Partying for 30 hours straight from Saturday to Sunday midnight is nothing unusual in Berlin; the city’s techno clubs are often open all weekend. At a rave, you forget everything around you; all that matters is the beat. The energy of the music makes it hard to even think about sleeping. But wouldn’t it be even better if a bed were ready at any time, in case you need a quick break from dancing? You think something like that doesn’t exist? At the upcoming “The Infinite Now” rave this weekend (May 16–17), that’s exactly what’s possible.
“The Infinite Now” is currently one of Berlin’s most unusual club and art events and is organized by “Berlin Atonal” at the iconic Kraftwerk Berlin. The concept is based on a continuous 30-hour rave with no traditional breaks, running from Saturday until midnight on Sunday. Instead of a typical club night, this creates a temporary parallel world of its own, featuring techno, ambient, industrial, live performances, and audiovisual art.
The so-called “30-Hour Pass + Bed” is currently going viral. With it, visitors get unlimited access to the event, re-entry throughout the entire 30 hours, and a reserved camp bed in the upper section of the power plant. The idea behind it feels almost like a mix of a festival, a dormitory, an art installation, and a dystopian techno camp. It is precisely this bed concept that is sparking discussions online because it blurs the line between clubbing, performance, and temporary living. Instead of pulling an all-nighter or driving home, guests can sleep right in the middle of the rave, get up, and head straight back to the dance floor.
Kraftwerk Berlin is considered one of Europe’s most impressive event venues. The former power plant is known for its massive concrete halls, raw industrial architecture, monumental ceiling heights, the gloomy atmosphere, and the extreme sound. The venue has an almost post-apocalyptic feel and is therefore a perfect fit for the experimental Atonal events. Many describe the experience there as more of an audiovisual experience than a traditional club visit.
“Berlin Atonal” itself is no ordinary festival, but an internationally renowned platform for experimental electronic music, avant-garde sound art, industrial, ambient, and audiovisual installations.
