It all comes from one machine used wrong: the Roland TB-303, a bassline box built for guitarists playing alone, whose filter cranked wide open gives that liquid squelch called acid. Phuture laid the cornerstone with "Acid Tracks" in Chicago in 1987. The sound then crossed the Atlantic and became the emblem of 1990s London raves and squat parties.

The TB-303 sold so badly that Roland dropped it within two years: Chicago producers picked them up second-hand and turned the knobs until it stopped sounding like a bassline. The result is instantly recognisable, and that is its strength: three notes and you know what you are listening to.

Acid then became the flag of late-1980s British raves and 1990s London squat parties, hence its lasting link to the smiley and rave culture. Today it mostly returns through techno: few nights are billed as acid from end to end, many keep an hour of the set for it.

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9Countries
51Cities
226Artists

67 upcoming Acid Techno events across Europe (France, UK, Ireland, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Poland, Malta). Dates, line-ups, venues and official ticketing, updated continuously.

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Vortek's

From Cherbourg, FranceLabels Omny Lab, Acid PirateUpcoming dates 4

Vortek's is a French DJ and producer from Cherbourg who came up through the free party scene and its tribe, acidcore and hardtek strands. His trademark is heavy rhythm work, acid textures and immersive pads, heard on tracks such as "Darkness". He works regularly with Felckin, Venom, Teksa and D-Frek, and releases on labels including Omny Lab, Acid Pirate and Underground Tekno.

Next date 26 SEPT 2026 · Rochecorbon

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999999999

From ItalieLabels NineTimesNineUpcoming dates 2

999999999 are an Italian hard techno duo formed in 2016 who perform exclusively as a hardware-only live act. They first put out records as a vinyl-only operation on their own NineTimesNine label before moving to digital in 2020. Their track "300000003", released on Planet Rhythm in 2018, went through repeated represses and brought their acid techno to a much wider audience. The pair also run their own 9x9 Invites parties across Europe.

Next date 18 SEPT 2026 · Dublin

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Freddy K

From Rome, ItalieLabels KEY Vinyl, K1971Upcoming dates 1

Freddy K, real name Alessio Armeni, is an Italian DJ and producer who has been based in Berlin since 2009. In Rome he launched the Virus radio show and movement in 1993 (radio, record shop, parties), released his first EP Control on ACV and the album Rage Of Age in 1995. He co-founded the Elettronica Romana label with Sandro Nasonte, started K1971 in 2005 and the KEY Vinyl label in 2011. He is known for his marathon vinyl-only sets.

Next date 04 DEC 2026 · Attard

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SPFDJ

From Berlin, AllemagneLabels Intrepid SkinUpcoming dates 1

SPFDJ is the stage name of Lina Jonsson, a Swedish DJ based in Berlin. She made her name in London through the Universe of Tang parties before becoming a resident at Berlin's Herrensauna. She plays fast techno shot through with acid, EBM and industrial influences, and in December 2018 founded the Intrepid Skin label, which has released Nene H among others.

Next date 10 OCT 2026 · Nantes

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What is Acid Techno?

It all comes from one machine used wrong: the Roland TB-303, a bassline box built for guitarists playing alone, whose filter cranked wide open gives that liquid squelch called acid. Phuture laid the cornerstone with "Acid Tracks" in Chicago in 1987. The sound then crossed the Atlantic and became the emblem of 1990s London raves and squat parties.

Acid Techno: what tempo does it play at?

Most often between 130–150 BPM. That bassline gurgling and twisting without ever changing note. A tempo is common practice, not a rule: the same DJ may open slower and finish well above it.

Where can I see Acid Techno in Europe?

67 dates are announced across 9 countries, right now mostly in Hérault, Indre-et-Loire, Strasbourg, Isère. Every entry on this page gives the venue, the running time, the price and the official ticket shop.

Which Acid Techno artists are playing right now?

The most booked on upcoming dates: Vortek's, Amygdala, Protokseed, 999999999, Majes. Every artist page gives their full calendar, the venues they play and the other styles they carry.

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