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Acid Festivals in Germany

18 acid festivals in Germany.

Acid music draws its identity from the squelching, resonant tones of the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer — a sound that defined the late 1980s Chicago and UK rave scenes. Acid festivals celebrate this raw, psychedelic edge of electronic music, where hypnotic basslines twist and morph across extended sets. The genre spans acid house, acid techno, and acid trance, each bringing its own intensity to the dancefloor.

Time Warp Germany 2026

Time Warp Germany 2026

Mar 21, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026

Time Warp Germany is a world-renowned electronic music festival in Mannheim, legendary for its state-of-the-art production and marathon sets by techno and house pioneers. The event transforms the Maimarkthalle into an immersive 19-hour rave across multiple floors, attracting thousands of fans globally.

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Liquid Sunday 2026

Liquid Sunday 2026

Apr 5, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026

Liquid Sunday is a long-running electronic music festival held in the historic industrial setting of a former wool spinning mill. It transforms the unique venue into a vibrant hub for the electronic music scene, offering an immersive atmosphere for attendees.

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Mayday Dortmund 2026

Mayday Dortmund 2026

Apr 30, 2026 – May 1, 2026

MAYDAY Dortmund is one of the world's most legendary indoor electronic music festivals, traditionally held on the night before May 1st. Known as the 'Mother of all Raves,' it features a massive multi-floor lineup of techno, trance, and hardstyle in the Westfalenhallen complex.

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Sputnik Spring Break 2026

Sputnik Spring Break 2026

May 22, 2026 – May 25, 2026

Sputnik Spring Break is an annual multi-genre festival held on a picturesque lakeside peninsula, known for its vibrant party atmosphere and kicking off the summer festival season. It draws up to 35,000 attendees with a diverse lineup that prominently features electronic, hip-hop, and rock acts across multiple stages.

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Docklands Festival 2026

Docklands Festival 2026

Jun 6, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026

Docklands Festival is a premier 24-hour electronic music event in Münster, transforming the industrial Hawerkamp district into a massive playground for house and techno. It features over 100 artists across multiple open-air stages and various indoor club floors for a non-stop day-and-night celebration.

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Isle of Summer Festival 2026

Isle of Summer Festival 2026

Jun 13, 2026 – Jun 13, 2026

Isle of Summer Festival is a prominent electronic music event that transforms Munich into a vibrant summer celebration. As the largest event in its series, it features four stages and over 20 international artists, delivering a full spectrum of electronic music with an unforgettable energy.

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Hive Festival 2026

Hive Festival 2026

Jun 19, 2026 – Jun 21, 2026

Hive Festival is a massive electronic music gathering held in the industrial Ferropolis landscape, known as the 'City of Iron.' It features a specialized lineup of hard techno, psytrance, and high-energy electronic styles across multiple stages.

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Fusion Festival 2026

Fusion Festival 2026

Jun 24, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026

Fusion Festival is a music and arts festival that takes place at the Müritz Airpark in Lärz, Germany. The festival distinguishes itself through its non-commercial ethos, radical inclusivity, artistic expression and a temporary community based on freedom and mutual respect.

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Third Eye Festival 2026

Third Eye Festival 2026

Jul 3, 2026 – Jul 6, 2026

Third Eye Festival is a psychedelic techno festival that takes place in a natural location north of Berlin. It is notable for its immersive audiovisuals, which include projection mapping, light installations, and collective painting.

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Ruhr-In-Love 2026

Ruhr-In-Love 2026

Jul 4, 2026 – Jul 4, 2026

Ruhr-In-Love is a vibrant one-day electronic music festival held annually in Oberhausen's OLGA-Park, featuring over 40 floors and 400 DJs. Known as the "Family Festival," it unites thousands of fans across the full spectrum of electronic genres, from techno and house to hardstyle.

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Stone Techno Festival 2026

Stone Techno Festival 2026

Jul 10, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026

A multidisciplinary electronic music festival set in the industrial heart of the Ruhr Area at the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein. It merges contemporary techno with art and science across several immersive stages, including a new dedicated listening floor.

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Whole | United Queer Festival 2026

Whole | United Queer Festival 2026

Jul 17, 2026 – Jul 20, 2026

Whole | United Queer Festival is a community-based electronic music and camping festival that celebrates the diversity and creativity of the queer underground scene, fostering safe spaces and using dance as a tool for socio-political progress. This global gathering unites Berlin's queer electronic music scene with international collectives, offering a vibrant platform for art, workshops, and diverse electronic sounds.

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Mit Dir Festival 2026

Mit Dir Festival 2026

Jul 23, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026

Mit Dir Festival is an electronic and alternative music event held in an idyllic lakeside setting, distinguished by its inclusive philosophy that promotes respect, freedom, and environmental care. This "small but exquisite" festival features six stages with over 100 DJs, bands, and live acts, complemented by artistry and artistic decorations.

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Open Beatz Festival 2026

Open Beatz Festival 2026

Jul 24, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026

Open Beatz Festival is an electrifying electronic music event in Germany, known for its diverse range of electronic genres across multiple stages and breathtaking production. It transforms a picturesque outdoor landscape into a vibrant haven for thousands of music lovers, fostering a strong sense of community.

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Love Family Park 2026

Love Family Park 2026

Jul 25, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026

Love Family Park is a premier open-air electronic music festival in Frankfurt that celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026 with an elite techno and house lineup. Set in the lush greenery of Rebstockpark, the event unites thousands of party-goers for an incomparable weekend of high-end sound and community spirit.

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SonneMondSterne 2026

SonneMondSterne 2026

Aug 7, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026

SonneMondSterne (SMS) is one of Germany's most legendary electronic music festivals, held annually on the shores of the Bleiloch Reservoir. It offers a diverse electronic lineup featuring techno, house, and EDM across various open-air and tent stages.

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Echelon 2026

Echelon 2026

Aug 14, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026

Echelon Festival is Southern Germany's largest electronic music event, set against the stunning Bavarian Alps at a former US military base. It features over 100 international artists across six stages, blending open-air and indoor rave experiences.

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SEMF - Stuttgart Electronic Music Festival 2026

SEMF - Stuttgart Electronic Music Festival 2026

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SEMF, traditionally a large-scale electronic winter festival, has evolved into an intimate Club Edition, offering a focused experience of techno and house music. This edition emphasizes pure club energy with international artists and deep grooves, delivering an uncompromisingly electronic atmosphere in the heart of Stuttgart.

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