The brand dates to 1991, when about 5,000 ravers gathered in a Berlin hall. The next edition is 30 April 2027, 7 PM to 7 AM, and tickets are on sale with no acts announced yet.
- 2027 edition is set for 30 April, 7 PM to 7 AM at the Westfalenhallen
- No acts have been published for 2027 yet
- Regular tickets are now in Phase 2 at 79 € including all fees; the 69 € phase and the Friends-Tickets are sold out
- A further ticket phase is coming, with NextGen, GroupTicket and Comfort options listed
- A free VRR public transport ticket is bookable for 30.04. to 01.05.2027
Going to Mayday? Know before you go
Apr 30 – May 1, 2027 at Westfalenhallen. From the festival's own guide:
The FAQ has a section on the minimum age at MAYDAY (the answer text is not included in the page content).[19]
The VRR ticket gives free outward and return travel on all VRR public transport, booked at kombiticket.mayday.de.[14]
Car parking is available at the Westfalenhallen, but public transport is recommended.[14]
Special trains run from Westfalenhalle U to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof from approx. 00:40 AM to 8 AM every 20 min, then U45 or U46 every 15 min.[14]
The FAQ lists a Lockers section, so lockers are provided (details not included in the page content).[19]
MAYDAY is cashless: attendees receive an NFC-chip wristband to pay everywhere.[15]
Mayday 2027: dates, lineup and tickets
- Dates
- Apr 30 – May 1, 2027. Confirmed by the festival.[10]
- Lineup
- Not announced yet. 2026 headliners: Klangkuenstler, Lilly Palmer, I Hate Models, Paul Elstak ft. Boogshe, Schrotthagen.[12,13]
- Tickets
- On sale, from €59.[11] Official tickets ↗
- Live stream
- Streamed live in 2021 (latest on YouTube (MAYDAY)). If a 2027 stream is scheduled, it plays on this page.
Updated Oct 21, 2026.
Mayday 2027 lineup
The 2027 lineup isn't out yet.
No acts are published for 2027 yet. The 2026 edition had 30 acts, including Klangkuenstler, Lilly Palmer, I Hate Models and Speedy J.
How much are Mayday 2027 tickets?
Mayday 2027 passes cost €59 to €179 across 4 pass types, fees included.[10,11]
Regular tickets are in Phase 2 at 79 € including all fees, after the 69 € phase sold out. NextGen costs 59 €, the 5-person group ticket 69 € per person, and Comfort 179 €.
See all 4 passes
| Regular | 79 € incl. all fees (PHASE 2)[11] | |
| Comfort | 179 € incl. all fees[11] | |
| NextGen Aimed at a first rave for those not 20 yet. | 59 € incl. all fees[2,11] | |
| 5-person group Group ticket for 5 people (GroupTicket). | 69 € p.p. incl. all fees[2,11] |
Past prices
| 2025 | unspecified (lowest listed) SGD 168 + fees[4] unspecified (lowest listed) HKD 555[5] |
| 2024 | unspecified (lowest listed) SGD 168[6,7,8,9] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Plan your trip to Mayday
The admission ticket covers VRR public transport, and special trains run from Westfalenhalle U to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof overnight. The organizer recommends public transport over driving.
- Free VRR trips with a ticket booked at kombiticket.mayday.de
- Trains RB53, RB59 and RB52 run from Dortmund central station
- Parking at the Westfalenhallen, but public transport is recommended
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- Free outward and return journey on all VRR public transport with a free VRR ticket, booked at kombiticket.mayday.de. Valid from 30.04. to 01.05.2027, 12 PM.[14]
- With the admission ticket, all buses, streetcars and trains (DB: RE, RB and S-Bahn, 2nd class each) in the VRR area can be used free of charge.[14]
- Trains RB53, RB59 and RB52 run from Dortmund central station; leave at Signal Iduna Park (U45) or at Westfalenhallen.[14]
- Special trains run from Westfalenhalle U to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof (approx. 00:40 AM - 8 AM) every 20 min. Then U45 toward Hauptbahnhof or U46 toward Brunnenstr. every 15 min.[14]
- Car parking is available at the Westfalenhallen. The organizer recommends public transport.[14]
- Numerous vehicle checks are expected during arrival and departure.[14]
- Payment on site is cashless, using an NFC wristband
- No drinking or drug use when driving
- Expect numerous vehicle checks on arrival and departure
- Top up credit about 2 weeks before the event with Pre-TopUp
- No queues at the TopUp stations
- Remaining cashless balance is refunded in full, free of charge
Mayday stages
MAYDAY runs on four floors. The Arena is the listed domed building of the Westfalenhallen, alongside Empire, Factory and Techno Legends x Acid Wars.
Can you watch Mayday live?
As of Oct 27, 2026: MAYDAY last streamed live in 2021, on YouTube (MAYDAY). No 2027 stream has been announced yet; the festival runs April 30 – May 1, 2027. MAYDAY live stream guide →
We found no official full live stream of MAYDAY in recent years. The official YouTube channel carries a full recap of the 2026 edition and a Friends of MAYDAY full live set from that night. Expect clips and recaps after the event rather than a full broadcast, unless the organizer announces otherwise.
| 2026 | YouTube (MAYDAY) |
| 2021 | YouTube (MAYDAY) With the Dortmund event off because of the pandemic, MAYDAY ran a #maydaystream on 30 April 2021.[3] |
Latest from Mayday
- Friends-Tickets sold out; the next ticket phase is coming, with NextGen, GroupTicket and Comfort tickets listed.[2]
- Last call to buy the Friends-Ticket at the best value price before the next ticket phase goes live.[2]
- MAYDAY Poland 2026 lineup published for Katowice, Spodek, on 10.11.2026.[2]
- Full recap of MAYDAY ICONIC published on YouTube.[2]
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Mayday aftermovies and photos
Mayday editions and history
MAYDAY has been at the Westfalenhallen since 1993, with 20,000 visitors in 2024 and 2026 and 15,000 in 2025.
| 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 Klangkuenstler, Lilly Palmer, I Hate Models, Paul Elstak ft. Boogshe, Schrotthagen | Motto: ICONIC. 30 acts.[12,13] |
| 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 Lilly Palmer, Richie Hawtin, Reinier Zonneveld -live-, 999999999 (DOMINION A/V Show), ALIGNMENT | Motto: Progress. 30 acts. Hosts: Alee, Tha Watcher.[13,16] |
| 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 Charlotte de Witte, Angerfist, Lilly Palmer, Adam Beyer, Reinier Zonneveld -live- | Motto: United. 35 acts. Hosts: Alee, Tha Watcher.[13,17] |
| 2023 | Klangkuenstler, Amelie Lens, Lilly Palmer, Angerfist, Alignment | [13] |
Timeline (5)
- MAYDAY ICONIC, at the Westfalenhallen Dortmund with 20,000 visitors and 30 acts.[12]
- MAYDAY 2025, motto Progress, at the Westfalenhallen Dortmund with 15,000 visitors and 30 acts.[16]
- MAYDAY 2024, motto United, at the Westfalenhallen Dortmund with 20,000 visitors and 35 acts.[17]
- MAYDAY has been based at the Westfalenhallen in Dortmund since 1993.[18]
- Around 5,000 ravers gathered in a Berlin hall in December.[10]
Mayday FAQ
Is public transport free with a ticket?
With your admission ticket you can use all buses, trams and trains (DB: RE, RB and S-Bahn, 2nd class each) in the VRR area free of charge.
Is there parking at the venue?
Car parking is available at the Westfalenhallen.
Where is MAYDAY held?
At the Westfalenhallen in Dortmund.
What are the event hours?
7 PM - 7 AM (30 April 2027).
How can I top up cashless credit in advance?
You can already top up credit about 2 weeks before the event (Pre-TopUp).
Is the remaining cashless balance refunded?
Free refund of the entire remaining balance.
Are there vehicle checks on arrival and departure?
Expect numerous vehicle checks during arrival and departure!
Is drinking or drug use permitted when driving?
No drinking or drug use when driving!
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