Festivals
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.
Nine days of electronic music at altitude as Tignes closes the 2025–2026 winter season, outdoor stages at 2,700 m, indoor nights at Tignespace, and a house-forward bill anchored by Purple Disco Machine and MoBlack.
Swedish House Mafia has confirmed that they will appear together at Tomorrowland Thailand in 2026 through One World Radio.
Vintage Culture is back and the house music world is paying attention. With open air headline sets across Brazil and a space at Time Warp Brasil among the highlights, the Brazilian DJ has put together a 2026 run that will last him through six countires and upcoming 13 dates, showing that his voice belongs on every stage in the world,
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.
This April, Bangkok becomes the ultimate immersive music epicenter. Experience a landmark dual-showcase featuring Kygo, Lost Frequencies, John Summit, and Gorgon City. From the massive 360-degree water system at a custom-built S2O LAND to the expertly curated, deep energy of Bravo BKK, making this event stand as the essential destination for true house fans.
Relive the High: Ultra Music Festival 2026 Recap Around 165,000 fans, more than 100 countries, and one epic weekend in Miami. Dive deep into our full review of the DJs who took the Bayfront Park by storm, and left everyone in shock with some surprise appearances and new debuts that have both paved and changed the music industry. It includes the historic Swedish House Mafia Homecoming, tech takeover at RESISTANCE and the rise of a new global headliner.
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.
The Dancefloor Divide, how Underground Clubs and Festivals Are Becoming Two Completely Different Electronic Music Universes. Electronic music's club culture is facing an existential moment as bigger venues, higher ticket prices and social media turn dance floors into spectator events. Underground EDM is rooted in artistic integrity and community, while mainstream EDM is more pop-influenced and festival-oriented.
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.
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 .
In 2026, house music events are implementing operational changes across energy, waste and programming. It's becoming central to how events are designed, marketed, and experienced. The shift is visible in festivals linked to festivals like WOMADelaide powering all stages with 100% renewable fuel to Envision Festival's radical overhaul of sanitation and waste systems, Sri Lanka's SOLA Festival operates on circular economy principles aiming for zero waste, festivals are tackling their environmental impact head-on.
In 2026, a growing number of music festivals are built around travel destinations rather than urban club circuits. From coastal gatherings to mountain stages, promoters are designing events where location and atmosphere shape the listening experience as much as the lineup.
Bali has quietly transformed into one of Southeast Asia's most compelling house music destinations. With world-class venues like Savaya Bali perched on the Uluwatu cliffs, a growing calendar of international bookings, and now the arrival of Damian Lazarus' Day Zero festival (April 17, 2026), the island is cementing its status as a regional hub for underground and mainstream house alike . From sunset-to-sunrise rituals at GWK Cultural Park to multi-day Zamna takeovers, here's everything you need to know about Bali's house music scene from April through June 2026.
From a side project of Above & Beyond to one of the most recognised independent electronic music labels, Anjunadeep has spent two decades building something unusual. In 2025 and 2026, they've sold out events at the Burj Al Arab beach in Dubai, on the Albanian coast, and at golf resorts in Bangalore, India. Behind this lies a combination of musical evolution and destination-focused event strategy. This piece examines how Anjunadeep turned music into scenery, and listeners into a community.
Tomorrowland finally comes to Asia with its Thailand debut, December 11-13, 2026 at Wisdom Valley, Pattaya. While the festival is known globally for its massive EDM headliners, House Music fans have plenty to get excited about. With dedicated stages like CORE (designed specifically for house and techno) and Freedom (featuring underground heavyweights) , plus a five-year commitment through 2030, this marks a historic moment for House Music in Asia.
David Guetta and Hypaton have released “Walked Away”. The single is available now as a two track package on Apple Music, with an official visualizer on YouTube.
The world’s wettest party is evolving. For 2026, S2O is trading pure noise for sophisticated rhythm. From the tropical house of Kygo to the bass-driven grooves of AC Slater, we break down why this year’s "S2O LAND" debut is a mandatory stop for house heads during Songkran.
Bloomberg just declared the dance floor is "disappearing in a sea of phones." From no-phone policies to festivals dropping lineups entirely, the house music underground is fighting back against spectacle culture. Here's what's really happening.
Day Zero debuts in Bali April 17, 2026 at GWK Cultural Park. Complete guide to Bonobo, Âme, Jamie Jones lineup, tickets, and Day Zero Week.