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Charlotte de Witte, Sven Väth, Nina Kraviz and 49 confirmed artists, including the world premiere of Alarico b3b Chlär b3b Yanamaste, alongside Cloudy b2b KI/KI
Time Warp kicks off its 2027 calendar in Mannheim, with 49 artists confirmed for its main edition, which will take place on 3rd April at its longstanding home at Maimarktgelände. The programme will run from Saturday evening into the following Sunday afternoon. As always at Time Warp, every floor has its own character, where music, light and architecture come together.
Since 1994, Time Warp has stood for uncompromising club culture, the highest production standards and a carefully curated selection of the most relevant artists in electronic music. In 2027, the focus remains where it has always been: on the dance floor.
Over the years, strong musical and personal connections have developed in Mannheim. Artists and clubbers keep coming back, while new faces and musical perspectives join the story each year. The 2027 lineup builds on this tradition while continuing to evolve the signature Time Warp sound. Alongside familiar pairings are artists shaping today’s scene and new collaborations making their Mannheim debut.
Two of the highlights of the 2027 Mannheim lineup will be the world premiere of Alarico b3b Chlär b3b Yanamaste and the joint set from Cloudy and KI/KI. Alarico and Chlär make up Funk Assault, and both have already played back-to-back sets with Yanamaste. In Mannheim, the three artists will perform together for the first time. With Cloudy b2b KI/KI, Cloudy’s fast, bouncing groove meets KI/KI’s blend of acid, trance and techno. Charlotte de Witte, one of the leading figures in international techno, returns to Mannheim. The harder edge of the programme comes from I Hate Models and Novah, two of the many other highlights on the lineup.
Time Warp regulars such as Joseph Capriati, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth and Loco Dice will, of course, be back in Mannheim. Adiel b2b Quest has also become one of Time Warp’s modern classics and, after delivering two legendary closing sets at the Glaspavillon, the duo will share the decks for the third consecutive year in 2027.
A new generation of house artists is also making its mark on the scene, with Mau P and Josh Baker among the most in-demand names of the moment. Both feature on the Mannheim lineup, as does Carlita b2b Rossi., while Beltran and Ben Sterling will reunite behind the decks. Their back-to-back set at Time Warp New York 2025, held at Brooklyn Storehouse, was one of the night’s standout moments, with the recording surpassing 150,000 YouTube views within just a few days.
From the very beginning, the idea behind Time Warp was to create a club on a grand scale. The 2027 programme also reflects the festival’s enduring connection to underground club culture, with artists such as Jane Fitz and Cinthie.
From Saturday evening through to Sunday afternoon, Mannheim will bring together a wide range of house and techno styles. Ben Klock b2b Rødhåd represent straight-up Berlin techno, while Ueberrest brings the harder side of the programme. Fast, bouncing grooves come from artists such as 2High, also known as Adrián Mills. Funk Tribu channels the trance sounds of the 1990s and early 2000s. Ben UFO b2b Enzo Siragusa bring their British roots, with influences from house, bass music and breakbeat. Rhadoo represents the minimal sound, while the melodic side of the lineup comes through the hybrid DJ set from WhoMadeWho.
Once again, five floors will be built across the Maimarktgelände in 2027. Two of the three main floors will be located inside the Maimarkthalle. The third, Floor 5, will be dedicated to house music. They will be joined by the Glaspavillon and the Maimarktclub. For one night, each of these five spaces will become a club in its own right, with its own sound system, lighting design and musical programme evolving from opening to closing. Each floor will offer a different experience, with its own sound, atmosphere and energy. Moving between them will reveal the many different sides of Time Warp, all unfolding across one continuous night.
Production and atmosphere will continue to build on what has defined Time Warp for more than three decades: floor designs that follow the music, sound and lighting that enhance rather than overpower the experience, and an international community in which artists and clubbers have developed a shared understanding over many years. The atmosphere is welcoming, warm and open, while remaining intense, with a shared focus on what matters most: the music.
Tickets and further information are available at www.time-warp.de.
