Reeperbahn Festival

In the location's words:

Four days full of music, art and pop culture: from September 17 to 20, 2025, St. Pauli will once again be transformed into the big stage for the Reeperbahn Festival - Europe's largest club festival and the perfect spot to discover new music live.

Over 90 clubs and venues throughout Hamburg will be playing - including Fuffifufzich in the Elbphilharmonie, Vendredi sur Mer, Twin Tribes, Lugatti, Yukimi and many more exciting acts from all over the world.

But the festival offers more than just music: the Arts & Word program includes readings, inspiring live podcasts and art installations - for example readings by Alena Jabarine and Stève Hiobi and live podcasts such as Machiavelli | Rap & Politics .

And best of all: you can get a taste of the festival atmosphere even without a ticket - for example in the Festival Village on Heiligengeistfeld or on Spielbudenplatz, where a carefully curated, freely accessible program awaits you.

Tickets are now available at reeperbahnfestival.com.

Frequently asked questions about the Reeperbahn Festival

1. how long has the Reeperbahn Festival existed?

The Reeperbahn Festival was founded in 2006, initially as a pure music festival inspired by the American South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. Since then, it has continuously developed into a multidisciplinary platform for music, art, film, literature and the music industry.

2 What music is played at the Reeperbahn Festival?

The Reeperbahn Festival is known for its broad, open-genre program with a focus on indie, alternative, pop, rock, electronic and singer/songwriters. The focus is particularly on up-and-coming newcomer acts from all over the world. The festival is regarded as an important discovery platform for new talent alongside established artists.

3. what is the Reeperbahn Festival Conference?

The Reeperbahn Festival Conference is the central industry meeting of the international music industry, which takes place parallel to the festival. Every year since 2006, trade visitors from all over the world have come together here for keynotes, panels, workshops and networking. The conference is aimed at musicians, label representatives, booking agencies, journalists and everyone who works professionally in the music industry.