MV Festival: Music marathon and bicycle concert in Schwerin!

MV Festival: Music marathon and bicycle concert in Schwerin!

This weekend in Schwerin it's all about music and joy. The MV Festival celebrates its birthday at the E-Werk and offers a varied program on both days that attracts both music lovers and families in the region. Today, July 15, 2025, the festival starts with a colorful mix of choral singing, chamber music and rousing jazz. The event opened its doors on Saturday at 12 p.m. and offers something for every taste.

On Saturday, the ffortissibros, a men's chamber choir that was only founded in 2019, will present the start at 12 p.m. Followed by chamber music from the Rostock University of Music and Theater at 2 p.m., visitors can look forward to brass music and puppet shows with the Blechlotsen and Friederike Alphei at 4 p.m. At 6 p.m., ensembles from the Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater Schwerin will show off their skills, and the unplugged early jazz band “Die Railers” will conclude Saturday at 8 p.m. The ticket prices for this day are 10 euros for single tickets and 35 euros for a day ticket, plus fees.

A musical adventure on Sunday

Sunday invites you to a very special experience: the bicycle concert. This creative idea takes participants on a musical bike tour in and around Schwerin, where they can visit a total of 12 different stations. The tour starts flexibly from 11 a.m. and the program extends until around 3:30 p.m., so that everyone has the opportunity to cycle depending on their mood.

The top-class artists performing at the bicycle concert include the Fuse Ensemble, the Astoria Salon Orchestra and the Hanse Jazz Quintet. The different stages offer a diverse program ranging from classical music to jazz to family-friendly performances. Here is a small overview of the stations and artists:

• Cellovibes-Bühne: Sophie Abraham, Susanne Paul (Paul Holzwerkstatt)
• Klassik-Bühne: Andrea Cicalese & Antonio Del Castillo, Pacific Quintet (BO71)
• Brass’n’Jazz-Bühne: BAGGS, Bokale Brass Band (Seewarte)
• Folk-Bühne: Henriette Flach Quartet, Pabameto Quartett (Hof Medewege)
• Local-Heroes-Bühne: Astoria Salonorchester, Itziar Lesaka & Friedemann Braun (zenit)
• Kinder-Bühne: Antonia Fischer & Flavius Hölzemann (ehemaliges Offizierskasino)
• Großes Finale: Fuse (Marktplatz, 16 bis 17 Uhr)

Ticket prices for this exciting Sunday event are 30 euros for adults and 10 euros for children between 4 and 18 years old. Each additional child only pays 5 euros (plus fees). Tickets can be purchased conveniently online, at Schlachtermarkt and from 10:30 a.m. at the respective stages.

Part of the festival culture

The MV Festival is not only an important part of the local cultural landscape, but also attracts visitors from the surrounding regions. The series of events impresses with its diversity and the high quality of the performances. The festival also offers the opportunity to discover new musical talent and hear old friends in a relaxed atmosphere.

So if you're interested in music and want to get to know Schwerin's cultural side, you shouldn't miss the MV Festival. The bicycle concert on July 20th also promises a very special experience that combines nature and music. We are looking forward to a weekend full of emotions, melodies and unforgettable moments! Further information is available at kultur-mv.de to be found or at allevents.in.