Summer Techno Festivals in Berlin and Nearby 2025
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Sun, sound systems and spontaneous friendships—summer in Berlin means festival season. From warehouse clearings to lakeside fields, here’s your month-by-month guide to 2025’s best outdoor techno parties.
May
Mother’s Finest Open Air
Date: May 31, 2025
Location: Revier Südost, Berlin
A curated all-day rave by Berlin’s genre-floating collective. Expect techno, electro and bass from morning into the evening. Link: https://de.ra.co/events/1954646
Stadt Nach Acht Open Air
Date: May 28–1 June, 2025
Location: Revier Südost, Berlin
Berlin depth-charge techno under the sky. No queues, just local selectors and a community vibe. Link: https://de.ra.co/events/1919029
June
Whole Queer Festival
Date: June 18–21, 2025
Location: Ferropolis, Germany (about two hours from Berlin)
A queer-centered open air in a lakeside industrial park. Expect art installations, ecstatic dance and inclusive programming. Link: https://wholefestival.com
Fusion Festival
Date: June 25–29, 2025
Location: Lärz, Germany (about 2.5 hours from Berlin)
An anarchic playground of music, performance and community. Lineup details are secret until showtime, but it always delivers a sprawling utopia of techno, dub, jazz and more. Link: https://www.fusion-festival.de
July
Else Open Air: DJ Tennis All Day Long
Date: July 11–13, 2025
Location: Else Beach Club, Berlin
One-day marathon set from DJ Tennis. Canal-side decks, sunset views and the Else regulars who keep the energy alive. Link: https://de.ra.co/events/1967818
Lollapalooza Berlin
Date: July 12 + 13, 2025
Location: Olympiastadion and Olympiapark, Berlin
A two-day spectacle mixing pop, rock and electronic headliners. A city-scale party to close out the season. Link: https://www.lollapaloozade.com
Nation of Gondwana
Date: July 18–20, 2025
Location: Grünefeld, Brandenburg (about one hour from Berlin)
A boutique festival on the Spree shore with small-scale stages, lake swimming and a focus on deep, melodic techno. Link: https://pyonen.de/nog2025/en
August
Garbicz Festival
Date: July 31–4 August, 2025
Location: Garbicz, Poland (≈ 2 h drive east of Berlin)
A forest-bound, art-infused rave founded by Berlin collectives, Garbicz has become a summer pilgrimage for fans of deep, melodic techno and house. Camping under the pines, daily sunrise sets, and DIY installations keep the vibe intimate despite its growing renown.
September
Sisyphos Closing Weekend
Date: September 26–28, 2025
Location: Sisyphos Campus, Hauptstraße 15, 10317 Berlin
The final outdoor marathon at Berlin’s beloved Sisyphos. Three days of nonstop techno across multiple floors and open-air stages, ending with a sunrise set under the trees.
Badeschiff Techno Shore
Date: September 6, 2025
Location: Badeschiff, Eichenstraße 4, 12435 Berlin
One-day showcase on the floating pool deck in Friedrichshain, featuring driving techno from local and international DJs. Dance with your toes in the water and the city skyline all around. Link: https://badeschiff.de
