Sven Väth
Sven Väth stands as a monumental figure in techno, initiating a musical revolution from Frankfurt in 1981. His trailblazing journey through iconic clubs and record labels sparked a global movement, culminating in the legendary Cocoon Ibiza.
Sven Väth: quick facts
Sourced, updated Nov 2026- Born
- October 26, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
- Birthplace
- Obertshausen, Germany
- Nationality
- German
- Genres
- Techno, Trance, Ambient techno
- Labels
- Cocoon Recordings (founder), Eye Q Records (founder), Harthouse (founder)
- Active since
- 1982
Essential tracks
- L'Esperanza1993
- Harlequin - The Beauty And The Beast1994
- Dein Schweiss1999
- Feiern2021
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Past festival appearances
Where Sven Väth has played
MAYDAY Poland (Katowice, Poland) 2026
Time Warp Spain (Madrid, Spain) 2026
Greenfields Open Air Festival (Munchen, Germany) 2026
B MY LAKE (Velence, Hungary) 2026
LISB-ON Festival (Lisbon, Portugal) 2026
Time Warp Brazil (São Paulo, Brazil) 2026
Time Warp USA (Brooklyn, NY, USA) 2025
Time Warp Fall (Mannheim, Germany) 2025
Sonus Festival (Novalja, Croatia) 2025
NECKARFESTIVAL (Stuttgart, Germany) 2025
Djerba Music Land (Djerba, Tunisia) 2025
Nature One (Kastellaun, Germany) 2025
WooMooN (Ibiza, Spain) 2025
The Great Beyond (Franklin, MN, USA) 2025
Seayou festival (Tunisee,Germany) 2025
Awakenings Summer Festival 2025
Kappa FuturFestival (Turin, Italy) 2025
Time Warp Brasil (São Paulo, Brazil) 2025
Time Warp (Mannheim, Germany) 2025
Related Playlists
Curated playlists featuring Sven Väth
“Sven Väth – The Sound Of The 19th Season” Playlist on Spotify
“Cocoon Recordings” Playlist on Spotify
“SVEN VÄTH: A SOUNDTRACK FOR SPACE TRAVEL” Playlist on Spotify
“This Is Sven Väth” Playlist on Spotify
“OFFICIAL PLAYLIST | TIME WARP MÉXICO 2026” Playlist on Spotify
“RITVALES 2K26” Playlist on Spotify
“Time Warp México 2026 · Legacy | Techno & House Legends” Playlist on Spotify
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Sven Väth
Where is Sven Väth from?
Sven Väth is from Obertshausen, Germany.
How old is Sven Väth?
Sven Väth is 62 years old, born on October 26, 1964.
What kind of music does Sven Väth play?
Sven Väth plays techno, trance and ambient techno.
Does Sven Väth have a record label?
Yes. Sven Väth founded Cocoon Recordings, Eye Q Records and Harthouse.
What are Sven Väth's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "L'Esperanza" (1993), "Harlequin - The Beauty And The Beast" (1994) and "Dein Schweiss" (1999).
Does Sven Väth only play vinyl?
Yes. Väth is a well-known vinyl advocate who plays his long DJ sets with just two turntables and a mixer, rather than CDJs or laptops.
What is Cocoon?
Cocoon is Sven Väth's company. It began in 1996 as a party series and grew into a booking agency, record label and event brand, including an 18-year run of Cocoon nights at Amnesia Ibiza.
When is Sven Väth's next festival show?
Sven Väth is on the lineup of Time Warp Mexico (Mexico City, Mexico) 2026, starting November 20, 2026.
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