Best parties in Berlin this December and New Year
From club culture documentaries to Berghain giving its all, here's where you'll find us this December....
While Berlin's Christmas markets serve glühwein, the city's nightlife is serving something stronger. December's party calendar is stacked with promoters competing to serve the year's most anticipated events, with line-up’s like you wouldn’t believe. But since nobody needs the stress of choosing between 5 parties every weekend, we've done the homework for you...
03/12
DRIFT KYIV FILM SCREENING
Dive into the city's intense underground through the lens of DRIFT.
DRIFT is a Ukrainian born collective all about collaboration and bringing people together. Instead of a party, this month they’re offering us a one time chance to view their documentary film ‘Unity In Chapters’. This is an intimate and raw portral of Berlin and Kyiv’s resiliance, explored through their musical landscape. The film proposes the core belief we are ‘united through the dancefloor’, a view we at Hyfae strongly share. Discover how the city's club scene has evolved, adapted and strengthened over time, forming communities whose bonds surpass their city’s hardships.
06/12
NEW FACES X SONDER
A night to watch the future of techno in one of Berlin’s most historic spaces.
Tresor’s ‘New Faces’ collaborates with Berlin-born collective SØNDER to offer a night of proper techno, shedding light on Berlin’s best up-and-coming DJ’s. If you know, you know, - these collectives have been pushing boundaries in Berlin's scene for a while now. With both local and international talent gracing the decks, make sure to wear your best dancing shoes.
07/12
TECHNOTRANS
TECHNOTRANS is putting on their first queer club night for trans*, inter, nonbinary folks, and their friends. (You heard it here first...) Expect UK garage meeting Detroit techno, diva house dripping with dreamy vibes, and a lineup of rising trans* and genderqueer talent that'll keep energies high. With live drag from Sasha Pixie Cold ft. Boji and pole performances by River Roux, this is a space where everyone's invited to be unapologetically themselves.
07/12
NUDE
Prince Charles club transforms into a nocturnal fantasy as NUDE takes over the former Bechstein piano factory's swimming pool. With a theme of dark romanticism setting the mood, expect a slick lineup of groovy techno and equally glossy crowd. Hailing from Madrid, NUDE brings some of that Mediterranean heat to Berlin winter.
08/12
RHI DANCEY X HYFAE POP-UP + PARTY
When two forces of creativity collide, magic happens. Our upcoming collaboration with Rhi Dancey isn’t just another pop-up market - it’s a celebration of self expression, and the subcultures that make fashion more than just clothes. In a club, individuality and connection coexist. What makes this collaboration truly special is how our designers mirror the spirit of the dance floor. Come through to shop and try things on, or for a dance with our lineup of DJ’s.
13/12
KLUBNACHT - 20 JAHRE
Two decades of techno history in the making. Berghain's 20th anniversary Klubnacht isn't just another party - it's a celebration of how one club has helped reshape global club culture. Expect a marathon of past and present residents, spanning everything from raw techno to panorama bar's signature house sound.
Insider tip: Musically this party is likely to tick many boxes, but prepare yourself for an intense experience with a lot of queuing.
13/12
TECHNO BARBIE DREAMZ
Here the dancefloor is your dollhouse!
A common thread in Berlin's queer nightlife is that strong presence of masc energy - but not here. Techno Barbie Dreams have created a space that reflects the full spectrum of queer identities and experiences. With music that meets somewhere in the middle of techno, house and groove, it’s guaranteed to get you shaking your feathers. Come and express your playful, colourful side and allow yourself to exude unapologetic queer joy for the night. In the words of the organiser “it’s like if Nicki Minaj went to a Berlin club”.
Insider tip: Make sure not to miss the Barbie closet.
18/12
MOLT
MOLT celebrates their next chapter at Atelier Gardens' TON2 studios. More than just a party - it's a "third place" somewhere between home and work where creativity runs wild and community thrives. Expect their signature mix of cutting-edge electronic music and installations in a stunning industrial setting. Lineup TBA but knowing MOLT, prepare for immersive performances that'll make you question reality.
This one’s not on RA ;) Follow their IG for updates.
25/12
FINEST X-MAS
Because nothing says "Merry Christmas" like dancing it out at pano. Trade in mum’s Christmas dinner for a cocktail served by a brooding bartender. Sounds like a fair trade to us… The lineup is always a surprise, but Berghain’s residents never disappoint. Plus, there's something special about spending Christmas with your chosen family on the dance floor.
29/12
MULTISEX
Multisex is not a sex party as the name suggests, but it’s still a sexy experience. Start your NYE weekend early with Multisex collective taking over Watergate for one last time. Expect waterside views and music that bridges the gap between house and techno. A guarantee with the Multisex parties is a crowd full of hot, well-dressed creatives. It’s a party that will leave you counting down the days until the next.
Insider tip: One of the more ‘fashun’ on our list, a hint of glam wouldn’t hurt for this one.
This one’s not on RA, keep up to date here.
START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT
Berliner’s love to plan last minute, so check back closer to the date for more additions to our list!
31/12
GEGEN X PRNCPTL
Gegen's take on NYE promises to be anything but ordinary. Known for their boundary-pushing bookings and creative freedom, this collab with Pornceptual is perfect for those who want their NYE with a side of artistic expression and experimental sounds. It’s a celebration of shared values, visionary party style, and the kink positive subcultures that make Berlin’s nightlife so unique.
Insider tip; If this is your first sex party it always helps to aquaint yourself with the awareness team. They are there to make sure everyone is at ease and inform you on the rules.
01/01
NEW YEAR’S KLUBNACHT
Start as you mean to go on, they say. The first Klubnacht of the year hits different, with everyone riding that ‘new beginnings’ wave. That raw, intense energy of Berghain, in itself has so much beauty and power. But what makes their New Year party larger-than-life is the opening of rarely seen spaces such as the Laboratory, to bring some new adventure to your experience.
Insider tip; Be strategic. You don’t have to get stuck in a queue for hours! Last year we rocked up at 11am on NYD and walked straight in.
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