WAVES OPEN AIR TICKET GIVEAWAY + ANNOUNCEMENT– HANNOVER, JUNE 13TH, 2026 🌊
The full lineup of Waves Open Air on June 13th, 2026 in Hannover has dropped. Gear up for the hottest artists and producers in the scene right now, packed with outstanding back-to-backs, leading stage-hosting partners and of course the one-of-a-kind Waves spirit. Can’t wait to be back with all you like-minded souls, creating waves of unforgettable memories.
Don’t sleep on our massive giveaway! We’re giving away 2x2 passes for all Waves & Sector events in 2026, 5x2 tickets for you and one of your raver friends and 2x2 backstage passes for an event of your choice.
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Follow the steps below to enter:
1. Like this post and make sure to follow @wavesopenair
2. Tag your friends in the comment section below (you can comment multiple times & tag new people to multiply your chance of winning)
The winners will be announced on December 24th, 2025. Good luck to all of you!
Artwork: @tobiasraschbacher
Teaser: @runnbergfilms
Last year’s Waves was hot, colorful and full of pure good vibes 🌞
Time flies – because in just 4 weeks we’ll come together again for dancing, pool dips and making new memories.
Have you and your favourite rave buddy grabbed your tickets yet? 🎟️ Better be quick – we’re expecting a 100% sellout!
#wavesopenair #wavesclosing
WAVES OPEN AIR w/ NOVAH – EDELFETTWERK, HAMBURG TAKEOVER | AUGUST 30TH
Hamburg, are you ready? Waves is hitting the city for the very first time on August 30th and we’re bringing nothing less than NOVAH, one of the most exciting names in the scene right now, for a massive Open Air takeover at Edelfettwerk. Expect a full wave of high-impact energy, backed by HOOM, MARIEEEA, NOTMYTYPE & ROW1. Definitely not one to miss.
In collaboration with @sectorindoor , we’re turning the Edelfettwerk backyard into a full-scale Open Air experience. Across 8 hours of carefully crafted atmosphere, we’re focusing on detail, vibe and emotional intensity – everything made specifically for our Hamburg debut. Can’t wait to be back with all of you connected souls, dancing together under the open sky and making unforgettable memories in pure rave spirit.
We’re giving away 5x2 guestlist spots. Follow the steps below to enter:
1. Like this post and make sure to follow @wavesopenair , @sectorindoor and @edelfettwerk
2. Tag your friends in the comments below (each tag is a new entry)
The winners will be announced on May 19th. Good luck to all of you!
Artwork: @lukas_boysen3d
WAVES BY NIGHT ✨
When the sun goes down, the energy rises and the crowd gets completely lost in the moment - surrounded by good vibes, dancing under the open sky.
This is where every moment turns into a memory you’ll keep, long after the night is over 🖤
#wavesopenair #wavesclosing
With the sun showing up these past few days and temperatures rising, all we wanna do is dive into the pool after dancing under the sun all day long☀️
In just 6 weeks, we’ll be doing exactly that – and we can’t wait. Are you ready?
#wavesopenair #wavesclosing
THIS WAVES ENERGY OR NOTHING.
Throwback to last year’s @wavesopenair Stage. The atmosphere, the crowd, the energy – unforgettable. This year, production will hit harder than ever. Once again we are pushing everything to the next level. After one full year of planning, we’re almost there. In less than 7 weeks, on June 13th, we’ll finally come together again and standing in front of this year’s Waves Stage with wide eyes.
We can’t wait to finally show you the stage setup we’ve brought to life, built with so much love and passion 🥹🖤
Videos: @weshtech & @niklasbogon
Multicam: @runnbergfilms & @etienne_.mp4
WAVES AFTERSHOWPARTY ANNOUNCEMENT – WDM, HANNOVER | JUNE 13TH
As the sun goes down our Waves Aftershowparty takes over WDM for its debut. Two secret headliners, a stacked lineup of new talents and a full club experience across two floors – the perfect way to close out the day and dance into the early hours.
We’re giving away 1x2 festival tickets and 5x2 Aftershowparty tickets for you and a friend.
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Follow the steps below to enter:
1. Like this post and make sure to follow @wavesopenair and @weidendamm.hannover
2. Tag your friends in the comment section below (you can comment multiple times & tag new people to multiply your chance of winning)
The winners will be announced on April 6th, 2026. Good luck to all of you!
Artwork: @tobiasraschbacher
WAVES X APPIC – OFFICIAL APP
This year Waves is taking it to the next level with its very own festival app. Together with our partner Appic, we’re delivering the full Waves experience straight to you. All info first, ticket giveaways and everything you need always in your pocket. Connect with your friends, create your personal timetable with your favourite artists and track on the live map where your rave buddies are right now – plus many more features waiting for you.
Download the app now via the link in bio and join the ticket giveaway for a chance to win 2 festival tickets.
To enter, follow the steps below:
1. Tag your rave buddies in the comments below
2. Download the app via the link in bio and head to Waves Open Air Festival 2026
3. Play the game in the app
Winners will be chosen directly in the app. Good luck to all of you!
Video: @runnbergfilms
#wavesopenair #wavesclosing #appic
NO WAVES WITHOUT THE QX3
What would Waves be without the Lambda Labs QX3 soundsystem? It’s not just part of the event – it’s part of our identity. For the @wavesopenair Closing 2026, we bring it back once again in a system built to shake every corner of the venue. Ready for your next-level sound experience?
SETUP WAVES STAGE
6x QX-3
8x QX-3B
6x TX-3A
32x DH-18
Powered by: @kollektivtontechnik
Artwork: @tobiasraschbacher
Pictures: @lucca_jpg
#wavesclosing #lambdalabs #qx3
WAVES OPEN AIR CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT & TICKET GIVEAWAY – HANNOVER, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2026 🌊
Get ready for the @wavesopenair Closing on September 5th, 2026 in Hannover. As summer fades, we come together to celebrate a heated end of the festival season – dancing one last time under the blue sky and the fiery sun. Prepare for another high-quality production, fully focused on our main stage, delivering a carefully curated experience crafted with love and attention to detail. 12 hours of pure energy and nonstop rave!
We’re giving away 2x2 passes for all Waves & Sector events in 2026, 5x2 tickets for you and a friend + 2x2 backstage passes.
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Follow the steps below to enter:
1. Like this post & follow @wavesopenair
2. Tag 1 friend in the comments below (you can comment multiple times and tag new people to increase your chances of winning)
The winners will be announced on April 28th, 2026. Good luck to all of you!
Artwork: @tobiasraschbacher
Teaser: @runnbergfilms
Lost souls, are you ready?
Vendex is coming to WAVES Closing and he’s bringing pure emotional khaos 🥀 A journey into the unknown, driven by dark melodies and sharp bass, reaching far beyond the natural.
WAVES Closing
📆 September 5th, 2026 | Hannover
🎟️ Tickets: waves-openair.de
#wavesopenair #wavesclosing #vendex
Our very own @arman_john of course can’t be missing from the lineup! Expect his signature eurodance trance, bouncy basslines and trancy synths — guaranteed to bring pure energy to the Waves stage 🥵
WAVES Closing
📆 September 5th, 2026 in Hannover
🎟️ Tickets: waves-openair.de
#wavesopenair #wavesclosing #armanjohn