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If you’re looking for somewhere colorful where you can express your true identity regardless of gender, Whole Festival will welcome you in its friendly community at Ferropolis, a lakeside industrial park a few hours outside of Berlin. For the sixth year, the festival organizers are planning their most grandiose festival to date. Over 30 collectives from all over the world will join in an experience of creativity, passion, pleasure, and of course, good music. During the day, enjoy DJ sets from the best in electronic music, art installations and local food vendors. From June 2nd to 5th, 2024, fasten your harness and remember to take it off when skinny dipping in the lake.
Towards the end of summer, we’re waving goodbye to the enthralling summer season in Berlin with Lollapalooza Festival: one of Europe’s finest music festivals featuring an eclectic mix of artists. The headliners for 2024 include Sam Smith, Martin Garrix, Bruna Boy and One Republic. If you want to see some of today’s music giants over two unforgettable days while enjoying interactive experiences such as Fashionpalooza and Lolla Fun Fair, then Lollapalooza Festival is your ticket to unstoppable dancing. You can join the fun at the iconic Olympiastadion and Olympiapark Berlin.
Sometimes, a few festival days just aren’t enough, especially where there are so many great artists you wish to experience. That’s where Citadel Music Festival, organized by Trinity Music, has found a solution to your insatiable music appetite. From June to August, the unique open-air location in the old town of Spandau, just 30 minutes away from Berlin Hauptbahnhof, invites artists from all music genres to the stage. In 2024, expect to see John Legend and Greta Van Fleet in June, Queens of the Stone Age in July, and PJ Harvey and Keane in August.
Originating from France, Fête de la Musique has become a global celebration of music that invites artists and venues to open their doors and talent to all citizens on June 21st, known as Music Day. In Berlin, the festival has been a huge success with hundreds of big and small venues uniting in the shared joy of music. What a great way to welcome summer on the street! The event is free of charge, so expect the entire Berlin coming alive and dancing on the streets.
For fans of roots music, embrace your inner hippie at Zurück zu den Wurzeln Festival (Back to the Roots Festival), only 80 km south of Berlin. For the 10th year in a row, the festival brings the best from Tech House, Afrohouse, Psytrance, Downtempo and Hypnotic Groove. On the creative side of things, art exhibitions, performances and poetry slams await you. The entire festival is happening across 10 areas, all of which hold the vibe of a secret enchanted forest. Get lost amidst the psychedelic decors and don’t leave the dream, as the festival’s “root family” advises.
Amidst the industrial cranes and serene lake shores of Ferropolis, located between Berlin and Leipzig, Melt Festival has been a blank canvas for the rich tapestry of contemporary music since 1999. A staple in Berlin’s music scene, the festival invites artists such as Sampha, James Blake, Jayda G, Sugababes, DJ Koze and Romy to the stage in 2024. Experience the finest in music and discover new favorites this summer.
For those who take electronic music really seriously or are pursuing a career in the industry, Berlin Dance Music Event (BDME) from May 22nd till 26th offers them an insight into the latest in the scene. Expert speakers merge with a festival event, so that you can learn about music while experiencing it and networking. Perfect for artists, producers and ravers alike.
Not a music festival per se and also happening outside of summer season, Festival of Lights is one of Berlin’s most spectacular attractions that is worth mentioning, so you can plan ahead. Prominent landmarks, historical buildings and squares are illuminated in intricate colors using light, projection and video art. The installations reflect the visionary of artists into the city’s tapestry, retelling stories and brightening the entire city.
Summer in Berlin promises to be an exciting amalgamation of fun, music and a spark in citizen’s eyes, illuminated by the extravaganza of music festivals. From hip-hop and pop to rave music festivals, mark your social calendars from today! And don’t forget to keep an eye out for the iconic Berlin Atonal festival organized by Kraftwerk Berlin once their program is out.
