BERLIN: IFA Berlin is adding decibels to devices this September, as the world’s largest consumer tech show cranks open its 2025 edition with a four-day music festival in the lush Sommergarten at Messe Berlin.

The IFA Sommergarten Opening Night on 4 September will see Berlin’s tech fair trade neon lights for stage lights. The evening opens with punky powerhouse Deine Cousine, followed by cult favourites Evil Jared & Krogi, famed in both rock and gaming circles. Rising stars Sorvina and Danilo Timm—picked from the Berlin Music Commission’s “Listen to Berlin” talent pool—will bring homegrown sounds, while Anne West wraps the evening in brooding indie pop.

“It’s music, tech and mindset—we believe they belong together,” said IFA Management chief executive Leif Lindner,  highlighting the tie-up with StarFM, Berlin Music Commission, and Listen to Berlin.

IFA ticket holders can access the concert free—while supplies last. B2C attendees with existing tickets will receive upgrade info, while B2B guests and exhibitors will get a separate registration link.

The music doesn’t stop there. The IFA Sommergarten line-up runs until 7 September:
* 5 Sept: Alles Liebe Tour with Max Herre and Joy Denalane
* 6 Sept: Open For Everything with Ikkimel & Friends
* 7 Sept: Podcast icons Jan Böhmermann and Olli Schulz live with Fest & Flauschig
 

IFA Berlin has been pushing buttons and boundaries since 1924, and continues to be the premier global showcase for consumer and home tech innovation. This year, it's throwing a party to match.