A Techno Circle Basel field guideLast updated:
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Tech Circle Basel's favorite upcoming electronic music events, with booking facts, musical comparisons and listening links. Made for planning a night out together.
| Date | Event / venue | Musical identity | Fit /10 | CHF (from) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct |
ALT8 / Kichta / ROW1
MÄX |
Hard Trance, bouncy Techno | 7 | 27.00 |
| 14 Nov |
Carola / Loco Dice / Troxler
Warehouse ZRH |
Tech House, minimal House | 8 | 99.90 |
| 21 Nov |
Axwell
Warehouse ZRH |
Festival, vocal and Future House | 9 | 89.90 |
| 27 Nov |
HUGEL
Warehouse ZRH |
Latin/Afro House, Tech House | 8 | 143.40 |
| 28 Nov |
Charlotte de Witte
Warehouse ZRH |
Peak-time, acid, hypnotic Techno | 7 | 119.90 |
| 4 Dec |
ARTBAT & Miss Monique
Warehouse ZRH |
Melodic Techno, Progressive House | 9 | 89.90 |
| 5 Dec |
Mahmut Orhan
Warehouse ZRH |
Melodic, organic/Afro-influenced House | 8 | 99.90 |
| 19 Dec |
Prydz / Mind Against / Innellea
Warehouse ZRH |
Progressive House, Melodic Techno | 10 | 79.90 |
| 22 Jan 2027 |
Paul van Dyk
Kaufleuten |
Uplifting and driving Trance | 8 | 45.00 |
| 20 Feb 2027 | John Summit Halle 622 |
Tech House, melodic and vocal House | 9 | 62.60 |
Group fit measures appeal across House, Techno, melody, vocals and Trance. It is editorial; a specialist event can be excellent despite a lower crossover score.
Prices: published starting prices or lowest standard tickets found at the research cutoff, before possible checkout charges. Availability may change; John Summit has both seated and standing categories, with seated the lower starting price. Details and sources appear on each event page.
| PLAN AHEAD | Warehouse events run 18:00-04:00. Arriving around midnight could mean missing a substantial part of the event. Individual artist performance times have not been verified. |
01 / SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2026 / GROUP FIT 7/10
Techno to Trance
ALT8 · Kichta · ROW1 · Nella · Dekerim
| VENUE | MÄX · Hardstrasse 219, 8005 Zurich |
| HOURS | 23:00-approximately 06:00 · 18+ · Closing the following morning |
| PRESENTER | MÄX / Techno to Trance |
| LINE-UP | ALT8, Kichta, ROW1, Nella and Dekerim. Nella is described as opening and Dekerim as closing; individual set times are not published. |
| TICKETS | Phase I CHF 27; Phase II CHF 32. Early Bird CHF 22 unavailable. No event-specific VIP ticket price verified. Buy tickets |
The sound and the artists
This is the fastest, most playful rave in the selection: expect roughly 145-160+ BPM, springy offbeat bass, forceful kicks, acid sounds and bright Trance melodies. Familiar vocal fragments can appear inside much tougher club arrangements.
ALT8, an Irish producer and GOTEC resident, combines early-2000s dance nostalgia with Techno drums and euphoric Trance. His collaborations with Sara Landry show the harder side of his catalogue.
Kichta, the French duo, mix Techno, Trance, '90s House and acid with a rougher, cheekier edge. ROW1 adds hard-dance momentum; Nella and Dekerim reinforce the bouncy, uplifting direction.
Expected experience: An energetic club rave with more bouncing and rapid-fire excitement than slow, cinematic build-ups. Melody lovers may enjoy it enormously, but melody here comes with considerable speed and impact.
Spotify listening guide
Representative productions and documented recent-set references. This is not a predicted or confirmed setlist. Track titles are clickable.
| Track | Listening role |
|---|---|
| ALT8 - Dopamine Junkie | Representative of his brighter contemporary rave direction |
| Sara Landry & ALT8 - Havana Bounce | Harder collaborative material; substantial kick pressure |
| ALT8 & Teletech - Ibiza Forever | Rave-oriented production |
| Kichta - Freak Out | Representative Kichta production |
| Kichta - Don't fake it | Another introduction to the duo |
WATCH / LISTEN: ALT8 b2b Serafina - Modul'air, Ghent (2025)
The back-to-back recording is a reference for energy and selection, rather than a solo-set forecast.
SOURCES | MÄX event · Ticketcorner
02 / SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2026 / GROUP FIT 8/10
Warehouse Grand Opening
Marco Carola b2b Loco Dice b2b Seth Troxler
| VENUE | Warehouse ZRH · Vulkanstrasse 126, 8048 Zurich |
| HOURS | 18:00-04:00 · 18+ · Closing the following morning |
| PRESENTER | Terrazzza & Mr. Samigo |
| LINE-UP | Marco Carola b2b Loco Dice b2b Seth Troxler, Fleur Shore, Dangel Twins, Arwin Aziz and Yeni:Sam. The three-way back-to-back is explicitly advertised. |
| TICKETS | Standard CHF 99.90; Family/VIP CHF 177. Early Bird CHF 79.40 and first Family tier CHF 166.20 sold out. Buy tickets |
The sound and the artists
Expect approximately 126-132 BPM, rolling bass, tightly layered percussion and long stretches of uninterrupted groove. Small changes accumulate: a new hi-hat, a bassline shift, a vocal fragment appearing at exactly the right moment.
Marco Carola, the artist behind Music On, is a major reference for Ibiza's groove-led club culture. Loco Dice brings a muscular, rhythm-focused approach with roots in Hip-Hop. Seth Troxler, raised around Detroit's musical culture, adds characterful House selections and a less predictable touch.
Fleur Shore provides another reason to arrive early: her productions offer punchy, direct House grooves.
Expected experience: An extended Ibiza-style dancefloor session inside a large industrial venue. Strong for people who enjoy dancing continuously; less obvious for anyone chiefly seeking soaring melodies and singalong choruses.
Spotify listening guide
Representative productions and documented recent-set references. This is not a predicted or confirmed setlist. Track titles are clickable.
| Track | Listening role |
|---|---|
| Loco Dice & Marco Carola - High Rolla | 2025 collaboration; contemporary reference |
| Marco Carola - Party People | Signature catalogue groove |
| Loco Dice & Carl Cox - Road Runner | 2025 production; tougher rhythmic energy |
| HoneyLuv, Seth Troxler & Paul Johnson - Sex & The City (Edit) | Troxler collaboration with a direct House foundation |
| Fleur Shore - Thick Thighs | Representative support-artist production |
WATCH / LISTEN: Seth Troxler - RA Live at GALA Festival 2026
Linked through his official artist channels; a useful guide to his approach beyond his own productions.
SOURCES | Warehouse · Resident Advisor · Ticketcorner
03 / SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2026 / GROUP FIT 9/10
Axwell
Claptone · Oliver Heldens · Gil Glaze · Sielle
| VENUE | Warehouse ZRH · Vulkanstrasse 126, 8048 Zurich |
| HOURS | 18:00-04:00 · 18+ · Closing the following morning |
| PRESENTER | Terrazzza & Mr. Samigo |
| LINE-UP | Axwell, Claptone, Oliver Heldens, Gil Glaze and Sielle. |
| TICKETS | Standard CHF 89.90; Family/VIP CHF 166.20. Early Bird CHF 79.90 sold out. Buy tickets |
The sound and the artists
The strongest option for recognizable melodies, polished House and broad festival appeal. Expect much of the night around 124-130 BPM, with substantial variation between artists.
Axwell, a founding member of Swedish House Mafia, supplies the emotional festival-House connection: vocal hooks, uplifting harmonies, dramatic breakdowns and powerful releases. This is a solo appearance; an entire Swedish House Mafia greatest-hits performance is not promised.
Claptone brings warm, swinging House and Deep House, soulful vocals and a theatrical masked identity. Oliver Heldens adds springy Future House basslines and energetic club tracks. His darker HI-LO project should not be assumed from an Oliver Heldens billing.
Expected experience: The most accessible big-night-out choice for a mixed group. Expect more smiles, familiar hooks and hands-in-the-air moments than relentless Techno pressure.
Spotify listening guide
Representative productions and documented recent-set references. This is not a predicted or confirmed setlist. Track titles are clickable.
| Track | Listening role |
|---|---|
| Axwell - Center of the Universe | Signature melodic production |
| Axwell /\ Ingrosso - Sun Is Shining (Radio Edit) | Signature vocal anthem from his collaborative catalogue |
| Axwell - Nobody Else (Radio Edit) | Clubbier, groove-led Axwell |
| Claptone feat. JAW - No Eyes (Radio Edit) | Signature vocal Deep House |
| Oliver Heldens & Becky Hill - Gecko (Overdrive) | Signature Future House and vocal crossover |
WATCH / LISTEN: Axwell - Tomorrowland Winter 2026
A recent festival reference for solo-set energy; a Zurich club selection may differ.
SOURCES | Warehouse · Resident Advisor · Ticketcorner
04 / FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2026 / GROUP FIT 8/10
HUGEL
AMÉMÉ b2b HoneyLuv · Juany Bravo · MoBlack · Funda La Sol
| VENUE | Warehouse ZRH · Vulkanstrasse 126, 8048 Zurich |
| HOURS | 18:00-04:00 · 18+ · Closing the following morning |
| PRESENTER | Terrazzza & Mr. Samigo |
| LINE-UP | HUGEL, AMÉMÉ b2b HoneyLuv, Juany Bravo, MoBlack and Funda La Sol. Warehouse carries the fuller line-up; RA is less complete. |
| TICKETS | Last Call CHF 143.40. Lower standard tiers CHF 89.90, 99.90, 114.90 and 132.50 sold out. Family/VIP tiers CHF 208.45 and 219.30 sold out. Buy tickets |
The sound and the artists
Expect approximately 120-128 BPM, warm bass, busy hand percussion, Latin vocal hooks and Afro House rhythms. The emphasis is on movement and groove, with less aggressive kick pressure than the Techno nights.
HUGEL is the crossover headliner: recognizable vocal records, Latin influences and an outgoing party atmosphere. His Ibiza residency is a useful reference for the intended club context.
AMÉMÉ, born in Benin and associated with One Tribe, adds Afro-oriented electronics, percussion and spiritual vocal textures. HoneyLuv brings a House and Tech House dimension to their announced back-to-back. MoBlack deepens the Afro House connection.
Expected experience: A warm, outward-facing House party with a strong social feel. Groove should stay prominent even when the vocals become instantly recognizable.
Spotify listening guide
Representative productions and documented recent-set references. This is not a predicted or confirmed setlist. Track titles are clickable.
| Track | Listening role |
|---|---|
| HUGEL, Topic, Arash & Daecolm - I Adore You | Signature hit; documented at Coachella 2026 |
| HUGEL & SOLTO - Jamaican (Bam Bam) | Documented in the same recent set |
| HUGEL, BLOND:ISH & Nfasis - Tra Tra | Representative Latin House production |
| MoBlack, Salif Keita, Benja, Franc Fala & Cesária Evora - Yamore | Signature Afro House crossover |
| HoneyLuv, Seth Troxler & Paul Johnson - Sex & The City (Edit) | Representative of HoneyLuv's House side |
WATCH / LISTEN: HUGEL - Coachella 2026
Recent-set references come from a published Coachella 2026 tracklist, not a confirmed Warehouse selection.
SOURCES | Warehouse · Resident Advisor · Ticketcorner · Coachella tracklist
05 / SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2026 / GROUP FIT 7/10
Charlotte de Witte
FJAAK · Adiel · NHŨ · Sanem
| VENUE | Warehouse ZRH · Vulkanstrasse 126, 8048 Zurich |
| HOURS | 18:00-04:00 · 18+ · Closing the following morning |
| PRESENTER | Terrazzza & Mr. Samigo |
| LINE-UP | Charlotte de Witte, Adiel, FJAAK, NHŨ and Sanem. FJAAK's billing does not specify a live hardware performance. |
| TICKETS | Standard CHF 119.90; Family/VIP CHF 177. Standard tiers CHF 89.90, 99.90 and 109.90, plus Family CHF 166.20, sold out. Buy tickets |
The sound and the artists
The most Techno-focused Warehouse line-up: expect roughly 135-145+ BPM during harder sections, dense bass, acid sequences and hypnotic repetition.
Charlotte de Witte is a global Techno headliner whose sets combine forceful drums, tension and acidic or Trance-influenced sounds. Recent selections also show psychedelic textures; this is broader than an uninterrupted stream of industrial kicks.
FJAAK add a rawer, more physical rhythmic character. Adiel provides a deeper, more hypnotic counterweight. The result should offer more variety within Techno than the headliner alone might suggest.
Expected experience: Sustained physical intensity, darker immersion and fewer conventional singalong moments. Strong for dedicated Techno fans; a bigger stylistic jump for someone coming mainly for vocal House.
Spotify listening guide
Representative productions and documented recent-set references. This is not a predicted or confirmed setlist. Track titles are clickable.
| Track | Listening role |
|---|---|
| Charlotte de Witte feat. XSALT - No Division | Documented at Tomorrowland Winter 2026 |
| Scoop - Drop It (Charlotte de Witte Rework) | 2025 rework; recognizable rave connection |
| Charlotte de Witte - The Healer | Signature catalogue reference for hypnosis and atmosphere |
| FJAAK - Flash | Representative FJAAK production |
| FJAAK - The Tube | Reference for the duo's rhythmic character |
WATCH / LISTEN: Charlotte de Witte - Tomorrowland Winter 2026
The published tracklist includes No Division alongside acid, Techno and psychedelic selections.
SOURCES | Warehouse · Resident Advisor · Ticketcorner · Winter 2026 tracklist
06 / FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER 2026 / GROUP FIT 9/10
ARTBAT & Miss Monique
Melodic Techno meets Progressive House
| VENUE | Warehouse ZRH · Vulkanstrasse 126, 8048 Zurich |
| HOURS | 18:00-04:00 · 18+ · Closing the following morning |
| PRESENTER | Terrazzza & Mr. Samigo |
| LINE-UP | ARTBAT and Miss Monique. Further support artists and a back-to-back format were not confirmed in the sources checked. |
| TICKETS | Standard CHF 89.90; Family/VIP CHF 160.20. Early Bird CHF 79.90 sold out. Buy tickets |
The sound and the artists
The clearest choice for big synthesizer melodies with a substantial Techno foundation. Expect approximately 124-132 BPM, deep bass, extended breakdowns and dramatic releases.
ARTBAT, the Ukrainian duo behind UPPERGROUND, favour a powerful, expansive sound: ominous basslines, huge melodic phrases and emotionally charged vocal moments. Their international profile bridges specialist melodic events and major festival stages.
Miss Monique brings a more flowing connection between Progressive House and Melodic Techno. Her long-form mixes reference gradual progression, although her mainstage sets can be more immediate and forceful.
Expected experience: Emotional tension followed by collective release. More cinematic than HUGEL, more melody-led than Charlotte de Witte, and generally less dependent on familiar choruses than Axwell.
Spotify listening guide
Representative productions and documented recent-set references. This is not a predicted or confirmed setlist. Track titles are clickable.
| Track | Listening role |
|---|---|
| Monolink - Return to Oz (ARTBAT Remix) | Signature remix; dark vocal storytelling |
| ARTBAT - Horizon | Signature melodic production |
| ARTBAT, Argy & Zafrir - Tibet | Representative large-scale melodic sound |
| Miss Monique - Concorde | Signature production |
| Miss Monique & AVIRA - Subterranean | Vocal, melodic side of her catalogue |
WATCH / LISTEN: ARTBAT - Tomorrowland 2026, Freedom Stage · Miss Monique - Tomorrowland Mainstage 2026
Listen to both artists: the pairing does not establish a back-to-back performance.
SOURCES | Warehouse · Resident Advisor · Ticketcorner
07 / SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER 2026 / GROUP FIT 8/10
Mahmut Orhan
Melodic, organic and Afro-influenced House
| VENUE | Warehouse ZRH · Vulkanstrasse 126, 8048 Zurich |
| HOURS | 18:00-04:00 · 18+ · Closing the following morning |
| PRESENTER | Terrazzza & Mr. Samigo |
| LINE-UP | Mahmut Orhan. Supporting artists were not verified. |
| TICKETS | Standard CHF 99.90; Family/VIP CHF 177. Standard CHF 79.90/89.90 and Family CHF 160.20 sold out. Buy tickets |
The sound and the artists
Expect approximately 122-128 BPM, hypnotic basslines, atmospheric vocals and melodic material drawing on Turkish and wider regional musical influences.
Mahmut Orhan has an internationally recognizable sound connecting Deep House, organic textures and increasingly driving festival arrangements. His signature records are often more relaxed than a full contemporary DJ set.
The venue's own description emphasizes deep grooves, cinematic melodies and regional rhythmic influences.
Expected experience: Warm, immersive and melodic, with flowing movement rather than relentless impact. Particularly good for listeners who enjoy emotion and atmosphere but find peak-time Techno exhausting.
Spotify listening guide
Representative productions and documented recent-set references. This is not a predicted or confirmed setlist. Track titles are clickable.
| Track | Listening role |
|---|---|
| Mahmut Orhan & Sena Şener - Feel (Radio Edit) | Signature vocal hit |
| Mahmut Orhan & Eneli - Save Me | Signature melodic vocal production |
| Mahmut Orhan feat. Ribale Wehbe - Andalusian | Regional melodic textures |
| Mahmut Orhan feat. TUANA - Nighter | Contemporary catalogue reference |
| Mahmut Orhan, Monnarsh & Paul Brenning - Cutting Ribbons | Another angle on his vocal sound |
WATCH / LISTEN: Mahmut Orhan - KÖYCHELLA 2026, full set
A reference for current dancefloor pacing beyond the radio hits. All five tracks above are catalogue references, not guaranteed set inclusions.
SOURCES | Warehouse · Ticketcorner
08 / SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER 2026 / GROUP FIT 10/10
Warehouse Closing
Eric Prydz · Mind Against · Innellea · Yulia Niko · Ardour
| VENUE | Warehouse ZRH · Vulkanstrasse 126, 8048 Zurich |
| HOURS | 18:00-04:00 · 18+ · Closing the following morning |
| PRESENTER | Terrazzza & Mr. Samigo |
| LINE-UP | Eric Prydz, Mind Against, Innellea, Yulia Niko and Ardour (Reto Ardour on RA). Warehouse explicitly calls this its final night. |
| TICKETS | Early Bird CHF 79.90 and Level 1 CHF 89.90 both selectable; Family/VIP CHF 166.20. Buy tickets |
The sound and the artists
The richest Progressive House-Melodic Techno bridge in the programme. Expect much of the music around 122-130 BPM, with darker, more forceful passages possible.
Eric Prydz builds long arcs through repeating motifs, careful layering and patient tension. His Pryda and Cirez D catalogues range from luminous Progressive House to darker club pressure. Recent sets contain unreleased IDs and private edits alongside recognizable productions.
Mind Against, Italian-born duo Alessandro and Federico Fognini, connect House and Techno with atmospheric electronics. Innellea adds cinematic melancholy, rougher sound design and restless drama. Yulia Niko provides a groove-led melodic bridge.
Expected experience: A night that rewards arriving early and following the changing mood. Strongest overall for melody, depth and enough rhythmic force to satisfy House and Techno interests. The booking does not confirm a HOLO show or another named Prydz production.
Spotify listening guide
Representative productions and documented recent-set references. This is not a predicted or confirmed setlist. Track titles are clickable.
| Track | Listening role |
|---|---|
| Eric Prydz - Opus | Signature slow-build epic; documented at Ultra 2026 |
| Eric Prydz - Generate (Radio Edit) | Signature vocal; altered version appears in that set |
| Eric Prydz - Pjanoo (Club Mix) | Signature piano anthem, not a set prediction |
| Mind Against - Bloom | Representative melodic atmosphere |
| Armin van Buuren & Sharon den Adel - In and Out of Love (Innellea Extended Remix) | Familiar vocal transformed through Innellea's production |
| Yulia Niko & Yotam Avni - Higher | Representative support-artist selection |
WATCH / LISTEN: Eric Prydz - Ultra 2026, Resistance Megastructure · Innellea - EDC Las Vegas 2026, official full set
Ultra's published tracklist includes Opus, a Generate interlude/edit and unreleased material. Innellea's reference does not confirm the same live format in Zurich.
SOURCES | Warehouse · Resident Advisor · Ticketcorner · Ultra 2026 tracklist
09 / FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2027 / GROUP FIT 8/10
Paul van Dyk
Tour 2027 · Uplifting Trance in a classic club setting
| VENUE | Kaufleuten · Klubsaal, Pelikanplatz, 8001 Zurich |
| HOURS | 22:00-05:00 · 20+ · Closing the following morning |
| PRESENTER | Kaufleuten Club |
| LINE-UP | Paul van Dyk. Additional support was not confirmed on the venue's event page. |
| TICKETS | Current Last Call CHF 45; entry required by 00:30. First Release CHF 40 unavailable. Table reservations advertised; no public table price. Buy tickets |
The sound and the artists
The strongest choice for classic uplifting Trance sensibilities: emotional chord changes, rising arpeggios, long releases and driving rhythms, often around 136-142 BPM, with variation into tougher contemporary material.
Paul van Dyk is a foundational international Trance artist whose appeal combines melodic intensity with sustained dancefloor momentum. For an Angel, Nothing But You and Time of Our Lives illustrate his legacy; the newer Power shows that this need not be a nostalgia-only night.
Expected experience: A concentrated, euphoric club night. Compared with MÄX, expect more traditional Trance progression and less cheeky bounce; compared with ARTBAT, expect faster rhythms and more explicitly uplifting melodies.
Spotify listening guide
Representative productions and documented recent-set references. This is not a predicted or confirmed setlist. Track titles are clickable.
| Track | Listening role |
|---|---|
| Paul van Dyk - For an Angel (PvD Angel in Heaven Radio Edit) | Defining signature anthem |
| Paul van Dyk & Hemstock & Jennings - Nothing But You (PvD Club Mix) | Signature emotional club production |
| Paul van Dyk & Vega4 - Time of Our Lives (Radio Mix) | Signature vocal reference |
| Paul van Dyk & Second Sun - Crush (PvD Original Mix) | Driving vocal-Trance catalogue reference |
| Paul van Dyk - Power (Official Nature One Anthem 2025) | Newer production, confirmed on his official website |
WATCH / LISTEN: Paul van Dyk - Nature One 2025
A recent festival reference. The listed productions are listening suggestions, not a confirmed Kaufleuten setlist.
SOURCES | Official event and tickets · Official Power announcement
10 / SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2027 / GROUP FIT 9/10
John Summit
Europe CTRL ESCAPE Tour · Halle 622
| VENUE | Halle 622 · Therese-Giehse-Strasse 10, 8050 Zurich-Oerlikon · beside Zürich Oerlikon station |
| HOURS | Doors 18:30 · show 20:00–22:30 · all times Europe/Zurich |
| FORMAT | Headline tour concert. Support act has not been announced; this is an earlier finish than the overnight club events in this guide. |
| ADMISSION | From age 16, or accompanied by an adult. Bags larger than A4 are prohibited by the venue. |
| TICKETS | Not seated-only: Halle 622 lists seated tickets from CHF 62.60 and standing tickets from CHF 72.20. The overview's cheaper “from” price refers to seating, not a standing ticket. These published categories do not confirm live stock; check current availability and final fees at Ticketmaster. |
The sound and the fit
John Summit's catalogue moves between driving Tech House, emotional vocal hooks and large-scale melodic releases. Where You Are and Shiver are accessible examples of the vocal side; Deep End points toward his club roots. The venue describes the tour in those terms, but no Zurich setlist or support running order is confirmed.
Expected experience: a high-energy, singalong-friendly dance show with a broad House and melodic crossover. The published 22:30 end makes this a different proposition from the late-night Warehouse parties.
LISTEN: Where You Are · Shiver · Deep End. These are style references, not a predicted setlist.
SOURCES | Halle 622 official event, timing, prices and admission · Ticketmaster listing. Musical fit is editorial.
BEFORE BOOKING
Four venues, four experiences
A feel for each place—open a photo to look inside. Warehouse's image is promotional because the venue has not opened yet.
| MÄX | Warehouse ZRH | Kaufleuten Klubsaal | Halle 622 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address | Hardstrasse 219 8005 Zurich |
Vulkanstrasse 126 8048 Zurich-Altstetten |
Pelikanplatz 8001 Zurich |
Therese-Giehse-Strasse 10 8050 Zurich-Oerlikon |
| Format | Established industrial club | Temporary superclub Nov-Dec 2026 |
Established city-centre club hall | Concert and event hall |
| Published capacity | Up to 1,000, depending on configuration | No reliable numerical capacity verified | Up to 1,000 for parties/concerts | Configuration-specific; no figure checked for this show |
| Layout | Main space, gallery, bars and lounges | Main floor plus advertised additional areas; detailed plan unverified | Main hall and gallery | Seated and standing tickets advertised |
| Production | Operator lists L-Acoustics PA, lighting and LED screens | Immersive production and substantial sound promised; brands unverified | Permanent sound and lighting infrastructure | Tour production details not confirmed |
| Likely atmosphere | Close, energetic club crowd | Large headliner event with hospitality options | Classic club setting, smaller scale than a festival | Early evening headline concert format |
The capacity figures are venue maxima, not confirmed attendance. Warehouse is a Terrazzza and Mr. Samigo project and has not yet opened at this research cutoff: finished sound, sightlines and crowd flow cannot yet be described from visitor experience.
What is confirmed - and what remains open
Seven Warehouse dates are announced. No additional dated major event was found on the official programme. Six advertised weekends do not establish twelve confirmed parties.
5 December is Mahmut Orhan. Terrazzza's calendar inconsistently labels that date Eric Prydz; Warehouse and Ticketcorner identify Orhan. Prydz closes on 19 December. This looks like a calendar labelling inconsistency, not evidence of rescheduling.
ARTBAT & Miss Monique is not a confirmed back-to-back. Both are booked; the performance format is unspecified.
Musical expectations are editorial. BPM ranges, ratings and likely crowd atmosphere are not running orders or objective measurements. All hours are local Zurich time; closing is the following morning.
Warehouse ticket essentials
The Family Ticket is a VIP ticket for one person. Published benefits include a dedicated entrance, a premium deck behind the DJ, backstage bar, catering, restrooms and cloakroom. Private lounges are separate; no public lounge price was verified.
Ticketcorner lists possible service charges up to CHF 2.90 for Warehouse and CHF 1.60 for MÄX, plus applicable delivery/payment charges. Warehouse tickets carry a One Way Ticket condition. Check final checkout and admission terms.
SOURCES | Warehouse · MAAG / MÄX specifications · Kaufleuten capacity · Programme reporting
FIND THE RIGHT DANCEFLOOR
Three ways to move a crowd
Axwell vs. HUGEL vs. ARTBAT & Miss Monique
| Musical element | Axwell night | HUGEL night | ARTBAT & Miss Monique |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Clear anthems, contrasting sections and decisive releases | Repeating grooves, percussion and vocal hooks | Longer progressions, atmospheric transitions and dramatic peaks |
| Vocals | Recognizable songs and melodic hooks | Repeated hooks, chants and Latin/Afro textures | Selective; often used for emotional tension |
| Melody | Bright, immediate and memorable | Supports rhythm and vocals | Often the central dramatic element |
| Bass and drums | Punchy House/Future House bounce | Warm bass; layered, swinging percussion | Deeper, heavier bass; imposing synths |
| Build-ups / drops | Strong anticipation and accessible payoff | Groove often continues through transitions | Longer suspense and cinematic breakdowns |
| Emotional feel | Celebratory and uplifting | Warm, playful and physical | Intense, expansive, sometimes darker |
| Dancefloor | Singalong moments, collective excitement | Continuous movement, sociable energy | Absorbed listening and big shared releases |
| Overall appeal | Festival-House accessibility | Latin/Afro House identity | Melodic House-Techno crossover |
Choose Axwell for hooks and recognizable moments. Choose HUGEL for percussion and groove. Choose ARTBAT & Miss Monique for emotional synthesizers and an immersive musical arc.
Charlotte vs. ALT8/Kichta vs. ARTBAT
| Charlotte de Witte | ALT8 / Kichta | ARTBAT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core sound | Peak-time, acid, hypnotic Techno | Hard Trance, bounce, modern rave | Melodic Techno |
| Indicative pace | 135-145+ BPM | 145-160+ BPM | 124-132 BPM |
| Physical feel | Dense, driving, relentless | Fast, springy, sometimes rough | Heavy but more spacious |
| Melody | Repeated motifs and tension | Bright hooks and euphoric melodies | Extended themes, cinematic emotion |
| House crossover | Lowest if vocals and swing are essential | Better for Trance fans; speed is demanding | Highest crossover accessibility |
Fastest does not always mean darkest. MÄX may be faster and more playful; Charlotte can feel more severe at a lower tempo. ARTBAT creates intensity through scale and tension as much as speed.
GROOVE, EMOTION AND PROGRESSION
How the musical journeys differ
Carola / Loco Dice / Troxler vs. HUGEL
Both are rhythm-led House options, but they reward different listening habits.
The opening emphasizes the craft of the mix: long blends, detailed percussion, rolling bass and relatively subtle changes. The advertised three-way back-to-back adds the interest of three selectors responding to one another.
HUGEL's night places more recognizable vocals and Latin/Afro rhythmic identity in the foreground. AMÉMÉ, HoneyLuv and MoBlack broaden it beyond one headliner's crossover hits.
For deep dancefloor concentration, favour the opening. For warmth, vocal hooks and an immediately sociable House party, favour HUGEL.
Eric Prydz vs. Axwell vs. ARTBAT
| Eric Prydz | Axwell | ARTBAT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive approach | Transforms motifs slowly over long stretches | Distinct, emotionally direct musical moments | Cinematic tension around imposing melodic themes |
| Emotional language | Patient anticipation and eventual release | Uplifting harmonies and recognizable vocals | Darker drama, suspense and expansive peaks |
| Role of songs | Often secondary to the journey | Frequently central | Balanced with instrumental passages |
| Main attraction | Detailed storytelling and selection | Immediate connection and festival-House craft | Powerful melodic impact |
| Best preparation | A full recent set | Recent solo set plus signatures | Full set plus key melodic releases |
Why the 19 December closing stands out
Prydz supplies patient Progressive House architecture. Mind Against add atmospheric melodic depth. Innellea introduces more restless, cinematic textures. Together, they offer several interpretations of emotionally engaging electronic music across one evening.
The attraction is the breadth of the complete programme. It should reward following the developing mood rather than treating every artist as an isolated headline slot. Individual running times remain unverified.
| EXPECTATIONS | These comparisons describe musical tendencies, not guarantees about tracks, tempo or the order of performances. A DJ set can move well beyond an artist's most streamed productions. |
THE COMPLETE COMPARISON
A season in numbers
Editorial assessments /10. Specialist nights are not penalized for serving a distinct taste.
| Date / headliners | Hard | Energy | Melody | Vocals | House | Techno | CHF |
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| 24 Oct · ALT8 / Kichta / ROW1 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 27 |
| 14 Nov · Carola / Dice / Troxler | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 99.90 |
| 21 Nov · Axwell | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 89.90 |
| 27 Nov · HUGEL | 3 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 143.40 |
| 28 Nov · Charlotte de Witte | 8 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 119.90 |
| 4 Dec · ARTBAT & Miss Monique | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 89.90 |
| 5 Dec · Mahmut Orhan | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 99.90 |
| 19 Dec · Prydz / Mind Against / Innellea | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 79.90 |
| 22 Jan · Paul van Dyk | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 45 |
| 20 Feb · John Summit | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 62.60* |
Genre and atmosphere
| Date | Dominant genres | Expected atmosphere |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Hard Trance, bouncy Techno | Fast, playful club rave |
| 14 Nov | Tech House, minimal House | Ibiza groove marathon |
| 21 Nov | Festival, vocal and Future House | Accessible, celebratory |
| 27 Nov | Latin/Afro House, Tech House | Warm, percussive party |
| 28 Nov | Peak-time, acid, hypnotic Techno | Intense industrial immersion |
| 4 Dec | Melodic Techno, Progressive House | Cinematic, emotional |
| 5 Dec | Melodic, organic/Afro-influenced House | Flowing, warm, atmospheric |
| 19 Dec | Progressive House, Melodic Techno | Immersive closing journey |
| 22 Jan | Uplifting and driving Trance | Euphoric classic-club experience |
| 20 Feb | Tech House, melodic and vocal House | Early evening tour concert, anthemic |
Trance, groove and setting
| Date | Trance fit | Groove | Underground | Festival feel | Group fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| 14 Nov | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| 21 Nov | 4 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 9 |
| 27 Nov | 2 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| 28 Nov | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| 4 Dec | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 |
| 5 Dec | 3 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| 19 Dec | 6 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
| 22 Jan | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 20 Feb | 3 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 9 |
Prices repeat the published individual ticket listings; *John Summit's CHF 62.60 starting price is seated. Availability can change. Festival atmosphere describes expected style and presentation, not a confirmed production specification. January and February refer to 2027; all other dates are 2026.
CHOOSE THE NIGHT
Recommendations by musical taste
| Looking for... | Best choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated, harder Techno | Charlotte de Witte - 28 Nov | Strongest Techno depth across the full announced line-up |
| Melodic Techno | ARTBAT & Miss Monique - 4 Dec | Focused combination of melody, progression and substantial bass |
| Progressive House | Eric Prydz closing - 19 Dec | Patient storytelling with strong complementary artists |
| Uplifting melodies and vocals | Axwell - 21 Nov | Best broad vocal-House crossover; PvD is the Trance alternative |
| Vocal House in a concert format | John Summit - 20 Feb | High-energy House and melodic hooks, with a published 22:30 finish |
| Ibiza-style underground House | Opening - 14 Nov | Carola, Loco Dice and Troxler in a three-way back-to-back |
| Latin/Afro House | HUGEL - 27 Nov | Clear genre match, reinforced by AMÉMÉ and MoBlack |
| Trance and fast raving | MÄX - 24 Oct | Fastest, bounciest option |
| Traditional uplifting Trance | Paul van Dyk - 22 Jan | Classic Trance melodies and progression |
| Experienced electronic listeners | Closing - 19 Dec | Rich intersection of progressive and melodic styles |
| Mixed tastes and accessibility | Axwell - 21 Nov | Three substantial House headliners with different strengths |
| Large-scale club experience | Closing or ARTBAT night | Strong matches for Warehouse's advertised production ambitions |
Hardcore Techno here means dedicated Techno listeners: none of these events is specifically confirmed as a Hardcore/Gabber night.
The three must-see choices
1 / Eric Prydz, Mind Against & Innellea - 19 December. The most compelling overall line-up for melody, depth and musical range. The currently listed CHF 79.90 entry also makes it an attractive Warehouse option.
2 / ARTBAT & Miss Monique - 4 December. The strongest shared ground between House groove and Techno intensity, especially when emotional, expansive music and powerful synthesizers are the common priority.
3 / Axwell, Claptone & Oliver Heldens - 21 November. The most accessible group night, balancing festival anthems, vocal House and bouncing club energy. If the group's centre of gravity is firmly underground Techno, replace this with Charlotte de Witte on 28 November.
REFERENCES AND FRESHNESS
Source directory
Research cutoff: 18 October 2026. This edition reflects research as of that date; it is not a live inventory.
Event facts and ticket categories
01 / 24 Oct - Techno to Trance
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02 / 14 Nov - Warehouse Grand Opening
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03 / 21 Nov - Axwell
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04 / 27 Nov - HUGEL
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05 / 28 Nov - Charlotte de Witte
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06 / 4 Dec - ARTBAT & Miss Monique
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07 / 5 Dec - Mahmut Orhan
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08 / 19 Dec - Warehouse Closing
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09 / 22 Jan - Paul van Dyk
Official event and tickets
10 / 20 Feb - John Summit
Halle 622 official event, schedule and prices · Ticketmaster listing
Venue, programme and artist references
• Official Warehouse programme
• Terrazzza programme - contains the noted 5 December inconsistency
• MÄX capacity, layout and equipment - MAAG operator
• Kaufleuten Klubsaal capacity
• Warehouse programme reporting - Unsere Beweggründe, 15 Oct 2026
• Music On - official brand background
• Loco Dice biography - AllMusic
• Seth Troxler - official biography
• Claptone - official biography
• HUGEL residency context - Hï Ibiza
• AMÉMÉ biography - Resident Advisor
• Miss Monique - official background
• Mind Against - artist Bandcamp
• Innellea - official background
• Paul van Dyk - Power, official 2025 announcement
Listening methodology
The original nine event pages link to Spotify recordings and longer set references; the new John Summit page links to searchable listening examples. Signature productions and representative selections are distinguished from tracks documented in a named recent set. A documented appearance in one recording does not establish a recurring staple, a future inclusion or the exact live edit. The three published tracklist references are linked on the relevant event pages.
All ratings, BPM ranges, comparisons and anticipated experiences are editorial assessments. Supporting artists, schedules, prices and availability should be checked again before booking.