Zug der Liebe 2024

After the success of my post for Rave the Planet, I’ve decided to create one for Zug der Liebe 2024! The Zug der Liebe is back on August 31, 2024, marking its annual march on the last Saturday of August. This year’s parade begins at Mauerpark at 13:00 and promises to deliver its signature blend of social activism and vibrant electronic music. Get ready for a day filled with unity, love, and powerful basslines as we march through Berlin's streets.

🌍 Event Overview

  • Date: August 31, 2024
  • Time: 13:00 onwards
  • Starting Point: Mauerpark, Bernauer Straße 48
  • End Point: Oranienstraße 125

Since its founding in 2015, Zug der Liebe has grown into a significant event that champions social causes through music and community. It’s a demonstration, not a festival, with a focus on promoting tolerance, diversity, and solidarity.

🗣️ Political and Social Messages

©Jens Schwan

Zug der Liebe is more than just a party—it’s a call to action. The 2024 edition emphasizes:

  • Strengthening democracy and combating societal division.
  • Promoting tolerance and inclusion, especially against rising antisemitism.
  • Supporting civil society and democratic institutions.

With 15 floats, each representing various social initiatives. Below is a list of all of them:

  • JARA – Jugendaktionsraum Alexanderplatz: A project for young people (13-27 years) at Alexanderplatz offering a space for socializing, support, and various activities, from cooking to gaming.
  • Mutterschiff e.V.: Organizes and supports non-profit events focused on audiovisual art, providing spaces and equipment, with a focus on introducing children and youth to electronic music and visual arts.
  • Pathly e.V.: Supports cancer patients and their families by providing access to information, offering mindful advice, and fostering community connections.
  • Gangway e.V.: Street social work with youth and adults in Berlin, addressing homelessness, education, youth culture, and more.
  • vertraudich.online: Offers anonymous, confidential, and free online and telephone counseling for children, youth, and parents in Berlin.
  • mog61 e.V.: Strengthens social and cultural cohesion in Kreuzberg, fostering community interaction across diverse backgrounds.
  • die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk Berlin: Promotes civic engagement in Berlin, with 900 volunteers supporting various community projects.
  • Offbeat e.V.: Supports young people in difficult life situations, combating discrimination and promoting equality, tolerance, and solidarity.
  • Berliner Tiertafel e.V.: Provides food and care for pets of low-income individuals, recognizing the crucial role pets play in their owners' lives.
  • Space Lama e. V.: Supports children rescued from human trafficking and exploitation, providing them with safety and healing opportunities.
  • ShelterBox Germany e.V.: Provides shelter and essential aid to people affected by global crises and disasters, helping them rebuild their lives.
  • Haus der Demokratie und Menschenrechte: A central hub in Berlin for citizen movements and NGOs, promoting political self-determination.
  • UNDER Lea’s TRUST: Provides education for children in Nairobi slums, breaking the cycle of poverty by offering them a path to a better future.
  • Tierschutzverein Berlin: One of Germany's oldest animal protection organizations, offering temporary refuge and care for animals in need at the Berlin Animal Shelter.

🚶 Parade Route

©Google Maps

The parade will start at Mauerpark and follow this route:

  1. Bernauer Straße to Eberswalder Straße
  2. Danziger Straße to Landsberger Allee
  3. Platz der Vereinten Nationen to Strausberger Platz
  4. Karl-Marx-Allee to Karl-Liebknecht-Straße
  5. Unter den Linden to Friedrichstraße
  6. Leipziger Straße to Axel Springer Straße
  7. Oranienstraße (ending at Oranienstraße 125, near Alexandrinenstraße)

This route highlights key areas of Berlin, reinforcing the event’s message as it moves through the city.

🎵 Floats & DJs

©Jens Schwan

This year, the parade boasts 15 distinct floats, each representing a unique vibe. Get ready for an eclectic mix of genres, spanning Techno, House, and experimental sounds, all showcasing the rich diversity and boundless creativity of Berlin's music scene.

  • Together For Techno - The name says it all! The collective was founded to show how much stronger we are when we have a common vision. Our journey started in 2021 in Münster at Hawerkamp, a creative space for artists of all backgrounds to meet and create.
    • Lineup: Daniela Hensel, Woodpecker, Deragner, Flextasy, Anni, Lukas Kauert, Bpk303, M.a.r.l.o.n, Unikorn, Jan Barco, Andre Knubel
  • Ministry of Mixing | MoM Kollektiv - The Ministry of Mixing Collective is a group of passionate DJs involved in various electronic music genres such as House, Techno, Tech House, Downtempo, and Melodic Techno. They focus on organizing parties, events, and festival stages while learning and having a good time together.
  • Der Weisse Hase - "Der Weisse Hase" is a small, cool, colorful club located in the heart of Berlin on the RAW Gelände. The club embodies the old-school spirit of techno, with a rustic and dark vibe, and promotes free, colorful, and peaceful partying with a strong emphasis on tolerance.
  • SLUST e.V. - SLUST stands for "Sun, Love, and Strange Dancing"! This colorful Berlin collective is dedicated to promoting youth, culture, music, and art, while bringing people together from all walks of life to break down societal prejudices. They organize demonstrations, workshops, seminars, and various events.
  • Sublime - Since 2021, Sublime has been a part of the Berlin rave scene, and since 2022, they have been active in the official club culture. They focus on musical diversity, creating safe spaces, and utilizing non-commercial concepts for their events.
  • TekkStube - Founded in 2021 by Lion Dehnicke, TekkStube began with small raves in bunkers and at birthday parties. Over time, it has grown into a strong electronic dance music family with a motto of "One Crew, One Family." They have organized numerous events and developed their own sound system and light concepts.
  • Beenoise Records (with Vorwärts Musik) - Beenoise Records is an Italian music label dedicated to high-quality techno music. Born out of a passion for powerful and captivating sounds, Beenoise organizes events for techno lovers and has performed at legendary venues like Cyberdog.
  • Kollektiv Kauz - Kollektiv Kauz is a group of talented artists dedicated to electronic techno music. For over a year, they have been thrilling audiences with innovative beats and hypnotic sounds, hosting raves known for their energetic atmosphere.
    • Lineup: Stockiz, Dr. Sheppat, Kimban, Dj Hurricane, Loopino
  • Kinder der Nacht (KDN) - Founded in 2022, Kinder der Nacht promotes both young talents and experienced artists in the music scene. The collective includes active DJs, producers, label owners, and organizers who have hosted numerous club events, open-air parties, and festival appearances in Berlin and Brandenburg.
    • Lineup: Ghost, Rob Robsen, Sebastian Keks, Eyke, El!es
  • Vorwärts Musik - Established in 2019, Vorwärts Musik is a collective of artists and DJs. Initially focused on organizing events in Kassel, they have since expanded to include releases in Melodic Techno, Techno, Progressive House, and Indie Dance, with an emphasis on supporting new talents.
    • Lineup: Hackfreed, Manilo, Andy De Gage', Thomas Feiertag, DJ Tribe, Luke, Erica, Gaybee (Live Vocals)
  • BOCK.ICK - BOCK.ICK is a collective founded in early 2022, consisting of 16 creative minds. They aim to create an inclusive space for everyone, with a focus on progressive house, melodic, tech house, and techno. They also engage in social projects as part of their collective mission.
  • offbeat e.V. - Offbeat e.V. is an association that supports young people in difficult life situations. Their goal is to help youth in subcultures who face social exclusion and other challenges, promoting equality, tolerance, and solidarity.
  • DEX!T - The DEX!T Techno Events Team was founded in 2013 by Andre Zgorecki aka Seimen Dexter in Mannheim's MS Connexion Complex, a venue that has become a fixture in the techno scene. Their mission is to shake the walls with powerful techno events.
  • Volume Berlin Records - Volume Berlin Records is a young, dynamic techno label and collective from Berlin. Initially a party-organizing label, they have expanded to include artists worldwide, with releases from notable names in the techno scene.
  • DCMB - DCMB Records is a crew and label founded to give back to Berlin's vibrant electronic music scene. The founders, Filipe Dionysos Santana and Nuno Roque, began by hosting events at iconic venues like Berlin's Ballhaus, combining visual live art with music for an immersive experience.

If you have the lineup or timetable for any truck that’s missing from the list above, please share where I can find it. I’ll update the info as soon as possible.

❌ Code of Conduct

Zug der Liebe stands for inclusivity and tolerance, and as such, explicitly does not welcome:

  • AfD supporters, Pegida followers, and similar right-wing groups
  • Conspiracy theorists, including QAnon and COVID deniers
  • Antisemites, regardless of political alignment
  • Individuals or groups that promote hate, violence, or exclusion in any form

In addition, this year’s demonstration will enforce a ban on national flags and banners that do not align with the values of Zug der Liebe or its participating organizations. Any displays of one-sided anti-Israeli positions, especially in the context of recent events, will not be tolerated.

❓ FAQs

What to Bring:

  • Essentials: Water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and a power bank.
  • Nice-to-haves: Sunglasses, a hat, snacks, and a portable ashtray.

Safety and Respect:

  • Zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment. This is a safe space for all.

🪩 Afterparties & Weekend Events

For the third consecutive year, the official afterparty will take place at Ritter Butzke Club, kicking off at 21:00. Tickets are priced at €15, with a lineup that promises to keep the energy high well into the night.

But becouse this weekend is all about inclusvitiy i will list other popular events happening between Friday and Sunday:

🗓 Friday, August 30th - Pre-Zug der Liebe Parties

Miss Bashful X DBBD - XOXO FM Release Party
Venue: Else, An den Treptowers 10, 12435 Berlin
Time: 16:00 - 07:00
Line-Up: Miss Bashful x DBBD, CRRDR, DJ G2G, Goth Jafar, HARD CANDY (GER), Schacke, X-Coast, Yavorski

TEMPIO FESTIVAL 2024: BERLIN MEETS MILAN - DAY 1
Venue: MUENZE, Molkenmarkt 2, Mitte, 10179 Berlin
Time: 18:00 - 06:00
Line-Up: Captain Cosmotic, Curses (live), DJ Sweet6teen, Luca Balestra, Parrish Smith (hybrid set), Shyla N, and more.

Posh Isolation
Venue: RSO.BERLIN, Schnellerstrasse 137, 12439 Berlin
Time: 23:00 - 09:00
Line-Up: DJ Worm, The Empire Line (live), oqbqbo, Scandinavian Star & oqbqbo (live), Croatian Amor (live)

🗓 Saturday, August 31st - Zug der Liebe Day and After-Parties

DUALISM x CANDYFLIP INDOOR & OPEN AIR
Venue: ://about blank, Markgrafendamm 24c, 10245 Berlin
Time: 22:00 - 09:00
Line-Up: DJ Wasserfall, Lukas Meunier, Bernossi, H369 (live), Sylvie Maziarz (hybrid set), and more.

HEISSS x VOXNOX I 30 hours
Venue: RSO.BERLIN, Schnellerstrasse 137, 12439 Berlin
Time: 23:00 - Mon 08:00
Line-Up: Boys Noize, Kim She, Luca Eck x Nur Jaber, DJ Sportschuh, Toximami, and more.

Naughty Nostalgia
Venue: Insomnia,  Alt-Tempelhof 17-19, 12099 Berlin
Time: 22:00 - 06:00
Line-Up: Bionic, Waikiki
Special Offer: Register here by Friday 30.08 at 23:59 to save €5, making it only €20!

TEMPIO FESTIVAL 2024: BERLIN MEETS MILAN - DAY 2
Venue: MUENZE, Molkenmarkt 2, Mitte, 10179 Berlin
Time: 23:30 - Sun 23:59
Line-Up: Adriana Lopez, Bambounou b2b NVST, Skee Mask b2b Zenker Brothers, DJ Bone, and more.

🗓 Sunday, September 1st - After-Parties

Katermukke Open Air
Venue: Festsaal Kreuzberg, Am Flutgraben 2, 12435 Berlin
Time: 15:00 - 22:00
Line-Up: Dirty Doering, Niconé, Ava Irandoost

🔗 Useful Links

If I missed any good parties or there's something else you think should be included, just drop a comment, and I’ll add it to the list!