Since its humble beginnings in December 1991, when around 5,000 ravers gathered in a Berlin hall to dance, MAYDAY has stood for something far greater than just a party —What began as one of Germany’s first large-scale indoor raves has grown into an ICONIC legend that has shaped generations and the electronic music scene across Europe.
ICONIC is more than a theme. It is a recognition of what MAYDAY has always been. For countless ravers, MAYDAY was the very first contact with electronic music, the first time feeling part of something bigger. A first rave. A first community.
Over the years, MAYDAY has been a stage for artists who went on to become global icons — and for those who are shaping the sound of tomorrow. Legends and newcomers, pioneers and visionaries: all coming together for a night that celebrates sound, community and culture.
This year’s artists like Klangkuenstler, Lilly Palmer, Paul Elstak, I Hate Models and Schrotthagen reflect a diverse and forward-moving scene. Hard Techno enters the Arena, while Bounce and Raw Techno expand the Empire. Acid Wars partners with the TechnoLegends-Floor, welcoming back Speedy J – a true MAYDAY legend, who was already part of the first edition of MAYDAY back in 1991.
Across generations, MAYDAY has been a place for a constantly evolving scene. A place where music connects people, where movements are born, and where electronic culture is lived — loud, open and uncompromising. From early rave days to today’s global sound, MAYDAY has always reflected the spirit of its time while giving the community a space to grow, connect and express itself.
Join the crowd, live the music, and experience why MAYDAY is truly ICONIC.
