Fête de la Musique: A festival for everyone in Mühlhausen’s city center!
On June 21, 2025, Mühlhausen will celebrate the Fête de la Musique with free concerts in the historic city center.

Fête de la Musique: A festival for everyone in Mühlhausen’s city center!
On June 21, 2025, Mühlhausen, Thuringia, will experience a festive musical event: the Fête de la Musique. This event, which is celebrated worldwide on the summer solstice, has also been established in Mühlhausen since 2018. Over 500 cities worldwide take part in this unique festival that celebrates the power of music without barriers to entry. The Mühlhausen city administration and city marketing invite all music lovers to enjoy a diverse program in the historic city center. There will be a colorful mix of bands, solo artists and ensembles presenting their sounds for free and without fees.
Like [muehlhausen.de](https://www.muehlhausen.de/home/?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_p i1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=7214&cHash=cb939a45eab4ee71d18ec059d1a90af5) reports, there are numerous venues in the city center ready to complete the musical experience. The event begins in the early afternoon and continues into the evening, with all genres of music from accordion and jazz to indie rock and Irish folk represented.
Diverse musical performances
The program includes a variety of artists and styles who will perform at various venues:
- Bei der Marienkirche:
- 16:00–17:30 Uhr: Ludwig Zeng (Akkordeon) & Edgar Schlegel (Akustikgitarre)
- 20:00–22:00 Uhr: Fiona Eals (Independent Rock, Leipzig)
- Gegenüber der Marienkirche („Big Lebowski“):
- 18:00–19:00 Uhr: Kenisha (Deutsch- & Indie-Pop)
- Obermarkt:
- 17:00–17:30 Uhr: Miles Shane (Streetdance)
- Steinweg / Grasegasse:
- 18:00–19:00 Uhr & 20:00–21:00 Uhr: Ukrainisch-Deutscher Verein (Gesang)
- 19:00–20:00 Uhr: Rainbow Rocket (Acoustic Rock)
- Burggalerie:
- 18:00–20:00 Uhr: MHL-TUNG (Hip-Hop)
- Café Kasa:
- 17:00–22:00 Uhr: Ola & Kris (Bossa Nova & Jazz Standards)
- Kornmarkt:
- 17:00–18:30 Uhr: Eichsfelder Hausmusikanten (Volks- & Stimmungsmusik)
In addition, a varied musical experience is offered in places such as Steinweg / corner of Brückenstraße and Bachplatz. Street music creates a lively atmosphere in which visitors can enjoy different styles of music and have the opportunity to interact directly with the artists.
Public and free event
A central aspect of the Fête de la Musique is that the event is public and free of charge. As [venyoo.de](https://venyoo.de/ Veranstaltung/s3131393-fete-de-la-musique) points out, no fees are paid to the artists. This concept not only promotes the diversity of music genres represented, but also ensures that everyone has the opportunity to take part in this cultural experience, without financial barriers. Additional catering options are provided by local businesses such as the Gemeindeschänke Bollstedt and the Ukrainian-German Association.
Overall, the city of Mühlhausen can expect a colorful hustle and bustle and a celebration of music on June 21, 2025, which brings people together in its diversity and openness and fills the city's streets with life. A must-see for all music lovers!