Insomnia

Berlin


Expect a wild night of erotic partying in this 19th-century ballroom-turned-deliciously decadent Berlin nightlife fixture. With its international DJs, performances from bondage to burlesque and various playrooms, Insomnia draws an all-ages crowd of hedonists to live out their fantasies during Saturday's tech-house parties or Friday's theme party from Master & Servant (Depeche Mode) to Infame Royale (1920s).

The vibe is easygoing, nobody forces you to do anything, but unbridled voyeurism is discouraged. Dress code: sexy, fetish, elegant. During the week, more advanced players invade for special-themed sex and swinger parties that often require preregistration. Check the website for full details.


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