Breaking the Silence Festival
Good Friday indoor festival with Punk, Heavy Desert Rock and Hard Rock in Kreuzberg
About Breaking the Silence
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Good Friday in a City That Doesn't Want to Be Silent
Good Friday is traditionally considered a 'Silent Holiday' in Germany: public concerts, dance events, and film screenings are restricted, and historically, Berlin has prohibited dance events between 4 AM and 9 PM. In 2023, the band Jevatta and the Junction Bar in Kreuzberg therefore founded their own festival series: 'Breaking the Silence' — a deliberately organized indoor concert on Good Friday and Holy Saturday that questions the religious-historical practice.
What You'll Hear There
- Punk and Pop Punk
- Heavy Desert Rock
- Hard Rock
- Local and national bands from German-speaking countries
The festival doesn't focus on headliners; rather, it's a showcase for the Berlin underground and heavy rock scene, combined with the resident band Jevatta itself. The Junction Bar holds around 200 people, the atmosphere is intimate, and the sound is loud.
Junction Bar and Gneisenaustraße
The Junction Bar at Gneisenaustraße 18 in Berlin-Kreuzberg is one of the city's traditional live music venues — a small, black-painted basement club with a good stage, bar, and a reputation for well-curated rock and indie programs. The address is in the Kreuzberg district (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg borough), a two-minute walk from the U7 Gneisenaustraße subway station.
Character and Audience
Those who attend Breaking the Silence don't come for the big names — but for the mix of Berlin's own productions, a politically secular stance (freedom of religion, openness to 'people of all faiths and beliefs'), and a classic indoor concert evening with two or three bands per day. A true Berlin underground venue — and one of the few occasions to spend Good Friday in the capital with loud music.
Breaking the Silence — edition 2026
The 4th edition of the Breaking the Silence Festival takes place on Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026, and Holy Saturday, April 4th, 2026, at the Junction Bar, Gneisenaustraße 18, 10961 Berlin-Kreuzberg.
The organizers are the Berlin band Jevatta and the Junction Bar itself. Advance tickets are historically €13, and €15 at the box office. The full lineup will be published in February/March 2026 on jevatta.de and festivalticker.de — as in previous years, two to three bands will play per day, including Jevatta itself and bands from the Berlin punk, rock, and heavy scene.
Historical lineup of the 3rd edition (2025): Unglaublicher Vorfall, Nize, King Grey, Zmey, and Jevatta — a similar mix is expected for 2026.
Programme Breaking the Silence 2026
Dates
- Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026 — Evening 1, from 8:00 PM
- Holy Saturday, April 4th, 2026 — Evening 2, from 8:00 PM
Genres in the Lineup (Established in Berlin)
- Punk and Pop Punk
- Heavy Desert Rock
- Hard Rock
- Crossover and Indie Rock
Resident Lineup
- Jevatta — Berlin band, organizer, and always part of the festival lineup
- Bands from the Berlin live scene (full lineup to be announced in Spring 2026)
Political Concept
The festival was created in 2023 as a deliberate counterpoint to the traditional 'Silent Holiday' on Good Friday, which prohibits public dance events in many federal states. The organizers state the goal as bringing together 'people of all faiths and beliefs' without religious exclusion.
Highlights Breaking the Silence 2026
Prices Breaking the Silence 2026
Historical prices (2025): Advance €13, Box office €15 per day. Exact 2026 prices will be officially announced in February/March. Bandsintown, festivalticker.de, and the Junction Bar website will handle advance sales.
Practical information — Breaking the Silence
Getting There
U7 Gneisenaustraße (2 min walk to Junction Bar), U6/U7 Mehringdamm (5 min walk). Parking is scarce — public transport recommended.
Tickets
Historical prices: Advance €13, Box office €15. Advance purchase via the band's and Junction Bar's websites.
House Rules
Indoor, no camping. FSK 18 (alcohol sales), but likely age-appropriate entry policy (accompanied by an adult possible). Cash at the bar recommended.
On Site
Junction Bar with full catering and bar, small stage, intimate concerts. Cloakroom available. Dogs not welcome.
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Where it takes place Breaking the Silence
Junction Bar
Gneisenaustraße 18, 10961 Berlin