Whole United Queer Festival (Gräfenhainichen, Germany) 2025

📅 July 18 - July 21, 2025

📍 Gräfenhainichen, Germany

Connect

About

In the heart of Germany’s industrial plains, Whole United Queer Festival 2025 returns to the awe-inspiring grounds of Ferropolis from July 18 to 21, inviting thousands to a bold celebration of queer identity, electronic music, and collective freedom. Set against the dramatic steel giants of this former coal mine, the music festival transforms the site into a radiant, inclusive haven where dance, community, and resistance merge.

Spanning three days and nights, this year’s lineup gathers an exceptional blend of international pioneers and underground icons. Highlights include The Blessed Madonna, Juliana Huxtable, Josey Rebelle, Ellen Allien B2B Dr. Rubinstein, Shanti Celeste B2B Jennifer Loveless, I. JORDAN, and genre-defying collectives like Black Obsidian Sound System, BASHKKA, BUTCHQUEEN.FM, and Miss Bashful x DBBD. The lineup showcases the vibrant scope of queer electronic expression — from experimental live sets to peak-time techno catharsis.

Ferropolis’s monumental machinery and open-air stages become part of the experience, enhanced by striking visuals, immersive art, and performance that embrace radical creativity. More than just music, Whole offers a deeply curated space filled with workshops, drag showcases, wellness offerings, and conversations designed to uplift and empower queer voices.

The energy at Whole is uncompromisingly fierce and celebratory — a gathering where people dance not only to beats, but to the rhythm of visibility, resistance, and belonging. Whole 2025 promises an unforgettable weekend shaped by love, sound, and the fearless power of togetherness.

Headliners

BASHKKA Ellen Allien Sedef Adasi Shanti Celeste The Blessed Madonna

Highlights

Full Lineup

131bpm, ADAM MUNNINGS, ANWAR, AREWÀ BASIT (LIVE), Adam R, Ahadadream, Amowia, Andras_2020, BASHKKA, BUTCHQUEEN.FM, Black Obsidian Sound System (BOSS), Blasha & Allatt, Bonekinha Iraquiana, C.FRIM, CAVID DHEN (LIVE), CEM, COSMIC EGG (LIVE), CRYME, Carmen 16, Catarsis, Citizens Union, Cristian Marras, Curses, Cybersex, DJ AYA B2B THC, DJ Holographic, DJ Jack, DJ Lorrany, DJ Pendejo, Dana Montana Feat. Babu, Dee Diggs, Delia, DiDi (2), Dirty Daddy Don, Dornika, DumTak, Ellen Allien B2B Dr. Rubinstein, Elninodiablo, Fafi Abdel Nour, Fawks, GIL, Gag Reflex, Genosidra, GeorgiシooOoOOoO, Giulia Gutterer, Glau, Gustrava, HEY ARNOLD, Hanaby b2b Jewel, Hassandra, Hello Sasy, I. JORDAN, Idlibra, Isa GT, JESUZ X, James Lotion B2B Sparkly Pony, Josey Rebelle, Josh Caffé B2B NIKS, Juliana Huxtable, Katalina Schwarz, Kbral, Killa, Kilopatrah Jones, Kudeki, LAZA, LEGION SEVEN, LOLSNAKE, Lakuti B2B Tama Sumo, Liad Krispin B2B Majdolen, Lou Drago, Lucía Beyond, Luigi Di Venere, MAMA JO, MCMLXXXV, MYSS KETA, Mae Happyair, Maria Politi, Maryisonacid, MeZ (US), Meg10, Meritxell De Soto, Milian Dolla B2B Clementaum, Miss Bashful x DBBD, Mister Wallace, NM DJ, NSPERGER, Natuta, Nene H b2b BADSISTA, Nina Naranjo, OCD, OK Williams, OLLE (TH), Oscar Nñ, PAULAH (2), Papi Juice, Paulete Lindacelva, Phoebe (1), Pvssy Divx, Rachel Noon, Rakans B2B AGY3NA, Romy, SEKURU, ST MOZELLE, Samantha Togni, Saulo, Sedef Adasï, Sekucci B2B Sterling Juan Diaz, Sevyn, Shanti Celeste B2B Jennifer Loveless, Shaun J. Wright B2B Kiddy Smile, Sixsixsixties, Skankstasy, Spacer Woman, Sparkly Pony, Stathis (GR), TECHNOSLAVE_69, TEKNA, TYGAPAW, The Blessed Madonna, The Lady Machine, Ubax B2B HIỀN ĐIÊN, VINVAR, Verushka, Volvox & Dominga, Wallis, Why Be, Winkieb, YAJAIRA LA BEYACA, Yantan Ministry, Zobayda, geza.boi, lost echoes (CO), marum, rouge-ah (LIVE), softchaos, source:link, tibslc, xanax_attax, ôolong

Nearby Hotels

FAQs

When does the campground open and close during the festival?

The campground opens on Friday, July 18 at 10:00 and closes on Monday, July 21 at 16:00. Please note that early arrival before 10:00 on July 18 is not allowed due to ongoing construction, and check-in is closed between midnight and 8 AM.

Is there transportation between the camping and stage areas?

Yes, a free shuttle service runs between the peninsula stages and the camping areas, with an additional stop near the DOMO and Utopia camps for easy access.

Are cash payments accepted at the festival?

The festival operates with cashless payments only, so please be prepared to use card or mobile payment methods on site.

What accessibility and barrier-free facilities are available?

The festival is committed to being barrier-free and accessible for all attendees, with dedicated facilities and support to ensure an inclusive experience.

What items are restricted and what are the festival’s rules regarding animals and trash?

There are specific restrictions on items allowed inside the festival, no animals are permitted, and attendees must bring a 10€ cash deposit for trash management to help keep the site clean and eco-friendly.

Contact

Win a free entrance! Fill out this form for your chance to join the event.