Ikkimel rocks the IFA Summer Garden: An open-air fireworks display!

Ikkimel rocks the IFA Summer Garden: An open-air fireworks display!

The eagerly awaited event took place on September 7th, 2025 at the IFA Sommergarten in Berlin Ikkimel and Friends Open Air instead of. The event attracted an audience of almost exclusively young people between the ages of 15 and 29, predominantly women. With bright sunshine and ideal festival weather, the event offered almost seven hours of music enjoyment and exciting performances.

The headliner Ikkimel gave her first big open air concert. Together with artists such as Ski Aggu, Nura, Filow, MC Bomber and Baran Kok, she presented an energetic set characterized by fast techno beats and provocative, explicit lyrics. Ikkimel made a striking fashion statement with a sheer dress, high boots and a bra equipped with laser pointers. They opened one as part of their performanceFLINTA mosh pit, making it clear that short skirts are not an invitation to be touched.

Interactive experiences and audience reactions

A special highlight of the evening was the interaction with the audience: Ikkimel splashed champagne into the crowd and kissed Ski Aggu during her performance. Another notable performance was the cage action, in which a man from the audience was locked in a cage, which the audience received enthusiastically. The topics of her songs ranged from drug use to sex to relationships with men, causing many in the audience to sing along to the lyrics loudly.

Despite the exuberant atmosphere, there were also critical voices. After several hours of dancing, some visitors noticed increasing fatigue, and Ikkimel's voice also appeared weak towards the end of the performance. The use of backing track during the concert was also noted, causing mixed reactions from the festival community. At the end, Ikkimel called for her most popular songs “Who’s That” and “Bikini Grell” for an encore, which the audience once again celebrated with full energy.

An outlook on upcoming events

The successful event has already raised anticipation for future performances from Ikkimel, who has had a remarkable tour through Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the past. Tickets for the event were already available in advance and interest was great. The event is part of a series of high-profile hip-hop events in Berlin taking place in September 2025. These include, among other things, the Yakary – Bubu Tour and thatCoco Jones – Why Not More? tour.

Overall, the Ikkimel and Friends Open Air enriched Berlin's event landscape and consolidated the importance of open-air events in the city. Berlin's open-air season, which is filled with many festivals such as Lollapalooza and other kubik creative events in the summer, remains a central attraction for music lovers from across the region. Numerous festivals will continue this trend next year, like on City child can be found.