THERMAL. Rave im Erzgebirgsbad Thalheim

The THERMAL RAVE will once again make the Erzgebirgsbad Thalheim shake for one night in 2026. Inside the abandoned swimming pool, a dance floor will be created that blends club music with a “lost place” atmosphere. Vincent Neumann,Red Rooms, mp.ulle b2b Magellan, and 100sachen80 will provide the music with an electronic mix ranging from house to techno. Where people used to swim laps, people will now dance deep into the night.

Sat, September 12 / 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. / Erzgebirgsbad Thalheim(Doors open at 9:00 p.m.)

Attendance: Admission is free, but participation is only possible with prior registration. Tickets should therefore be secured well in advance. Persons under 18 are not permitted, even when accompanied by adults. Thank you for your understanding.

Getting There: Thalheim is accessible via the Chemnitz City Train (Line C13, Aue – Thalheim – Chemnitz – Burgstädt). The last train from Chemnitz to Thalheim departs at 11:22 p.m. (Chemnitz Central Station). The first train from Thalheim to Chemnitz departs at 5:09 a.m. (Thalheim (Erzgeb)). Traveling by car is also easy. Free parking is available at the festival grounds.

Schedule 

10:00 PM – mp.ulle b2b Magellan
mp.ulle from Leipzig and Magellan from Chemnitz will kick off the night. You can expect a mix of house, techno, and everything in between from two vinyl nerds who are sure to get you moving all night long.

12:00 a.m. – Vincent Neumann 
A psychotherapist by day, one of the most respected DJs on the German underground scene by night—Vincent Neumann has built his loyal following without any hype, solely through years of consistently excellent sets. A resident at Leipzig’s Distillery since 2012 and known for his extended vinyl sets at Berghain, his style is characterized by driving, enthusiastic energy that never comes at the expense of taste and quality.

1:30 a.m. –Red Rooms
Having grown up in the region and frequented the club himself as a child, Red Rooms returns today as an internationally sought-after techno producer and DJ. Known for his minimalist sound and hypnotic, driving grooves, Red Rooms is currently one of the most exciting acts on the German underground techno scene and plays gigs across Europe.

3:00 a.m. – 100Sachen80
This young duo from the region performed here last year and will be headlining the closing set in the pool this year—get ready for hypnotic techno and fresh elements!

The rave is part ofthe PURPLE PATH weekendfromSeptember 11–13,2026, during which numerous guided tours, events, and activities will take place along the Art and Sculpture Trail in Chemnitz and the surrounding region. For more information:purple-path.de.