Full programme announced for Leipzig’s 2026 Queer Music Festival
The full programme for the Queer Music Festival 2026, set to take place in Leipzig, Germany from 23–26 April, has been released. Organisers say this year’s edition will highlight a rich mix of queer musical talent and multidisciplinary performance, with concerts, films, talks, workshops and club nights taking over venues across the city.
Under the banner Identity Is Reality, the festival aims to foreground queer voices at a time when LGBTQ+ visibility and acceptance remain contested in many parts of society. The event centres artists who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans or non‑binary - musicians whose work, organisers say, is still too often sidelined in mainstream contexts.
The driving force behind the festival is Zacker, whose work as both organiser and curator has shaped the event into a prominent platform for queer creativity. The 2026 edition positions itself not only as a celebration but also a much‑needed safe space, providing room for empowerment, connection and exchange within the LGBTQ+ community.
Across its three‑day run, the programme spans an eclectic range of genres: from intimate pop and indie sets to high‑energy electronic performances. Among the concert acts confirmed are Pablo Brooks, Marisabelle, Sibb, Seda, Denise Frey, Léon The Singer and Eja.
A special highlight will be a performance by D‑Dur Dykes* at the Heilandskirche, while the film strand includes screenings of No Ordinary Man and Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All.
Nightlife also features prominently, with a club event headlined by nd_baumecker (Berghain), joined by Sherø and Joramia. Drag fans can look forward to appearances from Bambi Mercury, Teilzeitprinzessin Linette, Luna Neptune and Athena Owls.
Industry professionals will gather for the network meeting Queers in Music, with a panel featuring Sherryaeri, David Trautmann and Sookee.
Additional programme elements include a dance class, DJ workshop, artist talk and festival quiz.
The festival is presented by ByteFM, Kreuzer and Rausgegangen, and organised by BOUYGERHL - Queer Music Archive.
Programme details and tickets are available HERE
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