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Three days of live music, theater and children's program with free admission
From August 22nd to 24th, 2025, the Dornberg Castle in Groß-Gerau again turned into a meeting point for music fans, families and those interested in culture. The popular “Volk in the Castle” you to celebrate, dance and encounter free entry for three days
International and regional artists live in Dornberg Castle
A musical highlight is the appearance of the Norwegian indie rock band Kakkmaddafakka , which is guest in Groß-Gerau for the first time. Known for energetic stage shows, the group brings songs such as Forever Alone , Restless or Naked Blue .
The Colombian band Doctor Krapula , a fixture of the Latin American music scene, is also expected with its mix of punk, cumbia, ska, hip-hop and reggae. Your socially critical texts and rousing performance promise a special concert experience.
Also included is the Mannheim musician Gringo Mayer , who currently attracts attention nationwide with songs in spa Palatinate and charming retro production. He is supported by his "cone band".
There is reunion with the British folk punk band Skinny Lister , who was already delighting the audience in 2017. Music Monks , a tribute band for Seed & Peter Fox are also on stage, will bring the festival audience with known songs such as Dickes B , everything new and eye-catchers
Cabaret, children's program and cultural diversity
In addition to concerts, the festival offers an extensive children's program , the traditional cabaret conference and a presentation of the Büchnerbühne Riedstadt . The line-up is complemented by other regional and national acts. Entry to all events is free of charge - a central concern of the festival in order to enable cultural participation regardless of income.
Volk in the castle sees itself as an open meeting place that promotes diversity - regardless of origin, language, religion or sexual identity. The festival is part of the cultural summer of South Hesse , funded by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art and supported by the Sparkassen-Kulturstiftung Hessen-Thuringia .
Further information and program updates at:
www.volk-im-schloss.de
facebook.com/volkimschloss
Instagram: #Volkimschloss
