Maifeld Derby, end of a beautiful story in Mannheim
Festival finished: last edition from May 30 to June 1, 2025 in Mannheim; the organizer announced the end of the festival after its 14th edition (financial reasons). No future edition.. The Maifeld Derby was, from 2011 to 2025, Mannheim's indie rock rendezvous: three days of discoveries and alternate heads of posters on the Maimarkt field.
A name that matters in Europe
From 2011 to 2025, the Maifeld Derby was Mannheim's indie rock event: three days of alternative discoveries and heads of posters on the Maimarkt field. After 14 editions, the organiser announced the end of the festival for financial reasons and lack of local support. This sheet keeps his memory.
Named for the European Festival Awards 2025 in the Best Small Festival category — the very year of its last edition. Documentary sheet: festival finished, no application for accreditation.. The European Festival Awards, created by Yourope and ESNS, distinguish European festivals in some fifteen categories each year in Groningen — the best, big, medium and small festivals, the best programming, ecology, security and commitment.
The event
Dates: Festival completed: last edition from May 30 to June 1, 2025 in Mannheim; the organizer announced the end of the festival after its 14th edition (financial reasons). No future edition..
Key facts
Location : Mannheim, Germany
Dates: Festival completed: last edition from May 30 to June 1, 2025 in Mannheim; the organizer announced the end of the festival after its 14th edition (financial reasons). No future edition.
Genres: Indie rock and alternative rock — FESTIVAL TERMINÉ
Full line-up and tickets: on the festival's official website.
By Moïse 1er , the Festival Explorer .