Players Delight — Spring Beach
Season opening at Berlin's beach — House and Tech-House festival at Strandbad Grünau
2026
About Players Delight Spring Beach
Players Delight Spring Beach — edition 2026
Players Delight Spring Beach 2026 is the season opener at Strandbad Grünau: 8 hours of programming on the sand and in the pine forest, featuring headliners from the Berlin and international House scene. Cabanas, daybeds, and street food stands will accompany the day; from 10 PM onwards, the after-party continues at Pirates Berlin. The event is organized by the Strandbad Grünau team around Open Air Berlin.
Highlights Players Delight Spring Beach 2026
- Season opener of Berlin's beach festivals on May 16, 2026
- Headliners: Thomas Lizzara, Blondee, Waikiki, Tom Klang, Bionic, Mayze, Ilja
- Two stages: Beach Stage on the sand + Waldarena in the pine forest
- Welcome drink and after-party at Pirates Berlin included in the ticket
- Cabanas, daybeds, street food — strictly 18+ festival
Programme Players Delight Spring Beach 2026
Line-up for the 2026 edition (as of Strandbad Grünau pre-announcement):
Beach Stage (directly on the sand)
- Thomas Lizzara — Berlin House DJ, long-standing resident series at Strandbad Grünau.
- Blondee — international House DJane.
- Ilja — Berlin House and Disco selector.
Waldarena (in the pine forest)
- Waikiki — Tech-House.
- Tom Klang — Berlin Tech-House DJ.
- Bionic — electronic sets between House and Techno.
- Mayze — Tech-House.
Program Schedule
- 2:00 PM — Doors open, both stages begin.
- 2:00 PM–10:00 PM — Continuous DJ sets on both stages, parallel walking acts and beach performances.
- From 10:00 PM — After-party at Pirates Berlin, admission included in the festival ticket (subject to capacity).
Updates and cabana bookings via beachfestivals.strandbadgruenau.de.
Prices Players Delight Spring Beach 2026
Ticket prices (plus booking fees):
- Early Bird: €21.90
- Regular: €25.90
- Last Minute: €29.90
Included in the ticket: Welcome drink and admission to the after-party at Pirates Berlin (subject to capacity). Sale via strandbadgruenau.ticket.io.
Practical information — Players Delight Spring Beach
Getting There
Strandbad Grünau, Sportpromenade 9, 12527 Berlin (Grünau / Köpenick). S-Bahn station Grünau (S8, S46, S85), then Tram 68 towards Alt-Schmöckwitz, stop "Strandbad Grünau" (approx. 10 min ride). From the main station, approx. 50 minutes by public transport. No parking available on site — public transport or bicycle is mandatory.
Tickets
Advance sale at strandbadgruenau.ticket.io and via the festival website. Early Bird €21.90 — Regular €25.90 — Last Minute €29.90 (plus booking fees). Welcome drink and admission to the after-party at Pirates Berlin included.
Good to Know
Strictly 18+. Card payment only. No glass bottles, no brought-in food/drinks, no large bags, no pyrotechnics. Cabanas, daybeds, loungers can be rented. The festival takes place in case of rain — outdoor area mostly sand and forest, waterproof clothing recommended.
Berlin's Summer Begins in May
When May arrives in Berlin, the club scene knows: the beach season at Strandbad Grünau on Langer See is starting. Players Delight Spring Beach opens as one of the first major open-airs of the year, giving it a special role in the Berlin festival calendar — the season opener for Berlin's beach festivals, which take turns occupying the Sportpromenade 9 in Grünau between May and September.
Two Stages — Beach and Forest
The festival concept relies on two spatially separated stages with different atmospheres. The Beach Stage is right on the sand, with DJs playing overlooking Langer See — in 2026 featuring Thomas Lizzara (one of Berlin's most established House DJs), Blondee, and Ilja. The Waldarena is located in the surrounding pine forest, with light installations among the trees — in 2026, Waikiki, Tom Klang, Bionic, and Mayze will play here. Walking acts and beach performances will also take place on the grounds.
Strictly 18+, Card Only, No Glass
The festival is strictly 18+ — minors will not be admitted, even when accompanied by adults. Payment on the grounds is exclusively cashless (card). Glass bottles, brought-in food and drinks, large bags, and pyrotechnics are not allowed. Cabanas, daybeds, and loungers can be rented; street food and drink stands will cater to attendees throughout the day.
Ticket Prices and After-Party
Tickets are tiered by sales phase: Early Bird €21.90, Regular €25.90, Last Minute €29.90 (plus booking fees each). The ticket includes a welcome drink and admission to the after-party at Pirates Berlin (subject to capacity). The festival runs for 8 hours — intentionally held during the day so that all visitors can transition to Berlin's nightlife at sunset.
Strandbad Grünau — Architectural Icon by the Water
Strandbad Grünau in the Treptow-Köpenick district (State of Berlin) is one of Berlin's oldest and most beautiful bathing establishments — a listed building, a long sandy beach on Langer See, surrounded by pine forest. For Players Delight Spring Beach, it's the perfect stage: far from the city center, with a real beach feeling, yet reachable in 35 minutes by S-Bahn and tram from the main station. Those who arrive early can start the day with a dip in the lake before the first beats begin.
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