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Freutag: The best 90s hits for unforgettable catchy tunes!
On September 26th, Bielefeld celebrates FREUTAG with the best hits of the 90s - a musical day for all fans!
Freutag: The best 90s hits for unforgettable catchy tunes!
On September 26th, 2025 it will be that time again: FREUTAG will bring the hits of the 90s back to the stages and to the fans' loudspeakers. Favorite songs from this unforgettable decade are played all day long throughout Germany. Artists and bands like Britney Spears, Nirvana, Back Street Boys, Spice Girls and Snap! are just a few of the highlights that make listeners' hearts beat faster. And the best part? The listeners can actively participate because they can suggest their own favorite songs using the form!
The music from the 90s not only has nostalgic value, it is still very popular today. The mix of different genres such as grunge, hip-hop, pop and dance made this decade one of the most diverse in music history. From the global explosion of the dance genre with hits like "Macarena" to the grunge dreams of Nirvana and the unforgettable pop era with Britney Spears, the '90s had something for everyone. If you look at the most successful songs of the 90s, one hit in particular stands out: Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is emblematic of the wave of music of this exciting time.
The most popular songs of the 90s
A recent list of the most successful songs shows how deeply rooted '90s music still is in our culture. Here is a small selection:
- Nirvana – „Smells Like Teen Spirit” (1991)
- Britney Spears – „…Baby One More Time” (1998)
- Whitney Houston – „I Will Always Love You” (1992)
- Backstreet Boys – „I Want It That Way” (1999)
- Spice Girls – „Say You’ll Be There“ (1996)
There's no denying the popularity of '90s music, and new trends show that songs by artists like Michael Jackson, Céline Dion and the Spice Girls won't go out of fashion in the future. Musical trends were significantly influenced by the emergence of the Internet and digitalization, which revolutionized the consumption of music and made it easier to access high-quality music. The decade's pop culture was an exciting mix of optimism and worries about the impending millennium.
Sounds like a hit marathon!
For all lovers of the 90s, FREUTAG is a wonderful opportunity to reminisce together. The organizers have set themselves ambitious goals: The aim is to make FREUTAG a real hit marathon that will revive the memories of these great songs. A highlight are the entertaining interactions in which the listeners can actively contribute cool suggestions and are therefore not just passive listeners.
So, dear people of Cologne, keep September 26th free! May the music of the 90s live on and lead us to great memories through FREUTAG. Whether it's grunge, hip-hop or the catchy melodies of boy bands, there's something for everyone on this day - and that's the best thing about it!