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The Fête de la Musique takes place at more than 100 outdoor and indoor locations in Berlin. These are the highlights in 2025.
At the Fête de la Musique, Berliners and visitors are spoiled for choice: Every year, more than 300 concerts take place on June 21. The highlights* mainly include outdoor locations.
The Rotes Rathaus is hosting an open day for the Fête de la Musique 2025. Interested visitors can gain a variety of insights into the work and everyday life of the Governing Mayor and the Senate Chancellery. Of course, a musical program in the courtyard of the town hall will ensure the best summer atmosphere. Kingsley Q, Full, Red, Grenade, Linus Cuno and Paula Stellar will be performing.
Where: Rotes Rathaus
When: Stage program from 1:30 p.m.
This year, an inclusive European festival will take place in the gardens of the Centre Français for the Fête de la Musique. Visitors can look forward to an Olympic village for children, wheelchair basketball, language animations and, of course, concerts. This year, Saint Matthieu, Karpat, the Berlin Boom Orchestra and the Kama Orchestra will be performing.
Where: Centre Français de Berlin
When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Aufbau Haus is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a big party on the summer solstice at Fête de la Moritzplatz. In addition to live music, a varied program with workshops, a flea market, lectures and hands-on stations will be offered. There will be music from loves_kills, Carlo Karacho, Klix B2B Beal Hogi and DJ Zurückbleiben bitte on the city terrace from 4 p.m.
Where: Moritzplatz
When: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Badehaus on the RAW grounds will also be hosting a concert for the Fête. As usual, the line-up is top-class. Nick Howe, Tuneup Sound Collective, Tanga Elektra, DJ Verenity, Spoonman DJ and Dr. Albern will be there.
Where: Badehaus
When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The party "Indie Club Berlin" follows from 10 p.m.
Lively tunes invite even those who don't like to dance to celebrate the pure joy of life on Kollwitzplatz. I Pizzicati Berlin will provide six hours of danceable southern Italian sounds: tarantella, pizzica, tammurriata, waltz, polka, chapelloise, hip-hop and more.
Where: Playground on Kollwitzplatz
When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The garden of the Museum of European Cultures (MEK) will become an open-air dance floor at the Fête de la Musique 2025 thanks to Catalan acoustic music. The band Groovin' Cat has been announced so far. Those who want to let off steam in advance can take part in a free dance workshop from 4 p.m. and learn Catalan dances.
Where: Museum of European Cultures
When: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sounds from all over the world will resound in the impressive Schlüterhof of the Humboldt Forum on June 21. To kick off the afternoon, choir concerts by Déjà-Ouï, Pretty Noise, Hans-Beimler-Chor, Chorvereinigung Concordia Berlin-Mitte and the mixed choir of the police will take place from 4 pm. From 6 p.m., the stage belongs to the Resident Music Collective. Finally, DJ Mokejanyu will provide the best atmosphere until 10 pm.
Where: Humboldt Forum
When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Institut français is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Fête de la Musique with a very French line-up. It starts with a legendary voguing ball "Pink Ball". Afterwards, Problème de luxe will bring chansons to the stage. A concert by Delphine Maillard, who plays jazz and French pop, follows at 19 pm. Finally, Undercover present their own rock songs and ballads.
Where: Maison de France
When: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Dussmann Kulturkaufhaus and the Fanny Hensel music school are hosting a street festival to mark the Fête de la Musique. The focus is on democracy, diversity and musical togetherness. The summer festival on Mittelstraße in front of the department store will feature live music, creative stations and street food.
Where: Dussmann
When: from 2 p.m.
Up close to the stars: the planetarium hall of the Zeiss-Großplanetarium will be transformed into a 360° stage on June 21, 2025. This year, the Seminar, Kiki, MC Fitti, Zavet, bac and Liam Mour will be performing. There will also be live music in front of the building.
Where: Zeiss Großplanetarium
When: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The cozy beer garden in the popular Viktoriapark is once again taking part in this year's Fête de la Musique. With "Raketen Erna", the punk band "Chemie Dion ", the energetic cover band "Ludi & The Lads" and the Berlin pub choir, this year's spotlight belongs entirely to Berlin artists and bands.
Where: Golgatha in Viktoriapark
When: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Since its premiere in 2023, Strandbad Wendenschloss (Wendenschloss lido) has been an integral part of Berlin's Fête de la Musique. The combination of live music, beach feeling and bathing fun promises hours of fun into the evening. This year's line-up includes: Yeni (folk), Christian Borchert (singer-songwriter), Fat Kahoona (world rock) and Papersouul (jazz).
Where: Strandbad Wendenschloss
When: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
This year, Club Ritter Butzke is once again inviting you to a free open-air rave in the courtyard. You can dance there until the early hours of Saturday morning. This year's line-up includes Klangphonics live, Dirty Doering, Niconé, Bebetta, Prismode & Solvane, Rïa Mehta, Miyagi, Kanykei, Ele Luz, sin:port, Robin Schellenberg, Sunlast, Mourice b2b Mit O., Flavius, Jim Koss, Zweistein Mango and DJ Skred.
Where: Ritter Butzke
When: 5 p.m.
June 21 is also all about music at the Frannz Biergarten. This year, it is proclaiming the Fête de la Swing. From 4 pm, live bands and dance tastemakers will take to the stage and spread the sound of the roaring twenties. Björn Bergmann, Happy Dog Brown and Boxi Barré will be performing this year. Let's swing!
Where: Frannz
When: from 4 p.m.
German rock, indie pop, hip hop and rap await visitors at Seebad Friedrichshagen. Sunset, live music and a possible dip in the Müggelsee: the Fête de la Musique at the lido exudes pure Berlin flair.
Where: Seebad Friedrichshagen
When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Latin American rhythms on the banks of the Maybach. It's "Cumbia mi Amor" in the Jockel beer garden! Papo Yoplack, Wayra Puka, Leo Catrileo, Los Nanos and Cayeye will provide a furious atmosphere. Tip: Don't forget your dancing shoes.
Where: Jockel beer garden
When: from 3 p.m
A bit of rock, a bit of folk, a bit of funk and a whole lot of summer: in Mariendorf, the BrewDog DogTap invites you to a cozy party in the beer garden. Performing: David Carlsson, Frances Darling, StarEyes StarGirl, Samantha Banks, Transcendecadence and stand.
Where: BrewDog DogTap
When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Many Berliners know the Prinzessinengarten Kollektiv from the community garden on Moritzplatz in Kreuzberg. For the Fête de la Musique, the collective invites you to discover the estate garden in Hellersdorf. The program includes ballads, musical cabaret, world folk beats and cover songs.
Where: Gutsgarten in Hellersdorf
When: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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