Summer, Sun, Sonnenstraße: Once again this year, the traditional SommerFHest at the Fachhochschule Dortmund turned the campus into a particularly attractive gathering place for students, staff, alumni, and local residents. Admission on July 10, 2026, was free—and there was plenty to do: from children’s activities and live music on stage to two dance floors that kept the party going until the wee hours.
Already in the afternoon, a diverse program of activities set the mood: The courtyard became a playground paradise with soccer goal shooting, foosball, table tennis, a bounce house, face painting, a button-making machine, arts-and-crafts activities, and coloring pages. In the foyer of Building A, there were some quieter activities, including chess and a “photo booth” for souvenir pictures.
Picture gallery
In the early evening, the Graduate Center took to the main stage to officially welcome the new doctoral candidates and honor those who had recently completed their doctorates. The new doctoral student representatives were also introduced, as were the doctoral candidates who had begun their Funding in 2025.
Afterward, the group “Klang Salon”—featuring Christina Schamei (vocals), Marco Silvestri (guitar), and Moritz Schuster (saxophone)—brought finely arranged, handcrafted music to the courtyard. The trio performed acoustic, atmospheric renditions of jazz, pop, and soul hits—sometimes laid-back, sometimes groovy—creating the perfect soundtrack for the summer evening.
Welcome Messages and Party Hits
In between, Chancellor Svenja Stepper—standing in for Rector Prof. Dr. Tamara Appel—personally welcomed the guests from the stage. Immediately afterward, the band COVERNATIXX kept the energy high with catchy pop, rock, and dance tunes—the chart-topping music swept the audience away and filled the dance floor.
As in previous years, the Dortmund Student Services Association provided refreshments—with a beverage stand, cocktail bar, and barbecue station. To kick things off, the association offered a limited number of free bratwurst and vegan sausages. The Radeberger Group contributed additional highlights: free “Brinkhoff’s 0.0” and “Brinkhoff’s Radler 0.0” as non-alcoholic refreshments, while supplies lasted.
Late Night: Two dance floors, two DJs
Starting at 10:30 p.m., the party entered its final phase: DJ Max Berk spun tunes at the student workstations and created a lively atmosphere with his wide-ranging mix. At the same time, Oliver Seifert—a university staff member and passionate DJ—got the dance floor shaking with pulsing techno beats at the cafeteria counter. The two separate dance floors offered the perfect finale for a variety of musical tastes.