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The Fête de la Musique takes place at around 300 outdoor and indoor venues. These are the highlights in 2026.
Berliners are spoiled for choice: This year, there are around 800 events taking place as part of the Fête. The highlights* mainly feature outdoor venues.
When the Fête de la Musique meets the Philharmonie’s open house, the result is one of the day’s most diverse cultural events. Visitors can look forward to concerts, hands-on activities, behind-the-scenes tours and musical discoveries at one of the capital’s most significant cultural venues.
Where: Philharmonie
When: from 11 a.m.
For Fête de la Musique, the Center for Art and Urbanism in Moabit is hosting live concerts, a neighborhood market, an art fair and an after-party. A special highlight is the performance by the Moabit Kitchen Choir.
Where: Zentrum für Kunst und Urbanistik
When: from 2 p.m.
Two stages are being set up around the THF Tower, transforming Tempelhof Airport into an extraordinary concert venue for a day. Concerts on a rooftop terrace overlooking Tempelhofer Feld and an open-air stage right next to the tower make this location one of the most spectacular venues of the Fête de la Musique. Performers include the Berliner Kneipenchor, Tamaima and Maxi Zee.
Where: Tempelhofer Feld
When: from 2 p.m.
The Association for the Promotion of Pop Culture, in collaboration with the Planetarium Berlin Foundation, is hosting a major Fête de la Musique open-air concert at the Zeiss Großplanetarium. Performing will be Baumgart, 6euroneunzig and Nadja Benaissa of the No Angels.
Where: Zeiss Großplanetarium
When: from 3 p.m.
The open-air concert at Ritter Butzke is one of the biggest highlights of Fête de la Musique every year, drawing crowds well into the night with free admission and a top-notch lineup featuring Hidden Empire, Dirty Doering and Niconé.
Where: Ritter Butzke
When: from 4 p.m.
As part of the Reinickendorf partner district, the Borsigwalde Community Center is hosting the Fête de la Musique for the second time. The diverse program ranges from piano music, jazz, and funk to rock and pop, making the venue a true neighborhood highlight away from the big festival stages.
Where: Stadtteilzentrum Borsigwalde (Ziekowstraße 114, 13509 Berlin)
When: from 4:30 p.m.
Seven acts, seven musical perspectives and a location right on the Spree make the Holzmarkt one of the most exciting venues at the 2026 Fête de la Musique. Special attention is being paid to Donbasgrl, who represented Ukraine at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
Where: Holzmarkt (Holzmarktstraße 25, 10243 Berlin)
When: from 2 p.m.
The Centre Français in Wedding has been one of the most traditional venues for the Fête de la Musique for years, and in 2026 it will celebrate under the theme "Sounds of Europe" with a diverse program that brings together musical collaborations between France, Germany and Bosnia on one stage.
Where: Centre Français
When: from 3 p.m.
As part of the Berlin Brass Festival, the Kulturbrauerei will serve as a stage for the full spectrum of brass music during the Fête de la Musique. The concerts showcase just how captivating brass sounds can be, blending jazz, funk and the atmosphere of a street festival.
Where: Kulturbrauerei
When: from 4 p.m.
The garden of the Museum of European Cultures invites you on a musical journey through Europe. Spanning jazz, folk, Balkan music, chanson and Latin American rhythms, the diverse program combines cultural diversity, international sounds and a summery garden atmosphere.
Where: Museum of European Cultures
When: from 5 p.m.
*Editorial selection
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