MELT Festival 2024 in Germany

For over 25 years, the MELT Festival has been a magnetic force, attracting the world's hottest artists, bands, and thousands of passionate music enthusiasts to the Ferropolis near Gräfenhainichen. This year will be the final MELT Festival, so everyone is welcome to feel the magical sunrises and the legendary performances at this unique event for the last time.

Lineup

More than 120 carefully selected artists and bands will set the stage with their unforgettable performances. Among them are Aroma Pitch, Chase & Status, DJ Koze, James Blake, Jayda G, Kenya Grace, Maruwa, Romy, Sampha, Sugababes, TELESHOP, Ultraflex, and numerous others who shape today's music scene, showcasing their talent at MELT.

Dates

This year, the musical festivities will commence from Thursday evening, July 11, and continue through Sunday afternoon, July 14, featuring non-stop music throughout. The camping grounds open at noon on Thursday and must be vacated by 7 pm on Sunday.

Tickets

Tickets are available for purchase online, offering four options to suit different preferences. The Regular Weekend Ticket (€209,95) covers three days of festival fun and camping, from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon, with a waste deposit of €10 already included. The Premium Weekend Ticket (€259,95) includes all regular benefits plus access to a premium shuttle service between camping grounds and the festival, and a premium camping site. The 2 Nights Ticket for Friday & Saturday (€154,95) allows entry from Friday at 4 pm, offering the chance to camp and enjoy the festivities until Sunday afternoon. For those looking for shorter visits, the 24-Hour Tickets (from €59,95) provide access to MELT 2024 for specific periods: Thursday 4 pm to Friday 4 pm, Friday 4 pm to Saturday 4 pm, or Saturday 4 pm to Sunday 4 pm.

Location

MELT Festival is held at Ferropolis, an old Open Air museum near Gräfenhainichen. The most convenient way to reach Ferropolis is by train, where a complimentary shuttle bus service awaits at Gräfenhainichen train station to transport guests directly to the festival grounds.

Shuttle Services

The festival provides free bus shuttles from Gräfenhainichen train station throughout the event. Operational hours are from 10:30 am to 09:30 pm on Thursday and Friday, 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday, and 7 am to 07:30 pm on Sunday. Unfortunately, there won't be bus shuttles from other cities this year due to sustainability reasons.

Rules & Restrictions

Minors under 16 years old are not allowed at the festival. Those aged 16 and over may attend the open-air event until midnight without adult supervision but must be accompanied by an authorized adult after that. Weapons, pyrotechnics, glass, animals, drones, laser pointers, and speakers are strictly prohibited on festival grounds.

Festival History

MELT Festival, originally known as Melt! Festival, debuted in 1997 at Bernsteinsee in Velten, Brandenburg, and later moved to Lärz airfield for its second edition. Since 1999, the festival has found its home at Ferropolis near Gräfenhainichen.

Throughout its history, MELT has garnered numerous international accolades, including awards for "Best Festival," "Artist's Favorite European Festival," and "Green 'N' Clean Festival Of The Year," among others. Renowned for its exceptional lineups and unique atmosphere, MELT has become one of Germany's most beloved music festivals, drawing enthusiasts from techno, house, indie, pop, and rap genres.

Sadly, after 27 years, the organizers announced that the 2024 edition will be the final MELT Festival. Various factors have led to this decision, marking the end of an era for this iconic event.