Dance into May 2024 in Leipzig - Events and parties
Get ready to celebrate the Dance into May 2024 in Leipzig! Look forward to rousing DJ sets and a special train ride on Walpurgis Night. Experience Leipzig's nightlife and welcome May with an unforgettable party that you will remember for a long time! 🎉💃🕺 Here you can find the hottest locations for dancing into May nearby and find out how to get the best out of your party night. 👇
Tanz in den Mai - Courage Aftershowparty
Look forward to the alternative rock aftershow party of this year's Leipzig Zeigt Courage 2024! Psst 🤫 Free admission for everyone until 11 pm. Let's dance into May to the best of indies, alternative & punk'n'roll!🪩
BURNING BIRD
Fancy a magpie-like flight into May? 🦅 On this day, the magpie becomes the Phoenix - adorned in its new plumage, the dance floors are set alight.🔥
Tanz in den Mai - Vor-Feiertagsparty im SPIZZ
Dance into May at Spizz - to the coolest black, house, party beats, 90s, 2000s - ALL MIXED! - so there will be something for everyone 🎶 Pssst🤫 if you come before midnight, you'll get a free welcome drink!
MONKEYCIRCUS with KARLA BLUM, SABURA, TANTE EMMA
Experience a night full of fantasy and rhythm at Elipamanoke with MONKEYCIRCUS - look forward to an exciting mix of techno, hard techno & groove. Immerse yourself in a world full of music, magic and madness!🪩❤️🔥
Z E H N // TEIL 2 // CLUBNACHT
Celebrate ten years with the IfZ! 🥳 It starts with punk rock and dark wave, followed by a 22-hour CLUB NIGHT with techno, house music and rave, followed by a daytime party on Sunday and a party on Tuesday evening with house vibes, breaks & bass and fast sounds. 🪩
Matching Night Leipzig - Bis zu 200 Singles
Have you ever been (speed) dating? 👩🏼❤️👨🏽 Or haven't been able to get over yourself yet? Then give Matching Night a try. There you can meet up to 200 singles in your city in a relaxed bar atmosphere. So, what are you waiting for? Sign up now and find your perfect match! ❤️
Ü30 Party Leipzig
Are you over 30 and in the mood for house, pop & classic beats? Or would you rather dance to 90s & 2000s hip hop & RnB classics? Then you shouldn't miss this event!
WALPURGISNACHT-EXPRESS AB LEIPZIG/HALLE NACH THALE
Fancy an express ride into May? On Walpurgis Night, you can look forward to an unforgettable special trip from Leipzig to Thale - it will be magical🪄🚂
Frequently asked questions about dancing into May:
1 What is Walpurgis Night?
Walpurgis Night, also known as the Burning of the Witches, is a traditional festival in northern and central Europe celebrated on April 30th. The name comes from St. Walburga, whose memorial day was celebrated on May 1st. Walpurgis Night was the eve of this festival and is also known as the "Dance into May". Nowadays, it has found its way into private and commercial events as an urban festival, as it provides an opportunity for dancing and socializing.
2. what specific customs or rituals are performed for the "Dance into May"?
The "Dance into May" includes traditional customs such as putting up a maypole, dancing around the maypole, lighting fires and singing May songs. These rituals serve to welcome spring and create a festive atmosphere.
3 Why is a maypole put up?
Erecting a maypole is a traditional custom in which a decorated tree is erected to welcome spring. It is often a tall tree trunk adorned with colorful ribbons, flowers and other decorations. The maypole is usually erected by young men and symbolizes fertility, growth and vitality. It is a communal event where the village community comes together to decorate and erect the tree. The raising of the maypole can be accompanied by music, dancing and festivities and serves as a sign of cohesion and the joy of the beginning of spring.
4 Why do people dance into May 1st?
Once upon a time, dancing around the campfire served to drive away the dark spirits and welcome spring. Today we still dance, but more at festivals and parties to celebrate life. In northern Germany, many people set off with handcarts to experience the May hike together.
5. where is the dance into May celebrated?
Especially in the Rhineland, Bavaria, Austria and even in the Czech Republic, it is traditional for lovers to put up a maypole for their partner to dance into May. A slender or young birch tree is often decorated with colorful crepe paper to celebrate love.
You can find even more events in our Rausgegangen app or on Instagram! 💜