- 2027 dates are set: 27-29 August at the Dürener Badesee.
- UNREAL returns for three days at NIBIRII 2027.
- A fan survey asks which artists should fill the 2027 lineup.
- Mixmag Germany reported that the 2026 edition sold out for the first time, with 60,000 attending.
- The 2026 PYRAMID was bigger and wider, and open to everyone on stage from start to finish.
Watch Nibirii Festival
We found no official live stream of NIBIRII. What the festival does is post full sets on its YouTube channel after the weekend, plus a recap and an aftermovie. Expect the same pattern in 2027: watch the channel once the festival ends rather than during it.
| 2026 | YouTube · PYRAMID Mainstage stages After the festival, NIBIRII published a full weekend recap, the official ceremony and several full sets, including Natte Visstick from the PYRAMID Mainstage.[1] |
| 2025 | YouTube · Lagoon Stage, UNREAL Stage stages Individual sets from the Lagoon Stage and the UNREAL Stage were posted on YouTube, including a Lagoon Stage set recorded on Saturday 23 August.[2] |
Latest
- George Radsport's full set at NIBIRII published on YouTube.[1]
- Fan survey opened for suggesting artists for the NIBIRII 2027 lineup.[1]
- Trancemaster Krause's full set published on YouTube.[1]
- UNREAL Stage aftermovie published.[1]
- UNREAL announced as returning to NIBIRII 2027 for three days.[1]
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Tickets
Past prices
| 2024 | VIP child £49[3] VIP adult £99[3] |
| 2023 | unlabeled €49[4] unlabeled €59[4] unlabeled €99[4] unlabeled €159[4] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Stages
The PYRAMID Mainstage is the festival's signature stage, and UNREAL runs its own stage. Techno Stage and the Lagoon also appeared in 2026 material.
Plan your trip
There is no regular public transport stop near the grounds, so most people take a train to Düren station and a shuttle bus. The festival is cashless and 18+, and bags must not be bigger than A4.
- Train to Düren station, then a shuttle bus to the grounds: 12 € for the weekend or 6 € per trip.
- Parking is 20 € per day or 30 € for the weekend, about 500 metres from the main entrance.
- Organised bus trips run from some cities via Hardtours and Partybusse.
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- Enter „Dr.-Christian-Seybold-Straße“ into your navigation. On-site signage leads to the parking areas, which are about 500 metres from the main entrance.[5]
- Parking costs 20 € per day or 30 € for the weekend. Parking tickets can be bought in advance in the ticket shop. A weekend parking ticket allows leaving and re-entering the car park as often as needed. The car park is open until Monday 14:00, and vehicles left after that are towed at cost.[5]
- Camping guests can arrive from Thursday by the same route. The car park is separate from the campsite and is located close to it.[5]
- The kiss & ride area is about 500 metres from the main entrance. Follow on-site signage and staff instructions.[5]
- Trains run to Düren station. Shuttle buses run from Düren station to the festival grounds.[5]
- Shuttle buses run continuously from Thursday to Monday with no fixed departure times, and a bus leaves once it is full. Operating times: Thursday 12:00–20:30, Friday 09:00–05:00, Saturday 11:00–05:00, Sunday 11:00–23:00, Monday 08:30–13:30. Prices: 12 € for the whole weekend or 6 € for a single trip. Tickets can be bought online in advance.[5]
- Taxi stand about 400 metres from the main entrance.[5]
- Organised bus trips to the festival are offered from some cities through partners Hardtours and Partybusse. Buses stop at Mirweilerweg near the campsite.[5]
- For travel from further away, the recommended route is via a larger railway station or airport in the area, then by train to Düren station and the shuttle bus to the festival grounds.[5]
- There is no regular public transport stop in the immediate vicinity of the festival grounds.[5]
- Bicycle parking is near the main entrance. Address: Am Badesee 1, 52349 Düren. Detailed site and travel maps are published before the festival.[5,6]
- In 2026 the campsite ran from Thursday 12:00 to Monday 12:00.
- Camping is in tents only, on the designated areas.
- Sleeping in cars, RVs or roof tents is not allowed anywhere on the grounds.
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- The campsite is open from Thursday 27 August 2026 at 12:00 to Monday 31 August 2026 at 12:00. Guests arriving on Friday can check in from 08:00.[5]
- Camping is permitted only in tents on the designated tent areas. Cars and motorhomes are not allowed on the campsite. Overnight stays in cars, RVs or with roof tents are not permitted anywhere on the festival and camping grounds.[5,6]
- 18 and over only, with a valid photo ID.
- Bags and backpacks must not exceed DIN A4 size, and all are checked.
- Bluetooth speakers are banned on the festival grounds, but small ones up to about 15 cm are allowed at the campsite.
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- The festival is for ages 18 and up. Exceptions are not possible. A valid photo ID is required for admission.[5,6]
- Have your valid ticket and photo ID ready at the entrance, along with any camping or upgrade tickets. The RFID wristband is non-transferable and may only be used by the person it was issued to.[5]
- Bags and backpacks may not exceed the size of a DIN A4 sheet. A small pouch or sports bag is allowed as long as it stays within that size. All bags are checked at the entrance.[5]
- Bluetooth speakers are not allowed on the festival grounds.[5]
- Professional cameras, selfie sticks, and microphones or other equipment are not allowed.[5]
- Small, portable Bluetooth speakers up to about 15 cm in size are allowed on the campsite. Keep the volume reasonable and respect other guests.[5]
- Small digital cameras that can be held in one hand, and action cameras such as GoPros or 360° cameras without a stick, are allowed.[5]
- Empty, collapsible water bottles are allowed and can be refilled on site.[5]
- The festival is fully cashless. Payment is made with the RFID chip on the festival wristband. Direct cash or card payment at bars and stands is not possible.[5]
- The chip can be topped up online before the festival, online on site via QR codes, or at top-up stations. Top-up stations accept cash, debit cards and credit cards, depending on the station.[5]
- If the wristband or chip is lost, go to the troubleshooting team at the main entrance. A refund or restoration of the balance is not guaranteed in case of loss. A damaged chip is checked for replacement at the same team.[5]
- Overnight stays in cars are prohibited.[5]
- Fully cashless: pay with the RFID chip on your wristband and top it up online or at stations.
- Free drinking water is provided, and you can bring an empty collapsible bottle.
- The NIBIRII app has the schedule, map and short-notice changes.
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- Power banks can be rented from a Maentum station on the festival grounds, which is marked on the festival map.[5]
- Toilets are provided across the festival grounds and the campsite. Locations are shown on the festival map. Accessible toilets are available on site.[5]
- Free drinking water is provided by Stadtwerke Düren on the festival grounds and the campsite. Guests may bring an empty, collapsible water bottle and refill it on site.[5]
- Lockers in medium (23 × 25 × 37 cm) and large (37 × 25 × 37 cm) sizes are available on the festival grounds and the campsite. They can be booked in advance through the ticket shop, and availability is limited.[5]
- The NIBIRII app is available on the App Store and Google Play. It provides the schedule, festival map, news, short-notice changes and updates during the festival.[5]
- Lost property can be handed in or collected at the Info Point during the entire festival, including items found on the campsite. After the festival, contact [email protected].[5]
- Parts of the grounds consist of sand areas, meadows and unpaved paths, so the site is not fully accessible. Guests with a valid festival ticket and a severe disability ID card with the B designation may bring one companion free of charge.[5]
Aftermovies and photos
Editions and history
NIBIRII began in 2019, grew to a full weekend in 2022, and sold out for the first time in 2026.
| 2026 | Aug 28–30, 2026 | Festival grounds open Friday 14:00–01:00, Saturday 12:00–01:00 and Sunday 12:00–22:00. Natte Visstick played the PYRAMID Mainstage. Visitors could join the PYRAMID stage from start to finish. A fireworks show took place on Saturday 29 August, supplemented by drones for the first time.[1,5,7] |
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- The PYRAMID was bigger and wider and open for everyone on stage from start to finish. The UNREAL stage was expanded.[1]
- The fifth-anniversary edition took place. UNREAL made its first viral appearance.[1,8]
- The fifth stage debuted. The venue was evacuated due to a storm.[8]
- The festival was held over three days.[8]
- The festival expanded to a full weekend for the first time.[8]
- The first edition took place, and the PYRAMID, the festival's signature symbol, was born.[8]
FAQ
When does the festival take place?
The festival is held on the last weekend of August. The 2026 edition took place 28–30 August 2026, and the 2027 edition is set for 27–29 August 2027.
Where does the festival take place?
At the Dürener Badesee in Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, at Am Badesee 1, 52349 Düren.
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold exclusively through the official NIBIRII ticket shop. TicketSwap is recommended for safe resale.
What is the minimum age?
The festival is for ages 18 and up, with no exceptions. A valid photo ID is required for admission.
Is the festival accessible?
The festival takes place on a natural site and is not fully accessible. Accessible toilets are available on site.
Can people with a disability attend?
Generally yes, depending on the nature and extent of the disability. Individual solutions are sought, but full accessibility cannot be guaranteed.
Can a companion attend free of charge?
Guests with a severe disability ID card with the B designation may bring one companion free of charge. They buy a regular ticket and present the ID card at the entrance.
Can I bring a camera?
Small handheld digital cameras and action cameras such as GoPros or 360° cameras without a stick are allowed. Professional cameras, selfie sticks, and microphones or other equipment are not.
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Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.