APEX 2026 is nearly here: Ready to enter the next dimension?

On February 7th, APEX returns for its 4th edition, and it feels like we’ve been waiting forever for this one. The Maimarkthalle is about to become that familiar pressure cooker of kicks and shared madness — where strangers turn into crew, friendships are forged in the front row, and every single drop hits a little harder.

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Full force with the biggest lineup ever

Over the past years, APEX has grown into one of one of those German festivals you simply don’t skip if harder styles are your thing — built on a carefully curated lineup by and for people who truly live and breathe the heavy kicks. After a series of insane editions and last year’s emotional ceremony, the APEX team is going all-in on B2Bs this time, and trust us: they do not come to play.

20 sets in total, including absolute heavyweight clashes like Sub Zero Project B2B Rebelion and no-nonsense solo damage from The Saints and Dr. Donk. With Evil Activities stepping in for the ill Dr. Peacock, the lineup also brings a hardcore act Germany hasn’t witnessed live in far too long. This is one of those bookings that instantly makes sense the moment you see the name.

Confetti at APEX 2025 — *Photo by LorenzoTNC*

More space to dance and lose yourself

Marking 20 years of Musical Madness, APEX is rolling out its biggest hardstyle lineup to date across two stages for the very first time in 2026 — setting the stage for a full night of euphoric highs, brutal lows, and those moments that only happen once you actually “step into the portal.”

The APEX 2026 anthem

D-Block & S-te-Fan aren’t just on the lineup — they’re also the ones behind the official anthem “Enter The Next Dimenstion.” A track tailor-made for late-night screams, hands-in-the-air energy, and those rare moments when the entire room locks in at as one!

APEX 2026 lineup

Maimarkthalle

Adrenalize B2B Jay Reeve
Aversion B2B D-Sturb
D-Block & S-Te-Fan
Evil Activities (replacement for Dr. Peacock)
Geck-O B2B Scot Project
Phuture Noize B2B B-Front
Ran-D: Resonance Live — Germany premiere
Rooler B2B Warface
Sound Rush B2B Wildstylez
Sub Zero Project B2B Rebelion
The Elite (Coone B2B Da Tweekaz B2B Hard Driver) — Germany premiere
Hosted by Villain

Maimarktclub

Adaro
Dr Donk
Krowdexx
The Purge
The Saints
The Smiler
The Straikerz
Toza
Zelecter
Hosted by MC DL

Tickets are selling fast

Don’t miss out on this special edition with two areas and the celebration of 20 years of Musical Madness. This is one of those nights that turns into a story you’ll still be telling years later — about that one drop, that one set, that one insane moment in the crowd. Get ready for a night you won’t ever forget and catch your tickets now!

When these final-phase tickets are gone, that portal is sealed shut. No re-runs. No second chances. Just one night. One massive hardstyle family under the same roof.

Grab your tickets now:
https://madness.dj/Apex2026Tickets

How to get there

The easiest way to get to APEX is with our mobility partners, HardTours and Feierreisen. They offer organized bus tours from many major German cities at an affordable price. These tours aren’t just transport — they double as a pre-party and a social hub, letting you meet like-minded people and hype each other up before the festival even starts. Or, if you prefer, you can simply sit back and enjoy stress-free travel without worrying about driving or whether you’ll be fit enough to make it home in the early morning hours.

Check the websites of our partners and pick the tour that suits you best!

HardTours (mainly South and West Germany, Austria and Switzerland):
https://www.hardtours.de/tours/view/6192

Feierreisen (mainly North Germany):
https://www.feierreisen.de/APEX-Enter-the-next-Dimension/26APEXM

Festival details

Date: February 7th, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Location: Maimarkthalle, Mannheim, Germany
Age for admission: 16 years (with parental note and accompanying adult)