FAQ

Since 1991, MAYDAY has been the original rave – a symbol of progress, creativity, and transformation. In 2025, it continues to set new trends in electronic music.

Under this year’s theme, "Progress," MAYDAY unites legendary artists and rising talents from techno and harder styles, blending the roots of electronic music with cutting-edge innovation.

An immersive experience awaits – powerful bass, pristine sound, and breathtaking visuals. Spectacular stage designs, avant-garde video art, and special effects embody the MAYDAY ethos: Always moving forward, never looking back!

More than just a rave, MAYDAY is a community of joy, inclusivity, and freedom. Escape the ordinary, embrace the music, and be part of the movement.

Together, you advance. Together, you embody progress.

MAYDAY “progress”
11 hours, 4 Floors, more than 30 DJs
Wed, April 30, 2025, 8 PM – 7 AM
Westfalenhallen, Dortmund

At MAYDAY, we aim to create a safe space where everyone can be themselves and lose themselves in the moment. We value, respect, and protect people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, ages, and ethnicities.

We share a collective responsibility. If you witness or experience any violations, feel unsafe, or see someone being harassed, support each other or immediately reach out to our staff, security, police, or medical team.

Let’s take care of each other. ❤️

Disabled parking spaces are available. Please contact us in advance via email with proof of eligibility (e.g., disability ID or a license plate marked with “G”).

Wheelchair-accessible entrances and toilets are available at the Westfalenhallen.

Find more information here.

Yes, the box office will be open on Wednesday (April 30th) from around 6:00 PM.

Further information coming soon.

Explicitly allowed are the following items:

• Sunscreen
• Medication
• E-cigarette liquids
• Roll-on deodorant (plastic/aluminum containers)
• Empty foldable water bottles
• Small foldable umbrellas

The following items are prohibited:

• any type of weapon
• objects that can be used similarly to a weapon or a dangerous projectile and do not obviously serve another, peaceful purpose (e.g. rucksack)
• drugs, narcotics, knockout drops and legal highs (e.g. bath salts) unless a medical document confirms beyond any doubt that the visitor needs to have them with him and to take them
• irritant gas, pepper spray, animal repellent spray and the like
• laser pointers
• caustic or highly inflammable substances
• fireworks, sparklers, pyrotechnical materials, inflammable torches, smoke candles, Bengal lights or any other pyrotechnical effects
• any type of advertising materials, in particular flyer, unless expressly allowed beforehand by the organiser; in such cases the person advertising must show the written consent of the organiser
• racist, xenophobic, radically left- or right-wing propaganda, in particular any such propaganda from parties or organisations which have been declared unconstitutional or have been banned
• drinks and food of any kind, unless the visitor is dependent on them for health reasons or medically indicated; the visitor must provide evidence of the exception
• bottles, cans, plastic canisters and/or other drinking containers
• chairs, seating furniture and seating (e.g. polystyrene cubes)
• film cameras whose capabilities exceed the usual mobile phone cameras or small, straightforward cameras unless expressly allowed beforehand by the organiser; in such cases the person filming must show the written consent of the organiser
• drones and any other unmanned aircraft

Check the full list in the house rules.

Further information coming soon.

Food and beverage stands are available throughout the venue, offering a variety of options. Please note that outside food and drinks are not permitted.

Further information coming soon.

Lost items are collected during the event at the Trouble Shooting.

Please contact regarding your lost belongings:

Westfalenhalle GmbH
Central Lost and Found
Strobelallee 45 / 44139 Dortmund
Phone: 0231 - 120 418 90
Opening hours: Tue. 8 AM - 12 PM

Bringing your own cameras and taking photos/videos for private use is allowed.

Any professional or commercial recordings require prior written permission from the organizer.

Visitors should be aware that photo, film, and video recordings may be taken and used publicly.

Partying is fun, but it’s never completely without risk. That’s why it’s important to be aware of potential risks. At www.celebrate-safe.de, you’ll find tips and information for conscious and safe partying.

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Here you'll find all the contact options.

You can view the house rules here.

KulturPass – Free Entry to MAYDAY

You turned 18 in 2024 and have already registered for the KulturPass? Then download the KulturPass app and get your ticket for free!

The KulturPass is an initiative by the German government for everyone who turned 18 in 2024. You receive a budget of up to €100, which can be used for tickets and other cultural experiences.

Admission is from 16 years old. Entry is strictly prohibited for anyone under 16.

Free outward & return journey on all VRR public transport: Book your free VRR ticket at kombiticket.mayday.de

With your admission ticket you can use all buses, trams and trains (DB: RE, RB and S-Bahn, each 2nd class) in the VRR Rhine-Ruhr fare zone free of charge. Valid from 30.04. to 01.05.2025, 12 noon. Further information at www.vrr.de and www.bus-und-bahn.de. An overview of the VRR area is available here.

Find more travel information here.

Beware: Fake tickets are circulating and can be difficult to distinguish from original ones. Do not buy tickets from online auction platforms or private sellers. All tickets will be checked on-site. Entry will be denied with a counterfeit ticket.

Only purchase tickets through mayday.de or at the box office.

‘Inclusion must be loud’ is a non-profit organisation that has been committed to breaking down barriers for people with disabilities since 2009.

Through various initiatives and projects, they promote participation and inclusion in society. Their work is based on the principle of collective action, and we believe that real change is achieved through action, not just words.

You can find more information here:
🔗 www.i-m-l-s.com
📧 info@i-m-l-s.com

At the Westfalenhallen, you have barrier-free access to all floors. However, the upper tiers of the ARENA can only be reached via stairs.

To the right of the main entrance at the Westfalenhallen, there is a designated entrance for wheelchair users and individuals with mobility impairments. This entrance is clearly marked.

You need a ticket yourself. Your companion will receive a free ticket if you present your disabled pass marked ‘B’ at the box office and your companion fills out a form on site.

If you do not have an accompanying person, you can find a free BUDDIE via ‘Inclusion must be loud’. More information can be found here or at info@i-m-l-s.com.

The BUDDIES are volunteer companions who have been supporting people with disabilities at events since 2015. Their accompaniment is free of charge and complements existing support services.

If you do not have your own companion, you can find a free BUDDIE via ‘Inclusion must be loud’.

You can find more information at:
🔗 www.i-m-l-s.com
📧 info@i-m-l-s.com

There is a paved parking lot near the Westfalenhallen for people with limited mobility. To gain access, please send an email to info@mayday.de with a picture of your disability ID (with annotation G).

Urgently needed medication can be brought along. For prescription medication, please bring the corresponding doctor's prescription. If medication needs to be kept refrigerated, please send us an email to info@mayday.de in good time head.

Bringing your own food and drinks is generally not allowed. However, if you rely on them for health or medical reasons, please bring the appropriate documentation and present it at the entrance.

In the Westfalenhallen, there are plenty of restrooms available, including barrier-free toilets. The Eurokey locking system ensures that these facilities are reserved exclusively for individuals with physical impairments.

Guide dogs are not allowed at MAYDAY.

There are trained medical staff, an awareness team and an information point on site. If you don't feel comfortable, feel free to talk to them or other employees.