Name: Tanz an den Mai — Stadthafen Open Air 2026
Start: 2026-04-30T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Stadthafen Rostock

Tanz an den Mai

About Tanz an den Mai

The "Tanz an den Mai" at Rostock's Stadthafen is the classic open-air party for May Day and marks the start of the outdoor club season on the Warnow. Relaxed after-work atmosphere during the day, club sounds, House, and current charts in the evening — a cooperation between UKW Rostock and Freiland Festival.

Dates 30 Apr — 01 May 2026

Venue Rostock (13003)

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Edition 2026

Tanz an den Mai — edition 2026

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"Tanz an den Mai" 2026 at Rostock's Stadthafen takes place on April 30th, extending into the night of May 1st. UKW Rostock and Freiland Festival curate an open-air program featuring House, club sounds, and charts — from a relaxed after-work phase in the afternoon to a full night of dancing on May Day.

On April 30th, 2026, Rostock's Stadthafen will transform into an open-air stage for "Tanz an den Mai." The organizers are the Rostock club collective UKW and Freiland Festival. The afternoon starts in after-work mode, and the evening transitions into a continuous dance night focusing on House, club sounds, and current charts. In parallel, other "Tanz in den Mai" parties will be held at LT-Club and Bunker Rostock — the entire city center becomes a May Day stage.

Highlights Tanz an den Mai 2026

Open-air start of the club season
UKW Rostock x Freiland Festival
House, club sounds, charts
Directly at the Stadthafen with harbor views

Prices Tanz an den Mai 2026

Tickets are available in advance from UKW Rostock and Freiland Festival. Admission from 18 years of age.

Practical information

Practical information — Tanz an den Mai

Getting There

Take tram line 6 to the "Stadthafen" stop, or a 15-minute walk from Rostock Hauptbahnhof. By car, take the A19, with parking garages available in the city center.

Admission

Tickets are available in advance from UKW Rostock and Freiland Festival. Admission from 18 years of age.

One Day, Two Moods

"Tanz an den Mai" is Rostock's version of the widespread German custom of dancing the night of April 30th into May 1st. At the Stadthafen, the concept is implemented in an open-air format: The grounds open in the afternoon for a relaxed after-work phase with calmer sets, and from early evening, the DJ turns it up, transforming the area into an open-air club until deep into the May Day night.

Musical Direction

The sound program focuses on House, club sounds, and current charts. The organizers are the club collective UKW Rostock, which has converted a former power plant in Rostock into a techno location, and Freiland Festival, which curates open-air formats in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern during the summer. In parallel, other "Tanz in den Mai" events are running in the city — at LT-Club and Bunker Rostock — making the entire city center a dance floor.

Local Context

Rostock is located in the Rostock district in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and has been intensively using its historic Stadthafen for open-air events for years. The location directly on the Warnow, with views of historic warehouses and a maritime industrial backdrop, gives the dance night a distinctive harbor atmosphere that sets it apart from classic indoor club parties.