Events coverage
Bangkok's Songkran calendar just added a new contender. KYVO // 004 - PHOENIX arrives on April 11, 2026 at the River City Helipad, presenting a "Fire & Water" concept that merges Thailand's traditional New Year water celebrations with high-energy electronic music production.
NXNE returns June 10–14, 2026, bringing more than 300 emerging artists to over 30 venues across Toronto for the festival's 31st edition, continuing its legacy as Canada's leading festival for discovering the next breakout stars. Known for spotlighting artists before they become global superstars from Lizzo and Post Malone to Kaytranada and Daniel Caesar NXNE continues to serve as one of Canada's most important launchpads for the next generation of talent.
HARD Summer returns on August 1-2 2026 at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, adjacent to SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater. The programming includes more than 60 artists spanning electronic music, hip-hop and live performance.
VAC Music Festival 2026 "NEO ZEN" Complete Breakdown: John Summit, Charlotte De Witte, Kygo Lead China's Largest Electronic Music Festival. The festival will take place April 18-19 at Hengqin Chimelong Resort in Zhuhai, China with headliners Kygo and John Summit, alongside Charlotte De Witte and Porter Robinson, featuring over 30 international artists total.
Daft Punk broke up in 2021. The French robots released their "Epilogue" video, and that, it seemed, was that. Five years later, the music never left. But something unexpected has happened: tribute acts are filling the void.
France's 2026 festival calendar is stacked with exceptional electronic music programming spanning house, techno, and everything in between. From Lyon's legendary Nuits Sonores (May 13-17) to Cannes' beachfront Les Plages Électroniques celebrating its 20th anniversary (August 7-9), the season offers something for every house head.
Les Ardentes Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary from July 2-5, 2026, and while the event has become famous for its hip-hop dominance, the electronic music programming this year is exceptional. Charlotte de Witte closes the festival on Sunday, July 5 in what promises to be a landmark performance, joined by a roster of techno and house talent including I Hate Models, Nico Moreno, Lilly Palmer, Creeds, Malaa, TDJ, Jacidorex, and Panteros 666.
NO ART returns to Parco Archeologico di Egnazia in Puglia on August 1, 2026, with headliners including Adam Port and ANOTR, alongside Benja Music and Megatronic. The festival is setting up open air in a place where history meets the sea, this is NO ART's return to the archaeological park after a sold-out debut, described as "an immersive experience blending music, art, and heritage under the southern sun".
SXM Festival returns for its 9th edition from March 18 to 22, 2026, a five-day odyssey set across the lush jungles, secluded beaches, hilltop villas, and waterfront venues of Saint Martin. A sprawling lineup spanning melodic house, Afro house, deep tech, and progressive sounds, SXM Festival 2026 offers something rare: world-class programming set against turquoise waters, secluded beaches, and jungle-covered hills.
Dixon and Jimi Jules will perform in CDMX on April 17 under the AMENTAL label at Frontón Bucareli. Following their sold-out performance at Innervisions' 20th anniversary, this meeting presented by AMENTAL, promises to elevate the sonic temperature with a blend of sensitivity, visual sophistication, and technical precision What to Expect from the Frontón Bucareli Show.
San Diego's Into The Horizon festival returns June 27-28, 2026, transforming Waterfront Park into a bayside electronic music destination. While early announcements confirmed Martin Garrix and Tiësto as headliners , the festival has quietly built a reputation for deeper house programming across its secondary stages. With a strict 21+ policy, stunning downtown views, and the full lineup expected in coming weeks, Into The Horizon offers West Coast house fans a premium summer weekend without the crowds of larger festivals .
Nameless Festival has officially dropped its 2026 lineup with headliners Calvin Harris, John Summit, and Fisher coming to Lake Como, Italy from May 30 to June 1. While historically known for large EDM bookings, this year’s lineup again includes a strong presence from the global house circuit, with artists such as Fisher, John Summit and Sonny Fodera appearing across the weekend.