Echelon Festival
16 Aug - 18 Aug
Echelon Festival encapsulates the pulsating heart of techno and house in a symphony of electronic resonance that sweeps through Bad Aibling in Germany every summer. Renowned for uniting a stellar lineup of local talent and international icons, it’s revered as the largest open-air electronic assembly in southern Germany, drawing countless enthusiasts into its vibrant vortex.
Set against the surreal backdrop of the Echelon surveillance station’s legendary domes, this festival transforms a historical landmark south of Munich into a three-day extravaganza of rhythm and revelry. It’s not just the music that hypnotizes the crowd but the surreal setting itself, bolstered by mind-bending visuals and audacious show elements that elevate the experience into the realm of the extraordinary.
Attendees are invited to navigate through five dynamic stages, each a universe of its own, offering diverse electronic flavours from the classic beats of techno to the soulful rhythms of house. The festival’s state-of-the-art sonic and visual production crafts an otherworldly rave, set under the watchful gaze of iconic radar domes and framed by the majestic Bavarian mountains. Echelon Festival is more than a musical event; it’s an intergalactic journey set on Earth, a memorable encounter that marks the soul and moves the body.
Echelon Festival 2024 Lineup
Echelon Festival 2024 Tickets
Accommodation
Camping during the festival requires a Camping Ticket purchased here. All you need is basic camping gear, like a tent, a camping pad and a head torch (so useful in the night).
Alternatively, you can book nearby hotels and apartments using the map below or visit booking.com
Travel Info
BY CAR
BY TRAIN
For those journeying from further afield, it may be easiest to take a train to München Hauptbahnhof before boarding the festival shuttle bus.
Those who may live closer can travel to Bad Aibling where there will also be a shuttle bus operating to the festival.
BY PLANE
The nearest airport is Munich Airport (MUC). From here you can take a train to München Hauptbahnhof (41 minutes) before boarding a shuttle bus directly to the festival (approx. 45 minutes).