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Electrisize 2026: More visitors than ever before

Electrisize goes out with a huge bang: More than 55,000 ravers visited this year's edition, which offered many innovations, whole new stage designs, and, as al...

Electrisize 2026 – Let’s Get Electric

The time is almost here: Electrisize Festival returns from August 07th to 09th to the grounds of Haus Hohenbusch in Erkelenz (North-Rhine-Westphalia), next to ...

MAYDAY 2026 “ICONIC” – Rave longer than ever

MAYDAY (Germany's biggest indoor rave) returns to Dortmund's Westfalenhallen on the 30th of April, 2026, presenting itself under the theme "ICONIC" — as an evolution of a format that has been established in the electronic music scene for more than three decades. This year, the organizers lean into a concept that balances tradition with contemporary club culture: more than 30 acts will be spread across four thematically curated floors, each offering a distinct take on the spectrum of modern electronic music. For the first time, the event will run for a full twelve hours — a structural shift that responds to audience demand and allows for longer, more immersive narrative arcs.

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.

13 years of Back To Core: pure hardcore spirit in Northern Germany

For 13 years, Back To Core has been delivering hardcore at its purest. This November, Drokz and Ophidian bring their signature sound to Seh Sie, joined by a killer local lineup. Real hardcore heads will be on those floors – will you?

SYNDICATE 2025 calls us back to WestfalenHELL – with some serious specials

Every October, German powerhouse I-Motion (the crew behind NATURE ONE and MAYDAY) and Dutch legends Art of Dance (Dominator, Masters of Hardcore, Snakepit) join forces to drop Dortmund’s hardest multi-genre rave – Westfalenhallen become WestfalenHELL again! Four stages, one army, and hardcore running the show. But don’t worry – there’s also room for rawstyle, uptempo, and even some proper hardstyle!

Elektro Wiese Festival 2025 – back to the fields, back to the madness

Hard kicks, heavy vibes, sunshine, and sweat – Elektro Wiese 2025 brought everything the harder styles community lives for. Two intense days, three stages, 30+ acts, one camping ground, and hundreds of ravers who came for the sound and stayed for the feeling. Vollersode? Fully sent.

Pokke Herrie 2025 fuses hardcore legacy with the new Deutscher Krach wave

On September 6th, Pokke Herrie, “A Dutch Hardcore Festival”, returns for its 13th edition to the legendary Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen. For 2025, A.L.E.X. Events has reinvented the festival concept from the ground up: Deutscher Krach takes the spotlight, alongside the rising uptempo genre and a salute to oldschool hardcore. And as a special highlight, the Hardcore Germany DJ Contest is finally back.

GreatLoveWorld Festival 2025 – One night. One mission. Full send.

On September 6th, Solingen won’t sleep. GreatLoveWorld Festival takes over the night, bringing 3,000 party people together for a full-on celebration of the harder styles. Euphoric, raw, uptempo – all under one roof, driven by next-level sound and lighting. Expect a night built on passion, energy, and connection – where the bass hits deep and every kick tells a story.

Hardstyle, rain, fireworks: this was Open Beatz Festival 2025

Sun, rain, mud, and lots of great music – Open Beatz 2025 gave me everything in one weekend. From Tream opening the Caldera to losing myself at Zone 3 and Dr. Peacock’s breathtaking show, every moment was unforgettable. Even with soaked shoes and heavy rain, the vibe never died – I'll be back next year for sure!