Thank you for the 20th Reeperbahn Festival!
Four days packed with music, inspiration, and connection: Together with you, 43,000 visitors, we celebrated over 635 concerts by 450 acts from 30 countries across more than 70 venues. The 5,000 industry professionals didn’t miss out either: the conference program brought people from around the world together and was enriched by exciting partner events such as re:publica x Reeperbahn Festival, the Afro Futuristic Convention, and Sustain!. We are particularly proud of the Keychange ratio in our curated lineup: 44% male and 56% FLINTA*.
This year’s motto, “Imagine Togetherness!”, was noticeable right from the Opening Show. Numerous sessions, panels, and workshops tackled the big questions in the music world: How do we safeguard small venues as incubators for new talent? How can fair compensation models for artists be created? And what influence do algorithms and AI have on our perception?
A real highlight was the launch of the Live Music Fund Germany—a new industry initiative aimed at securing the future of live music culture in a spirit of solidarity.
At the Festival Village, Nina Chuba, Zsá Zsá, and Jolle took the stage spontaneously, leaving the audience in awe and giving them goosebumps. On Friday, Kraftklub raised the bar with their surprise concerts: as part of their 2025 Kiez Tour, they performed 15 short shows in small clubs. Once again, it became clear: music and culture connect us across borders—perhaps now more important than ever.
The presale for Reeperbahn Festival 2026 starts today! Until December 31, 2025, the Early-Bird festival ticket is available for €139 (gross) for all four festival days. For the first time, there’s a discount for music fans under 30. After the Early-Bird phase, a reduced conference ticket for young music professionals will also be available—for €219 (net).
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