Dance into May in Leipzig - Events and parties
Get ready to celebrate the dance into May in Leipzig! Look forward to rousing DJ sets and a special train ride on Walpurgis Night. Experience Leipzig's nightlife and welcome May with an unforgettable party that you will remember for a long time! 🎉💃🕺 Here you can find the hottest locations for dancing into May nearby and find out how to get the best out of your party night. 👇
BURNING BIRD mit Avaion, Marc Werner uvm...
Pre-holiday, Leipzig, Elsterartig - Burning Bird will be banging out tech house, trance and afro vibes until the sparks fly. Avaion and crew provide the beats, the night does the rest. ✨
GROOVE in den Mai
Halftime
If you think Wednesdays are a no-go, then Halftime has a better idea: doors open from 6pm, beats behind you, sunset for free.
My Grooves
Maskenball
Spring is welcomed here with masks, glitter and plenty of drama. The West Wing invites you to set the night alight, somewhere between burlesque, drag and uninhibited mayhem.
WÜNSCH DIR WAS, DANN BISTE WAS - Die Ilses Erika Wunschdiskothek - Tanz in den Mai!
Do you have a taste in music? Prove it! At the discotheque of your choice in Ilse's Erika, you can play your favorite songs directly to the DJs.
Sachsentrance Mayday
There's no "maybe" here: Sachsentrance Mayday blasts trance and techno right into your synapses. Three floors, outside, inside, no rules - just you, the bass and the sunrise.
Frequently asked questions about dancing into May:
1 What is Walpurgis Night?
Walpurgis Night, also known as the Burning of the Witches, is a traditional festival in northern and central Europe celebrated on April 30th. The name comes from St. Walburga, whose memorial day was celebrated on May 1st. Walpurgis Night was the eve of this festival and is also known as the "Dance into May". Nowadays, it has found its way into private and commercial events as an urban festival, as it provides an opportunity for dancing and socializing.
2. what specific customs or rituals are performed for the "Dance into May"?
The "Dance into May" includes traditional customs such as putting up a maypole, dancing around the maypole, lighting fires and singing May songs. These rituals serve to welcome spring and create a festive atmosphere.
3 Why is a maypole put up?
Erecting a maypole is a traditional custom in which a decorated tree is erected to welcome spring. It is often a tall tree trunk adorned with colorful ribbons, flowers and other decorations. The maypole is usually erected by young men and symbolizes fertility, growth and vitality. It is a communal event where the village community comes together to decorate and erect the tree. The raising of the maypole can be accompanied by music, dancing and festivities and serves as a sign of cohesion and the joy of the beginning of spring.
4 Why do people dance into May 1st?
Once upon a time, dancing around the campfire served to drive away the dark spirits and welcome spring. Today we still dance, but more at festivals and parties to celebrate life. In northern Germany, many people set off with handcarts to experience the May hike together.
5. where is the dance into May celebrated?
Especially in the Rhineland, Bavaria, Austria and even in the Czech Republic, it is traditional for lovers to put up a maypole for their partner to dance into May. A slender or young birch tree is often decorated with colorful crepe paper to celebrate love.
You can find even more events in our Rausgegangen app or on Instagram! 💜