New Date: Rave The Planet Parade 2026

Press Release

The 2026 edition of the “Rave The Planet Parade” demonstration will take place two weeks later than originally planned. The new date is Saturday, August 15, 2026. The starting point remains Straße des 17. Juni in Berlin. The parade will begin at 2:00 PM and is scheduled to end at 10:00 PM.

The initial date, August 1, conflicted with two major events – the Nature One Festival and Hamburg’s Christopher Street Day. After extensive feedback from the community and in close coordination with Berlin authorities and other partners, rave the planet gGmbH (RTP) has decided to postpone the parade by two weeks.

“We received a lot of feedback from the community and took it seriously,” says Timm Zeiss, Managing Director of RTP. “The Rave The Planet Parade is a collective project that wouldn’t be possible without the passion and participation of the scene. It was important to us that everyone who wants to be there can actually make it. We’re grateful to the Berlin authorities and all our partners for the constructive and solution-oriented collaboration.”

This decision reflects RTP’s ongoing commitment to open communication and inclusive decision-making — core values that have shaped the organization since its founding. The new date is a clear example of how dialogue and shared values continue to influence even the logistical aspects of electronic music culture.

Float Applications Open November 1, 2025

Starting November 1st, float crews can apply with their concept to take part in the Rave The Planet Parade 2026. On the same day, RTP will also announce the official parade motto for 2026.

All essential information, including the application guide, evaluation criteria, technical requirements, and RTP’s Code of Conduct, will be available starting Saturday at: https://office.ravetheplanet.com

The application deadline is January 15, 2026.