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Saalburg-Ebersdorf, Germany

Sonne Mond Sterne (SMS)

Germany's beach-rave institution — 40,000 on the Bleiloch lakeshore
TechnoHouse / Tech HouseMainstage / Big RoomDubstep / BassBeach / destination festivalLarge

📅 When & how long

  • Typical timing: August 7-9, 2026 (Aug) · ~3 days

💸 What it costs

  • GA tickets: $215-275 (estimate — verify before buying)
  • Budget all-in (ticket + travel + stay) depends on where you start — the FestDNA quiz calculates it from your home city.

🌡️ Weather reality

  • Typical window: Aug — August 7-9, 2026
  • Plan for all four seasons in one weekend — sun, wind and rain all show up
  • Waterproof jacket + footwear you can stand in mud with

🎒 Pack smart

  • Sand-proof phone pouch + dry bag for the beach stages
  • Reef-safe sunscreen (some destinations require it)
  • Sandals for the day, closed shoes for the night crowd
  • Earplugs (high-fidelity — your ears fund the next 30 years of festivals)
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