Dream210 is the cozy demoparty 2026 after christmas. Enjoy the last days of the year together with your friends, doing what you really love - Watching demos, having a cold one, competing in one of our compos, engaging in some dancing, socializing and party-coding.
Warm-Up + Opening
Our main hall will require set-up on the 27th, with the official Doors Open being on Monday, December 28th. However, feel free to arrive in the afternoon or evening of the 27th and hang out in our Cozy Café space where we will host a Warming Up event (with enriching activities) in the evening. Get cozy, meet friends, finish that entry of yours (or even lend us a hand if you'd like) and have a good time! The official doors-open is on Monday, December 28th, between 12:00 - that's when you can check in, grab your wristbands, vote key and other demostuff.
Entrance
Tickets will be sold at the door for a amount of Euros a piece TBA; we expect the price to be near last year's edition. We will not offer a ticket presale. But don't worry - we will not sell out! Shirts will be available for sale at the location.
Speakeasy it is... first demoparty with doorbell?
Since we can't keep an eye on the door all the time, we're going for a bit of a speakeasy vibe this year. After the main rush is over, the entrance turns into a little secret door experience — with a bell instead of an open door. Just ring the bell. Our infodesk creatures will appear from the clouds to let you in — friendly, slightly confused, but full of love.
Parking
The entrance is located behind a barrier gate. It's staffed 24/7, so just say you're going to the AKK, and you'll be let through to unload your stuff. Since parking on site is very limited (and technically not part of the official party area), please don't leave your car there for long. But! There's a free and lovely parking area just a few minutes' walk away: Waldparkplatz (Adenauerring 20, 76131 Karlsruhe).
Sleeping
We'll have indoor sleeping areas, but space might get a bit cozy if everyone decides to crash here. 🙂 If you're coming with a camper or plan to sleep in your car, please use the Waldparkplatz — it's quiet, under the trees, and perfect for a dreamy night (just without electricity): Waldparkplatz (Adenauerring 20, 76131 Karlsruhe).
Former Editions
Last year we celebrated together as well. If you're looking for the vibes from back in the day, here are some links!
Control our Lights with your Prod!
Maybe, or maybe even probably, it will be possible to control our lighting rig directly from inside your intro. Stay tuned for more information!
The Location
Arbeitskreis Kultur und Kommunikation (AKK) is an academic culture center at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT). You can find it here:
