The new BEATS&WAVES festival brings the sound of summer to Kühlungsborn - bigger, more intense, unforgettable. Between beach, sun and sea, there are relaxed beach vibes during the day and international DJs such as TOPIC & David Puentez take over at night.
BEATS & WAVES 2026 - festival right on the beach in Kühlungsborn
With a top-class international line-up, BEATS & WAVES transforms the event beach in Kühlungsborn into a spectacular open-air stage right on the Baltic Sea.
Headliner 2026
David Puentez
Over 400 million streams, gold for "Superstar" and remixes for Post Malone, Tiësto and Rita Ora - his energetic sets guarantee a festival atmosphere at the highest level.
Topic
With billions of streams and hits such as "Breaking Me", Topic is one of the most successful German acts worldwide. He is also currently setting new standards in the dance scene with "I Adore You".
BEATS & WAVES combines electronic music with an exclusive beach atmosphere and a summery lifestyle:
During the day: relaxed beach club sounds with a sea view
In the evening: top international DJs and a festival feeling
Located directly on the beach, the festival offers a unique backdrop and the potential to establish itself as one of the most exciting new event formats on the German Baltic Sea.
