Better together: the most exciting collectives in Münster
Münster does it together! And you can feel it on every corner. Across the city, collectives are working to make culture accessible, surprising and heartfelt: non-profit and political, in love with clubs and parties, social and in solidarity, artistic, curious or dancing in the middle of life. From café stages to basement floors, from off-spaces to open airs: here, people curate, build, try out and network: often DIY, always with a lot of love and a clear attitude. 💜
What does that mean? You'll find nights that groove, spaces that are open, projects that make sense and people who take you with them. Whether you're new to Münster, have been here for a long time or simply fancy some fresh ideas, collectives are the driving force behind this city. They create places to arrive, formats to participate in and moments that stay with you. And yes: from techno to dance theater, from photo walks to solo brunches, from discourse to disco. 🪩
So get out of your bubble and into collective life. Follow them, stop by, ask how you can help, and stay for the second drink or the last track. Bring your skills or just curiosity. Münster has room for you. 🫵🏼🫰🏼
⬇️ Here you can find the most exciting, colorful and warmest collectives in Münster. Let's go! ⬇️
Collectiveschick.standort
schick.standort has been delivering groovy techno from Münster since 2022 - from outdoor raves to nights at AMP am Hawerkamp. Local sound, close-knit crew, attention to detail in production. With its own event series and close ties to the Münster club scene, schick.standort is one of the most popular club collectives in Münster. 🪩
B-Side
B-Side Kultur e.V. is the non-profit heartbeat of B-Side - it has been curating a diverse program between culture and education since 2016. Together with local artists, cultural professionals and partners, it creates a place for diversity, exchange and creative urban design. The association is committed to art & culture, education and sustainability with active members on the ground and supporting members who make it all possible. So don't miss the B-Side Festival on 19 & 20 September 💜
[CHAOS] CULTURE CLUB
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Chaos Culture Club is a Münster-based dance collective that makes urban dance visible - with jams, battles and workshops, open to all styles. They curate open sessions and all-styles battles, collaborate with local stages and bring the community to the space. They are currently still looking for a studio in Münster where they can have space for rehearsals, jams and projects.
LAUT&heimlich
LAUT & heimlich is an event and creative collective from Münster that brings together sound, light and art at its dance nights and offers artists from various electronic genres a stage. As a platform for a diverse community, the collective strengthens the local scene and makes the importance of art and culture visible - from curated events to its own LAUTcast series (which you can listen to on Soundcloud 👂🏼).
a.cat - Kollektiv für Kultur, Café und Kneipe
a.cat is a café, pub and cultural collective in one - an open meeting place in the heart of Münster with low-threshold concerts, readings and community formats. The team curates a solidarity-based program, including the Welcome Münster Brunch, which brings people together and offers participatory culture.
Kollektiv Antje
Good vibes, groovy sounds & disco balls - you'll not only find this in the ANTJE SESSIONS on SoundCloud, but also live at various Antje Kollektiv events, for example at Amp or B-Side. 💿
MNEME KOLLEKTIV
MNEME is a collective of professional dancers from Münster founded in 2019. With backgrounds in dance education, contemporary stage dance and dance therapy as well as international stage experience, they develop new movement ideas and original dance theater formats at the interface of their disciplines 🩰
Schichtwechsel
Electronic music without pigeonholes: This collective combines everything from progressive house to hard bounce in long nights - physical, wild, community-driven. Give up your prejudices and let your body decide which sound grabs you. 🎶
Ego19 Kollektiv
The Ego19 Kollektiv is an independent photo collective consisting of young photographers from the fields of design, art and architecture, among others. You can get to know them at various exhibitions and admire their photographs. 🖼️
kollektiv runter
The motto: "slow rave with heart. 🪶" This collective regularly creates a great atmosphere in Münster's techno clubs - and sometimes together with other collectives, such as the LAUT&heimlich collective.
And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Because Münster's club and cultural scene thrives on such creative and courageous collectives. They create spaces where we can meet, try things out and be loud or quiet together. From the basement floor to the park meadow, from the jam to the festival. 🎈
If one of the collectives appeals to you: go there, say hello, dance along, ask how you can join in. The scene grows with every person who joins! And who knows... Maybe the next spark that ignites will be yours. ✨
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Let's go out together and experience beautiful things! 💜
Frequently asked questions about collectives in Münster
1. how can I find events organized by collectives in Münster?
Well, that's what we're here for! 🫡 Simply follow your favorite collectives and locations on Rausgegangen and then you'll always be informed of every event in good time.
2. how can I join a collective in Münster?
Of course, this always varies from collective to collective. In general, the best way is always to get in touch and simply ask. Write a short, friendly DM or email to the collective of your choice, telling them who you are, what you can do and what you want to do. Go to open meetings, workshops or plenaries and start small - for example, with shift set-up, at the cash desk, with decoration, photo/video, social, booking research or awareness. The most important thing is continuity and reliability, not perfection.
3 What types of collectives are there in Münster?
Oh, Münster has a lot to offer! Here are just a few examples:
- Kunst- und Kulturkollektive (z.B. a.cat)
- Musik-/Clubkollektive (z.B. Schichtwechsel)
- Tanzkollektive (z.B. MNEME Kollektiv)
- Medien-/Fotokollektive (z.B. Ego19 Kollektiv)
4 Why are collectives important for Münster's cultural landscape?
Collectives fill gaps, create spaces for experimentation, promote new talent, network scenes and make culture accessible. They strengthen local communities, revitalize neighbourhoods and ensure diversity. 🌈
5. what is the best way to support collectives in Münster?
The best way to support collectives in Münster is by attending their events, buying tickets and - where available - using the donation box. It's even more effective if you volunteer: take on shifts, help set up or contribute your skills, for example in photo/video, graphics or technology. Share your content, bring friends and give constructive, friendly feedback after events. In this way, you strengthen reach, quality and community in equal measure.
