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Boris Brejcha Says 2028 Will Be His Final Year as 'The Joker', With as Many Farewell Shows as Possible

October 25, 2026 · We Rave You
Boris Brejcha Says 2028 Will Be His Final Year as 'The Joker', With as Many Farewell Shows as Possible

Want to catch Boris Brejcha in his masked 'Joker' role? You have until the end of 2028. The German producer said in a video message that 2028 will be his last year in the role and that he will close that chapter when the year ends.

Brejcha said he wants to play as many shows as he can in 2028 to thank his fans. He also made clear that he is not ill and still enjoys making music. He said the decision is his alone and came after a long period of thinking it over. No farewell dates have been announced yet.

The news lands at the end of a big year for him: a Tomorrowland Mainstage slot, a headline show at London's Alexandra Palace and a first back-to-back with Eric Prydz. Together with the mask, his own "high-tech minimal" sound made him one of the biggest names in techno. If that sound is what you play, browse our exclusive Minimal Tech tracks for sale.