ORWOhaus Festival
19th edition of the open-air festival by the Berlin musicians' cooperative ORWOhaus – two days of Rock, Punk, HipHop, and Rap on Frank-Zappa-Straße, July 10–11, 2026
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ORWOhaus – Berlin's Self-Managed Musicians' House
The ORWOhaus on Frank-Zappa-Straße in Marzahn is Berlin's most unusual musicians' house. Originally an industrial building of the East German film manufacturer ORWO, the building was occupied by musicians in 2005, later taken over by ORWOhaus e.V. and transformed into one of Europe's largest self-managed musicians' centers. Today, the house hosts 105 rehearsal rooms, around 200 bands, and approximately 800 musicians – from all genres, from singer-songwriters to death metal combos. There are studios, concert halls, workshops, and a bar.
The Festival – Since 2007
The ORWOhaus Festival emerged from the house's ethos in 2007: a two-day open-air event on the house's own grounds, organized by the musicians for themselves and their audience. The stage is set up directly in front of the industrial building, with bands from the house playing alongside guests from the Berlin music scene and national acts. The program mixes genres without ideological constraints – Rock next to Rap, Punk next to Live Karaoke, Crank Wave next to Hip Hop.
2026 – 19th Edition, New Motto
The 19th edition in 2026 runs under the motto "Past is Future – Home Of Music" and will again take place on the second weekend in July. Confirmed acts include Audio88 & Yassin (Berlin Rap), Bluthund (Punk), Ostberlin Androgyn, Rakete Tschaikowski, Tante Anne (Live Karaoke), MC Mo, Sirp Kayne, Tulpe (Rock), Arsen (Power Rock), Gorelem (Rock'N'Roll), Mini Van (Crank Wave), Laisor, MC Waldschrat, Noisympathy, and Deadheadz. A total of around 1,500 visitors per weekend.
Family-Friendly and Accessible
Unlike most Berlin festivals, the ORWOhaus Festival is explicitly family-friendly: children under 14 are free, the outdoor area offers space for play, and the event runs from daytime into the late evening – not as a nightclub set. Tent sites for overnight guests are provided upon request.
ORWOhaus Festival — edition 2026
The 19th edition runs under the motto "Past is Future – Home Of Music," underscoring the self-managed ethos of the ORWOhaus: a self-governed musicians' house that organizes festivals from its own ranks. The lineup mixes bands from the house itself with guests fitting the Berlin music scene.
Programme ORWOhaus Festival 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026 – from 6:00 PM
- Arsen — Power Rock
- Gorelem — Rock'N'Roll
- Mini Van — Crank Wave
- Tante Anne — Live Karaoke (legendary participatory act from Berlin)
- MC Mo and Sirp Kayne — Hip Hop / Rap
- Tulpe — Rock
Saturday, July 11, 2026 – from 2:00 PM
- Audio88 & Yassin — Berlin Rap Duo, Saturday Headliner
- Bluthund — Punk / Postpunk
- Rakete Tschaikowski — Indie Rock
- Ostberlin Androgyn — Punk Rock
- Laisor — Rock
- MC Waldschrat — Hip Hop
- Noisympathy — Crossover / Punk
- Deadheadz — Punk Hardcore
Side Program
- Food trucks and drink stands on site
- ORWOhaus bar open
- Merch table of participating bands
- Tent camping (registration via the website)
Set times and stage slots will be finalized in early July 2026 on orwohaus-festival.de.
Highlights ORWOhaus Festival 2026
- 19th edition of the Berlin open-air festival by the musicians' cooperative ORWOhaus
- Saturday Headliner: Audio88 & Yassin (Berlin Rap)
- Bluthund, Ostberlin Androgyn, and Rakete Tschaikowski as Punk focus
- Live Karaoke with Tante Anne
- Children under 14 free – family-friendly
- Tent camping possible
Prices ORWOhaus Festival 2026
Weekend Pass: €40. Day Ticket: €30. Children under 14 years: free. Tent camping: bookable. Tickets exclusively online via orwohaus-festival.de.
Practical information — ORWOhaus Festival
Getting There
ORWOhaus, Frank-Zappa-Straße 19/20, 12681 Berlin-Marzahn. S-Bahn S7 Marzahn (approx. 15 minutes walk), Tram M6 Allee der Kosmonauten / Helene-Weigel-Platz, then 10 minutes walk. By car: Parking on Frank-Zappa-Straße is limited – the street is named after Frank Zappa, a hero of the Berlin music scene.
Admission
Weekend pass €40, day ticket €30. Children under 14 free. Tent camping possible, registration via orwohaus-festival.de. Tickets online directly via the festival website. Band applications for 2027 are possible – the 2026 lineup is closed.
On Site
Food trucks, drink stands, ORWOhaus bar open, merch table. Sanitary facilities and first aid station in the building. No glass on the premises.
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Where it takes place ORWOhaus Festival
ORWOhaus, Frank-Zappa-Straße
Frank-Zappa-Straße 19/20, 12681 Berlin