Detroit underground innovator and house legend Omar S will open the season of Outside - Poolen's outdoor summer domain

On 13 May, Omar S will be the legend that launches Poolen Outside, our new open-air extension that'll move the dancefloor outside under the sky. 

About Outside
Outside is the open-air extension of Poolen, going beyond the club room, expanding our warehouse ethos under the sky. Outside is our summer domain, built for large-scale parties set between water, concrete and air at Refshaleøen, just outside Poolen.

Spontaneous and alive by design, Outside is a flexible outdoor space, merging a high capacity dancefloor with cozy nooks, secluded corners and hideaways amidst lush greenery and artistic lighting for that playful balance of hanging out as much as dancing – from late night to first light.

Across the summer season, Outside will host a spectrum of events, ranging from Detroit legend Omar S, underground artists on the rise, festival afterparties and genre-spanning club concepts. From sunlit sessions to peak-time nocturnal sets, Outside allows for scale, variation and experimentation.

Omar S
From the heart of Detroit, Omar-S has become one of the most influential voices in modern house and techno. Launching FXHE Records in the early 2000s, he set the tone for a career defined by self-reliance, creativity, and independence. At a time when most producers chased trends, Omar-S pressed his own records, designed his own covers, and distributed music on his own terms.

His catalog — from the haunting Just Ask the Lonely (2005) to the expansive Thank You for Letting Me Be Myself (2013) and The Best! (2019) — has set benchmarks for underground electronic music. The Omar-S sound blends soulful house, stripped-back techno, and unexpected funk, layered with gritty textures that mirror the streets of Detroit. Beyond the studio, his live performances have taken him from the legendary Coachella Festival to iconic clubs like Berghain in Berlin and Fabric in London. Each set carries the raw, improvisational spirit that defines his artistry — no gimmicks, just deep connection with the crowd.

Respected by critics and revered by peers, Omar-S has earned a cult following that spans generations. His work embodies the underground ethos: do it yourself, keep it real, and let the music speak. For those seeking the true sound of Detroit, Omar-S remains a guiding force — a pioneer who refuses to compromise.