18 Years Renate

Renate's future is uncertain as its lease expires in 2025. However, Berlin nightlife fans are cordially invited to celebrate Renate's 18th club birthday in style – why cry at the party when you can dance instead?


There will be full action on every floor of Renate; a rare occurrence reserved only for special events like this one. Renate residents Ady Toledano, Amy Dabbs, Frozilla and Juan Ramos will be joined by local favourites Handmade (Tresor/Same Bitches), Johannes Albert, Katy de Jesus and yungfya (Femme Bass Mafia), as well as rising stars STEYA, The Chronics, Delano Legito, Tigerhead and more.

Guests can come for the whole weekend or just one day of their choice.

Every day is a party at any time of day, but there are also extra surprises for when you need a break from dancing:
Live punk, pole performances, fire shows, screen printing stations, tooth jewellery and even a graffiti workshop!

DJ highlights – alphabetical

David Jach: DJ and producer with iconic, colourful sets, paired with that certain groove and old-school vibe that will delight vinyl fans. David also runs his own vinyl label, ‘Different Heads’. ·
Delano Legito: A young, fresh force on the Dutch and German underground techno scene with experience at renowned clubs such as KHIDI and RADION, as well as popular releases on labels such as Exhale, BCCO and others.

Handmade: Tresor Berlin resident since 2009, Same Bitches Berlin resident since 2014 and a popular fixture on the Berlin underground scene. His sets are an immersive journey that winds seamlessly through the electronic world, combining the soulful rhythms of house with the hypnotic beats of techno.

Human Safari: Human Safari – Jazz-inspired techno artist from Malta with releases on Mutual Rytm, R&S Records and others.

Johannes Albert: Johannes Albert has become a key figure in the Berlin club scene and beyond. The Berlin-based house producer and DJ has been running his own music label, Frank Music, for over 10 years.

Katy de Jesus: A key figure in Berlin's queer house scene, the artist has become an unmissable force, lending emotion, rawness and boldness to every set.

Nils Ohrmann: Resident DJ at Golden Gate, co-founder of Arms & Legs Records and an integral part of the Berlin club scene for over 20 years.

Schicktanz: DJ, producer, founder of the label In Balance and event organiser with a deep passion for sound and storytelling.

Shanda: DJ and co-founder of the ABYSS (HK) collective from Hong Kong. With her classical music background as a flutist and her love of rave parties, her sound combines old-school and contemporary techno with lively percussion, energetic grooves and psychedelic rolling basslines that often put audiences into a trance.

STEYA: Known for her innovative approach to sound design and performance, STEYA effortlessly bridges genres, combining groovy rhythms with powerful, uncompromising techno.

The Chronics: Known for his distinctive, straightforward groove, his atmospheric anthems with a nostalgic vibe and his powerful vocals that echo across the dance floor, The Chronics has established himself as a fixture on the music scene. He works closely with his musical soulmate, the esteemed Chlär, and together with Alarico manages the labels Bipolar Disorder and Primal Instinct, where his innovative approach to music is reflected in the label's offerings.

Tigerhead: The Czech-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer is known for her hypnotic and raw techno sets that combine dark grooves, industrial textures and acid elements.

Yungfya: The Berlin-based DJ and producer, member of Femme Bass Mafia and AAJA Music resident. Yungfya's selection is fast-paced and, with its bass-heavy sound, an ode to her British roots, where club music meets avant-garde.

Residents at Renate

• Frozilla: In addition to being a resident at Renate, Frozilla is also the label head of LowMoneyMusicLove, System Error, Fresh Tunez and Futuristic Architecture.
  
• Amy Dabbs: The London-born resident DJ at Renate is known for her genre-spanning sets ranging from classic house to jungle and a cheeky nod to British rave culture. She is also the organiser of Dabbs Trax and a presenter on Rinse FM.
  
• Juan Ramos – Puerto Rican-American selector who, in addition to his Renate residency, is also resident DJ at the legendary queer party Cocktail d'Amore.
  
• Vio PRG: Renate Berlin & Refuge Worldwide resident. Her sets combine nostalgic rave hits with new releases, creating moments of connection on the dance floor.
  
• Ady Toledano: Like hot lava, Ady takes you on a journey through music history with his DJ career in various genres and surprises you at just the right moment.
  

Forever 18

As one of the oldest clubs in the city, Renate looks back with pride and inspiration on 18 years full of beautiful moments and parties. Renate's story begins like so many others: in 2007, a group of creative minds discovered a dilapidated old building in the former eastern part of the city. True to the spirit of the post-reunification era, storage rooms, shelters and workshops were quickly converted into the first floors, while apartments and common rooms were created at the same time.

The transitions between art performances, parties, backstage and after-hours in the original living room were fluid, and this closeness shaped the familiar and creative character that still defines Renate today, almost 18 years later.

‘Renate asks Berlin not to worry about the future, but simply to enjoy the time together. When Renate ends in 2025, they will be proud of what we have created and want to celebrate it together with old and new friends.’