Technoparade Rave the Planet: Berlin celebrates with 300,000 fans despite the rain

Technoparade Rave the Planet: Berlin celebrates with 300,000 fans despite the rain

With excessive anticipation and a thick portion of rain, the techno fans conquered the streets between the Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column in Berlin on Saturday, July 11, 2025. The technoparade "Rave the Planet" opened its gates at 2 p.m. and gathered the masses under the motto "Our Future is now". Despite the uncomfortable weather, numerous party goers came to celebrate the music of around 290 artists on 35 magnificent cars. According to rbb24 , as in the previous year.

The parade is not only a huge party, but also an official demonstration that advertises to protect peace and electronic dance music culture. The event is accompanied by a massive security concept: According to information from t-online Police officers in action, supported by 600 security guards and 300 helpers of the medical service. Ranning grids and barriers protect the parade from unpleasant surprises.

road closures and arrival

If you move near the parade, you should prepare for numerous closures. The street of June 17th remains closed from Friday, 6 p.m. to Sunday, 10 a.m., as well as Yitzhak-Rabin-Straße, parts of Ebertstrasse and Pariser Platz. Closets from 2 p.m. to Sunday are also expected at the Brandenburg Gate and Bundestag train stations. It gets tight for drivers: detours and traffic jams are inevitable. The best way to get to the event remains the use of public transport. Recommendations help to find the best way, preferably via the western entrances to the street of June 17th and the Zoological Garden train station.

But not enough! On Sunday, July 13th, the "Clean-Up" Day will take place from 11 a.m., in which all participants are invited to provide cleanliness together at the venue.

Lollapalooza in the Olympic Stadium

parallel to the Technoparade, the “Lollapalooza” festival runs in the Olympic Stadium, which is expected to be over 50,000 guests on both days. There are 50 musical acts on the program here, supplemented by shows and child -friendly offers. The festival has been firmly anchored in the Berlin event calendar since 2018 and has captivated many visitors every year. Participants of "Rave the Planet" and "Lollapalooza" will transform the city into a big festival.

The next few days promise to become exciting, and everyone can be there - provided they adhere to the rules. Among other things, glass bottles, drones, pyrotechnics and everything that could cause unrest are prohibited. National flags are undesirable, but rainbow flags are welcome.

Berlin is ready to celebrate this special event in full splendor. The spirit of the night meets the love of music and lets the city shine, even if the clouds hang over it. In this sense, on a peaceful celebration and a good atmosphere!