Funkhaus Berlin, 10–11 October 2026
Dear old & new friends, people from near & far,
2016 we gave birth to an idea, 2018 it exploded into thousand stars. 2026 we jump timelines and reunite!
Until a few weeks ago, it was a distant dream, a book full of stories, many still unwritten. A gate opened and we explored if another chapter is possible: A unique gathering solely dedicated to creating music and exploring what can happen in the process.
180 musicians are already exchanging ideas, sharing songs, to prepare for one more magical encounter. A week across the 40 studios and spaces of Funkhaus — dedicated to making something special together — for us all to experience, to connect and enjoy!
Premiering 200 shows across 12 stages for 12 hours a day on October 10th & 11th.
We open our doors and hearts, to share what is dear to us through sound and the joy it can carry. Expect to be surprised, expect no one, find everyone.
With love and the dream about what's possible.
Your group of PEOPLE 2026
“Much of this concept runs counter to the logic of modern music events — basically the entire music industry — there are two ways to describe this idea, the modest one is that PEOPLE's makers want to change the way we listen to music at festivals — more feel, less consumption, the other, the more ambitious answer: they want to start a small revolution. The Michelberger Festival was a working title, PEOPLE is the name of a bigger idea.” — Musikexpress
