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With the Southside, a threatening storm ensures a changed recommendation for departure. The Southside Festival 2025 goes into the Target stretch – And while the visitors have so far been spoiled with the best weather (provided that you are not too sensitive to heat), there is a threat of a change in the weather at the end.
Southside: Early departure recommended
From midnight, according to the organizer, the probability for strong thunderstorms, especially in the early morning and on Monday morning. For this reason, the festival team recommends planning the departure as early as possible. This is particularly recommended for everyone who dismantles the tents or have a longer journey home. The information was distributed on Sunday via the festival app.
In the message that on June 22nd. It was published, it says: “The good news first, dear festival crowd: A great festival day with lots of sun and the best weather is ahead of us-enjoy it to the fullest!” At the same time, however, the organizers also warn: “However, the risk of storms increases from midnight, especially in the early morning and in the morning there are strong thunderstorms.” Therefore, it is recommended to “plan the departure at night or on Monday morning as early as possible, especially if you break down a tent or have a longer journey home in front of you.” The news ends with thanks to the audience: “Stay safe – and thank you for this unforgettable festival!”
Calm process despite the heat – police praise behavior of the visitors
The police and emergency services had already drawn a first positive interim balance. Despite temperatures around 30 degrees, the location remained calm. A spokesman for the medical service told the Baden latest news that people were very prudent in the heat: with headgear, lots of water and sufficient breaks. The police also praised the behavior of the crowd: “Thanks to the festival goers who behaved properly,” said a spokesman.
Sister festival hurricane interrupted
While the Southside runs without major incidents by Sunday evening, the sister festival Hurricane in Scheeßel had to be temporarily interrupted on the same evening due to an upset storm. Jan Böhmermann & Das Rto Ehrenfeld could just play their last song, SDP had to cancel their appearance. The festival management asked the visitors to go to their cars.