ABRAKADABRA — Elektro Open Air Maste-Barendorf

ABRAKADABRA — Electronic Magic in the Iserlohn Brass Factory

The ABRAKADABRA Elektro Open Air in Iserlohn is one of the most extraordinary format events in the Sauerland region — not a single festival weekend, but a three-part summer series on three Saturdays in July and August. Subtitle: "3x schwarzer Kater" (3x Black Cat) — an allusion to the magical, dark atmosphere of the electronic nights. Venue: the historic Maste-Barendorf industrial site.

Maste-Barendorf — Brass Factory as a Stage

The Maste-Barendorf at Baarstraße 220-226 is a unique industrial heritage site: a brass factory from the 1820s, now a cultural center with artist studios, a sculpture garden, and event spaces. The Maste family had been active in Iserlohn since 1815 — the site is now a listed monument and part of the "Iserlohn Museums". The raw steel industrial aesthetic with high factory halls, chimneys, and old machinery remnants lends the ABRAKADABRA nights their special magical atmosphere — comparable to Berlin locations like the Berghain Power Plant, but on a much more intimate scale.

The Three Dates in 2026

• Saturday, July 18, 2026 — from 6:00 PM
• Saturday, August 1, 2026 — from 6:00 PM
• Saturday, August 22, 2026 — from 6:00 PM

Each edition stands on its own, with its own lineup. Those who attend all three will experience a whole summer of electronic music at Maste-Barendorf.

Format and Capacity

Around 2500 people per edition — a deliberately manageable size that guarantees an intimate atmosphere. It's not about stadium sounds, but about close contact between the DJ, sound system, and audience. The program includes:

• House and Techno sets by German and international acts
• Open-air dance floor in the industrial site
• Bar and catering with summer specialties
• Visuals and light show that use the industrial architecture as a stage

Iserlohn and the Sauerland — A Surprising Electronic Scene

Iserlohn is located in the Märkisches Sauerland, in the Märkischer Kreis. The town is better known for industrial history and hiking — but it's precisely these contrasts that make ABRAKADABRA special. An electronic series in a brass factory in the Sauerland — you won't find that just anywhere. The city of Iserlohn, with this series, is promoting the diversification of its cultural offerings beyond traditional classical concerts and folk festivals (Volksfeste).

Tickets and Travel

Early Bird tickets are available until May 1, 2026 — prices will increase afterwards. Travel by public transport: Bus lines 222, 130, R22, R30 to the "Barendorf" stop, direct access. By car: approx. 100 parking spaces on site. The location on the outskirts of Iserlohn makes the area suitable for open-air noise late into the night.