Best Parties in Berlin this Summer
Discover the parties, festivals, and club nights defining Europe's most legendary dance scene in 2025, from June through August.
Berlin's summer calendar is definitely spoiling us for choice. To help you deal with the fun-times overwhelm, here’s our selection for all you electronic music lovers. Whether you're seeking intimate club experiences or sprawling outdoor celebrations, this is our hit list of essential events.
Watch this space—we'll be adding more events as they're announced.
What’s on in June?
06/06
DISKOTAFORTE
SECRET LOCATION
The underground's underground returns with its signature invitation-only affair that has earned a mysterious reputation through consistently delivering nights that blur the lines between party and art installation. Previous editions have featured everything from anatomical steel sculptures to immersive light installations by artists like Natch, all powered by Sound Source Systems' crystal-clear audio. This is where Berlin's art and music scenes truly collide, creating experiences that defy easy categorisation.
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07/06
DISSIDENT
The Dissident crew returns to OHM on June 7th, bringing their signature blend of vintage sounds while staying true to their ethos of breaking down barriers. Expect a playground of unhinged glamour where every form of electronic music gets its moment to shine. True to form, Dissident promises "nasty rhythms for the shamelessly unbothered" with rough edges, deep cuts, and no reason to stop. Their advice remains consistent: come early, stay late – a mantra that has made them one of Berlin's most beloved community events.
08/06
MULTISEX
TRESOR - GLOBUS
Multisex returns with 28 hours of nonstop music, showcasing their diverse, boundary-pushing electronic music curation across two floors. In usual Multisex fashion "you are the party" so their programme remains unannounced, but there will be an international roster spanning Berlin's underground scene, Munich's communal dance culture, and London's queer nightlife legends. Special collaborative sets and live performances blend genres from techno and IDM to jazz improvisation and Afro-diasporic sounds.
Aurora Bar spotlights global club sounds with artists representing North Macedonia, Nigeria, Congo, and India. The programming emphasises cultural fusion, blending Afrobrazilian, Caribbean, South Asian underground, and grime into sets that showcase the international scope of contemporary club culture. Expect sexy sounds to match the sexy crowd.
13/06
HAMAM NIGHTS
Sedef Adasi's Hammam Nights has evolved from its Augsburg origins into one of Berlin's most respected party series. What started as a hometown gathering has become Adasi's dedication to maintaining "the integrity of club culture and the feeling of unity, the freedom of individual expression and a space where marginalised identities and histories are loved, respected and celebrated without inhibitions."
True to its name, expect a bathhouse of sweaty beats where connection and celebration reign supreme. In the words of the organiser, "love don't cost a thing, habibi!" Might want to bring a towel.
14/06
KILLOWATT
Kilowatt returns just in time for the first heatwave, bringing their signature "family reunion" energy that makes this Black-run electronic and techno club series so special. More than just a party, this is a carefully crafted space celebrating Black and African diasporic joy, with a lineup that perfectly balances familiar faces with fresh collaborations.
Known for creating safer spaces where Black queer people and allies can truly connect, Kilowatt continues to prove why they're one of Berlin's most vital party collectives. Their programs prioritise and focus on the representation of Black & IPOC Artists within Berlin's club scene, making this a must-attend for anyone seeking authentic community alongside cutting-edge electronic music. Allies also welcome.
21/06
MALA JUNTA
Berlin's most notorious queer techno collective returns to ÆDEN for the summer solstice, transforming the longest day of the year into a feral nocturnal adventure that stretches well into the daylight hours. Their signature blend of fast, sexy high BPMs and unapologetic queer energy creates the perfect environment for dancing out your feelings from sunset to sunrise. With garden moments offering a lush counterpoint to the intense dancefloor experience, this is summer techno at its most fun and chaotic. As one of Berlin's most globally connected collectives—having brought their sound to Tbilisi, Bogotá, Seattle, London, and Istanbul—expect an international crowd and an excitingly fresh sonic journey.
Fortnightly
FANDANGO
PLÖTZENSEE
True summer is dancing with sand between your toes - and as usual Fandango transforms the lighthouse and surrounding buildings of Plötzensee lake into the perfect lakeside rave. This collective of party enthusiasts, dancers, and creatives create immersive, community-driven gatherings that fluctuate between genres and spaces.
With three distinct dance floors – the lighthouse with its stained glass windows casting kaleidoscopic light for uptempo electronic music, the aquarium known for experimental sounds and underwater visuals, and the cosy cave with its sofas and world music – Fandango offers a multi-sensory experience by the water. With a global community at its core and an open dialogue around human rights, it's the perfect place to wear your Keffiyeh while enjoying a midnight skinny dip.
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What’s on in July?
18/07 - 21/07
WHOLE FESTIVAL
FERROPOLIS
WHOLE Festival returns to Ferropolis, transforming the "City of Iron" into a queer dimension where identity becomes fluid and perception gets rewired. This isn't just another festival - it's a political statement wrapped in four days of diverse electronic programming, from techno and house to experimental soundscapes and Latin American vibes. Created by and for the queer community, WHOLE emerged from the recognition that mainstream festivals weren't prioritising safe spaces for queer people, instead offering a place where the global queer underground can unite, learn, and celebrate together.
Set against the haunting backdrop of rusting industrial machinery and a lake that becomes a sanctuary for our hot (pun intended) bodies, WHOLE combines dancefloor liberation with serious cultural programming. The festival's TRINA experience, crafted by and for the BIPOC community, tackles pressing social and political issues while the lake offers daytime respite where queerness transcends words. Whether you're here to stomp on the dancefloor, attend workshops, or simply connect with fellow adventurous souls from across the globe, WHOLE promises transformation through its unique blend of music, politics, and community.
25/07
HERRENSAUNA PRIDEFEST
Herrensauna continues its reign at KreuzWerk this summer, eight years after founders Cem Dukkha and Nicolas Endlicher first unleashed their vision on Berlin. What began as a gathering among friends has evolved into a global techno phenomenon that's outlasted countless party trends. Unlike the city's more fleeting concepts, Herrensauna delivers consistently raw, uncompromising sets that have built a loyal following both locally and internationally. With their own label now established, this is more than just another queer techno night—it's become a blueprint for how underground parties can maintain their edge while growing their reach. Expect sweat, darkness, and some of the hardest techno Berlin has to offer.
25/07
LA NOCHE
TBA
One of the most anticipated FLINTA parties of the summer, La Noche returns with their signature house grooves and mysterious lineup. Feel the pulse of the city with three special guests gracing this bonafide Berlin bonanza, celebrating the ever-evolving underground while shining a spotlight on nightlife's leading figures and dancefloor divas.
While the venue remains unannounced, La Noche's reputation for delivering serious house music in intimate spaces speaks for itself. The combination of loopy melodies and soaring anthems creates the perfect environment for losing yourself until sunrise.
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26/07
CSD BERLIN PRIDE
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Berlin's CSD (Christopher Street Day) returns for its 47th edition under the powerful motto "Never silent again!" This massive, vibrant LGBTQ+ event attracts around one million participants each year, transforming the city into a celebration of diversity, equality, and love with a large parade featuring colourful floats and powerful music.
More than just a party, CSD Berlin takes a clear stand against discrimination and for the protection of queer rights, demanding that the community remains loud and vigilant against suppression. The event kicks off a month-long Pride celebration (June 27-July 26) featuring panels, meetings, workshops, and community events. For those seeking alternatives to the main parade, explore Kreuzberg Pride or the "Transgenialer" CSD, offering different perspectives on the celebration.
This event is free and unticketed - more info on the demo route here.
26/07
LUNCHBOX CANDY - THE KET GALA
Looking for CSD alternatives? Lunchbox Candy presents The Ket Gala 2025, bringing together the creative, wild, and free "queerdos" Berlin has to offer. Known for their kaleidoscopic and unapologetically queer parties, Lunchbox Candy creates unforgettable events with one clear purpose: to create a sanctuary for radical self-expression.
This gender-bending, freedom-lending, love-bursting excuse to let loose promises jaw-dropping performances, live music, and DJ sets spanning everything from Italo to house, breakbeat, and electro. With improved logistics including two entrances and more door staff, the only huge lines you'll be dealing with are with friends in the bathrooms. In the words of the organisers, "It's like a rave, but cuter." The theme is yet to be announced, but one thing we can rely on is it will be the most original party concept this summer.
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What’s on in August?
09/08
HYPERSOFT
Hypersoft returns to OXI this summer, bringing their signature blend of house and techno curated with unmistakable love and care. This month features one of our personal faves Angel D'lite, who packs her pleasure-seeking sets with old-school rave energy, plus the very best trance, prog and hardcore from the '90s and '00s.
What sets Hypersoft apart is their deep dedication to club culture preservation, creating spaces where both seasoned ravers and newcomers can experience Berlin nightlife. With a rotating cast of selectors that spans generations, each event offers a masterclass in electronic music's evolution while keeping the focus squarely on the dancefloor. Expect a crowd that's there for the music, a sound system that delivers, and a journey that might just remind you why you fell in love with club culture in the first place.
29/08
HEISSS SUMMER CLOSING
HEISSS caps off summer at Else with their signature SUPER SEXY SESSION—a Berlin-based electronic music collective known for blurring boundaries between house, wave, ghetto, trance, and techno. The night features Berlin staples DJ Fuckoff alongside a special Ferrari Rot b2b ALCATRAZ set.
What distinguishes HEISSS is their fluid approach to both music and atmosphere, creating a space where genre distinctions dissolve and dancefloor connections take priority. This closing party promises to be the essential finale to Berlin's summer season.
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