Next week it’s finally time: Into The Madness returns to Seepark Zülpich. Over the past years, the festival has grown into Germany’s biggest hardstyle event, known for its energetic atmosphere, striking stage designs and strong community. This year marks the largest edition to date, with four unique stages and a line-up that brings together fans of all harder styles.
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Seepark Zülpich: sun, sand and kicks
The location is one of the things that makes Into The Madness truly special. Seepark offers a unique combination of water, palm trees and sandy beaches, which during the festival transform completely into a celebration of the harder styles. Where you’d normally relax with a drink in the sun, the stages and the crowd here create an entirely different experience – a mix of holiday vibes and pure festival chaos.
Four stages, four faces of the scene
Into The Madness showcases the diversity of the harder styles with four stages, each with its own identity. The Mainstage is the beating heart of the festival, featuring anthem shows, lasers and fire. This year the exclusive AR Gang takeover takes the spotlight, and Aversion will present the official festival anthem.
The RAW Stage is all about intensity: relentless, uncompromising, and the perfect playground for fans of kickrolls and raw energy. The CORE Stage, hosted by Inurfase, delivers a full dose of uptempo and hardcore madness, while the DUNES Stage offers space to catch your breath with classics, early rave and playful DJ sets under the palm trees.
A tight-knit community of “Nomads”
Visitors of Into The Madness aren’t just festival-goers – they’re known as Nomads. In a short time, the festival has built a loyal following that returns year after year. For many, ITM feels like more than just a one-day event; it’s a movement built on togetherness and shared experiences. A crowd favorite is of course Rusty, the inflatable bunny mascot who has become just as iconic as the stages themselves.
What makes Into The Madness unique?
Beyond the line-up and location, Into The Madness is all about atmosphere: energetic, a little chaotic, but always full of surprises. The festival doesn’t take itself too seriously and instead embraces a mix of emotion, humor and hard-hitting music. Behind it all stands Musical Madness, the team that has been pushing the harder styles forward since 2006 through club tours, Bootshaus events and more. With Into The Madness, they’ve created their most recognizable concept – a one-day event that is all about the experience, and of course, the music.
Tickets & Info
Into The Madness takes place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Seepark Zülpich in Germany, just 60 kilometers from the Dutch border. For tickets and more information, visit the official website.
Mainstage
Raw
Core
Dunes
Footage via: Into The Madness
