Get Ready to Rave Into 2026
The countdown to 2026 is on, and the global techno community is gearing up for its wildest celebration yet. From massive arenas to underground warehouses, this New Year’s Eve promises relentless beats, flashing lights, and unforgettable energy. Whether you’re craving a full-blown festival or an intimate club night, Techno Radar: NYE Edition rounds up the most epic raves happening across the globe.
Let’s explore where to dance your way into 2026 — techno style.
Belgium: FCKNYE and Verknipt Madness
Belgium is leading the charge with back-to-back events that will shake the dance floors from Brussels to Antwerp.
1. FCKNYE Festival 2025 – Brussels Expo, Dec 30–Jan 1
Three nights of pure chaos featuring Holy Priest, 999999999, Nico Moreno b2b Trym, and Indira Paganotto. Expect massive sound systems and wild visuals that push every limit.
2. Verknipt NYE Ghent – Kompass Klub, Dec 31
Verknipt makes its Ghent debut with a dark and sweaty night featuring JO3Y3T, Karah, Klofama, and Santøs.
3. Verknipt NYE Antwerp – Garage Klub, Dec 31
The Antwerp edition brings raw energy and underground vibes with Bøery, Kruelty b2b Toxic Machinery, and Vieze Asbak behind the decks.
Netherlands: Arena-Sized Energy
The Netherlands never disappoints when it comes to raving, and this New Year’s Eve it’s turning the volume all the way up.
4. Teletech Amsterdam – AFAS Live, Dec 31
Teletech debuts its first NYE show in Amsterdam with 999999999, Dyen, Fantasm, and Jazzy b2b Vieze Asbak. A night of hard techno intensity in a massive arena.
5. Verknipt NYE Eindhoven – Klokgebouw, Dec 31
Twelve hours of madness featuring Cynthia Spiering, Diøn, Somewhen, and Kruelty. This one’s built for endurance.
6. Verknipt NYE Zaandam – Hemkade, Dec 31
An underground powerhouse with Diøn, Nicolas Julian, SLVL, and Ueberrest. Expect industrial beats and non-stop energy.
Germany: Techno’s Homeland
Germany knows how to do New Year’s Eve right — dark, loud, and absolutely relentless.
7. Hive NYE Festival – DSTRKT, Berlin, Dec 30–Jan 1
Five floors, over 40 artists, and no sleep in sight. Featuring Charlie Sparks, In Verruf, Nicolas Julian, and O.B.I.
8. Unreal NYEve-Rave – Carlswerk, Cologne, Dec 31
Industrial intensity with CARV, Somewhen, and Johannes Schuster b2b Lola Cerise.
9. Nibirii Silvester Rave – Schrotty, Cologne, Dec 31–Jan 1
Two floors of bass-heavy mayhem inside Cologne’s iconic Schrotty venue.
Switzerland: Zurich Goes Off
10. Raves & Vibes x Impact Rave – Zurich, Dec 31
A huge collab featuring Stella Bossi, Mødze, and Sanem. Zurich’s scene is ready to explode into the New Year.
United Kingdom: Belfast Turns Industrial
11. Teletech x Shine Belfast – The Telegraph Building, Dec 31
Teletech and Shine join forces for a high-octane night with Hard Candy, Sikoti, and Vendex. Expect smoke, strobe lights, and pounding techno.
United States: Lights All Night in Texas
12. Lights All Night 2025 – Dallas Market Hall, Dec 30–31
America’s biggest NYE rave returns with Sara Landry, Illenium, Porter Robinson, RL Grime, and Green Velvet. Hard techno meets festival fireworks in true Texas style.
Australia: I Hate Models B2B Patrick Mason
13. I Hate Models B2B Patrick Mason – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, Dec 31
Untitled Group and Lucky Presents deliver one of the most anticipated techno pairings of the year. Pure passion, pure chaos, pure techno.
Bonus: New Year’s Day Blowout
14. Teletech New Year’s Day – Hidden, Manchester, Jan 1, 2026
Start the new year right with Afem Syko, Alex Farell, Neon Graveyard, and Sikoti. A full day of heavy beats to keep the celebration going.
Final Beat
From Brussels to Brisbane, techno fans are uniting for one unforgettable transition into 2026. Whether you’re at FCKNYE, Teletech, or Verknipt, each dance floor promises the same thing — pure euphoria.
So, grab your crew, plan your destination, and get ready for the most electrifying New Year’s Eve on the planet. Wherever you are when the clock strikes midnight, there’s a rave waiting for you.