ELLE & L's Festival Berlin
Europe's first female multi-genre festival with three stages in Kreuzberg
About ELLE & L's Festival
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Europe's First Attempt at a Truly Female Festival
In recent years, the gender imbalance in festival line-ups worldwide has become a scandalous topic — many festivals have mandated 50/50 quotas, but hardly any major multi-genre festival in Europe has dared to take the radical step of consistently featuring only female artists for the entire program. ELLE & L's Festival makes the attempt in Berlin in 2026 — as the European premiere of a concept that has early precedents in the USA and Great Britain. Two days, three stages, all acts cast with a focus on female artists, spanning across genres.
Hip-Hop, Pop, Afrobeats, and More
The musical spectrum is deliberately broad: Hip-Hop and Rap as the heavyweight, plus Pop, Afrobeats, R&B, electronic music, and more experimental crossover formats. With this, the festival breaks away from the genre limitations of many female-focused festivals (typically singer-songwriter heavy) and positions itself as a true multi-genre format — created with a focus on female artists, but for all music lovers.
Three Stages at Columbiadamm
The venues are the Columbiahalle and the neighboring Columbia Theater at Columbiadamm 9-21 in Berlin-Tempelhof (postal code 10965, on the border with Kreuzberg). The Columbiahalle, with around 3,500 seats, is one of Berlin's largest indoor concert venues, while the Columbia Theater is a smaller, more intimate stage in the adjacent building. Between them, an outdoor area with a third stage, food trucks, and chill zones will be created — perfect for the summer festival atmosphere at the end of August.
Premium Service with an Inclusion Focus
The organizers are focusing on a well-thought-out premium service: accessible infrastructure, good sanitary facilities, family and children's areas (with parental accompaniment for those under 16), lockers, and clear safety concepts. The age restriction is 16+ — younger visitors can attend with a guardian. Program starts at 3 PM, doors open at 2 PM — the festival is an afternoon and evening format that makes the most of the summer daylight.
ELLE & L's Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 premiere edition marks a curatorial statement: Europe's first major multi-genre festival with a consistent focus on female artists. The two festival days on August 29 and 30, 2026, utilize the Columbiahalle (main stage, ~3,500 seats) and the Columbia Theater (second indoor stage) as venues, complemented by a third stage in the outdoor area between the buildings.
The genre concept is deliberately broad: Hip-Hop and Rap as the programmatic focus, plus Pop, Afrobeats, R&B, electronic music, and crossover formats. This distinguishes ELLE & L's from many female-associated festivals, which often favor singer-songwriter programs. This festival is about the full spectrum of urban music.
Programme ELLE & L's Festival 2026
The complete lineup of female artists will be announced gradually via the festival website elleandls.com and ticketing platforms. Confirmed framework as of May 2026:
Saturday, August 29, 2026 — Columbiahalle + Columbia Theater + Outdoor
- 2:00 PM — Doors Open
- 3:00 PM — Stage Program Begins
- Parallel program on three stages (two indoor, one outdoor)
- Headliners from Hip-Hop, Pop, and Afrobeats — announcements starting Summer 2026
- Food trucks and chill zones in the outdoor area
Sunday, August 30, 2026 — Columbiahalle + Columbia Theater + Outdoor
- 2:00 PM — Doors Open
- 3:00 PM — Stage Program Begins
- Second festival day with more acts on three stages
- Closing show in the Columbiahalle
Service and Format
- Three stages: Columbiahalle (main stage), Columbia Theater (second indoor stage), Outdoor Stage
- Food trucks with diverse selection
- Chill zones and seating areas
- Accessible infrastructure
- Clear safety and awareness concepts
Highlights ELLE & L's Festival 2026
- European premiere of a consistently female-curated multi-genre festival
- Three stages at Columbiahalle, Columbia Theater, and in the outdoor area
- Genre breadth: Hip-Hop, Pop, Afrobeats, R&B, Electronic
- Two festival days, each from 2:00 PM until late
- Tickets from €41.95
- Accessible infrastructure and premium service
Prices ELLE & L's Festival 2026
Tickets from €41.95 regularly via berlin.de/tickets, columbia-theater.de, and Eventim. 2-day passes and VIP options available. Box office depending on availability.
Practical information — ELLE & L's Festival
Getting There
Columbiahalle and Columbia Theater, Columbiadamm 9-21, 10965 Berlin (District Tempelhof, Borough Tempelhof-Schöneberg). U-Bahn U7 Südstern (8 min. walk) or U6 Platz der Luftbrücke (10 min.). Bus M41 or 248 stops directly at Columbiadamm. By car: Parking at Columbiadamm is limited, Park & Ride via the city motorway is recommended.
Tickets
Tickets from €41.95 regularly via berlin.de/tickets and Eventim. 2-day passes, VIP options, and day tickets available.
Good to Know
Doors open at 2:00 PM, program starts at 3:00 PM. Age restriction 16+ (accompanying person required for younger attendees). Three stages — two indoor, one outdoor. Food trucks and drink stands on site. Weather-appropriate clothing recommended, as the outdoor area is the main area between sets.
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Where it takes place ELLE & L's Festival
Columbiahalle + Columbia Theater
Columbiadamm 9-21, 10965 Berlin