14. Maifeld Derby

In the organizer's words:

The 14th and last Maifeld Derby 2025 - From May 31 to June 1! #savethelastride

The Maifeld Derby is a music and pop culture festival on Mannheim's Maimarkt grounds that has been bringing a finely curated program off the beaten track to the stage every year for three days since 2011. A diverse line-up with many newcomers and some (now) old companions adorns our festival banner every year. With the 14th edition, the Maifeld Derby will bid farewell to the UNESCO City Of Music Mannheim as the reigning "Best Small Festival in Europe" and enjoy its last days in the pasture.

Top-class acts such as British indie rock band Franz Ferdinand, France's current chanson superstar Zaho de Sagazan and Bilderbuch, who are coming to the Derby for the fourth time, have already been confirmed as headliners for the last edition.

T he Notwist will also be appearing for the fourth time, while British musician Nilüfer Yanya and the up-and-coming duo Zimmer90 from Stuttgart will be making their way to the Derby for the first time.

Also performing:

Die höchste Eisenbahn (D) I Nand (D) I Psychedelic Porn Crumpets (AUS) I Strongboi (D) I Salò (AT) I Deadletter (UK) I Fat Dog (UK) I Eefje de Visser (NL) I Big Special (UK) I Pearl & the Oysters (USA) I Kate Bollinger (USA) I Antony Szmierek (UK) I Mary in the Junkyard (UK) I Ugly (UK) I Getdown Services (UK) I Beharie (NO) I Loberman (BEL) I Saopbox (UK) I Akryl (CH) I Ira Peter (MA I Reading)