Top 5 Reasons to attend Docklands Festival 2025
Germany’s most iconic city rave returns for its 15th anniversary with a massive celebration of all forms of electronic music culture on May 31, 2025.
Taking place across the raw industrial backdrop of Münster’s Hawerkamp grounds and along the Dortmund-Ems Canal, Docklands Festival 2025 promises four stages and nearly 24 non-stop hours of cutting-edge house, techno and trance from day into night.
Here are five reasons not to miss Docklands Festival 2025:
Unmissable Line-Up
Headliner Solomun makes his long-awaited return alongside a rare ÂME b2b DJ Holographic set, plus Patrick Mason, WhoMadeWho (Hybrid), Young Marco, Gerd Janson and many more performances from global icons, rising stars and boundary-pushing b2bs, which all mean this year’s curation is tighter and more explosive than ever.
Legendary Venue
The Docklands team has been shaping Münster’s underground scene since 2010. Located on the historic Hawerkamp industrial site, the festival combines authentic warehouse rave vibes with scenic canal views - a unique blend of grit and charm that adds to the whole experience.
World-Class Production
Expect new stage designs in 2025 as well as bold lighting, LED walls and immersive sound powered by state-of-the-art systems. Each stage offers a unique aesthetic, from the revamped Mainstage and KANELLO Stage to the edgy Rail Stage hosted by HE.SHE.THEY. and the hard-hitting Kamp Stage powered by MINT.
Seamless Day-to-Night Transition
Docklands is also special for how it transitions from open-air euphoria to late-night club energy. After 10 PM, the vibe moves indoors into adjacent venues like Sputnikhalle and Fusion Club which offer more intimate spaces and extended sets across multiple floors.
More Than Just Music
Docklands features an expansive food court plus chill-out zones, merch stalls and a diverse crowd. With plenty of hotel and Airbnb options in central Münster and easy access via FMO and Düsseldorf airports, it's the ultimate musical escape.
