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11 April 2026

Electronic music at Memmingen Airport

From 22 to 26 May, Ikarus Festival returns, the largest camping festival in southern Germany with stages, panoramic flights and a unique immersive experience

In the European panorama of major musical events, the Ikarus Festival is confirmed as one of the most anticipated events of the season. From 22 to 26 May 2026, the event will once again transform Memmingen Airport into a spectacular temporary city dedicated to electronic music and international clubbing.

 

An airport that becomes a city of music

The festival takes place inside the Memmingen airport, now an active civil airport, born from the conversion of a former military airport, of which it still retains the industrial charm between hangars and shelters.

 

Aeroporto di Memmingen Foto: Copyright © Ufficio stampa Aeroporto di Memmingen
Memmingen Airport Photo: Copyright © Press Office Memmingen Airport

 

 

Over 150 artists and 8 stages active day and night

The 2026 edition promises to be one of the richest ever:

  • 8 thematic internships distributed in the airport area,
  • over 150 international artists,
  • continuous programming until the early hours of the morning.

The sound crosses all the main declinations of electronica, from techno to house, up to hardstyle and psy-trance, with a stage dedicated to the latter genre. Among the most anticipated names are Brutalismus 3000, Deborah De Luca and Scooter, along with numerous other artists of international appeal.

 

Camping festival: experience the event 24 hours a day

Ikarus is considered the largest camping festival in southern Germany, with tens of thousands of participants living the experience without interruption for three days and three nights.

The camping offer is wide and modular:

  • basic areas for traditional curtains,
  • comfort and car-camping solutions,
  • full facilities with showers, water and lockers,
  • Premium options with pre-fitted tents and lodges.

This organization allows participants to customize their stay according to their needs, transforming the festival into a real experiential holiday.

 

Aeroporto di Memmingen Foto: Copyright © Ufficio stampa Aeroporto di Memmingen
Memmingen Airport Photo: Copyright © Press Office Memmingen Airport

 

 

Street food and services: a complete experience

Inside the festival area, the Street Food Mile comes to life, a long gastronomic street with international proposals, perfect to accompany the days and nights of music.

 

Among the most spectacular novelties of 2026, helicopter flights over the festival also stand out, an exclusive experience that allows you to observe the entire area from above, in line with the "Ikarus" concept.

 

How to get to the Ikarus Festival

The event is easily accessible thanks to efficient connections:

  • by car, with dedicated parking areas,
  • by train to Memmingen,
  • regular shuttle buses from the station to the airport.

     

This accessibility makes the festival an ideal destination for those arriving from Italy and Europe.

 

Ikarus Festival is a perfect example of how airports can be transformed into experiential spaces beyond travel. Not just music, but a real temporary ecosystem where entertainment, hospitality and services coexist.

 

For those looking for an event capable of combining energy, unusual scenery and a structured organization, Memmingen becomes one of the European capitals of electronic music for a few days.

 
Edited by the editorial staff, Avion Tourism Magazine
Text source: German National Tourist Board Press Office
Visual and photo: Copyright © Memmingen Airport Press Office
 

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