Lienen's Freubad Festival 2025: Music, Swimming, and a Dose of Summer Vibes
The Freubad Festival is set to return to Lienen, Germany on August 22 and 23, 2025, promising a summery vacation feeling and lively party atmosphere at the outdoor swimming pool. Organised by RESET e.V., the event features a carefully curated lineup with live music, theater, and cultural performances [1][4].
The festival kicks off on Friday, August 23, from 4:00 PM to 0:30 AM, with a variety of activities. Disco swimming, concerts, and an open-air cinema showing selected short films are all on the agenda [1]. The festival will take place at Hallenfreibad Lienen, Holperdorper Straße 37, 49536 Lienen [2].
On Saturday, August 24, the festival offers a family-friendly programme in the morning, with children’s theatre and activities (free entry for children under 12) [3]. From the afternoon to midnight, there are five different concerts, dancing, and swimming until 10 PM in the illuminated pool, with a quiet midnight swim as a new feature [1]. A small sauna is also available, and food and drink offerings, colorful deck chairs, and camping at the pool complement the relaxed festival vibe [1].
The Saturday supporting programme includes performances by Jonas Riemer, Sarah Giese, and Victoria Krisai, who will provide live drawing, exhibitions, and illustrations [1].
Musical performances at the festival include Keanler, who brings melodic house with over 70 million Spotify streams [5]. João Selva will perform Brazilian cosmopolitan pop live from Lyon, while Dolphin Love delivers indie-electronica [6]. Canape, a Münster-based band, will perform a mix of disco, jazz chords, and catchy hooks, and Josie Malou will deliver dreamlike indie-pop [7]. DJ EFFACE will perform a mix of house, funk, soul, and world music [8].
Theater Don Kidschote will perform a child-friendly, imaginative theater piece about unity, courage, and peaceful coexistence [3]. Kino am Beckenrand: "KINO AUFS LAND" will present selected short films directly by the water [9].
Tickets for the Freubad Festival can be secured now, with free admission for children under 12. A shuttle bus from Münster to the festival will be available on Saturday (limited seats) [10]. Camping is available on site for festival-goers for 5 € per night (children under 12 are free) [11].
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.lokalticketing.de [4]. The Freubad Festival promises to be an unforgettable experience, combining music, performances, and unique cultural experiences in a charming outdoor pool setting.
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Amidst the lineup of the Freubad Festival, visitors can enjoy a blend of music with various genres, including Jonas Riemer's live performance, Keanler's melodic house, João Selva's Brazilian cosmopolitan pop, and Canape's disco-jazz mix. This outdoor-living event, held at Hallenfreibad Lienen, is not just about music, but also offers theater performances by Theater Don Kidschote and open-air cinema screenings, all part of the home-and-garden setting. The entertainment continues into the night with DJ EFFACE's mix of house, funk, soul, and world music.
