28th edition brings an entire district to life
A highlight of this year's St. Martin's Fair is once again the Watzemussig Night . On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the St. Martin's Quarter will be transformed into a large music venue for the 28th time. Twenty-five venues and squares will open their doors, and more than 100 musicians and DJs will provide a diverse program until late into the night.
The musical variety is vast: from rock, pop, and oldies to blues, jazz, and folk, as well as Latin, reggae, and electronic sounds, the spectrum ranges. Thus, Watzemussiggnacht appeals to a broad audience—from die-hard "Watzeverdlers" to guests from all over Darmstadt and the surrounding area. As always, admission is free.
Kick-off under the open sky
The first open-air concerts begin at 7 p.m. The band Endorphine . US rocker Adam Bomb Kolonia Express, , at his family's birthplace on Kranichsteiner Straße house band will be providing salsa rhythms in the garden of the Adega Alentejana, while DJ Petra will be creating a disco atmosphere in St. Martin's Church.
Other open-air venues include the Fohlenhof with the band Kellerparty and the Martinsstubb', where Watzemussiggnacht initiator Matthias "Mecki" Mekschrat will perform with his band We Change .
Music late into the night
From 9 p.m. onwards, the fun continues in the pubs and bars. Blues, folk, Latin, rock, and electronic music fill the neighborhood's bars with life. Performing acts include Mystery Train , Pint Size Company , Mama Limon , The MoKer , We2 , and Space C – a cross-section of the Darmstadt music scene and beyond.
Information for visitors
The organizers ask that you do not bring any outside drinks into the venues. Out of consideration for local residents, doors and windows must remain closed from 10 p.m., and the music night will end at 1 a.m. The public order office and police will be accompanying the event. Traveling on foot, by bike, or by public transport is recommended.
With the Watzemussiggnacht, the Martinsviertel once again demonstrates that it is one of the liveliest districts in Darmstadt – a musical Kerb tradition that extends far beyond the city limits.
Overview of the program of the 28th Watzemussignacht
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Open air from 7 p.m.
- Riegerplatz Festival Grounds: Endorphins
- Hof Low Brow / Red Barn (Erbacher Straße 5): Adam Bomb
- Hof Kranichsteiner Str. 11: Kolonia Express (Cologne songs, presented by patron Frank Friedrich Grossmann)
- Adega Alentejana (Garden): Houseband (Salsa)
- Martinskirche: DJ Petra (“Disco in de' Kersch'”)
- Fohlenhof: Cellar Party
- Martinsstubb': We Change (with Watzemussiggnacht founder Matthias "Mecki" Mekschrat)
From 9 pm in the pubs and bars
- Alternative / Indie / HipHop: Marian Kleebaum (Baobab)
- Blues / Folk: Mystery Train (Pillhuhn), Pint Size Company (Ireland Pub)
- DJs: DJ Elric Funke (Hobbit), DJ Petra (Martinskirche), DJ Rubixx & Friends (Watzepunkt), DJ Surprice (Bruchbude), DJ Traumtherapie (TrinkBar meets Shots), Uppercut Crew (Los Santos)
- Latin / Reggae: Abass Kakatar (Berry's), Adega Houseband (Adega Alentejana), Alberto Colucci (Pizzeria Roma), Huepa (Oktagon), Mama Limon (HoffART-Theater)
- Pop / Rock: Kolonia Express (Kranichsteiner Str. 11), Michelangelou & Friends (Kessel), The MoKer (Daedis), Sangesfreunde Martinsviertel (Gastspielhaus), We Change (Martinsstubb'), We2 (Non Italiano)
- Blues rock / hard rock: Adam Bomb (Red Barn), Endorphine (Festplatz), Kellerparty (Fohlenhof), Garderobefaltbar (Hotzenplotz), Space C. (Low Brow)
