Overview

• The 'Queer Lemonades – a Sober Party' event at Berlin's Club SchwuZ on May 1, 2025, highlights the growing interest in alcohol-free nightlife in Germany.
• Organizers aim to reframe sobriety as a fun, health-positive alternative, offering events free of alcohol to support sober attendees and allies.
• Dedicated spaces like the 'Connection Space,' featuring the 'Verbindungsfee Momo,' help attendees socialize without relying on alcohol.
• The trend draws inspiration from long-standing alcohol-free dance events in North America and Scandinavia, with Germany's first Sober Parties dating back nearly a decade.
• Major music festivals, such as Rock im Park in Nürnberg, report declining alcohol consumption, reflecting broader shifts in attendee preferences and spending habits.