The countdown to 2026 is officially on, and the global techno scene is about to go off. From huge festival takeovers to dark underground parties, this New Year’s Eve is packed with unmissable raves and marathon sets. Whether you want to lose yourself in a massive crowd or sweat it out in a basement, this Techno Radar: NYE Edition rounds up the best parties happening around the world.
Here’s where to celebrate the start of 2026 in techno style.
🇧🇪 Belgium: FCKNYE, Verknipt and Into The Loop
Belgium is going all in this year with some of Europe’s biggest and wildest NYE parties.
1. FCKNYE Festival 2025 – December 30 to January 1 (Brussels Expo, Brussels)
FCKNYE is back for three huge nights at Brussels Expo, bringing together thousands of ravers and an insane lineup.
Lineup: Holy Priest, 999999999, Nico Moreno b2b Trym, Oguz, Vieze Asbak, Karah b2b Klofama, Novah, Winson, Restricted, Indira Paganotto and many more.
Expect booming sound, wild visuals, and non-stop energy across every stage.
2. Verknipt NYE Ghent – December 31 (Kompass Klub, Ghent)
Verknipt lands in Ghent for the very first time, taking over the iconic Kompass Klub.
Lineup: JO3Y3T, Karah, Klofama, Kruelty, Lieks, Santøs.
Dark, sweaty, and perfectly chaotic, just how NYE should be.
3. Verknipt NYE Antwerp – December 31 (Garage Klub, Antwerp)
Verknipt returns to Antwerp for a basement-style party that’ll shake the walls.
Lineup: Bøery, Karah, Klofama, Kruelty b2b Toxic Machinery, Santøs, Vieze Asbak.
Raw venue, huge sound. This one’s for the real ravers.
4. Into The Loop NYE 2026 – December 31 (Flanders Expo, Ghent)
Into The Loop returns to Flanders Expo for a massive New Year’s Eve celebration curated by the MODUL’AIR crew.
Lineup: Winson, BYØRN, Fenrick, BIIA, Lolalita, ANXHELA, and more.
Fast, heavy techno and full rave energy from start to finish.
🇳🇱 Netherlands: Teletech, Awakenings and Verknipt Specials
The Netherlands is never quiet on New Year’s, but this year it’s especially loud.
5. Teletech Amsterdam – December 31 (AFAS Live, Amsterdam)
Teletech is closing 2025 in true hard techno style with its first-ever NYE show in Amsterdam.
Lineup: 999999999, Dyen, Fantasm, Jazzy b2b Vieze Asbak, N00M1, Nikolina, Novah, Winson, and more TBA.
A full-power night inside one of the city’s biggest arenas.
6. Awakenings New Year’s Eve – December 31 (Sugarfactory, Amsterdam)
Awakenings returns with a full NYE celebration inside Sugarfactory, delivering its signature high-energy techno experience to close the year.
Lineup: Megan Leber, Grace Dahl x Lobster, Joris Voorn, Pan-Pot, Speedy J.
A powerful night from one of the biggest names in Dutch techno.
7. Verknipt NYE Eindhoven – December 31 (Klokgebouw, Eindhoven)
Verknipt’s biggest show of the year is going down at Klokgebouw. 12 hours of madness from 20:00 to 08:00.
Lineup: Cynthia Spiering, Diøn, Vieze Asbak, Kruelty, Nicolas Julian, Somewhen, A.N.I. b2b Saltysis, Carv b2b Intrude, and more.
Massive lights, booming sound, and nonstop energy till sunrise.
8. Verknipt NYE Zaandam – December 31 (Hemkade, Zaandam)
The Zaandam edition brings a more underground feel but just as much power.
Lineup: Cynthia Spiering, Diøn, Nicolas Julian, SLVL, Kloud, Ueberrest, A.N.I., Area Øne b2b IOSIO.
A warehouse-style rave for those who love it raw and intense.
🇩🇪 Germany: Hive Berlin, Unreal and Nibirii Cologne
Germany is built for nights like this. Two cities, two massive raves, and endless beats.
9. Hive NYE Festival – December 30 to January 1 (DSTRKT, Berlin)
Berlin’s DSTRKT becomes a full-on rave fortress for Hive’s three-night takeover.
Lineup: Charlie Sparks, Doruksen, Hades, In Verruf, Johannes Schuster, Nicolas Julian, O.B.I., Negitiv, and more.
Five floors, 40+ artists, and no sleep in sight.
10. Unreal NYEve-Rave – December 31 (Carlswerk, Cologne)
Carlswerk sets the stage for an intense night as Unreal brings its signature dark sound to Cologne this New Year’s Eve.
Lineup: CARV, Somewhen, NYRA, OMAKS, Kuko b2b Neon Graveyard, Johannes Schuster b2b Lola Cerise.
11. Nibirii Silvester Rave – December 31 to January 1 (Schrotty, Cologne)
Nibirii turns Cologne’s Schrotty into a two-floor techno wonderland.
Floors: Ehrenklub and Gute Nacht!
Expect heavy bass and that classic warehouse vibe as Cologne welcomes 2026.
🇨🇭Switzerland: Raves & Vibes x Impact Rave
Switzerland is stepping into the New Year with pure energy as Raves & Vibes joins forces with Impact Rave for a special NYE celebration.
12. Raves & Vibes X Impact Rave – December 31 (TBA, Zurich)
Lineup: Stella Bossi, Alex Nantaya B2B Galopp, Mødze, Sanem.
🇫🇷 France: Illusion x Origins
13. Illusion x Origins XXL – December 31 (Secret Location, Paris)
Illusion and Origins team up once again for their third XXL New Year’s Eve edition, running from 10 PM to 8 AM at a secret location in Paris.
Lineup: 6EJOU, CLTX, Parfait, Majes b2b Enham, Eskha, Samuel Moriero, Angel Karel.
Ten hours of hard techno and pure chaos.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Teletech x Shine Belfast
The UK’s rave scene is closing out 2025 with a serious bang.
14. Teletech x Shine Belfast – December 31 (The Telegraph Building, Belfast)
Teletech joins forces with Shine for its first-ever Belfast NYE party.
Lineup: Andrew Cairns, Hard Candy, Princess Glitoris, Sikoti, Vendex.
High energy, industrial beats, and a room full of people who live for techno.
🇺🇸 United States: Lights All Night
Everything’s bigger in Texas. And that includes NYE.
15. Lights All Night 2025 – December 30–31 (Dallas Market Hall, Dallas, Texas)
This two-day electronic music festival returns with huge production and a massive crowd.
Lineup highlights: Sara Landry, Illenium, Porter Robinson (DJ Set), RL Grime, Mau P, Green Velvet, Chris Lorenzo b2b Matroda, and more.
Sara Landry brings the hard techno fire to one of America’s biggest NYE events.
🇦🇺 Australia: I Hate Models and Patrick Mason
Australia’s going heavy this year with two techno giants sharing the same stage.
16. I Hate Models b2b Patrick Mason – December 31 (Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane)
Presented by Untitled Group and Lucky Presents, this event pairs two icons for a night of raw emotion and high-voltage energy.
An unforgettable way to start 2026 Down Under.
🎉 Bonus: New Year’s Day
The party doesn’t stop when the clock hits midnight.
17. Teletech New Year’s Day – January 1, 2026 (Hidden, Manchester)
Teletech kicks off the new year with a huge day rave at Hidden.
Lineup: Afem Syko, Alex Farell, Byørn, Neon Graveyard, Saltysis, Sikoti, and more.
A full day of pounding techno to start 2026 the right way.
Final Words
From the massive halls of Brussels Expo and Berlin’s DSTRKT to the underground clubs of Belfast and Manchester, the world is ready to rave into 2026. Whether you’re chasing the madness of FCKNYE, the power of Teletech, or the emotion of Verknipt, this New Year’s Eve is all about the music, the energy, and the people who live for it.
No matter where you are when the clock strikes midnight, there’s a dance floor waiting for you.
For more upcoming techno festivals and events worldwide, visit Techno Music World Events.
