Dance into May in Mannheim and Heidelberg - Events and parties
Are you ready for the ultimate start to May? Because there are some hot events on the program in Mannheim and Heidelberg that will really get you in the party mood! 🤩
It's time to lace up your dancing shoes and get ready to dance into May 2024! Whether you're looking for a wild party or would rather welcome spring in a more relaxed way, there's an event nearby to suit every taste. 🪩👯♂️
Let's take a look together at the hottest locations and parties that await you in Mannheim and Heidelberg on May 1st! 👀✨
Dance into May in Mannheim
Proud - Tanz in den Mai
The room opens its doors for an exclusive party for queers and friends! Experience an explosive mix of the hottest chart hits, rousing house, pulsating EDM and the coolest tracks from hip hop & R'n'B. 🎶 Look forward to lots of crazy surprises that will sweeten your night. This party will be anything but ordinary 🪩
Tanz in den Mai feat. The Shebeen Band & DJ Chico Chiquita
Ready to celebrate spring in style? The Blue Tower has the perfect line-up for an unforgettable night of dancing into May! 🌸 Joining us will be The Shebeen Band, accompanied by the fantastic voices of Daniel Groe, Stephanie Crutchfield and Andrea Josten. Stefan Kahne will also enchant you with his virtuoso guitar playing. And as if that wasn't enough, resident DJ Chico Chiquita will provide the perfect mix of house, pop, dance and R&B classics on the turntables, guaranteed to get you on the dance floor! 👯♂️
Dance into May in Heidelberg
1. Mai Gartentanz
Would you prefer a relaxed May 1st? Then grab your family, friends and your picnic blanket and head to the garden of Villa Nachttanz! Here you can spend the holiday in style to nice beats. 🧘♀️ You can also use the barbecue for free! 🍖
zwinger x FADR & julian maier-hauff
FADR, hip-hop DJ & producer, and Julian Maier-Hauff, jazz soloist & electronic live musician, meet on stage on May 1st! Together they create a rousing house sound that is influenced by funk and disco and gets the dance floor shaking. 🪩 But that's not all - the Mannheim duo not only impress with their skillful mixing of existing tracks with live instruments, but also integrate their own productions. 💥
More events on May 1
Il Civetto
This Berlin band transports its listeners directly into the romantic atmosphere of a southern French sunset with its songs. Their music, a fusion of pop with elements of Latin American sounds and nuances of French and Portuguese, is simply something very special. 😍 Don't miss the opportunity to see them live and be enchanted by their music! ✨
BOOM - Der Comedy Club
Are you ready for an explosive evening full of laughter and good humor? Then head to BOOM - The Comedy Club! It's celebrating its 10th anniversary and invites you to be part of an unforgettable show. The comedy event brings the country's best up-and-coming comedians to the stage. Stand-up stars such as Chris Tall and Enissa Amani have already taken their first steps here. 💥 Inspired by the American stand-up club model, you can expect short sets, lots of jokes and the opportunity to see both well-known stars and up-and-coming talent live. 🤩
Ultimate Safari
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of "Ultimate Safari" - a play that will change your perspective on wildlife conservation and tourism. Inspired by Grzimek's groundbreaking film "Serengeti Must Not Die", this play takes a 360° look at the complex relationships between national parks, safari tourism and the reality of local people's lives. 🦁 Accompanied by an ensemble of talented Tanzanian and German performers as well as changing experts, you will be guided through an immersive experience as a safari guide. Performance, lecture and 360° film scenes with virtual reality glasses merge into an unforgettable theater experience. 😮💨
Maimess
The Maimess in Mannheim is back and promises a firework display of fun, entertainment and thrills! 😮💨 Immerse yourself in a world full of colorful rides, delicious treats and exciting attractions for the whole family. 🎢 From breathtaking carousels to fast-paced rollercoasters - there's something for everyone here! 😌
Frequently asked questions about May 1 in Mannheim and Heidelberg
Why do people actually celebrate the dance into May?
The dance into May is actually a spring ritual with pagan origins. It celebrates fertility and the start of the warm season (which I can well understand). With dance and music, people want to honor the gods and spirits and strengthen their own life forces.
Today, the first day of May is more about celebrating the joy of life and spring. In many places, classic dance-into-May parties and maypoles are celebrated. 🐞
Why is it also called Walpurgis Night?
The name originally comes from St. Walburga, who lived in the 8th century. Her feast day was actually May 1st and so her vigil (a religious service held on the night before a feast day) was celebrated on the night of May 1st.
Over time, pagan traditions and Christian customs merged. Walpurgis Night was associated with witches and the devil, as it was believed that spirits were particularly active on this night. Today, it is a celebration of spring and a reminder of old traditions. 🧙♀️
What events are taking place in Mannheim and Heidelberg on May 1?
The best overview of all events on May 1st can be found at Rausgegangen for Mannheim and Heidelberg!
Why is Labor Day a public holiday?
Labour Day is a public holiday because it honors the historical struggles of the labour movement and its achievements for better working conditions and social justice. The movement originated in the USA, where hundreds of thousands of workers went on strike for an eight-hour day in 1886. Today, the day continues to serve as an opportunity for trade unions and political parties to demonstrate and rally.