KLEINSTADTFESTIVAL - Tagesticket Samstag
Meppen can look forward to a spectacular festival weekend! The Kleinstadtfestival 2025 will take place again on August 22 and 23 at Nagelshof in Meppen. The band selection is now complete, and the line-up is finalized.
Two days filled with captivating live music, exuberant festival vibes, and true community spirit await visitors. In addition to the bands that the youth culture group "Kleinstadtkinder" specifically requested for the festival, there is a premiere this year: With a band hearing where 162 band applications were listened to, the organizers have completed the line-up with regional highlights and strong locals. After all, the festival thrives on the commitment of young volunteers – and of course, their passion for music.
Here are the acts that will shake the Kleinstadtfestival 2025:
On Friday, August 22, 2025, you can look forward to these acts:
From trash to cult and now a true live sensation: The Frog Bog Dosenband from Kloster Oesede has gained a huge fanbase with their unmistakable mix of carnival rock, musical wit, and pure joy of playing. After the sensational chart success of their album "Wir ham ne Fahne," they perform on the largest festival stages in Germany – and now also in Meppen! Their shows are loud, silly, and full of energy – a guarantee for absolute escalation! Cheers!
Frau Paul – Founded in Hamburg in 2021, the band has quickly earned respect and recognition with their alternative punk rock. With broad guitar walls, strong rhythms, and socially relevant lyrics, Frau Paul addresses topics like relationships, politics, and mental health. Their live shows are energetic and intense, constantly involving their fans in the performance.
Our line-up is also enriched by impressive local talents!
Eisenkarl brings an energetic tribute show honoring the greatest rock and metal legends like Metallica and AC/DC.
Mixed Up Everything are four brothers from Australia who have been combining alternative and hard rock since 2012, captivating with viral cover versions celebrated by Metallica and Foo Fighters, as evidenced by their phenomenal nearly 1 million followers on YouTube.
ZecondZ revive the past with their female front singing and an old school metal touch, taking the audience on a journey through nostalgic sound worlds. Vertical Age, originally founded in Meppen, now fight against hate and intolerance with their punk and stand firmly on stage with their values.
With Acousdick on our side stage and the Wääsper Tontauben, the line-up for Friday is complete.
On the second day of the festival, Saturday, August 23, 2025, these acts have been booked:
Leoniden – The Kiel band is considered one of the best live acts in Germany and will release their fourth album "Sophisticated Sad Songs" in 2024. With energetic performances, catchy melodies, and profound lyrics, they create pure festival euphoria. Their captivating shows guarantee blissful faces, exuberant mosh pits, and unforgettable moments.
Hi! Spencer – Emotional indie pop rock with depth: The Osnabrück band combines powerful melodies with profound German lyrics. With their current EP "memori," they focus on memory, self-discovery, and diversity – honest, emotional, and contemporary. Their song "So schön allein" has long become an anthem, and their energetic live shows provide goosebumps moments.
With three studio albums and around 400 performed shows, Razz has secured a firm place in the German indie rock scene. The four guys from Emsland, who now live in Berlin, delight with captivating guitar riffs, atmospheric synths, and catchy hooks. Their third album "Everything You Will Ever Need" marked their return after the Corona break – and live they once again prove why they are among the best in their genre.
Also joining are Peter aus der Mozartstraße and cluburlaub! These two bands were among the most convincing acts of our band hearing and immediately thrilled us: Peter aus der Mozartstraße delivers a unique mix of indie rock and rap with impulsive drums, driving guitars, and pulsating synth areas. cluburlaub delights with pop-punk melodies and profound lyrics. Their energetic, captivating performances get the audience dancing and feeling.
Our line-up is also enriched by impressive local talents! Liebe 3000 delivers earworm hits with their charming mix of romance and humorous lyrics that are sure to win hearts. Klabusterbernd unfortunately had to cancel last year due to illness, but they are back and ready to rock the stages in 2025! With their modern punk rock, catchy choruses, and energetic shows, they aim to conquer the festival stages once again and share their stories about failed love, backwoods episodes, and clear political statements with the audience. Acousdick is back on our side stage.
Doors open: 14:30.
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