Feel Festival 2025: An anniversary full of music and community at Bergheider See!

Feel Festival 2025: An anniversary full of music and community at Bergheider See!

A very special event is taking place this year at Bergheider See in Finsterwalde: ThisFeel Festival 2025is celebrating its 10th anniversary and promises to...July 24th to 27thto offer an unforgettable experience. Under the motto“Feel of life – time for new paths”is invited to over 150 acts on 15 stages, which together offer 84 hours of live music from various genres such as indie, hip-hop, techno, trance and house. The organizers expect around15,000 visitorsand are looking forward to a diverse program.

Already standing since 2024Kira Taigeas managing director at the helm of the festival, having previously served as artistic director. Under her direction, the festival not only excels musically, but also promotesregional cultural scenewith a special stage. This is fromLausitz Cultural Plan Project Fundand thatFederal Ministry of Culture and Mediasupports. Two intangible UNESCO cultural heritages, the puppet and puppet theater from Elbe-Elster and Berlin techno culture, are also in focus.

A festival of possibilities

But the Feel Festival doesn't just offer music. Visitors can look forward to a variety of workshops that include DIY offerings, cooking courses with regional ingredients and visions of the future for Lusatia. In addition, that ensuresMen's Ballet Finsterwaldeand theDahme/Mark fib productionfor creative entertainment. Regional associations and institutions are tasked with offering visitors a variety of food and drinks, which not only pleases the palate but also strengthens the community.

The festival is a prime example of what music festivals in Germany are all about. According to a study by the Federal Foundation LiveCulture Festivals are an important part of the cultural landscape, promote the development of identity and offer a stage not only to newcomers, but also to established artists. Social interactions, cultural diversity and space for discourse are promoted in a lively way.

Participate and take responsibility

Anyone who would like to actively participate in the festival has the opportunity to register as aVolunteer helperto engage. On the festival's official website becomes explains in detail how you can get involved. Tasks range from supporting setup and dismantling to working in the kitchen team or traffic management. The festival relies on shared responsibility and thus creates a strong sense of community.

As part of the efforts towards sustainability and regional value creation, the Feel Festival has the potential to not only inspire musically, but also to act as an economic engine for the region. The organizers hope that this initiative will also broaden the overview of the music festival landscape in Germany, which will be highlighted in an upcoming study.

For everyone who not only wants to immerse themselves in the music, but also wants to actively contribute to leaving the festival grounds behind them and leaving a lasting impression: TheRegistrationIt has already been activated for helpers, although previous experience is desirable due to the large number of tasks.

For further information and tickets, visit the festival's official website, which provides a comprehensive overview of the upcoming summer highlight. The Feel Festival 2025 promises not only a feast for the ears, but also another chapter in the flourishing cultural history of Lusatia.