The Ultimate 80s Immersion in Nuremberg, Germany
Get ready for Tropical Heatwave, a three-day, sun-soaked, neon-drenched festival where Nuremberg transforms into the ultimate 80s paradise! Think Miami Vice meets Synthwave, with a splash of Scarface and a dash of Knight Rider. It’s a full-on time machine, with yachts, roller discos, neon lights, and of course, synth-heavy beats.
Festival Line-Up – Synthwave Royalty
Headliners – The Big Names in Synthwave
- The Midnight (They’ve got the best synthwave anthems to keep you dancing all night)
- Kavinsky (Yes, Nightcall is still as iconic as ever, and so is he)
- FM-84 feat. Ollie Wride (Prepare for stadium-sized nostalgia and melodies that’ll hit you right in the feels)
- 85 Rewind (Your new favorite band, taking the world by storm with their epic sound and neon-soaked stage presence)
- Gunship (Dark, cinematic, and ready to transport you to another world)
- Lazerhawk (Their music is like an adrenaline shot straight to your neon heart)
More Bands & Artists to Keep You Buzzing
- Timecop1983 (Dreamy synths that’ll have you in a blissed-out 80s trance)
- Dana Jean Phoenix & Powernerd (A powerhouse duo with vocals that pierce straight through the neon fog)
- Morgan Willis (French synthwave energy with the kind of beats that make you want to drive fast)
- Neon Nox (They’ve got that perfect balance of dark synthwave and cruising-on-the-freeway vibes)
- LeBrock (Synthwave meets rock in the best way possible)
- Yota (Fresh, funky, and bringing the 80s vibes with some serious flair)
- Duett (Smooth, emotional, and ready to melt your heart with synthy goodness)
DJs & Afterparty Masters
- DJ Ten (He knows exactly what you need to keep your 80s groove going)
- Maethelvin (Synthwave DJ who takes you from chill to full-on dance mode)
- Waveshaper (Classic arcade vibes meet futuristic beats)
- Midnight Danger (Get ready for some dark, edgy synthwave beats)
- 80s Night DJ Set (A mega mashup of Italo Disco, Miami Bass, and pure 80s pop bliss)
Totally Radical 80s Experiences – Get Ready for Immersion
For three days, we’re making Nuremberg feel like you’ve just stepped off a yacht and into a neon wonderland!
Retro Cinema Magic
- 80s Movie Marathons (From Back to the Future to Scarface, we’re showing the movies that made the decade great)
- Drive-In Cinema – Watch movies like a true 80s rebel, in a classic car with neon lights all around you.
Roller-Disco Extravaganza
- Neon roller skates, synthwave beats, and glowing disco balls – this is the ultimate throwback party.
- Dance-off competitions for the best moonwalk, breakdance, and 80s grooves.
80s Diner & Neon Bars
- Tropical Diner – Think retro milkshakes, burgers, fries, and neon-glowing soda floats.
- Vice Bar – Cocktails with names like Miami Sunset, Purple Rain, and Cyber Daiquiri to keep you feeling neon all day.
Classic 80s Cars & Yachts
- The festival’s car showcase includes iconic Ferraris, Lamborghinis, DeLoreans, and cough, cough a KITT replica.
- The Yacht Party – Because if you’re going to have an 80s festival, you’ve got to get on a yacht at least once.
Dress Code: 80s or Bust
- The best part? You’re required to embrace 80s fashion – pastel suits, Hawaiian shirts, leather jackets, aerobics gear – the whole shebang.
- And yes, we’ll have a Best-Dressed Contest, so don’t just show up – make an entrance.
Tropical Heatwave is the ultimate Synthwave experience, where every detail—from the music to the fashion to the activities—screams 80s nostalgia and Miami Vice vibes.
Ready to relive the golden age of neon, synths, and speedboats? This is the festival to make it happen that’s just too good to be true.