Rave The Planet Parade
Successor to the Love Parade – a political demonstration for peace and diversity
About Rave The Planet
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The Successor to the Love Parade
The Rave The Planet Parade was launched in 2022 by Dr. Motte – the co-founder of the original Love Parade (1989–2010) – and his team to revive Berlin's techno tradition. Unlike the commercially operated Love Parade, the Rave The Planet Parade is registered as a political demonstration: a demonstration for peace and diversity in the spirit of freedom of assembly.
UNESCO Recognition as Background
In 2024, the Berlin techno scene was included in the national UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage at the suggestion of Rave The Planet gGmbH. The parade is a visible manifestation of this heritage: it aims to demonstrate that techno in Berlin is not just subculture, but part of the city's DNA.
Route through the Tiergarten
The venue is the Straße des 17. Juni in Berlin's Tiergarten, between the Brandenburg Gate and the Großer Stern. Due to construction work in the western section until 2029, the parade currently uses only the eastern part of the street – the floats move in both directions between the two landmarks, creating a festival setting that can be experienced twice.
Program and Line-up
More than 300 international artists perform on around 25 floats and stages, regularly including stars such as Dr. Motte, Maceo Plex, Nicole Moudaber, Pan-Pot, Timo Maas, Gary Beck, and many more. The stylistic spectrum ranges from Techno and House to Trance, Acid, and Minimal.
Admission and Character
The parade is free of charge – as a demonstration, it cannot charge admission. It is financed through donations, crowdfunding, and merchandise. The official aftershow party traditionally takes place at the Columbiahalle in Tempelhof. This makes the Rave The Planet Parade one of the few major electronic music events in Germany that are accessible to everyone free of charge.
Rave The Planet — edition 2026
5th Rave The Planet Parade — IMAGINE LOVE
The 5th Rave The Planet Parade will run on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The theme is "IMAGINE LOVE" – a conscious reference to John Lennon and the message of the original Love Parade. Originally scheduled for August 1, 2026, the date was moved due to overlaps with the Nature One Festival and Hamburg CSD.
2026 Route
Due to construction work in the western Tiergarten (until 2029), the parade will exclusively use the eastern part of the Straße des 17. Juni between the Brandenburg Gate and the Großer Stern. The floats will move in both directions between the two landmarks.
Programme Rave The Planet 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026 — Straße des 17. Juni, Berlin
Schedule
- 2:00 PM — Parade begins on Straße des 17. Juni; floats start moving between Brandenburg Gate and Großer Stern
- 2:00 PM–10:00 PM — Continuous music on approx. 25 floats; dancing area between floats
- 10:00 PM — Official end of the parade
- Following: Official Afterparty at Columbiahalle Berlin (Tickets from April 2, 2026)
Line-up (Selection of over 300 acts)
- Dr. Motte — Co-founder of the original Love Parade
- Maceo Plex
- Nicole Moudaber
- Pan-Pot
- Timo Maas
- Gary Beck
- Acid Asia
- Over 300 other international DJs and live acts
Floats
- Around 25 floats with their own sound systems and bookings
- Various styles: Techno, House, Trance, Acid, Minimal
- Applications for floats were open until January 15, 2026
Complete list and updates: ravetheplanet.com.
Highlights Rave The Planet 2026
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Getting There
S-Bahn lines S1, S2, S25, S26 to Brandenburger Tor / Potsdamer Platz; U-Bahn line U5 to Brandenburger Tor; Buses 100, 200, 245 along the route. Due to extreme crowds, public transport is strongly recommended.
Admission
Participation in the parade is free (demonstration). Aftershow party at Columbiahalle requires a ticket.
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Where it takes place Rave The Planet
Straße des 17. Juni, Tiergarten (Brandenburger Tor – Großer Stern)
Straße des 17. Juni, 10557 Berlin