Westbam & K-Paul — Save the Rave Open Air Eberswalde

Westbam — The Patron of German Techno

When the gates of Familiengarten Eberswalde open on Saturday evening, September 12, 2026, starting at 5 PM, a rave night will begin, bringing together two generations of German electronic music history. Westbam — born Maximilian Lenz, born in Münster, a central figure in the German techno scene since the 1980s — is considered one of the founding fathers of German techno. His album "Bam Bam Bam" (1992), tracks like "Sonic Empire" (with Members of Mayday) or "Beatbox Rocker" are part of the canon of German electronic music. Anyone who books Westbam gets not just a DJ — but a piece of music history.

K-Paul — The Berlin Sidekick

K-Paul — Mathias Reisser — is Westbam's long-time production partner and, at the same time, an independent force in the Berlin techno scene. Together or solo, they shaped the Low Spirit Recordings label, among others, and are responsible for numerous tracks and remixes that defined the German club scene of the 1990s and 2000s. "Save the Rave" is their current joint format — a return to the rave energy of the early techno years, performed for an audience ranging from seasoned ravers to the younger generation.

The Familiengarten Eberswalde — A Special Open-Air Location

What makes the performance in Eberswalde special is the location: The Familiengarten Eberswalde is a former Federal Garden Show site at the Alte Walzwerk, now serving as a spacious leisure and event park. With wide meadows, old industrial buildings in the background, and dense vegetation, it is one of the most atmospheric outdoor locations in North Brandenburg. Throughout the summer months, concerts and open-air events regularly take place here — from pop and rock to classical music. "Save the Rave" 2026 joins this program, but is a special highlight due to the international fame of the DJs.

Open-Air Rave in Late Summer

The date of September 12 was chosen deliberately: late summer, still warm enough for open-air dancing, but with a touch of autumnal atmosphere. Doors opening at 5 PM allows for a long set that can grow from the bright late afternoon into the night — a dramaturgy that Westbam and K-Paul master. Experience shows that the beat builds up over the first few hours, culminates in darkness, and keeps the dance floor going until late at night.

Eberswalde in the Barnim Region

Eberswalde is located about 50 kilometers northeast of Berlin in the Barnim district. The city with almost 41,000 inhabitants is easily accessible by regional train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof — important information for Berlin ravers who want to leave their cars behind. The Familiengarten is located near Eberswalde main train station. Eberswalde is thus easily accessible for day-trippers from Berlin and Brandenburg, making the Familiengarten a regular destination for visitors from across the region for concerts and festivals.