13. - 17. May 2026

Electronic Festival and Conference

The Berlin Dance Music Event is a multi-day gathering made up by a conference for electronic music and its industry during the day and a club and bar festival at night. Meet amazing artists, industry professionals and music enthusiasts. Let’s grow and party together.

Experience 5 nights of Berlin Nightlife

With the Festival Pass you enjoy unlimited access to 30+ Nightlife-Locations from 13.-17. May 2026

13. - 17. May 2025

Level Up Your Career experience the culture of Electronic Music

Join us in Berlin for 5 days of learning, networking, and unforgettable nights. Connect with fellow artists and industry professionals.

  • 200+ artists and speakers
  • 25+ conference sessions
  • 40 club/bar events

first artists and speakers announced

Heggemann

Artist

Heggemann

Artist

Helena Lauwaert

Artist

Lorem Ipsum

Artist

Elo

Artist

Loram Ipsum

Artist

KIMSWIM

Artist

Heggemann

Artist

A small selection of last year's artists and speakers

Dominik Koislmeyer

Speaker

Schrotthagen

Artist

Pete Griffiths

Speaker - Toolroom A&R

MIJA

Artist

BIIANCO

Artist

Fab Massimo

Artist

Diffrent

Artist

Mika Heggemann

Artist

Watch last year's Aftermovies

Festival Aftermovie 2025

Conference Aftermovie 2025

With us you can have both

learn more about our unique concept
Educational Content
Free

Learn everything our team and collaborating professionals know about electronic music and the business.

+ special announcements and benefits

Conference Pass
69€

Experience the BDME keynotes, panels, networking and workshops during the day.

+ upgradable to Pro later!

Pro Pass
129€

Experience the event in its full extent. Enjoy the BDME at day & at night!

Experience 5 nights of Berlin Nightlife

With the Festival Pass you enjoy unlimited access to 40+ Nightlife-Locations from 13.-17. May 2026

About last years BDME…

Friday · 12PM · SAE

HOVR Music Production Masterclass

Thursday · 11AM · Ritter Butzke

Jägermeister Band

Saturday · 3AM · Ritter Butzke

Marten Hørger

BDME25 News

Whats new?

May 20, 2024

Overview of the event programme

View the complete Conference Program 2024 here
May 20, 2024

Where to Collect Your Artist Pass?

at Ritter Butzke Wednesday 22 May: 16:00 to 19:00 Thursday 23 May: 11:30 to 18:00 Friday 24 May: 11:30 to 18:00 Saturday 25 May:10:00
May 20, 2024

We are 100%!

Ready to rock Berlin? We are 100%! Wow, what a great lineup for #bdme2024. We can’t wait to welcome you all to the city of electronic music. See you a
May 20, 2024

🍺 FREE BEERS & SOFTDRINKS

Experience inspiring panels, workshops, and cool free drinks at our conference events for Berlin Dance Music Event 2024! Warsteiner will provide refre
May 20, 2024

🔊 The new global megatrend: Dolby Atmos Music at BDME 2024

Dolby Atmos is conquering the music industry and the dancefloor. The immersive sound experience is available everywhere via streaming – whether at hom
May 20, 2024

PROSPA at PATCH

Electrify Your Night with PROSPA at Gretchen Club, Berlin on May 23, 2024! Join us for their first Berlin show since 2019, featuring a stellar lineup
FAQ

Frequently asked Questions

The Berlin Dance Music Event is a multi-day gathering for the electronic music industry. It serves as an educational and influential platform , in which the new generation of artists and professionals of electronic music, can be inspired and work on their personal development.

Our Conference Venue is the Aqua Höfe/Ritter Butzke

For the festival part we cooperate with over 20 clubs and 15 bars.

The physical BDME Conference Pass can be picked up at our Box Office located at Ritter Butzke. This pass is only relevant for the conference portion of the event. Access to nightlife events is granted to all Pro and Festival Pass holders upon presentation of the personalized QR code ticket sent via email.

Address:
Ritterstraße 24-27, 10969 Berlin

Box Office opening hours:

tbd.

In Berlin, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg on the
13. – 17. May 2026

What do well-known artists think about issues such as mental health, sustainability and diversity?

At what point does a newcomer need a manager?

How to get the best out of platforms like Beatport, Bandcamp, Spotify and many more

Music production sound design, mixing & mastering and arrangement

Formats like masterclasses, workshops, discussions, lectures, networking events

We would like to make the event interactive and are very happy about your ideas. Please submit your ideas to info@berlin-dance-music-event.com

If you are interested in partnering up with Berlin Dance Music Event, feel free to send a proposal to our team at partnerships@berlin-dance-music-event.com

Mail: info@berlin-dance-music-event.com
Mobil: +49 (0) 171 3403148

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With the Pro Pass you get the full experience. Enjoy the BDME at day and at night!

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