Bootshaus Cologne, one of Germany’s most legendary electronic music institutions, is kicking off 2025 with a powerhouse lineup featuring top-tier talent across techno, bass, house, and EDM. The first half of the year will see international heavyweights like Héctor Oaks, Shlømo, Luude, Holy Goof, Indira Paganotto, Steve Aoki, Fedde Le Grand, Da Capo, Enoo Napa, Miss Bashful, and many more taking over the club’s revered stages.
With its raw, no-frills underground energy, Bootshaus has been a driving force in the German electronic scene for decades, known for its wild, no-VIP, no-bottle-service ethos. It prides itself on affordable ticket prices, high-energy crowds, and festival-level production, making each night an unforgettable experience.
The 2025 season launches with an Unrelenting Weekender on February 7, featuring Adrián Mills, Caiva, Callush, Cara Elizabeth, CLTX, Héctor Oaks, Neon Graveyard, Shlømo, and a secret guest. Loonyland brings the bass on February 14, with Luude, Holy Goof, Chris El Greco, and more. Hard techno fans will be treated to a night with Indira Paganotto & Eli Brown on February 15.
March sees Dim Mak boss Steve Aoki delivering his signature high-energy set, while April 5 welcomes BAYAMO FUSION with Caiiro, Da Capo x Enoo Napa, Dante T., Nick Curly, Yulia Niko, Rancido, LALENA, Thakzin, and Rebelle. May 16 brings Euphoria, featuring an electrifying mix of Miss Bashful, DBBD, SHOKI287, and more.
Since its origins as a warehouse venue in the ’90s, Bootshaus has grown into a global clubbing powerhouse, hosting more than 200,000 visitors annually and nearly always selling out. The venue boasts 265K Instagram followers, 200K newsletter subscribers, 200K Facebook fans, and generates over 2 million monthly impressions on Instagram. Past headliners have included Armin van Buuren, James Hype, Chase & Status, Timmy Trumpet, Klangkuenstler, Deborah De Luca, Mau P, Don Diablo, and many more.
With three immersive spaces—the main room, equipped with flamethrowers, CO2 canons, and festival-level production; the BLCKBX, an intimate, underground haven; and Dreherei, a hidden gem for niche sounds—Bootshaus remains a club like no other. In the summer, the energy spills outdoors with open-air events for up to 600 attendees.
Bootshaus is a club for everyone, welcoming all genders, sexualities, and backgrounds with events ranging from hard techno and dubstep to house and hardcore. Long-running event brands like KitKat, Awake, Inurfase, Deepblue, Beats Bass, Wonderful Days, Unreal, Sexy Party, and Musical Madness continue to shape its diverse programming.
CEO Tom Thomas shares, “Bootshaus has always been a hub for electronic music in Germany. We curate lineups that honor trends while setting our own direction, bringing fans on a journey. Even in tough times, our crowd continues to celebrate electronic music with passion.”
With Blacklist and Nibirii Festivals also under its umbrella, Bootshaus continues to push boundaries. Founded by Uli and Sascha, the minds behind Loonyland, the venue has hosted iconic figures like Sven Väth, Avicii, Armin van Buuren, Zedd, Robin Schulz, and more. Now, in 2025, it carries on this legacy with another action-packed year of boundary-pushing parties every weekend and holiday.
Upcoming Events at Bootshaus
Fri, 7 February
Unrelenting Weekender Night I |
Adrián Mills, Caiva, Callush, Cara Elizabeth, CLTX|
Héctor Oaks, Neon Graveyard, Secret Guest, Shlømo
Fri, 14 February|
Loonyland with Luude, Holy Goof, Chris El Greco and more
Sat, 15 February
Indira Paganotto & Eli Brown
Sat, 2 March
Steve Aoki
Sat, 5 April
BAYAMO FUSION PRES. Caiiro, Da Capo x Enoo Napa, Dante T., Nick Curly, Yulia Niko, Rancido, LALENA, Thakzin, Rebelle
Fri, 16 May
EUPHORIA PRES. Miss Bashful x DBBD X SHOKI287