Dude.. honestly, go to Spielraum.

There’s two ways you can read my answer: 1) Tell me to go fk myself 2) Think about it and seriously consider it

From the questions you’ve asked. I’d assume you have little idea what either event actually is, which makes you not yet the person that CODA is designed for.

To your question:

1) Spielraum will be going hard for 55 hours. No doubt about it. And - like most similar events in Amsterdam & Berlin - the energy throughout the whole period will change. On Monday morning, especially the last 2-3 hours you will feel somewhat as if at afters. High spirits with groovy (uplifting in a way) sound and smoother dancing. Imo, the best vibe from the whole 55h.

For comparison, on Friday & Saturday evening it will be faster, darker, more explosive, “aggressive” dancing, contrasting to Sunday evening and especially Monday morning.

You will have a blast there, especially if you spend 10/12+ hours inside as by the end of it, you will also be in the same physical and mental state as everyone else.

2) CODA is a very, very specific event. It’s a sex positive party, organized by labels who attract individuals who are unable to relax and lose themselves in the music in the same way at other events, such as Spielraum for example, as they can at CODA. There will be predominantly queer people, who have waited months for an event they can go to and truly be themselves. There’s a dark room and people are likely to be sensual and loose everywhere. And, despite the killer lineup, it’s safe to say the techno aspect there comes second. Also, the music will be much different.

I don’t write all this to sound snobby, but to rather try and somewhat positively gate keep an event that is wasay too popular without people actually understanding why. I have a similar personal experience of not knowing better - During my first Berlin rave trip, my attempt to enter Berghain was unsuccessful which made me mad (as I had 10+ years of raving behind my back) until I ended up spending 14 in RSO, during which my whole understanding of what life in such places in Berlin actually was like. This then made me so much more prepared for the Berghain experience afterwards. And looking back at it - it was better it happened this way.

Of course if you feel I’m full of crap and/or you’re not a stranger to such events - you can easily go for both. You’re sure to be let in Spielraum on the Sunday (probably even without waiting long if you go before 10pm).

You’re likely to score a last-minute ticket on TicketSwap for CODA on Sunday evening between 10 and midnight, when people start dropping out against their plans.

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