Since 1991, MAYDAY has been the original rave, symbolizing progress, creativity, and transformation. In 2025, it continues to lead the way in electronic music, constantly evolving and setting new trends.
The theme for this year, "Progress," highlights the ongoing development that has characterized MAYDAY since the '90s. The event will showcase the finest in techno and harder styles, featuring a mix of emerging talents and established icons. This combination seamlessly connects the origins of electronic music with cutting-edge innovations.
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MAYDAY promises an immersive experience with powerful bass, pristine sound quality, and captivating visual displays. Distinctive stage designs, avant-garde video artists, and spectacular special effects reinforce the MAYDAY ethos: Always moving forward, never looking back!
Many of the artists performing this year have a long history with MAYDAY, having played at the event over 20 years ago. Their presence is a commitment to the event's deep roots in the electronic music scene. Progress means honoring these roots while embracing new sounds and styles. The past connects with the future, creating a unique and dynamic experience that defines "progress."
More than just a rave, MAYDAY is a community bound by values of joy, inclusivity, and acceptance. It offers a space where attendees can momentarily escape daily life and enjoy moments of pure freedom.
In 2025, MAYDAY encourages everyone to rediscover and embrace the thrilling moments that define rave culture. Let the music take over, forge new connections, and experience the enchantment.
Together, you advance. Together, you embody progress.
The “Arena” - the listed domed building of the Westfalenhallen Dortmund - enjoys a reputation throughout the world as the best event location in Germany.
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Nowhere else is the atmosphere as good, nowhere else does music sound better. They have all been here, the greats of the rock and pop business. There have been legendary concerts, grandiose shows, exciting sporting events. There was rocking, kicking, boxing and singing.
And celebrated: Because MAYDAY has also been at home here since 1993 and has thrilled over half a million ravers since then. No event in the Westfalenhallen requires more space than MAYDAY. No other event requires more technical equipment and uses so much sound, light, laser and video technology.
