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Hessentag 2025: Bad Vilbel expects 750,000 visitors – pure party mood!
On June 15, 2025, the Hessentag opens in Bad Vilbel with up to 750,000 visitors and over 1,600 events, a traditional state festival.
Hessentag 2025: Bad Vilbel expects 750,000 visitors – pure party mood!
On Friday, June 15, 2025, the first notes of Hessentag heralded the oldest state festival in Germany in Bad Vilbel. Up to 750,000 visitors are expected here by June 22nd, a number that is almost half more than the 519,000 people who flocked to Fritzlar last year. [fnp.de].
The atmosphere is electric, and Wysocki didn't miss the opportunity to welcome the guests with a warm “Ei Gude”. He called Hessentag a “booster” for urban development, which underlines the great importance of the festival for Bad Vilbel. There are over 1,600 events on the program, including music, theater, comedy and numerous hands-on activities that offer something for every taste tag24.de.
The history of Hessentag
Hessentag is more than just a celebration; it has an eventful history. It all started in 1961 in Alsfeld with only 40,000 visitors. Prime Minister Georg-August Zinn wanted to strengthen the sense of community after the turmoil of the Second World War. Since then the event has developed enormously. In the 1990s there were already around 720,000 visitors, and between 2000 and 2010 the million mark was exceeded several times. However, last year's visit of 519,000 is only a small insight into what the Hessentag has to offer fnp.de.
The purpose of the festival is not only to present regional traditions, but is also a platform for all forms of culture. Another reason why this event is so popular could be the economic factor: the Hessentag increases the reputation and awareness of the host city fnp.de. It has also served as a model for other state festivals in Germany, with the exception of Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein.
Famous artists and attractions
Numerous attractions and artists await visitors in 'Bad Vilbel'. Among the acts announced are well-known names such as Howard Carpendale, Vicky Leandros, Nina Chuba and Ski Aggu. Such highlights help to make Hessentag an unforgettable experience tag24.de.
With many different events that cover the entire spectrum of Hessian culture, the organizers are hoping for a record number of visitors in Bad Vilbel. Over the years there have been repeated events that have increased in popularity, such as the Hessentag 2013 in Kassel, which attracted over 1.8 million visitors - a record that remains unmatched to this day. Would there be an influx of this magnitude again this year? fr.de.
However the festival goes, one thing is certain: the anticipation of Hessentag 2025 is palpable in the region and promises an exciting time for everyone who takes part.