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Snowbombing has announced the first wave of artists for its 2027 return

Europe FestivalsJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Snowbombing has announced the first wave of artists for its 2027 return. The festival heads back to Mayrhofen in the Austrian Alps for six days of electronic music, skiing and…

Brunch Electronik Festival returns for a 3-day celebration of electronic music at Parc del Forum and across the city, 7th-9th August

Europe FestivalsJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026

From 7–9 August, Brunch Electronik Festival returns to Parc del Fòrum for its fourth edition, bringing Barcelona’s ‘worst kept secret’ back to the city’s waterfront for its biggest and most…

Waterworks Extended reveals set times for 36 hour non stop edition at The Cause

Festivals UKJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Waterworks has announced the set times for its very special 2026 edition at The Cause London. Waterworks Extended brings together extended hours, extended sets, extra music, extra production and the…

2026 lineups for Overtone, Freeform and Mode Festivals Announced

Australia FestivalsJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Bizarro unveils the 2026 lineups for Overtone, Freeform and Mode festivals, taking over iconic sites in Gold Coast/Kombumerri, Melbourne/Naarm and Sydney/Eora this October. Three heavyweights among their respective scenes are…

EXIT launches two new free-to-attend festivals in Montenegro

Europe FestivalsJune 11, 2026June 11, 2026

EXIT to Montenegro is reshaping the European festival landscape this summer with two major free-to-attend events on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, bringing together a strong lineup of leading global electronic music artists…

No Bounds Festival reveals the line up for 2026

Festivals UKJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Returning for the 9th edition, this October 9-11th, the festival heads to its grassroots raving genesis, delivering a killer series of parties, exhibitions, symposium and discourse across 10 venues between Sheffield and Rotherham. Locking in…

Sanctum of Sound launches its first full-scale festival edition at MaHalla in Berlin

Europe FestivalsJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Sanctum of Sound launches its first full-scale festival edition at MaHalla in Berlin, running continuously for 51 hours from July 3 to 5, 2026. Positioned at the intersection of ambient,…

EXIT and P+US to debut Starlight Festival at the Pyramids of Giza this October

Festivals WorldJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Three-time European Best Major Festival winner EXIT is bringing its globally recognised festival experience to Egypt this October with the launch of Starlight Festival, a brand-new multi-day concept taking place…

LDN East Announce 4th Anniversary Summer Programme

Festivals UKMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026

East London’s defining open-air venue LDN East marks its 4th anniversary this summer with its biggest programme to date – a season-long run of parties running from May to July…

MUTEK Montréal reveals final music program, new additions for its 27th edition this August

Festivals North America and CanadaMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026

The International Festival of Digital Creativity and Electronic Music MUTEK has revealed the artists confirmed for its 27th edition, taking place August 25–30, 2026 in Montréal. Bringing together pioneers of electronic music,…

Richie Hawtin headline show at 18th-century royal palace in Palermo

Europe FestivalsMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Aura’s debut edition sold out beside the ancient Doric temple at Segesta, and now the series moves to Palermo. On 1st June, Richie Hawtin headlines at Palazzina Cinese, an 18th-century royal residence built as…

Cercle Festival lands in Mexico

Featured Festivals North America and CanadaMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Cercle announces the arrival of Cercle Festival in San José del Cabo, set to take place on November 14-15, 2026, within the singular landscapes of Baja California Sur. Building on…

fabric, Innervisions, Hedex Presents + more make up new London festival series

Festivals UKApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

LWE, the renowned electronic music promoters since 2010, has announced THE BRIDGE, a new series that brings together six electronic music events across two weekends at Boston Manor Park in West London. From 24th–26th…

Hospitality on the Beach is partnering with Nautica Collective

Europe FestivalsApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Hospitality’s flagship drum & bass holiday, Hospitality On The Beach is unveiling something truly unique for their 2026 edition. Partnering with luxury sailing specialists Nautica Collective to launch an exclusive new way to experience the…

Voodoo Village Festival expands line up

Europe FestivalsApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Voodoo Village has announced its second lineup drop ahead of its 11th edition, adding a substantial new wave of artists to the 2026 programme. The additions span techno, melodic electronic,…

Junction 2 Completes 10th Anniversary Lineup For J2 X

Festivals UKMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Junction 2 has unveiled the final lineup for its 10th anniversary edition. J2 X returns to Boston Manor Park across two weekends this summer – 25-26th July and 2nd August….

New 4,000-capacity festival to debut at ancient greek temple in Sicily

Europe FestivalsMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

The much-anticipated debut of Aura Festival will take place on 1st – 2nd May 2026 at the historic Castellammare del Golfo in Sicily. Positioned within the striking surroundings of the…

Chicago’s ARC Music Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup and Four Day Expansion

Festivals North America and CanadaMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Chicago’s ARC Music Festival unveils its 2026 lineup and announces an expansion to four days, returning Labor Day Weekend from September 4–7. Led by Auris Presents, the city’s leading force…

The Great British Festival: Five Days of Music, Decades in Landfill

Feature Articles Featured FestivalsMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026

UK festivals produce somewhere between 23,500 and 25,800 tonnes of waste every year. That is not a vague environmental concern you can file away with good intentions. It is a…

Terminal V announce last ever festival in Edinburgh

Festivals UKFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Terminal V has announced that this year’s April festival marks the final edition of the festival in Edinburgh and the closing of a defining almost decade chapter in the city. This…