Fete de la Musique 2026

On June 21, the summer solstice—when the day is longest and the night is brightest—Hannover’s city center transforms into a lively stage. The sun not only brings light, but also gets people moving: From 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., around 1,500 musicians will fill Hannover’s city center with music, dance, and socializing on more than 30 stages.

This year’s lineup for Hanover’s biggest music festival is once again diverse: from jazz, classical, and soul to rock, pop, and electronic music—the Fête de la Musique in Hanover has something for everyone.

At around 9:45 p.m., the traditional song “Der Mond ist aufgegangen” will be performed as a grand evening chorus on the stage in front of the main train station. All visitors are warmly invited to come to the choir stage and sing along.

Admission is free.

Date: Sunday
, June 21, 2026, 2:00–10:00 p.m.
, Downtown Hannover