DAS FEST AM SEE 2025 Welcomes Top Regional Acts With Free Entry

A Week of Free Music at Günther-Klotz-Anlage

You don’t get many chances to catch big names and local heroes for free, but that’s exactly what DAS FEST AM SEE 2025 offers fans in Karlsruhe. This festival, happening from July 16 to 22, stretches out over a full week at Günther-Klotz-Anlage and Ruderbootsee—venues that have become absolute hotspots for summer music lovers. There’s no entry charge, and the lineup is anything but slim: expect a healthy blend of regional flavor and recognizable faces, all set outdoors in the heat of the season.

It’s the ultimate warm-up to DAS FEST Karlsruhe, treating early birds to a sample of acts before the city’s main festival erupts. People bring their families, teens come to catch their favorite bands, and even the youngest music fans can groove thanks to plenty of daytime entertainment. The festival uses multiple stages and keeps the action rolling from sunny afternoons into late-night performances. The vibe is easy-going, blending families, students, and music lovers all in one sprawling lawn by the lakeside.

Daily Performances and Headliners

The heart of DAS FEST AM SEE is its music, and the focus is sharply on regional acts. Most eyes are on Friday night when REINDEERS take the main stage at 21:30. Fast forward to Sunday, and LIQUID is set to grab the spotlight at 21:15, ensuring weekends finish with a bang. Other anticipated sets include Buchi & the Southbound Allstars, who add extra flair on Thursday by bringing Peter Freudenthaler from Fools Garden—a familiar face many in the crowd grew up listening to.

Diversifying the lineup, Marcus Zimmermann performs an uplifting set with both a full band and a choir, promising that huge festival sound on Sunday. If you’re hanging out till the very end, SWR3-Tag on July 22 features Laurin Sigmund and DJ Josh Kochhann, mixing radio hits with live show energy so nobody leaves on a low note.

Each day, the festival unpacks new acts and flavors. Wednesday jumps off with The Funky Valentines, HEADSALAD, and the energetic Fou Fighterz. Thursdays bring Last Train and the quirky duo der Katze & die Hund. By Friday, the evening heats up with David Eckstein and the classic covers of HardCover. Saturday’s Hoepfner Summer Night features the Cocktail Harbor Band and the soulful stylings of Soulcafé, making for a night that slips from easy listening to danceable beats.

Sunday shakes things up with New Wave Day, packing performances by HM-BigBand, Musikkita INTAKT, Simone Mitzner, and TheBeatBoyz. Monday is no slouch, either—Jonas Gavriil, Chilibones, and FUNK YOU keep the fun going into the start of a new week. Each theme and act draws its own crowd, giving every visitor something new and keeping the atmosphere buzzing all week long.

DAS FEST AM SEE isn’t just background noise to summer—it’s become a signature spot where local German music gets its due and fans can discover tomorrow’s new favorites while soaking up that open-air festival feel.