Yeah folks, sun is rising in the early morning, people are constantly smiling, they are in the mood for partying. You know what that means? Summer is back in Barcelona. This year again, Barcelona is welcoming in June the Off Week. A festival that has become the place to be for techno lovers. One week of insanity and pure madness. If you are one of those lazy bastards that usually wait for the last moment to find the best parties, you’re forgiven because our team built up an ultimate guide to lead you to the best parties of Off Week 2017 with a low budget.
Day One – OFF WEEK – : Monday, June 12th
Oddyssey w/ Andres Campo, Arjun Vagale, Dotdat, Pleasurekraft & Ramiro Lopez
Oddyssey is launching the Off Week in City Hall gathering an amazing line-up with two leading artists from the Spanish techno scene and inviting some international killers such as the Indians Arjun Vagale and Dotdat with the American Pleasurekraft for an insane opening night.
Place? City HallTime? 00h-06hFull line-up? Andres Campo, Arjun Vagale, Dotdat, Pleasurekraft, Ramiro Lopez.Price? 15 euros (1st release), 20 euros (2nd release).
Day Two – OFF WEEK – : Tuesday, June 13th
Pig&Dan presents Elevate with Monika Kruse & Anna
Pig & Dan, one of the finest techno producers duo is taking over City Hall for an unforgettable Tuesday night. They also invited their friends Monika Kruse, the founder of Terminal-M and the Brazilian Anna, which released famous productions on labels such as Turbo from Tiga or Rukus from Matador. This gig is obviously unmissable, and even more when it costs only 15 euros.
Place? City HallTime? 00h-06hFull line-up? ANNA, Monika Kruse, Pig&Dan.Price? 15 euros (1st release), 20 euros (2nd release).
Kindcrime w/ Regis & PercThis Side Up, one of the best techno club in Barcelona don’t go half way for the Off Week. They bring two of the main leading artists from the British techno movement: Slam and Perc. Hurry up! If you want to party in a really intimate atmosphere, that the place! Tickets are still really affordable right now, hurry up!
Place? This Side UpTime? 00h-06hFull line-up? Slam, Perc.Price? 7 euros (early birds), 10 euros (1st release).
OFF WEEK – Day Three: Wednesday, June 14th
Hot Since 82 presents Knee Deep In Sound
Like every year Pacha goes crazy during Off Week. To launch their incredible week of parties, they invited the boss Knee Deep in Sound, who released tracks from OC & Verde, Anna or Wehbba. He will take over Pacha for an intense night of his so particular style, between Tech-House and Techno.
Place? Pacha BarcelonaTime? 00h-05h30Full line-up? Hot Since 82 and more.Price? 15 euros (2nd release), 20 euros (3rd release), 250 euros (bottle service min. price)
Andhim Superfriends w/ H.O.S.H, Eagles & Butterflies, Clavis
Andhim is bringing his superfriends at R33 for the beginning of Off Week. He will play along not only with H.O.S.H, one of the main artists from Solomun’s Diynamic label, but also Clavis and Eagles & Butterflies for a melodic and mind blowing night.
Place? R33Time? 00h-05h45Full line-up? Andhim, H.O.S.H, Eagles & Butterflies, Clavis.Price? 15 euros (2nd release), 20 euros (3rd release).
PoleGroup Showcase w/ Oscar Mulero
PoleGroup is taking over INPUT the 14th of June! Save the date because it’s gonna be huge, with one of the finest techno organizers, HEX. A few names they already invited, just FYI : Ben Klock, Chris Liebing or Len Faki. A bunch of amazing artists will perform. Among them we count: Oscar Mulero, Jonas Kopp in a memorable B2B with Pfirter, Exium (live) and finally Reeko. Prepare yourself for a dive into a world of dark and intense techno & get your tickets now before it sells out. We are already at the 4th release!
Place? INPUT – High Fidelity Dance ClubTime? 00h-06hFull line-up? Oscar Mulero, Jonas Kopp B2B Pfirter, Exium (live), Reeko, Lorenzo, Poli, Hitch.Price? 25 euros (4th release).
Magnum by Day
When La Terrrazza launches its season, you know your summer is starting well. For this unique open air happening during daylight, Magnum bookings welcomes an amazing team of techno masters. Between Christian Smith, the boss of Tronic, one of the best techno labels on earth, the Slovenian legend Umek, the vinyl killer Christian Varela and one of the best Spanish techno leaders Uner, no doubt that it’s gonna be a freakin’ afternoon in Poble Espanyol!
Place? La TerrrazzaTime? 17h-23h30Full line-up? Christian Smith, Christian Varela, Dosem, Gonçalo, Karretero, Ramiro Lopez, Umek, Uner.Price? 25 euros (2nd release), 30 euros (3rd release)
Day Four – OFF WEEK – : Thursday, June 15th
Mobilee District
Mobilee, label created by Anja Schneider, is very active in organizing rooftop parties especially at Diagonal. It has become within the years one of the best summer parties in Barcelona. This time, the whole team is back at OW Club: the French Rodriguez Jr., Anja Scheinder, Patrice Bäumel and 3 special B2Bs. What a night!
Place? OW ClubTime? 23h30-06h30Full line-up? Anja Schneider, Rodriguez Jr. (live), Kevin Over B2B William Djoko, Re.You B2B Patrice Bäumel, Animal Trainer B2B Special Guest.Price? 18 euros (2nd release), 300 euros (1 bottle for 5 people)
We Are Not Alone
La Terrrazza is definitely delighting us with its line-up. Thursday 15th, be prepared for the invasion: Dasha Rush, Ellen Allien, Kobosil and Silvie Loto are landing in Spain to shake Poble Espanyol’s ass! Six hours of pure techno in open-air, in the so friendly and open-minded style of La Terrrazza. You’ll definitely have to go.
Place? La TerrrazzaTime? 00h-06hFull line-up? Dasha Rush, Ellen Allien, Kobosil, Silvie Loto.Price? 25 euros (2nd release), 30 euros (3rd release), 35 euros (4th release), 250 euros (1 bottle for 5 people)
This is Hardcore 2017: Bugged Out
The one and only Razzmatazz is also celebrating Off Week with huge line-ups. Razz is not kidding. As you can see the party will go on until 07:30 am! Don’t be afraid of the lights switched on, just keep on dancing tirelessly. For this first session, organizers brought to Barcelona two main leaders from the UK scene: Skream and Dusky. And as a cherry on the cake, the Danish Kölsch will also join this epic party!
Place? RazzmatazzTime? 00h-07h30Full line-up? Skream, Dusky, Kölsch, Lemmy Ashton.Price? 13 euros (2nd release)
Lessizmore showcase w/ XLR8R | Off Week 2017
After the huge success of the 10 years anniversary of Lessizmore showcase last year, Watermelon decided to team up again with the Belgian label. As always, it’s a free entrance party, to keep on respecting the real off week spirit, in a brand new and stunning open air configuration. Only good vibes to access the party !
Place? Cafe del Mar BarcelonaTime? 16h-03h00Full line-up? Afriqua, Audio Werner, Birdsmakingmachine, Cesar Merveille, Daze Maxim, Ferro, Pierre, Franco y Gael, TriadPrice? Free entrance
Day Five – OFF WEEK – : Friday, June 16th
HEX presents Be As One
Hex is the most underground organizer in Barcelona. Once again, they’re bringing to This Side Up some very talented artists such as Shlomi Aber, Truncate, Sterac, Psyk or Markus Suckut. The two residents Poli and Lorenzo will drive this night, made out of intense and dark techno vibes lasting until the early morning. No standing, just dancing.
Place? This Side UpTime? 23h-06h30Full line-up? Shlomi Aber, Sterac, Truncate, Psyk, Markus Suckut, Poli, Lorenzo.Price? 15 euros (2nd release), 18 euros (3rd release).
OW Club presents Dskonnect
This is probably one of the unmissable party of Off Week 2017. Dskonnect and OW events join their forces to offer you the finest techno line-up of the week. On the menu: legendary artists such as James Zabiela, Josh Wink, Oliver Huntemann and newcomers such as Raxon with the Swedish Noir and the French Oxia… No doubt this will be mad! Trust us, only 20 euros for a line-up like this, it’s more than given.
Place? OW ClubTime? 23h30-06h30Full line-up? James Zabiela, Josh Wink, Noir, Oliver Huntemann, Oxia, Raxon, Shall Ocin.Price? 20 euros (2nd release), 25 euros (3rd release), 400 euros (1 bottle for 5 people)
Moon Harbour Showcase
The German Matthias Tanzmann is one of the most accomplished techno artists from the world scene. Moon Harbour label, along aside with the giant organiser Fact have the ultimate goal to put Pacha on fire! Steve Bug and Daniel Stefanik, Dennis Ferrer, Andrea Oliva, Emanuel Satie and many others will take part of this madness. A great event to discover and rediscover some really good artists!
Place? Pacha BarcelonaTime? 00h-05h30Full line-up? Matthias Tanzmann, Dennis Ferrer, Andrea Oliva, Steve Bug, Emanuel Satie, DJ T, Luna City Express, Daniel Stefanik, Anek, Zohki.Price? 15 euros (2nd release), 20 euros (3rd release), 250 euros (1 bottle for 5 people)
Day Six – OFF WEEK – : Saturday, June 17th
Steve Lawler Extended Set
At Xceed, we particularly love Steve Lawler, as we organized our first Xceed party with him as the main artist. Behind the artist with a enormous career, there is a very nice and interesting man. To know more about him, we suggest you to watch “The Art of the DJ“, a documentary released in 2015 which chronicle his career and the growth of DJ culture. Once again, he’s coming back to Barcelona at R33 for a special extended set. Unmissable.
Place? R33Time? 00h-06h45Full line-up? Steve Lawler, Manuel del Guidice.Price? 15 euros (2nd release), 20 euros (3rd release).
This Is Hardcore: Hypercolour
Another rendezvous for ‘This Is Hardcore’ at Razzmatazz lasting until 7:30 am. This time the spotlight is on with the legendary Matt Edwards aka Radio Slave. Mathew Jonson and Sebastian Mullaert will join him for two amazing live sessions and a B2B with Lukas Wigflex and Cedric Maison. The best way to spend your Saturday night.
Place? RazzmatazzTime? 00h-07h30Full line-up? Radio Slave, Mathew Jonson (live), Sebastian Mullaert (live), Lukas Wigflex B2B Cedric Maison, Ste Roberts.Price? 13 euros (2nd release).
Fake Out presents Jackmode
La Terrrazza, the club located in the heart of Poble Espanyol, is organizing another daytime party session with a sick line-up for techno lovers to enjoy as much as possible a sunny Saturday afternoon. How can your afternoon go wrong with this line-up? Adana Twins that we haven’t seen in a while in Barcelona, Andre Hommen, Animal Trainer and Re.You from Mobilee and Monkey Safari. All the ingredients are gathered to have the best time!
Place? La TerrrazzaTime? 17h-23h30Full line-up? Adana Twins, André Hommen, Animal Trainer, Monkey Safari, Re.You.Price? 25 euros (2nd release), 30 euros (3rd release), 250 euros (bottle service: 1 bottle for 5 people)
Day Seven – OFF WEEK – : Sunday, June 18th
Cocoon Showcase
The legendary Sven Väth is back again in Barcelona for another Cocoon party at Pacha special Off Week. He’s bringing Tim Green on a live session and Carola Pisaturo. Pacha will be on fire for the closing of Off Week. Do yourself a favor and end your week properly!
Place? Pacha BarcelonaTime? 00h-05h30Full line-up? Sven Väth, Tim Green (live), Carola Pisaturo, Anthea, Fabe, Martyné, Andre Buljat & Herr.Price? 15 euros (2nd release), 20 euros (3rd release), 250 euros (bottle service: 1 bottle for 5 people)
FOUN presents Beste Modus, Downhill Music and EWax
Catwalk also brought one great techno event to the panel offered by the Off Week. For the closing of the week, an amazing number of good artists from 3 different labels are heading to Barcelona. Diego Krause, The Willers Brothers, residents at the Egg London, Javier Carballo, Julien Sandre and many others. Surely the best way to end the week.
Place?CatwalkTime? 22h-05hFull line-up? Diego Krause, Cinthie, Javier Carballo, Hanfry Martinez, Julien Sandre, Moises, Juliche Hernandez, The Willers Brothers, Sy, Drawzer, Edvex, Vic Halley.Price? 10 euros (1st release), 15 euros (2nd release)
TechnoHumos with Moan Recordings, Phobiq & Deeperfect
Sunday afternoon, you’ve give it all this week but no surrender soldiers! There is this magical event from 6pm until Monday morning organized by Technohumos. Let’s discover a new place, with 3 major labels that will make you enjoy the last good vibes of Off Week 2017 edition, bringing a bunch of techno masters such as Sacha Carassi, Stefano Noferini, Joey Daniel and Leonardo Gonnelli… And for free before 7:30 pm, no excuses!
Place? TechnohumosTime? 18h-06hFull line-up? Sasha Carassi, Stefano Noferini, Leon, Neverdogs, Joey Daniel, Artslaves, Skizzo, Leonardo Gonnelli B2B Natch & Doten, LNZT, Dani Sbert, Efren Kairos & more.Price? Free on guestlist before 19:30, 12 euros (1st release), 15 euros (2nd release), 150 euros (bottle service: 1 bottle for 5 people).