Music on two stages, open museums, lively squares and a programme for all generations: on 21 June, the Nikolaiviertel will be transformed into a vibrant festival site as part of the Fête de la Musique.
Museum Festival – Come celebrate with us in the Nikolaiviertel! Music on two stages, open museums, bustling squares, and a program for all ages.
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Nikolaiviertel!
On June 21, the Nikolaiviertel will transform into a lively festival venue as part of the Fête de la Musique. For the second time, the Stadtmuseum Berlin is combining its Museum Festival with the Fête de la Musique and invites you to rediscover Old Berlin. The museums open at 10 a.m., guided tours begin at 2 p.m., creative activities follow at 3 p.m., and the stage program starts at 4 p.m.
History Meets Music
Look forward to a diverse music program on two stages. Experience the talented singer-songwriter Oranya, captivating sounds from around the world performed by various Berlin choirs, music with groove and heart for children from Richards Musikladen, or German-language pop by Trille.
Also, discover the historic Nikolaiviertel on exciting guided tours, and visit the exhibitions at the Knoblauchhaus Museum, the Nikolaikirche Museum, and the Ephraim-Palais Museum.
Get exclusive insights into the collections, build musical instruments with your children, dance in the breakdance workshop, and test your knowledge in our museum quiz.
- Hosts: Anjouna Novak, Melanie Huber
The program is updated regularly.
Admission is free on this day.
- Ephraim-Palais Museum
- Nikolaikirche Museum
- Knoblauchhaus Museum
Venue: Nikolaiviertel, 10178 Berlin
An event as part of the Fête de la Musique
Please note: Video and photo recordings will be made during the museum festival and may be used indefinitely for public relations purposes by the Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin. By participating, you agree that these recordings may be published.
Parking around the Nikolaiviertel is very limited. We recommend using public transportation.
On Rathausstraße, about 150 meters from the museum, there are two public parking spaces for people with disabilities. The “Nikolaiviertel” bus stop is about 150 meters away, and the “Rotes Rathaus” bus stop and subway station are about 500 meters away.
The paths in the Nikolaiviertel are moderately accessible on foot and by vehicle due to the cobblestone pavement.
In case of bad weather: the program schedule is subject to change at short notice.
Additional information
Program
4:00 – 4:05 p.m. | Stage in front of St. Nicholas Church
Opening of the Museum Festival by Sophie Plagemann, Artistic Director of the Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Concerts
4:05 – 4:35 p.m. | Stage in front of St. Nicholas Church
“Women in Harmony” Choir
4:40 – 5:25 PM | Stage in front of the Museum Lab
Richard’s Children’s Music Shop
5:30 – 5:55 PM | Dance floor in front of St. Nicholas Church
Breakdance workshop on the history of breaking in Berlin with StreetUniverCity
6:00 – 6:30 PM | Stage in front of the Museum Lab
The UKULELERS from Glienicke
6:35 – 7:10 PM | Stage in front of St. Nicholas Church
The QuerChorallen Berlin
7:25 – 8:10 PM | Stage in front of St. Nicholas Church
ORANYA
8:15 – 8:55 PM | Stage in front of the Museum Lab
Special Guest
9:00 – 10:00 PM | Stage in front of St. Nicholas Church
Trille
Creative Activities
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM | in front of the Ephraim-Palais Museum
The Big Instrument Sound Workshop
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM | next to the Children’s Salon at the Knoblauchhaus Museum
Summer Accessories for Hot Days
Guided Tours
2:00 PM | Foyer, Ephraim-Palais Museum
Family tour: A whirlwind tour through BerlinZEIT
2:00 – 2:30 PM + 6:15 – 6:45 PM | Ticket office, Knoblauchhaus Museum
“Stylish Berlin Women” – The Incredible Story of Fashion, Politics, and Foundry Art
3:00 – 3:30 PM + 4:15 – 4:45 PM + 5:15 – 5:45 PM | Ticket Office, Knoblauchhaus Museum
“Vintage Furniture from the Biedermeier Period?” – A Chair Model Based on a Schinkel Design
3:30 PM | Ticket Office, Nikolaikirche Museum
A 60-minute tour of the Nikolaikirche Museum
3:30 – 4:00 PM + 4:30 – 5:00 PM + 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Foyer, Ephraim-Palais Museum
Take the elevator behind the scenes – exclusive insights into the Graphic Arts Collection
4:00 – 5:00 PM + 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Meeting point to the left in front of the Ephraim-Palais Museum
Guided tour of the Nikolaiviertel for everyone
4:30–5:15 PM | Meeting point: to the left in front of the Ephraim-Palais Museum
Through the neighborhood: Guided walk from the Museum Festival to the Fete am Park × Waisenbrückentag at Köllnischer Park
4:45–5:15 PM | Ticket office, Nikolaikirche Museum
Who ruled the city? Church, power, and coexistence before 1800
6:30–7:15 p.m. | Meeting point at the information booth for Fete am Park × Waisenbrückentag at Märkischer Platz
Through the Neighborhood: Guided Walk from the Fete am Park × Waisenbrückentag at Köllnischer Park to the Museum Festival
Accessibility
Information about the accessibility of the venues can be found on their websites.
Dates
June 2026
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