Stage Program: Monrose as Surprise Support Act at the Closing Rally

Reunion exclusively on Germany’s queerest stage!

It will be emotional, loud, and unforgettable: this year’s Christopher Street Day Berlin promises a real highlight for participants. On Saturday evening, Monrose will perform as a support act on our stage, celebrating their first official reunion appearance in over ten years!

Bahar Kizil and Senna Gammour – two-thirds of the successful pop band – are coming spontaneously and wholeheartedly to send a powerful message for visibility, diversity, and solidarity with us.

Without a big show, without dancers, not because they are not used to it, but because they are doing it short-term, clear, and direct for us. Their support is a statement: “Never again silent” is not only our motto; it has become theirs as well.

• PROGRAM Main Stage Closing Rally

  A diverse closing rally will take place on stage – with speeches as well as artistic and musical acts. The program starts at 3:00 p.m. with a children’s and youth program and ends around midnight.

  Moderation Children’s and Youth Program, 3:00-4:30 p.m.: Daphne de Baakel
  Moderation Main Program from 4:30 p.m.: Ricarda Hofmann (podcaster, comedy author, Busenfreundin Podcast) and Brix Schaumburg (actor, singer, trans* activist, author)

  The program on the stage of the closing rally (rough overview by times)

  3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  DJ JayJay (11-year-old young DJ)

  4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

  Miss Ivanka T. (icon, legend, and sensation)
  Interview with the owners of “The Stonewall Inn” in New York + eyewitness of the Stonewall protests of 1969
  Speech: MILA – Queer-political poetry
  Introduction of the volunteers
  Live act: MKSM
  Video message from Sarah Connor
  Statement: Jacky oh Weinhaus and travesty for Germany
  Live act: D-Dur Dykes* choir feat. Theresa Zanon & Momo Tamtri – the largest FLINTA* choir in Europe with 100 people on stage
  Community statement: Constanze Körner (LesLeFam e.V.), Yasmine-Blanche Werder (LSVD Berlin-Brandenburg e. V.), Thomas Hoffmann (Board of Berliner CSD e. V.)
  Live act: Dylan & The Moon
  SoSa Award to Neda Paiabandi and Bonyad Bastanfar from Woman Life Freedom Unity, laudation: Fraence Grethe

  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  Live act: Robin Solf / Phenix
  Moment of silence Berliner Aids-Hilfe e. V.
  Live act: “Love is everything. Never silent again. We stay loud.” The Theater des Westens presents the great songs of Rosenstolz
  Speech: Budapest Pride
  Live act: NESS

  9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

  DJ: Amberlux
  Thanks to the team
  Live act: Monrose
  Drag statement: DUCT TAPE
  DJ: Alle Farben

  Note: There may be short-term changes and/or delays in the schedule. We will announce these on site and adjust the program accordingly.

💿 PROGRAM DJ Stages:
Here is an overview of the five official DJ stages, their focus areas, and times:

🎉 Iriedaily Stage – Nu Disco Music
Start: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Straße des 17. Juni, near Yitzhak-Rabin-Straße
DJs: Maloin, chrizzT

🎤 “Never Silent Again” Stage – Pop Music
Start: approx. 4:30 p.m.
Location: Straße des 17. Juni, near Brandenburg Gate
DJs: BIANCA BEAT & IHR BOSS, Uff, U-Seven

🎧 B-Musik All Time Favorites Stage – Oldies Music
Start: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Near Soviet Memorial
DJ: Marsmädchen

💃 REWE Schlager Stage – Schlager Music
Start: approx. 4:30 p.m.
Location: Near Große Querallee
DJ: derMicha

🕺 Electronic Ballroom Techno Stage – Techno Music
Start: approx. 6:30 p.m.
Location: Tiergarten / near Siegessäule
DJs: B_nito, hardy hard, DJoker Daan, Dana

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SOUL OF STONEWALL AWARD 2025

New this year: The Soul of Stonewall Award will be awarded to only one organization/initiative. By focusing on a single recipient, Berliner CSD e. V. aims for greater reach and stronger impact.

This year, the campaign “Never Quiet Again” by Woman Life Freedom will be honored.

The laudation will be delivered by: Fraence Grethe

Recipients of the award are the initiators of Woman Life Freedom:
Unity Neda Paiabandi and Bonyad Bastanfar

Woman Life Freedom Unity is an initiative that clearly opposes discrimination and advocates for a just, diverse society. It stands for solidarity, human dignity, and the courage to stand together for freedom and equality. Their name is their program—and their message is unmistakable.