WKND 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OPENING 2026
Weekend, Berlin
This night happened — Fri 23 Jan
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Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Tausend, Fri 23 OctBombata
- next: Weekend, Fri 13 NovDennis Beutler
- next: KitKatClub, Fri 30 OctDJ PayPaul
- next: Weekend, Fri 27 NovNika Herero
- ButchVoyage
- next: Weekend, Thu 31 DecJacques Dupont
- next: Weekend, Thu 31 Dec@MIGUEL
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
15 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Jacques Dupont and @MIGUEL — 11 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 12 Sep 2025.
- Bombata and Dennis Beutler — 12 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 1 Aug 2025.
- Dennis Beutler and Jacques Dupont — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 23 Jan 2026.
- Dennis Beutler and @MIGUEL — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 23 Jan 2026.
- Nika Herero and Jacques Dupont — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 31 Dec 2025.
- Nika Herero and @MIGUEL — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 31 Dec 2025.
Who they are
“As a DJ, he stands for musical versatility, solid skills at the mixer and, above all, pure energy.”
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As a DJ, he stands for musical versatility, solid skills at the mixer and, above all, pure energy. Benny lives in the moment, celebrates with the crowd and pulls people in with his visible passion for music and the dancefloor.Whether behind the booth or right in the middle of it all, he becomes part of the party and knows how to transfer that connection straight onto the floor. Playing across Berlin’s clubs and festivals, he has also performed internationally in the UK, Thailand, the Netherlands and Slovakia, to name just a few. A definite highlight was his two tours in Astana and Almaty, where he represented Berlin’s club culture on behalf of the German Embassy. In 2024, he reached another milestone by celebrating his first official release.Recently at Ritter Butzke, Golden Flamingo, Weekend · often with Peet Flower, justUS, DJ Jordan, none of them here that night
“Some things are just bound to happen!”
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Some things are just bound to happen! Dennis Beutler got down to the electronic music scene for years before deciding to get busy behind the booth himself. Dennis learnt to DJ back home in Berlin, making his name in local clubs and learning his craft in the studio. He has rapidly established himself as an artist of real distinction in the house world. As a result, Dennis been booked for large events and festivals not only throughout Germany and Europe and filling renowned international parties at Ritter Butzke, Basing House, Ipse, Mustache Bar, Jungle Experience, Arosa Electronica, Weidendamm, City Hall and many more. Dennis possesses a touch for what the crowd wants and for the sound that makes him so unique, while still remaining true to himself. After 2 years of producing in all kind of house styles he started to develope his own sound. Dennis Beutler’s productions are renowned for deep basslines, playful synths and powerful vocals, creating twisted dancefloor hits packed with vibrant club-ready energy. He has become a firm favourite with clubbers thanks to his vibrant mixes and groovy live sets. He released a huge list of records on credible labels like Formatik Records, Stashed Music, Hood Politics Records, 303Lovers to name a few. However it is arguably his releases on Formatik Records and Hood Politics Records for which he is best-known in the industry. After a few heavily scheduled years with a load of releases and shows, the year ahead only promises more. Keep your eyes and ears on this one because he’s only just warming up.Their RA profile lists Erase Records, 303Lovers, Quanticman Records, Supdub and 6 more.Recently at Golden Flamingo, Weekend, Bohnengold · often with Peet Flower, Maze Kashi, Noor Sanchez, none of them here that night
“Originating from Berlin — one of the world’s most influential electronic music capitals — PayPaul is an internationally oriented DJ and producer known for his controlled, groove-driven approach and long-form sense of tension.”
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Originating from Berlin — one of the world’s most influential electronic music capitals — PayPaul is an internationally oriented DJ and producer known for his controlled, groove-driven approach and long-form sense of tension. His sound is rooted in contemporary club culture, balancing precision, restraint and immersive energy designed for the dancefloor rather than the moment. PayPaul operates confidently across clubs and festivals, translating his sound into diverse contexts without losing identity. Since 2024, he holds a residency at KitKatClub Berlin, anchoring his work in one of Europe’s most uncompromising club environments. After performing at the CSD Berlin in 2024, his recent highlights include closing the Main Stage at Libella Festival and appearing at AfrikaBurn in 2025. As a producer, PayPaul released original material in 2025 on Berlin-based label Vybrant Vault, extending his club-focused philosophy into functional, tightly structured productions. Beyond performance, PayPaul curates OFFLINE, an independent Berlin event series contributing meaningfully to the city’s electronic nightlife beyond commercial frameworks. Positioned at the intersection of club culture, curation and contemporary electronic music, PayPaul continues to shape spaces where atmosphere, intention and sound converge.Recently at OST, KitKatClub, Mikropol · often with KEN (DE), FLEXTASY, PADERKID, none of them here that night
“Nika Herero is a DJ from Berlin who’s taking over the dancefloors with her unique sound.”
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Nika Herero is a DJ from Berlin who’s taking over the dancefloors with her unique sound. Born and raised in the German capital, with Namibian and Polish roots, she quickly made a name for herself in the music scene. Her sets feature an energetic blend of Afro House, Latin House, and Tech House. With her knack for infectious rhythms and groovy tribal beats, she creates an atmosphere that’s all about dancing and partying. xxx Nika Herero ist eine DJ aus Berlin, die mit ihrem einzigartigen Sound die Tanzflächen erobert. Geboren und aufgewachsen in der deutschen Hauptstadt, mit Wurzeln Namibia und Polen, hat sie sich in der Musikszene schnell einen Namen gemacht. Ihre Sets zeichnen sich durch eine energiegeladene Mischung aus Afro House, Latin House und Tech House aus. Mit ihrem Gespür für mitreißende Rhythmen und groovige Tribal Beats erzeugt sie eine Atmosphäre, die zum Tanzen und Feiern einlädt.Recently at Weekend, Golden Flamingo, Mokka Mitte Bar / James Simon Park · often with Miss Baba, DJ Adonis, Rokit, none of them here that night
Last at Weekend in Dec 2025 · often with Rokit, Alex Gallus, Mekzim, none of them here that night
Recently at Weekend, Papillon · often with Alex Gallus, Rokit, Zadquiel, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Rokit3 with @MIGUEL, 3 with Jacques Dupont and 2 with Nika Herero
- Club – Hip Hop1 with @MIGUEL, 1 with Dennis Beutler and 1 with Jacques Dupont
- Peet Flower10 with Bombata and 9 with Dennis Beutler
- Maze Kashi4 with Dennis Beutler and 3 with Bombata
- Alex Gallus3 with @MIGUEL and 3 with Jacques Dupont
- Operator3 with Bombata and 3 with Dennis Beutler
- Ultra Music3 with Bombata and 3 with Dennis Beutler
- We Are Freaks3 with Bombata and 3 with Dennis Beutler
16 said they were going — much busier than a usual Friday at Weekend.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Weekend7
- Middle half finished between4 and 11
- Past Fridays at this venue counted46
The room
Weekend — 80 events and 203 distinct artists since Aug 2025.
Most-tagged here: Techno (18) and House (17). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
WeekendPromoter — 72 events and 170 artists since Aug 2025.