Dance into May 2026 in Berlin - events and parties
Labor Day is just around the corner and, as every year, Kreuzberg and the surrounding area are in a state of absolute emergency. We love it!
Traditionally, this event is used by many locations to ring in the open-air season . So that nothing stands in the way of your perfect long weekend, we have once again put out feelers into the party cosmos. We present the best parties, demos and events for the first of May - from a sweaty dance into May to the last hour of sunshine on the Späti curb.
VORFREUDE 3000 See you on the streets! ❤️🔥👋🏻
Parties
1 MAI TECHNO TÜRKEN FREE OPEN AIR & RAVE + AFTER PARTY
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Berlin Indie Night • Tanz in den Mai • Cassiopeia Berlin
ELECTRIC BALLROOM
KOFFÄIN 1.MAI OPENAIR
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MayDay Open Air with Layers, M.A.S., Room Trax, SEVEN, TILT
Queer, political, deeply rooted - five crews who really have something to say will meet on May 1st at SAGE on the Spree. Will you be there? 🪩
Erster Mai Nachglühen
Sssmile Afterhour Vinyl Special
In Limbo - Motip White (live) + Muudu (live) at Lark Berlin
TANZSLUST STATT KRIEGSFRUST
Free Open Air 1. Mai with Format:B
Rap Über Hass - Party! • Deutschrap x Rave-Rap Party • Lido Berlin (Tanz in den Mai)
BERLIN INDEPENDENT NIGHT – Tanz INDIE Mai - 7 DJs - Eintritt Frei!
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Pan Pot presents: HUMAN // 1. Mai Open Air Rave
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Rosalía Party • Lido • Berlin
Mai-Alarm am Müggelsee
Baddiess Party • Badehaus Berlin
Demonstrations May 1 Berlin
DGB Demo "Erst unsere Jobs, dann eure Profite"
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Feministische 1. Mai Demonstration
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Demo "Take Back the Night!"
1. what is "Tanz in den Mai" and how is May Day celebrated in Berlin?
"Tanz in den Mai" is a traditional celebration that begins on the evening of April 30th and runs directly into May 1st. It is a festive occasion to welcome the beginning of spring and the merry month of May with music, dancing and entertainment. May Day is particularly lively in Berlin: In addition to the "Dance into May", various demonstrations, free open airs and May Day raves take place during the day, transforming the city into one big celebration zone.
2. where can I experience "Tanz in den Mai" in Berlin and what open air events are there on May 1st?
In Berlin, there are numerous events around May Day - from classic "Tanz in den Mai" to free open airs and raves that get the whole city dancing. Many of the open airs are free of charge and take place in public squares and parks. If you prefer to celebrate in a club, Berlin's legendary club scene is the place to be: popular locations for May Day in Berlin include the streets of Kreuzberg and Neukölln as well as clubs such as ELSE, Renate and OXI.
3. where can I celebrate "Tanz in den Mai" near Berlin?
If you want to celebrate May Day not only in Berlin, but also in the surrounding area, you will find what you are looking for in the surrounding towns and communities. Places like Potsdam and Brandenburg an der Havel offer their own "Tanz in den Mai" events and open airs - ideal for anyone who wants to welcome spring outside the capital.
