FAREWELL WATERGATE
22 Years and the end is near!

These are tough times for Berlin’s clubs, and since Covid the business hasn’t really picked up for many. Whether it’s high rents, war, inflation, rising costs, or simply a change in the nightlife dynamics of the next club generation and a shift in the relevance of club culture in general – the operation of a venue like Watergate, in such a prime location, with the financial pressure that comes with it, is increasingly becoming a balancing act with an uncertain future. The days when Berlin was flooded with club-loving visitors are over, at least for now, and the scene is fighting for survival.

With a heavy heart, we have decided to end our club operations at Watergate, located at the Oberbaumbrücke, at the end of the year and not to renew our lease. From an economic perspective and an honest assessment of the current situation for clubs in Berlin, we believe this is the only sensible and responsible decision for us.

Looking back, we’ve experienced and actively shaped exciting years of this scene, helping to put Berlin on the map as one of the top nightlife destinations in the world. Watergate has been at the forefront of the international club scene for 22 years, quickly becoming a staple for guests from all over the globe. And this is how we want to step away, with grace. In the coming months, until the end of the year, we’ll be hosting a series of top-tier events. No artist will miss the chance to celebrate one last sunrise in the club with us, no collective will skip the opportunity for one final gathering, and no guest will be denied the last chance for a memorable night at Watergate.

We especially would like to thank our guests, who from Berlin and around the world, were filling Watergate week after week with their diverse and enthusiastic energy. A club is especially made by its guests, and for over 22 years, we’ve had many, and now we invite them for one last dance at the Oberbaumbrücke. We’re looking forward to the upcoming events and our 22nd birthday celebration, which will kick off a series of high-profile Farewell Watergate events, carrying us all through the remaining months until the final closing on New Year’s Eve, alongside all our friends and residents.

We’re bowing out, and we’re doing it with style, because as they say:

The party is over – long live the party!