PollerWiesen

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Open-air rave madness since 1993 🖤

The PollerWiesen Festival is one of the oldest regularly held electronic dance music festivals in Germany and takes place at Jugendpark Köln (Opening) and Revierpark Wischlingen (Main Festival). The PollerWiesen Festival brings together hundreds of visitors to celebrate, dance, and experience electronic music in its purest form. With multiple stages, international and national DJs, and live acts, the PollerWiesen Festival is the perfect blend of summer festival vibes, techno culture, and underground spirit.

The PollerWiesen Festival: The History of a Party Since 1993

The PollerWiesen Festival began in 1993 as an illegal open-air party on the Poller Wiesen along the Rhine in Cologne. This made the PollerWiesen Festival one of the first regularly held open-air raves for electronic music in Germany. Since 2003, the PollerWiesen events have been officially registered. With a history spanning over 30 years, the PollerWiesen Festival is a pioneer of the electronic music scene in Cologne and Germany.

Music Genres at the PollerWiesen Festival

The PollerWiesen Festival is primarily known for electronic dance music, with a focus on techno, house, and electro. The festival features both established DJs and up-and-coming artists from the electronic music scene. The PollerWiesen Festival does not have a rigid lineup: everything from groovy house to driving techno to experimental electronic sounds is represented. This makes the PollerWiesen Festival the ideal place for anyone who loves electronic music and is looking for that authentic festival vibe.

The PollerWiesen Festival’s Day-and-Night Concept

During the day, the PollerWiesen Festival combines a large open-air festival with nighttime club events; after sunset, it transforms into a non-stop club night with multiple dance floors in various clubs and other venues. The PollerWiesen Festival thus creates a seamless transition from a daytime festival to a late-night rave. 

Well-Known DJs at the PollerWiesen Festival

The PollerWiesen Festival has already featured many well-known electronic artists. The festival has booked acts such as Ellen Allien, Kobosil, Johannes Schuster, Mischluft, Serafina, Somewhen, VTSS, and many other renowned house and techno DJs. In addition, the PollerWiesen Festival has also presented legendary artists such as Sven Väth, who embodies 30 years of electronic music and techno culture. This makes PollerWiesen a magnet for international and national talent from the electronic music scene.

Accessibility at the PollerWiesen Festival

The festival offers accessible restrooms and entryways and has a dedicated page on accessibility with detailed information. PollerWiesen actively strives to be a festival for everyone, regardless of physical abilities.

Frequently Asked Questions About the PollerWiesen Festival

1. Can I pay with cash at the PollerWiesen Festival?

In 2026, the PollerWiesen Festival will be completely cashless. The PollerWiesen Festival accepts only debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. The PollerWiesen Festival has an info point on-site to answer any questions and offers power banks for rent.

2. Why is the main PollerWiesen Festival held in Dortmund and not in Cologne?

Over the years, the main festival has become established at Revierpark Wischlingen in Dortmund. The park offers a larger area, several lakes, and wooded landscapes that provide the perfect backdrop for a large open-air festival with four different stages. While the Opening and the Boat events take place in Cologne, Dortmund is the heart of the festival.

3. Where exactly are the various PollerWiesen events?

The PollerWiesen Opening takes place at Jugendpark, Sachsenbergstraße 10, 51063 Cologne. The main festival is at Revierpark Wischlingen, Höfkerstraße 12, 44149 Dortmund. The PollerWiesen Boat departs from the banks of the Rhine in Cologne at the Bastei.