Every year, on June 21, Berlin citizens and visitors can listen to different kinds of music in all corners of Berlin without spending a cent. Squares, parks, streets, and other public spaces turn into music areas full of solo musicians, bands, chamber orchestras, DJs, and even choirs, all creating a very special urban atmosphere. Overall, the festival spans over 200 stages and venues across Berlin's twelve districts.
Free Street Concerts
Fête de la Musique means live music all over Berlin. For the whole day, street musicians play acoustic music in city parks, on central streets and squares. Free concerts run from 4 to 10 pm at more than 80 locations throughout the German capital. In 2024, festival locations include Schöneberg town hall, the Haus am Kleistpark, the Alte Mälzerei and Tempelhofer Feld.
Fête de la Nuit
Some of the indoor festival events are hosted by a few famous clubs like Junction Bar, Cassiopeia, FORUM Factory, Engels & Friends, and others. After the sunset, the Fête de la Musique turns into the Fête de la Nuit, when partygoers head to Berlin’s best nightclubs offering great electronic music and DJ sets. Over 30 venues in Berlin participate in the festival.
Festival History
The Fête de la Musique Berlin is the festival which unites musicians from over 340 cities worldwide. It's the most popular in Europe with 60 European cities participating and celebrating the beginning of summer. The Fête de la Musique was initiated by Jack Lang, the Minister of Culture of France in 1982. The festival started with a bold idea of music available to everyone. In 30 years it has become an established event which unites music lovers all over the world. Berlin held its first Fête de la Musique in 1995. It started as a small event but has grown into one of the biggest and most popular music festivals in Berlin.
