The revival of Hard Bass is just around the corner. The four, colour-themed teams will guide you through this magical night, offering a "Journey through Hardst...
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.
Drawing more than 50,000 visitors every year, Masters of Hardcore has long cemented its place as one of the biggest and most respected hardcore festivals in the Netherlands — and the 2026 edition once again shows why the global hardcore family keeps returning. Newly revealed area updates underline the organization's core philosophy: staying true to hardcore's roots while giving new sounds and movements the space to grow.
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.
Supremacy "Return to the Classics" 2026, held at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, will go down as one of the most successful editions in the event's history. The sold-out venue was packed from the very first moment to the final track.
On February 14th, 2026, the Austrian hardcore scene will once again hit full force as Masters of Hardcore returns to VAZ St. Pölten. Renowned worldwide as the leading brand in hardcore electronic music, Masters of Hardcore has us looking ahead to another Austria edition, delivering an uncompromising lineup, high-end production, and a journey through the hardest sounds the scene has to offer.
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?
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!
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.
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.
