Nibirii Festival 2026 Sells Out, Waitlist Opens for Fans

The Nibirii Festival 2026 has officially sold out, marking a significant milestone for Germany's premier lakeside festival, which is hosted by Bootshaus Cologne. Taking place at the picturesque Dürener Badesee, the festival is set to enchant attendees from August 28 to 30. This year’s event follows the record-breaking success of the 2025 edition, which drew in over 50,000 music enthusiasts to the lush, scenic venue.

The Nibirii team expressed heartfelt gratitude to the community for the overwhelming support, stating, "A sold-out Nibirii is a thank-you from us to a community that keeps showing up for this weekend by the lake." For fans who unfortunately missed out on purchasing tickets this time around, the festival has opened a waitlist that allows hopeful attendees to claim any tickets returned before the event. The waitlist went live on August 20 at 8 PM, enabling individuals to register through the official Nibirii website, where they will be notified in the order of their signup as tickets become available.

Taking place at the stunning Dürener Badesee—between Cologne and Aachen—Nibirii Festival transforms its natural surroundings into a vibrant escape with five uniquely themed stages: Pyramid, Unreal, Hidden, Forest, and Lagoon. Attendees can expect a music lineup that showcases diverse genres, including techno, GOA, drum & bass, afro, and melodic house, inviting a wide array of festival-goers to join in the celebration of electronic dance music.

This sold-out milestone caps an impressive year for the broader Bootshaus ecosystem. Recently, the club participated in the Rave The Planet Berlin parade with its own truck for the first time and debuted at Cologne Pride. With each passing year, Nibirii Festival solidifies its reputation as a highlight on the European festival calendar, while the Bootshaus brand continues to innovate and expand its influence across the dance music landscape.

For those eager to experience the vibrancy of the Nibirii Festival, registration for the waitlist can be done at nibirii.com. Keep an eye on the news, as opportunities for last-minute tickets may arise as the festival approaches.