. We are right in the middle of it!
We will publish all information, dates, and announcements here as soon as they are finalized.
So stay tuned—there's a lot coming your way!
Hot Queer Summer 2026
Hot Queer Summer🔥Save the Date – July 11, 2026 The festival is entering its fourth year, and this year it’s going to be hot and queer again!
Timetable – HQS 2026
This year, we thought we’d do things a little differently and share the preliminary schedule for the music acts with you a bit earlier.
Awareness
This event is a space created by queers for queers. Friends and allies are also warmly welcome.
Accessibility
Important Information About Accessibility
LIL‘ LIL‘
We’re thrilled to announce the first act for this year’s Hot Queer Summer!🔥🔥🔥
EBOW
Hot Queer Summer is loud, political, and absolutely iconic: Ebow (@ebow.mp3) delivers pure magic on stage! ✨
VANDALISBIN
And here’s our next announcement at last: We’re thrilled to welcome @vandalisbin to our festival! 💥
ALICE DEE
Next up is @alicedee_alchemist 🔥🔥🔥 Whether it's grime, drill, trap, or freestyle, ALICE DEE's performance is pure energy.
MAURICE CONRAD
And today we have the fifth and final act for Hot Queer Summer. ❤️🔥 By playing with gender roles and blending the arrogance and self-deprecating humor of German rap, @maurice.conrad not only captures the spirit of the times but also shapes rap according to their own unique vision.
Queer Shorts
Short Film Program: Once again this year, there will be a queer short film program in cooperation with the Osnabrück Film Festival.