Reeperbahn Festival - 17th to 20th Sept 2025

With over 30,000 attendees, 600 events, and 70 venues across the city. 

Although Reeperbahn Festival is mainly known by people in the music industry as a place to network and discover talent – everyone from Bon Iver to Ed Sheeran played there long before they were well known – it’s become increasingly popular with music fans, as well as those into art, literature, film, workshops, food, and culture in general.  

The Reeperbahn itself is the red-light district of Hamburg: the perfect location to host – in churches, clubs, museums, and even boats – all the different artists who’ll be coming to town. These include established acts like Anna Calvi, Joy Crookes, Mine, and Warhaus. But there are also loads of people who you’ll never have heard of and, in a way, they’re the most exciting thing about it.  

But Reeperbahn isn’t exclusively about music. It hosts art exhibitions, transforming every last nook and cranny of Hamburg into a gallery. There’ll also be workshops teaching you how to get a record contract, and film screenings across the city. It’s basically Hamburg in full-blown cultural carnival mode, so if you needed an excuse to head there, this is it.  

The festival fun doesn’t end when you stay at Generator Hamburg! Head on over to our Helter Skelter bar where you can seamlessly take the festival fun over to one of our bars. You’ll step foot into Hamburg’s vibrant music scene which is accompanied by small plates and craft beer! 

Reeperbahn Festival runs from 17th – 20th September 2025. Tickets are not yet released but stay tuned on the festival website for any further updates or information regarding ticket prices, line-up, and venues.  

Photo: Lisa Meinen