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Our Patron The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture
Anke Rehlinger,
the Federal Republic of Germany's Commissioner for Cultural Affairs under the Franco-German Treaty, is the central German contact for France in the fields of culture and education.
"Fête de la Musique is more than a festival — it's a resounding call for openness, diversity, and togetherness. At a time when dark political clouds are gathering, when exclusion and hatred are growing louder again, music brings light, warmth, and connection. It knows no borders, no origin, and no distrust. Especially in times of a societal climate of uncertainty, we need these strong, positive images: squares full of music, voices from all over the world, people celebrating together — that is democracy lived in the best sense. Fête de la Musique shows what Europe can be: a space of listening, exchange, and the joy of togetherness."
The Organizers of Fête de la Musique
Every Fête is different. And that's what we love!
Fête de la Musique is organized by a wide variety of hosts. Towns and municipalities, the Institut français, associations, cultural institutions, and dedicated individual volunteers each carry the idea of the Fête into their communities in their own way — however it's possible and however it fits the people of that place.
BJÖRN CURATES THE LARGEST FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE IN GERMANY
Fête de la Musique has been celebrated in the capital since 1995. For its 30th anniversary in 2025, more than 300 music venues and over 900 events transformed the entire city into an open stage for music. Berlin hosts the largest Fête de la Musique in Germany.
The Berlin Fête de la Musique is curated by Björn Döring and Fachhandel für Ereignisse. Together with numerous districts, cultural venues, and musicians, he shapes a festival that stands for openness, participation, and the diversity of Berlin's music scene.
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THANK YOU MARIE FOR CONTINUING TO CHAMPION THE FÊTE HALLE EVEN AFTER THE CHANGE OF HOST ASSOCIATION
Since 2007, the city of Halle (Saale) has turned into an open stage for musicians of all genres every year on June 21st. The Fête Halle now attracts more than 20,000 visitors annually, transforming the entire city into a resounding space of encounter for cultural diversity, participation, and shared experience.
Fête de la Musique Halle is organized by kreanativ e.V. — Association for Art, Culture, and Education. (Previously run by Erlebnisfabrik e.V. for 15 years.) Project lead Marie Meier has shaped the festival since 2016 and has been responsible for Fête Halle since 2017. Together with more than 30 cooperation partners from the music industry, socio-culture, and subculture, she organizes one of Saxony-Anhalt's largest free music festivals.
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MATTHIAS CONNECTS MUNICIPAL CULTURAL WORK WITH FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE IN ASCHERSLEBEN
Fête de la Musique in Aschersleben has taken place since 2013 under the direction of Matthias Poeschel. He is a board member of the Aschersleben Kulturanstalt (AöR) and is responsible there for the areas of culture, leisure, and tourism for the city of Aschersleben.
Together with local stakeholders from culture, education, and the music scene, Matthias transforms the city center into an open stage with multiple venues, where local and regional musicians from various genres perform — from rock and pop to choral music, classical, and jazz.
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Caro and Simon brought the Fête to Neubrandenburg for the anniversary
On the occasion of the city's 777th anniversary, the music festival was celebrated on June 21st throughout the entire city center, bringing together over 30 acts at multiple venues — ranging from music to dance to performance art.
The Fête in Neubrandenburg is organized by Studio am See e.V., which developed a decentralized city festival together with the city administration. The city center becomes an open stage for a diverse music program across various locations — including squares, streets, and courtyards.
In 2025, the premiere was a great success, so the event will take place again in 2026 and continue to grow.
Good Music – Jürgen!
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Benjamin from Chemnitz works within the cultural region's network, collaborating with many participating locations on organizing Fête de la Musique.
In Chemnitz, Spinnerei e.V. organizes the local Fête de la Musique and has continuously implemented the format in the city center since 2015.
Implementation is carried out by a permanently established project team within the association, along with a large network of volunteers. Together, they organize the Fête's core tasks: program coordination, space and stage planning, communication with musicians, as well as collaboration with local cultural stakeholders and the city's partner institutions.
Benjamin Gruner serves as project lead, responsible for coordinating Fête de la Musique in Chemnitz and acting as the central contact person for the project's implementation.
For several years, the Fête has also been carried out in partnership with the Chemnitz Cultural Region network, and continues to be developed together with surrounding municipalities.
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The Innenstadt Initiative organizes Fête de la Musique in Jena
Fête de la Musique in Jena is organized by Initiative Innenstadt Jena e.V. The association brings together over 160 members from retail, gastronomy, culture, the creative industry, and civil society, and is dedicated to a lively and attractive city center. A volunteer board made up of nine Jena entrepreneurs leads the association, supported by the city manager, the project coordinator, and the social media team.
As the license holder for Fête de la Musique in Jena, the initiative coordinates the event and brings musicians and venues together. The music is spread across various locations in the city center — from squares and courtyards to areas in front of shops and restaurants.
The open character of Fête de la Musique is especially important: alongside the coordinated venues, contributions also emerge from spontaneous initiative. Visitors can either seek out specific concerts or simply wander through the city and linger wherever music is playing. It's precisely this diversity that gives Fête de la Musique in Jena its special appeal.
Photo: Fête Jena
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Hannover – UNESCO City of Music celebrates Fête de la Musique
Hannover has been part of the international Fête de la Musique network since 2008. Since 2017, MusikZentrum Hannover has coordinated the nationwide network and handles the licensing of new Fête de la Musique cities in Germany.
With its diverse music scene, the state capital of Hannover has held the title of UNESCO City of Music since 2014. This musical diversity is reflected every year on June 21st, when the city center transforms into a large open-air stage.
At more than 30 stages and venues, choirs, orchestras, bands, singer-songwriters, DJs, dance groups, and solo artists present a varied program — from amateur music to professional ensembles. Whether classical, jazz, pop, rock, hip-hop, world music, electronic, or choral music: Fête de la Musique Hannover invites everyone to discover new music and artists, free of charge.
The event is organized by the Event Management department of the state capital of Hannover. Production is led by MusikZentrum Hannover. Together with numerous cultural institutions, associations, initiatives, and venues, a music festival is created each year that brings public space to life and connects people through music.
Non-financial Partners of Fête de la Musique
Fête de la Musique thrives on strong partnerships. Nationwide associations, networks, and organizations from culture, music, civil society, and the events industry accompany and support the idea of freely accessible music in public space. Together, they are committed to cultural participation, social cohesion, and a diverse music culture.
We believe in the power of music!
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Deutscher Musikrat
Antje Valentin,
Generalsekretärin des Deutschen Musikrat
„Die Fête de la Musique ist eine Feier lebendiger Vielfalt. Sie bringt Musik in all ihren Facetten direkt zu den Menschen – und offenbart dabei den kulturellen Reichtum insbesondere auch der Amateurmusik und die Kraft der Musik, Verbindungen und Zusammenhalt zu schaffen. Musik ist kein Sahnehäubchen des Alltags, sondern eine Basis für die individuelle Persönlichkeitsentwicklung und das gesellschaftliche Miteinander. Kultur und Musik fördern auf ihre Weise demokratische Werte und demokratisches Verhalten.“
Der Deutsche Musikrat ist die zentrale Dachorganisation des Musiklebens in Deutschland und vertritt rund 15 Millionen Menschen, darunter Musiker:innen, Verbände und Institutionen auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene.
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Bundesnetzwerk für
Bürgerschaftliches Engagement
Dr. Lilian Schwalb,
Geschäftsführerin des Bundesnetzwerk für Bürgerschaftliches Engagement
„Die Fête de la Musique zeigt, wie kulturelles Engagement Menschen zusammenbringt, Beteiligung fördert und gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt im öffentlichen Raum sichtbar macht – und das weit über nationale Grenzen hinaus. Wir sind überzeugt, dass dieses Netzwerk unser gemeinsames Wirken für eine lebendige, vielfältige und international vernetzte Zivilgesellschaft weiter stärkt.“
Das Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE) ist ein Zusammenschluss von Akteur:innen aus Zivilgesellschaft, Staat und Wirtschaft und vertritt die Interessen von rund 30 Millionen Menschen, die sich in Deutschland bürgerschaftlich engagieren.
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Bundesmusikverband Chor und Orchester
Prof. Judith Mohr,
Vizepräsidentin des Bundesmusikverband Chor & Orchester
“Die Fête de la Musique feiert auf einzigartige Weise die Kraft der Klänge. Doch ohne Ehrenamt gäbe es keine Bühne – auch nicht bei der Fête de la Musique. Denn echte Gemeinschaft entsteht durch Menschen, die mehr geben, als erwartet wird und sich mit Herzblut engagieren. Auch in der Amateurmusik ist dieses freiwillige Engagement das Herzstück unseres Miteinanders. Wir vom Bundesmusikverband Chor & Orchester sagen deshalb: Danke an alle, die Kultur überhaupt erst möglich machen.”
Der Bundesmusikverband Chor & Orchester (BMCO) ist die zentrale Interessenvertretung der Amateurmusik in Deutschland und repräsentiert rund 100 Mitgliedsverbände mit insgesamt etwa 16 Millionen musizierenden Menschen in Chören und Orchestern.
Stimmen aus Politik und Gesellschaft
Die Fête de la Musique bringt Menschen zusammen und macht Kultur für alle erlebbar. Politiker aus Städten, Ländern, Bund und Europa begleiten diese Idee mit ihren Grußworten und Einschätzungen und unterstreichen die Bedeutung der Fête für das kulturelle Leben und das gesellschaftliche Miteinander.
Wertschätzung für die Bedeutung der Fête de la Musique!
Barbara Klepsch, Sächsische Staatssekretärin für Kultur und Tourismus
Bettina Martin, Ministerin für Wissenschaft, Kultur, Bundes- und Europaangelegenheiten in Mecklenburg Vorpommern
Nicole Westig, Vorsitzende der Deutsch-Französischen Parlamentariergruppe (2025)
François Marie Delattre, Botschafter Frankreichs in Deutschland
Dr. Florian Drücke, Vorstandsvorsitzender des Bundesverband Musikindustrie
Katja Lucker, Geschäftsleitung der Initiative Musik
Christian Wulff, Vorsitzender des Stiftungsrates der Deutschlandstiftung Integration, Präsident des Deutschen Chorverbandes
Arne Braun, Staatssekretär im Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg
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