On June 21st, Berlin will be transformed into a huge stage. We have picked out the best Fête de la Musique concerts and insider tips for you.
It hums and jingles in every corner of Berlin. What direction does the bass come from? Everywhere – that’s the Fête de la Musique in Berlin. On June 21st there will be live music on every street corner, and it’s all free. The perfect day to just let the wind and the music carry you along. But if you’d like to plan ahead but your fingers are tired from marathon scrolling through the program: here are our tips on where you can spend the day full of sounds.
The concept of the Fête de la Musique is simple: celebrations take place on the longest day of the year. Everyone can take part, every venue can apply as a stage and every artist can make music on the street or come together with a venue. The concept was born in Paris in 1982 and has been an integral part of the Berlin summer since 1995. However, the flood of free concerts, jam sessions and DJ sets is slightly overwhelming. We have delved into the program for you and present a few collected treasures for the Sunday full of music.
Open Studio Day at Tricone Studios
Anyone who is interested in music production or has always wanted to take a look into a recording studio has come to the right place: the Tricone Studios in the Funkhaus open their doors from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Producer Francis Stuart Milne gives insights into the creative process of his work – perfect for looking over your shoulder, connecting and being amazed.
Listen to Berlin: Live
The big guns are rolling out at the Holzmarkt: With acts like Batila, Donbasgrl, Lyhre, Taubenrauchen and King Josephine, Listen To Berlin presents the colorful diversity of sounds and multilingualism of Berlin. Congolese rhythms at Batila, Ukrainian lyrics at Donbasgrl, German-language indie pop at Taubenrauchen – all of this is Berlin.
Rehberge Parkjam
For everyone who wants to play an instrument themselves: There is jamming in front of the former park café in the Volkspark Rehberge. Everyone is allowed to bring their own instruments; Drums, microphones, electric bass and electric guitar as well as rattles are available on site. There will be electric play from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., acoustic from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and electric again from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., before Rehberge Records performs at 7 p.m. The communal fun ends at 9:30 p.m.
Sparkle party
Music and craft fun for young and old: In the Prinzengarten, nestled between raised beds, there are craft workshops and screen printing as well as electronic music at a family-friendly volume. Dancers and hobbyists of all ages are welcome here from 2 p.m.
With pleasure: Park Sessions
Not a living room concert, but more of an office concert: the desk and coffee machine are pushed aside so you can experience great artists in a very intimate way. Kingsley Q, LIN, tosha and SOFFIE play their music at Strelitzer Straße 61.
Clärchens Ballhaus
The Fête de la Musique is primarily characterized by giving small artists a stage so that they can go home with a new favorite act in their playlist. Here you can find newcomers and underrated treasures. Eight musicians will perform at Clärchens Ballhaus, spread across genres and exuding promising talent. Musogabi, Jpoline Zordick, Julie Védy et Maraux, Nomate, Seven Purple Tigers, Hotel Lunik, Echoecho and Kresse 3 play live music from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Prize for pop culture with live program
On June 21st, the pop culture association celebrates more than just the summer solstice. In the evening, the prize for pop culture will also be awarded in a total of eleven categories. The evening program inside the Zeiss Large Planetarium includes a B2B industry event from the music industry. Nadja Benaissa, 6euroneunzig and Baumgart are playing free concerts in the open air in front of the doors from 3:30 p.m.
If you haven’t had enough after 10 p.m., the “Fête de la Nuit” runs until the early hours of the morning. For example, in Gretchen, various DJs play until 5 a.m. and even lull the last of the night owls to sleep.