The 2024 Reeperbahn Festival kicked off today, 18 September, in Hamburg. With headliners like Trentemøller, Digitalism, Kate Nash, and Joan as Policewoman, the 4 day event continues to surprise with rising acts from Europe and beyond. Below is a shortlist of who to see among the hundreds of artists.

Wednesday 18.09

  • Bea Box, 20:40, Thomas Read Live
  • Night Tapes, 22:30, Chikago
  • Pale Blue Eyes, 23:25, Molotow

Thursday 19.09

  • Nusantara Beat, 15:30, Molotow
  • Girl and Girl, 16:20, Spielbude
  • Ibibio Sound Machine, 19:10, Grosse Freiheit 36
  • Loverman, 19:20, St. Pauli-Kirche
  • Hotel Mira, 22:30, UWE
  • Geordie Greep, 23:10, Knust

Friday 20.09

  • Musspell, 17:50, Thomas Read Live
  • Trentemøller, 19:30, Elbphilharmonie
  • Good Neighbours, 19:30, Grosse Freiheit 36
  • Later., 19:30, Nochtspeiler
  • Zoe Graham, 19:30, Grüner Jäger
  • THEM LIGHTS, 20:30, HÄKKEN
  • NewDad, 20:40, Uebel & Gefährlich Ballsaal
  • King Hannah, 21:50, Mojo Club
  • Freakin’ Disco, 21:50, Thomas Read Live
  • The Joy, 22:00, Kaiserkeller
  • OYESONO, 22:00, Prinzenbar
  • Digitalism (DJ), 22:45, Indra
  • Kite, 23:15, Knust
  • Zaho de Sagazan, Gruenspan
  • Bracco, 00:00, Molotow

Saturday 21.09

  • Kate Nash, 14:10, N-Joy Reeperbus
  • Joan as Policewoman, 17:00, Molotow
  • CUT_, 19:15, Headcrash
  • Humane The Moon, 19:40, Molotow
  • Bongeziwe Mabandla, 19:40, Nochtspeiler
  • Bolis Pupul, 19:50, Mojo Club
  • Kabeaushé, 21:50, Mojo Club
  • W!ZARD, 22:25, Headcrash
  • Emily Kokal, 23:20, St. Pauli-Kirche

Reeperbahn Festival Anchor Award Nominees

Every year the Anchor Awards at Reeperbahn Festival choose a promising act. This years nominees are Beth McCarthy, Enji, Kässy, Milan Ring, Moonchild Sannelly, and strongboi. They’re definitely worth checking out in addition to the picks listed above. The Anchor Award’s high profile international jury, led by legendary producer Tony Visconti, decides which of the six nominees will land the award for most promising newcomer based on their competition performance, thus kickstarting their international career. You may see the next biggest global act play before they blow up. While it’s impossible to see everyone, that’s part of the fun.