Hannover Celebrates Fête de la Musique 2026

The program covers all genres of music - from jazz, classical and soul to rock, pop, electro and more.

What is the Fête de la Musique?

Every year on June 21, hundreds of musicians descend on the city center and turn it into a stage. Bands, choirs, soloists, and orchestras—including both rising stars and established celebrities—perform at nearly 40 venues. The “Fête de la Musique,” which began in France in 1982 as a festival of street music, is now celebrated around the world. The world’s largest music festival always takes place at the start of summer, on the longest day of the year and during the shortest night. Through it, people celebrate the art form of music in all its diversity and welcome the summer. People come together, make music, perform for free, and mostly outdoors.

The "Fête de la Musique" thrives on the commitment of everyone: the musical citizens, the music-listening citizens, the music-promoting citizens, in short: the music-loving citizens. So everyone is called upon to take part. The worldwide festival of international understanding, tolerance and cosmopolitanism is the drumbeat at the beginning of summer.

At around 10.45 pm, "Der Mond ist aufgegangen" (The moon has risen) is traditionally sung as a big night song on the stage in front of the main station. All visitors are cordially invited to come to the choir stage and sing along.

Who will be performing where at the Fête de la Musique in Hannover in 2026?

• Who plays *Am Hohen Ufer*?
• Who plays Am Marstall?
• Who's playing on the Ballhof?
• Who is performing in front of the Ballhof Café?
• Who's performing in front of the brewery?
• Who is playing in front of the Fairkaufhaus?
• Party at the Clinic: What's Going On in Social Institutions?
• What can be heard at Galerie Luise?
• Who is playing on the Georgsplatz?
• What's going on at Goseriede?
• Who is playing on Große Packhofstraße?
• What's playing on the children's stage at Hannah Arendt Square?
• Who sets up in front of the Marktkirche?
• Which choirs perform in front of the main station?
• Who plays on the timber market?
• Who plays before the Ka:Punkt?
• Who plays on Knochenhauerstraße?
• What is there for children at the Köblinber Markt?
• Who plays at the Kröpcke?
• What happens at the Leine wave?
• Who plays on Limburgstraße?
• What happens in front of the market hall?
• Who performs in front of the Marktkirche?
• What happens in the Marktkirche?
• Who is playing on the World Expo pitch?
• Who is playing music at Rathenauplatz?
• Who is playing at the Schiller monument?
• Who is playing on Steintorplatz?
• Who plays in front of the VHS?

Stages and lineup for the Fête de la Musique in Hanover

Am Hohen Ufer
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At the stables
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Ballhof
This year, the Paris-based art collective is presenting a colorful mix of bands on the Fête de la Musique stage at Ballhofplatz—ranging from relaxing and melodious to edgy and loud, as well as experimental and funky. From danceable artsy electro and soulful pop, to extroverted and over-the-top drum & bass parties, all the way to heartwarming feel-good sunshine acts—there’s something for everyone!

• 15:00: Leon Ladwig
• 16:00: Routine
• 17:00: Moth
• 18:00: Tara Meena
• 19:00: Laura Wos
• 20:00: Nina Jacob
• 21:00: Linski

Ballhof Café 
Right in the heart of the Old Town, the Landesarbeitsgemeinschaft (LAG) Rock in Niedersachsen e. V. – the state association for the promotion of popular music in Lower Saxony – will showcase up-and-coming musical acts from its support programs. The audience can look forward to a diverse mix of genres, ranging from singer-songwriters to indie rock and punk, all the way to art-pop.

• 14:00: Jasmin OMEARA
• 15:00: Life's Work³
• 16:00: NADIA
• 17:00: OUTLINE
• 18:00: Hertzcasper
• 19:00: Eythee
• 20:00: Shakin' Hands
• 21:00: The Interrogation

Brewery
Since 1986, the Ernst-August Brewery has been the place to go for freshly brewed beer, contemporary brewery cuisine in the restaurant, and lively evenings featuring top-notch live music. Right in the heart of Hanover, the Brauhaus Club transforms into a stage for the finest live music during the Fête. 

• 16:00: MaestRock
• 17:00: Grandpa's Room
• 18:00: TECH
• 19:00: Ale
• 20:00: Nazcan Dogan
• 21:00: Scumdogz

Fair department store
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Fête at the clinic
The association “Klassik in der Klinik e.V.” supports young musicians who wish to get involved in social institutions as part of their musical training by performing concerts there featuring classical, pop, and other genres. For patients, doctors, residents of senior living facilities, visitors, and hospital staff, these concerts offer variety, enrichment, and positive stimulation during their time in these social institutions and in the daily hospital routine. Listening to music together with others, including people from outside the facilities, can have a positive effect on people and support their healing and integration process. 

• 3:00 p.m.: Duo Violinissimo, Elina Medjanika & Dainis Medjaniks at the AWO Senior Center in Körtingsdorf
• 3:00 p.m.: Victoria Sarasvathi, piano, and Sebastian Nowak, violin, at the Karl Flor Senior Center No. 4
• 3:00 p.m.: Marie Rosa Günter, piano, and Franziska Giesemann, soprano, at the Gustav Brandt House
• 3:30 p.m.: Cello Duo Lev Kucher & Damjan Saramandic at Villa Kursana
• 4:00 p.m.: Accordion duo Nemanja Lukic & Igor Krizmann at the AWO Senior Center in Vahrenwald
• 4:00 p.m.: Dongping Wang, piano at the Birkenhof Retirement Home
• 4:30 p.m.: Penny Simms & Anton Sjarow at the Michael Bauer Haus

Gallery Luise
This elegant shopping arcade will be making its debut in 2026, showcasing classical music at its finest. Program and host: Erwin Schütterle.

• 14:00: Rolls-Royce Orchestra
• 15:00: Alix Dudel, Chansons Accompanied by Piano: Uli Schmid
• 15:30: MuPa Orchestra
• 16:00: Handbell Trio
• 16:30: Alla Doelle
• 17:00: Oliver Mascarenhas, Eunseon Jang, Jihwan Hong
• 17:30: Andy Mokrus
• 18:00: Senior Citizens' Orchestra
• 18:30: Carmen Fuggiss, Maik Kronhart
• 19:00: Sophie Thomas, Tevz Kupljenik, Maik Kronhart
• 7:30 pm: Gintaras Januševičius
• 20:00: Wesendonck Trio
• 20:30: Daegu Virtuoso Chamber

George Square
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Goseriede
This year, the theme at Goseriedeplatz is electronic music.

• 14:00: Emil Maria
• 15:00: Franc.lin
• 16:00: aleks
• 17:00: Vokia B2B Terra
• 18:00: Healing Fields
• 19:00: Anni Knall
• 20:00: Jette
• 21:00: Salty & Sour;

Große Packhofstraße
This year, the Drumstreet will once again be located in the Große Packhofstraße! Various drum groups present rhythms from all over the world.

• 16:00: Marvyn
• 17:00: KISƐYA
• 18:00: Ilu Drum School with Scharniertheater
• 19:00: Laatzen Fanfare Corps, Inc.
• 20:00: SAMBARIA

Hannah Arendt Square
For Fête de la Musique 2026, Clown Welten is presenting the children’s stage with “Sun Blue & Sky Yellow” for the thirteenth time!

• 14:00: Clown duo Spax & Manoli
• 14:30: FUN-KEY Dance Studio
• 15:00: Blue Sun with Elyo & Noah
• 15:30: Capoeira Hannover Center
• 16:00: Flamenco Kids Hanover
• 16:30: Duo DelicARTe
• 17:00: Claneya Dance Academy
• 17:30: Moni Schlüter & the Wilderness Artists
• 18:00: Clown Flea
• 18:30: Clown duo Spax & Manoli

Hanns-Lilje-Platz
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Central Station
The Lower Saxony Choral Association, as a cooperation partner of the Chorbühne am Hauptbahnhof, is looking forward to presenting concentrated choral power.

• 14:15: Young Voices
• 14:40: Sugar & Salt
• 15:05: A little nod
• 15:30: Hannover Marktkirche Youth Choir
• 3:55 p.m.: Hannover Academy of Folk Singing
• 16:20: Voices in Performance
• 16:45: Taktvoll Choir
• 5:10 p.m.: The Middle School Choir of St. Ursula School in Hanover
• 5:35 p.m.: Upper School Choir of St. Ursula School, Hannover
• 18:00: ChorWerk Hannover
• 6:25 p.m.: That's right!
• 6:50 p.m.: Hannover Jazz Choir
• 7:15 p.m.: Quint leap
• 7:40 p.m.: NAK Hannover Youth Choir
• 8:05 p.m.: Thursdays
• 20:30: Toby & The Sirens
• 8:55 p.m.: Vocal Club
• 9:20 p.m.: GrooveChor

Wood Market
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Ka:Point
ka:punkt is a nonprofit café in the city center, located between the main train station and Maschsee. Just like last year, over 200 favorite songs are being collected there via Post-it notes on the storefront window.

• 15:00: Whizbow
• 16:00: Roman Dreamed
• 17:00: Dead Simple
• 18:00: Accidentally pretty fancy
• 19:00: custard
• 20:00: EARN.

Knochenhauerstrasse
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Köblinger Markt - Children's stage
This year, the Faust Cultural Center is curating the hip-hop stage at the Köbelinger Markt, showcasing the diversity of the local scene. Put together by Hanna and Kaya from the Faust booking team, the lineup brings together artists from Hannover and the surrounding area. A wide variety of styles, perspectives, and sounds come together here. 

• 14:30: Miss Holle
• 15:35: KB
• 16:20: Dine451
• 17:15: Blou38
• 6:10 p.m.: Crazie Nabz
• 7:05 p.m.: Anna Klatsche
• 8:05 p.m.: SCHIEBA
• 9:05 p.m.: Club H-Town

Kröpcke
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Leinewelle
Music and sports come together at the Leinwelle on the Hohen Ufer, featuring hip-hop dance, open drumming, and short introductory skateboarding sessions.

• 17:00: Bazookas
• 19:00: Bazookas
• 8:45 p.m.: Bazookas

Limburgstrasse
Rockmobil Hannover offers young bands the opportunity to gain their first live performance experience in front of a large audience on this stage for up-and-coming artists. Newcomers from all genres—from duos to full bands, and from hip-hop to rock—showcase their talent here.

• 15:00: Rockmobil Hanover
• 16:00: Ravyn
• 17:00: Funky Lemons
• 18:00: Riverflow
• 19:00: Irrelevant
• 20:00: Just drama
• 21:00: Inga

Market Hall
MOTUSDance & Friends cordially invite you to dance tango in the open air again this year. In the afternoon, the Street Milonga can also be used as a practica for practicing and trying out.

• 15:00: Street Milonga

Market church
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Square of the World Exhibition
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Rathenauplatz
This year, Rathenauplatz will host a Latin American program as part of the Fête de la Musique in Hanover, showcasing the cultural diversity and artistic expression of the Latin American community.

• 15:00: Jay Cruz
• 3:45 p.m.: Neiberth
• 16:30: XEQUERINAS
• 17:30: Brazilian spirit
• 18:00: DJ ANDRÉS
• 18:00: AJICERO
• 18:00: Louis
• 19:00: ACID BURRITO
• 7:30 pm: DAENSKI
• 21:00: AJICERO B2B ACID BURRITO

Schiller monument
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Stone gate
Seven metal bands on the Steintorplatz prove that the heavier side of music is culturally firmly anchored and an enrichment for a colorful music scene.

• 14:30: Suspiria
• 3:25 p.m.: Drowning Deep
• 4:25 p.m.: Inhale The Void
• 17:30: Rats of Gomorrah
• 6:45 p.m.: Surgical Strike
• 20:00: Athorn
• 9:15 p.m.: DRONE
   

VHS

• 16:00: Red Blend
• 17:00: Mr. Mueller and his chauffeur
• 18:00: Perish to the Muse
• 19:00: Grim Between
• 20:00: Reddym
• 21:00: Beatbar

Hannover.de notes that the program is subject to change at short notice; further information is available on the website https://fete-hannover.de.