MDR music summer: 25 concerts in Saxony-Anhalt from August 2025!

MDR music summer: 25 concerts in Saxony-Anhalt from August 2025!

In the next few months, music lovers in and around Saxony-Anhalt will get their money's worth again. The MDR has announced an exciting range of festivals that will showcase both local and international acts. The highlight of the festival season is theMDR music summer, which will take place in its 34th edition from August 8th to September 7th, 2025.

The summer of music opens in Chemnitz, the European Capital of Culture 2025. The special events include a word-music collage with the talented Corinna Harfouch and the brilliant pianist Hideyo Harada in Seggerde as well as a madrigal concert in the impressive St. Marienkirche in Stendal. The final concert will take place in the historic St. Martini Church in Stolberg in the Harz Mountains. A real feast for the eyes and ears for all music lovers!

Metal and Ska in the region

But that's not all! On September 12, 2025, that’s what’s temptingMetal Embrace Festivalin Barleben an enthusiastic audience with an intimate atmosphere and various metal subgenres. Bands like Grymheart, Mandragora Thuringia, Sworn and Maat have already confirmed their appearance and are looking forward to energetic shows.

Another unforgettable event is on the program in 2026: theThis Is Ska Festival, which is the largest ska festival in Germany. It will take place from June 18th to 20th in the Dessau-Roßlau moated castle. Since 1997, this festival has thrilled thousands of visitors every year and offers over 30 acts on two stages. The event is an international meeting of the ska scene and promises a comprehensive supporting program including a diverse range of beers. This year, “The Pioneers” and “Rantanplan” will be on stage, among others. Camping options right next to the castle round off the experience.

Techno enthusiasts beware

For electronic music lovers this will beHIVE Festivalwill be a highlight in Gräfenhainichen from June 19th to 21st, 2026. Fans of techno, trance and psytrance in particular will get their money's worth here.

Couldn't wait to go to the next metal live show? Then, mark the days from July 1st to 4th, 2026 for thatRockharz Open Airat Ballenstedt airfield in the calendar. With a line-up that includes the likes of Helloween, Alice Cooper and many more, the 33rd edition of this festival promises to be an unforgettable experience. However, the tickets are already sold out and there may still be a remaining contingent in the coming weeks.

And that's not all! Thesplash! festivaland thatEastside Open Airare also available in July, and fans of various music genres will get their money's worth here. The This Is Ska Festival will certainly continue to exist in the coming years thanks to the close-knit framework and the top-class acts.

CONCLUSION: The coming months and years will be a real festival for music lovers in Saxony-Anhalt and the surrounding area. Whether ska, metal or electronic beats – everyone will find the right event here!