Bootshaus Cologne (Germany’s #1 Club – DJ MAG 2024)

Bootshaus Cologne announces action-packed Autumn and Winter events schedule

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Dates: September – December
Location: Cologne, Germany
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Events including Meduza, Above & Beyond, Unreal WKND, elrow, Nibirii w. Oguz, Kevin de Fries, Kölsch, Blacklist Festival and more

Germany’s world-renowned Bootshaus is gearing up for a typically fiery Autumn/Winter season packed with genre-defying sounds and boundary-pushing lineups. Across multiple sounds and scenes from melodic house to techno, hardstyle, bass, dubstep and more, Bootshaus continues its legacy of delivering unmatched and uncompromising energy and cutting-edge artists in an industrial-chic setting.

Since its rebirth in 2005 after originally being founded in 1991 as Warehouse, Bootshaus has become celebrated not just as a nightclub, but as an electronic music institution. There are no VIPs, no bottle service, no posers and no nonsense but affordable tickets and a powerhouse roster of in-house brands like Loonyland, Blacklist, Unreal, and Nibirii. 

The venue consistently delivers immersive experiences that blur the lines between club night and theatrical production, all housed in a converted shipyard warehouse with three distinct spaces: the cavernous main room, the gritty BLCKBX and the intimate Dreherei, each outfitted with state-of-the-art sound systems from Funktion-One to Seeburg Audio and spectacular visual effects, including strobes, lasers, flamethrowers and more.

Highlights of the new season include 19 September with chart topping Italian house outfit Meduza and 26 and 27 September when Unreal WKND offers two back-to-back nights of relentless hard techno. 

Into October, Marten Lou (112) x Solar offer more crossover dance sounds,  two genre legends Hakke & Paul Elstak invite you to dive deep into high-impact hardstyle. On the 17th of October, Hardstyle returns with Hardbrake’s high-voltage rhythms to rev up your weekend, the 18th is Nibirii featuring Oguz for a dark, atmospheric hard techno showcase featuring one of the most intriguing names in the scene. 

14th November is Chrome, a night inspired by the raw, unfiltered energy of Berghain-style techno, 15th is Wonderful Days, a throwback event revisiting acts and anthems for retro lovers.

On 5th December, global legends Above & Beyond mark a spectacular shift to melodic, euphoric techno and on 12th December, Elrow brings a crazy, immersive and colourful carnival to town then on 13th Kevin de Vries and Kölsch serve up emotive house and tech-house magic.

Bootshaus’s fearless approach has earned it unparalleled acclaim and it continues to rank among the world’s top clubs

Events List

19.09 Meduza
26.09 Unreal WKND

27.09 Unreal WKND
02.10 Marten Lou (112) x (Solar)

04.10 Tchami b2b AC Slater

10.10 Hakke & Paul Elstak

11.10 Blacklist Festival
17.10 Hardbrake

18.10.Nibirii w. Oguz
14.11 Chrome
15.11 Wonderful Days
05.12 Above & Beyond
12.12 Elrow
13.12 Kevin de Vries / Kölsch

Germany’s Leading Open-Air Festival NIBIRII reveals stunning lineup for 2025 

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In August 2025, the legendary Bootshaus Cologne (Germany’s #1 Club – DJ MAG 2024) brings back its electrifying three-day festival, NIBIRII to a stunning lake setting in Düren, next to cities like Cologne and Aachen in Germany. 


Date: 22nd – 24th August, 2025
Location: Düren, Germany

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NIBIRII Festival, promoted by the iconic Bootshaus Cologne, is Germany’s most essential weekender for GOA, Techno, and D&B fans, returning on August 22–24, 2025. With 60,000 people and over 100 acts, it will take place on over four stages across three days at the stunning Dürener Badesee in Düren. Tickets start at 164€, and on-site camping is available at https://nibirii.com.

NIBIRII is for electronic music lovers who want to experience a unique open-air festival at the swimming lake in Western Germany, next to cities like Aachen and Cologne (Köln). It takes place over three days. Each day can be booked individually from 06th of March 2025 on, allowing visitors to tailor their experience. Guests are welcome to bring their camping equipment to fully embrace the open-air festival vibe on all three days or rest and recover at local hotels.

The festival is all about celebrating music, getting to know people from all over Europe, experiencing freedom, having fun, and exploring nature, with perfectly curated DJs from all over the world.  That’s been said, an excerpt from our line-up will be released by today.

NIBIRII 2025 presents an explosive roster of artists, covering the full spectrum of electronic music. AZYR sets the stage on fire with his relentless, high-energy techno, while I Hate Models delivers his signature blend of industrial grit, acid, and raw emotion.

Joining the lineup is rising Scottish DJ Hannah Laing, whose hypnotic mix of trance and hard grooves is set to ignite the crowd. Berlin’s techno powerhouse Kobosil brings his uncompromising, dark, and hypnotic sound. He has a signature style that guarantees intense dancefloor moments. 

A special highlight: SHLOMO & Dyen go head-to-head in a hard-hitting set, fusing deep, driving rhythms with pure rave energy.

The setting, Dürener Badesee, is a gorgeous recreational lake well-known for its serene setting and natural beauty. The lake is a designated swimming area, with clean, clear waters ideal for bathing during the warmer months all surrounded by lush greenery and trees and easily accessible by car or public transport.

NIBIRII has four specially designed, high spec and creative stages with vibrant decor and a focus on creating an otherworldly atmosphere. With its emphasis on unity and peace, the festival fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment and beyond music, there is plenty to explore to make the weekend even more of an adventure with art installations, workshops, and other interactive experiences.