Name: Rave The Planet Parade 2026
Start: 2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Straße des 17. Juni, Tiergarten (Brandenburger Tor – Großer Stern)

Rave The Planet

About Rave The Planet

Since 2022, the Rave The Planet Parade has been the official successor to the legendary Berlin Love Parade and, at the same time, a political demonstration in the spirit of freedom of assembly. Organized by the non-profit Rave The Planet gGmbH (co-founded by Dr. Motte, among others), it moves through Berlin's Tiergarten every summer, gathering several hundred thousand ravers from all over the world. The focus is on dancing together as an expression of freedom, peace, and diversity. The parade is free and sees itself as a 'demo' for UNESCO protection of Berlin's techno culture as intangible cultural heritage.

Dates 15 Aug — 15 Aug 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Rave The Planet — edition 2026

The 5th Rave The Planet Parade will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 2 PM to 10 PM on the Straße des 17. Juni in Berlin's Tiergarten. Theme: "IMAGINE LOVE" – a deliberate nod to John Lennon and the message of the original Love Parade. Originally planned for August 1, 2026, the date was moved to August 15 due to overlaps with the Nature One Festival and Hamburg CSD. Over 300 international artists will perform on around 25 floats between the Brandenburg Gate and the Großer Stern, including Acid Asia, Dr. Motte, Gary Beck, Maceo Plex, Nicole Moudaber, Pan-Pot, and Timo Maas. Free admission. Official aftershow party at Columbiahalle Berlin (tickets available from April 2, 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.

Highlights Rave The Planet 2026

5th edition; theme IMAGINE LOVE; over 300 acts; around 25 floats; aftershow at Columbiahalle.

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.

Prices Rave The Planet 2026

Parade participation is free (political demonstration). Aftershow party at Columbiahalle requires a ticket.

Practical information

Practical information — Rave The Planet

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.

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.