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Asian Electronic Music Festivals: Line-ups, Guides and Dates

Line-up announcements, phase drops, travel guides and honest reviews for the electronic festivals that matter in Asia: Wonderfruit, DWP, EDC Thailand, S2O, Ultra, Siam Songkran, 808 and the destination weekends in between.

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Article cover: Nakadia Joins EDC Thailand's Stacked Phase 2 Lineup for December
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Nakadia Joins EDC Thailand's Stacked Phase 2 Lineup for December

Thailand's own techno pioneer heads home for EDC Thailand's December 18-20 edition after a Phase 2 update that also adds Kaskade, Tiesto and a wave of regional talent.

Article cover: DIAGE Festival Skipped 2025. Its Comeback Song Is 21 Years Old.
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DIAGE Festival Skipped 2025. Its Comeback Song Is 21 Years Old.

Bangkok's digital arts and electronic music festival is back after a year off, and it announced itself with a rebuilt 2005 deep cut instead of a lineup poster.

Article cover: Bangkok's 808 Festival Just Put 999999999 on the Same Bill as Illenium and W&W
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Bangkok's 808 Festival Just Put 999999999 on the Same Bill as Illenium and W&W

808 Festival's Phase 2 lineup adds hardware-only Italian duo 999999999 and live artist Giorgia Angiuli to a Bangkok bill that already has Illenium and W&W. October 2-3 at BITEC.

Article cover: How Southeast Asian Festivals Are Actually Different From European Ones
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How Southeast Asian Festivals Are Actually Different From European Ones

From death-penalty drug laws to tourism boards co-producing the lineup, Southeast Asia's festival business runs on different rules than Europe's. Here's what actually changes, and what it means if you're going.

Article cover: White Party Bangkok Just Became the First LGBTQ+ Festival on DJ Mag's Top 100
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White Party Bangkok Just Became the First LGBTQ+ Festival on DJ Mag's Top 100

White Party Bangkok has voted its way into DJ Mag's Top 100 Festivals at No. 73, the first dedicated LGBTQ+ event ever to make the list. Its 10th anniversary runs Paragon Hall this New Year.

Article cover: GUDFELLA Was Born in Cebu. In December, He Plays EDC Thailand.
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GUDFELLA Was Born in Cebu. In December, He Plays EDC Thailand.

Kyle Domingo grew up in Cebu, built his name in Los Angeles, and just released his first single on Insomniac Records. In December, EDC Thailand brings him back within reach of home.

Article cover: Shi Fu Miz Turns 10, and Its Warm-Up Party Just Put Southeast Asia on the Bill
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Shi Fu Miz Turns 10, and Its Warm-Up Party Just Put Southeast Asia on the Bill

Hong Kong's Shi Fu Miz festival marks a decade with Chez Damier headlining a new site on Nov 14-15, after today's warm-up party put Singapore and Jakarta selectors on the main stage.

Article cover: 999999999 Headline BLAK Arena's Return to Kuala Lumpur
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999999999 Headline BLAK Arena's Return to Kuala Lumpur

A year after selling out Mega Star Arena, Evolution Events Asia's hard techno festival returns with Italian duo 999999999 headlining The Arch Galeries on October 3.

Article cover: ZoukOut Explained: History, Tickets and What to Expect at Singapore's Beach Festival
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ZoukOut Explained: History, Tickets and What to Expect at Singapore's Beach Festival

ZoukOut turned one nightclub's beach party into Asia's biggest dusk-to-dawn festival. Here's the real history, what 2023's tickets cost, how to actually get to Siloso Beach and why the 2026 dates still aren't out.

Article cover: mess. Is the First Vietnamese Woman to Play Tomorrowland
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mess. Is the First Vietnamese Woman to Play Tomorrowland

Vu Phuong Thao grew up on an organ in Son La, dropped out of diplomatic training, and built her name in Ho Chi Minh City's underground. This July she became the first Vietnamese woman to play Tomorrowland, and Vietnam's own press called it a Vinahouse homecoming.

Article cover: Wonderfruit 2026: The First-Timer's Guide to Tickets, Camping and the Lineup
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Wonderfruit 2026: The First-Timer's Guide to Tickets, Camping and the Lineup

There's a stone quarry on the festival grounds that turns into a minimal house and techno room after dark. Here's what a first-timer actually needs to know about dates, tickets, camping and where the electronic music lives at Thailand's biggest arts and music festival.

Article cover: Adam Beyer Is Coming Back to Bangkok's Biggest EDM Festival, This Time With Chris Avantgarde
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Adam Beyer Is Coming Back to Bangkok's Biggest EDM Festival, This Time With Chris Avantgarde

Techno's most influential label boss is going back to Thailand's biggest commercial EDM weekender, this time paired with the producer behind Anyma's arena hit 'Consciousness'.

Article cover: Southeast Asia's House and Techno Festival Calendar: 2026 into 2027
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Southeast Asia's House and Techno Festival Calendar: 2026 into 2027

Between December 3 and December 20, three of the region's biggest electronic festivals go off in three different countries. Here's the whole year, mapped out with actual dates and prices.

Article cover: DWP 2026 Returns to Jakarta: Dates, Tickets and First Names Confirmed
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DWP 2026 Returns to Jakarta: Dates, Tickets and First Names Confirmed

Djakarta Warehouse Project heads back to the capital on December 11 to 13, 2026, with Galantis leading the first names, presale tickets from IDR 1.700K and a Bali send-off party at Cafe Del Mar on August 16.

Article cover: Where House DJs Go in the Summer: A 2026 Season Guide
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Where House DJs Go in the Summer: A 2026 Season Guide

Where Do Your Favorite House DJs Spend the Summer? A Look at the Festivals, Beach Clubs and Residencies That Define the Season

Article cover: Tomorrowland to Bring Back ‘The Avicii Tribute’ Experience
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Tomorrowland to Bring Back ‘The Avicii Tribute’ Experience

15 years after his MainStage debut, the festival brings back an immersive installation featuring original artifacts, remastered sets, and an exclusive collection.

Article cover: EDC Thailand Reveals December 2026 Lineup
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EDC Thailand Reveals December 2026 Lineup

The Electric Daisy Carnival returns to Rhythm Park, Laguna Phuket for a third edition. December 18–20, serving as the global grand finale of EDC's 30th anniversary year. The full lineup is here, and tickets go on sale June 11 at 10AM ICT.

Article cover: Miss Monique's Best Week Ever And It's All Happening Now
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Miss Monique's Best Week Ever And It's All Happening Now

Miss Monique earned her first Gold single for Concorde at Cercle Festival and just announced Biorhythm her first audio-visual show in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Article cover: Korolova Built This From Scratch and 2026 Is The Proof
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Korolova Built This From Scratch and 2026 Is The Proof

From ballet dancer to melodic techno queen, Ukraine's DJ Korolova dominates 2026. Inside her rise, her Captive Soul label, and a massive Tomorrowland summer.

Article cover: AVA 2026 Just Dropped The Belfast Lineup Of The Year
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AVA 2026 Just Dropped The Belfast Lineup Of The Year

AVA Festival returns to Titanic Slipways Belfast on May 29 and 30 for its 12th edition. Kneecap, KETTAMA, Honey Dijon, Annie Mac, Interplanetary Criminal and more. Limited tickets remain.

Article cover: MEDUZA³ is the live house show you need to see this Summer
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MEDUZA³ is the live house show you need to see this Summer

MEDUZA³ is back at Hi Ibiza every Wednesday from May 27. Live piano, MIDI controllers, and house music done differently. This summer is their biggest yet.

Article cover: No Days Off. Sonny Fodera Is Back With Album Number Six And More.
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No Days Off. Sonny Fodera Is Back With Album Number Six And More.

Sonny Fodera's sixth album Can We Do It All Again drops June 12 on Solotoko. 18 tracks. Creamfields headliner. Pacha Ibiza residency. His own festival in Malta.

Article cover: Michael Bibi Is Back And Solid Grooves Is Louder Than Ever
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Michael Bibi Is Back And Solid Grooves Is Louder Than Ever

Michael Bibi built Solid Grooves from a London club night into a global institution. Kappa Futur. ARC Chicago. Ibiza. The label boss is fully back in 2026.

Article cover: Malta's Biggest Festival Just Got Even Bigger
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Malta's Biggest Festival Just Got Even Bigger

Ben Klock b2b Rødhåd. Amelie Lens. SPFDJ. VTSS. 100 artists across four days in Malta this August. Glitch Festival turns ten and the lineup is the best one yet.