Techno Festivals 2026: Time Warp and Awakenings
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Techno Festivals 2026: Time Warp and Awakenings – the confirmed dates, who played, and where to catch them in 2027.
Time Warp at Maimarkthalle, Awakenings in Hilvarenbeek: Two of the biggest techno festivals of 2026 have come and gone, and both have written their own history. Here you'll find the confirmed dates and the names that played.
At a glance
- Time Warp took place on March 21, 2026, in Mannheim: 19 hours, five stages, 47 DJs.
- Awakenings Festival ran from July 10 to 12, 2026, in Hilvarenbeek and was completely sold out.
- Next date: Time Warp on April 3, 2027, in Mannheim.
Time Warp: 19 Hours at Maimarkthalle
Time Warp kicked things off on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Maimarkthalle Mannheim. The organizers call themselves “The original since 1994,” and the format is a long-distance run: 19 hours across five stages with 47 DJs.
Floor 1 featured Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Kobosil, Sara Landry, and Reinier Zonneveld, among others. Floor 2 belonged to names like Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth, Nina Kraviz, and Joseph Capriati. If you preferred it rawer, Floor 4 offered B2B pairings such as Ben Klock with Marron, Blawan with Freddy K, and Marcel Dettmann with Gerd Janson.
New in 2026: There was only one event in Mannheim, with the November edition being canceled. The reason given on the festival website:
“Time Warp spreads across the globe. New countries. New cities. Worldwide”
— Time Warp, quoted from Mannheim24
Awakenings: Sold Out in Hilvarenbeek
The Awakenings Festival ran from Friday, July 10, to Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Hilvarenbeek. The official event page simply states: completely sold out.
The season isn't over yet for Awakenings. For Amsterdam Dance Event, the series will play from October 21 to 25, 2026, at SugarFactory. You can find more dates for the coming weeks in our overview Techno Festivals in Autumn 2026: The Highlights.
Dates at a Glance
| Time Warp 2026 | March 21, 2026, Maimarkthalle Mannheim |
|---|---|
| Awakenings Festival 2026 | July 10–12, 2026, Hilvarenbeek |
| Awakenings ADE 2026 | October 21–25, 2026, SugarFactory |
| Awakenings EXO Colombia | December 4, 2026, Bogotá |
| Time Warp 2027 | April 3, 2027, Maimarkthalle Mannheim |
| Awakenings Upclose 2027 | May 15 and 16, 2027, Houtrak (Spaarnwoude Park) |
Between festivals, the scene continues in the clubs. For darker nights, it's worth checking out our Techno Clubs in Berlin.
FAQ
When is Time Warp 2027?
Time Warp will take place on Saturday, April 3, 2027, at Maimarkthalle Mannheim, from 7:00 PM to 2:00 PM. According to the organizer, it is the only German edition in 2027, admission from 18 years.
Where does Awakenings Festival take place?
The Awakenings Festival in July takes place in Hilvarenbeek. Awakenings Upclose, however, runs in Houtrak in Spaarnwoude Park.
Source: Mannheim24, Time Warp, Awakenings, Awakenings Upclose 2027
