Organik Festival Is Back and Shimen District Is Ready.
Organik Festival 2026 does exactly that. Returning to the coastal peninsula of Shimen District, New Taipei City, from April 24 to 26, Taiwan's most beloved underground electronic event marks its 13th edition with Helena Hauff, Lena Willikens, DJ Nobu, and more set to move across three stunning open air stages carved between mountain and sea. Three days, one coastal escape, and a lineup that proves Organik never chases trends. It sets them.
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Taiwan's Organik Festival is back and bigger than ever. One of Asia's most celebrated underground electronic music festivals is gearing up for another landmark weekend. the festival makes its return to the rugged coastal shores of Shimen District in New Taipei City, Taiwan, from April 24 to 26, 2026. Now in its 13th edition, the three day event brings together a carefully selected roster of international and regional artists for what promises to be another defining moment on the global electronic music calendar.
A Festival Built on Location and Identity
Organik Festival returns to Secret Island, a secluded peninsula shaped by rugged terrain, open skies, and a distinctly coastal atmosphere. The physical address is No. 15, Xiayuankeng, Shimen District, New Taipei City, tucked away along the northern coastline of Taiwan. Attendees arriving by public transport can take the Tamsui Xinyi Metro Line to Tamsui Station and connect via Bus 862, alighting at the North Coast National Scenic Area Administration stop, with a short walk bringing festival goers directly to the grounds.
The festival spans three distinct performance spaces, including the Organik Stage positioned between mountain and sea, the Red Pillars area with its atmospheric ruin like quality, and the Golden Arc greenhouse setting, together forming a circuit that encourages deeper, more focused dancing.
The Full Lineup for 2026
Organik Festival has now confirmed its complete 2026 lineup. The latest additions include Di Linh, Helena Hauff, Lena Willikens, Ma Sha, Ouissam, and Sam Goku, who join previously announced names such as DJ Nobu, Diskonnected, and Moopie.
The complete roster also features Alarico, Andy Chiu, Andy Martin, DJ MARIA., DSKE, Gemnital, Jirus from MELA, Kerena, kimmah, klu, L CC, Leeon, livwutang, Mac Declos, Melting 99, miranda ku, Montonn Jira, OCCA, Piezo, Pocari Sweaty, Simone de Kunovich, Tsui, Umbra, and YANNY. The bill reflects the festival's ongoing commitment to placing internationally recognised names alongside artists who represent Taiwan's increasingly active local scene.
Key House and Electronic Artists to Know
Several names on this year's bill carry significant weight in the global underground and house music community. DJ Nobu hails from Chiba, Japan, and has grown into one of the most defining figures of the Japanese techno scene. With roots in hardcore and punk, he channels a techno centred approach infused with psychedelic soundscapes, igniting dance floors both at home and across the world.
In May 2025 he took home the Best DJ award at the inaugural Music Awards Japan, DJ Nobu hails from Chiba, Japan, and has grown ice melting his standing as one of the most respected selectors in the game, one of the most defining figures of the Japanese techno scene. With roots in hardcore and punk, he channels a techno centred approach infused with psychedelic soundscapes, igniting dance floors both at home and across the world.
Lena Willikens is an Amsterdam based DJ and producer who first developed her distinctive sound during a long running residency at Düsseldorf's Salon des Amateurs, a venue that has produced some of Europe's most adventurous DJ talent. Her sets are known for pulling in unexpected directions, from warped synth explorations to deep psychedelic grooves, making her one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary club culture. She is also a broadcaster on NTS Radio and a recording artist on the Dekmantel label.
What to Expect on the Ground
Gates open at 13:00 on Friday, April 24. The event runs through to approximately 22:00 on Sunday, April 26. On site camping and glamping options are available for those wishing to remain fully immersed throughout the weekend. The festival provides shower and toilet facilities across four locations on site, all equipped with body wash, shampoo, and hair dryers, along with a variety of food and beverage stalls offering both meat and vegetarian options.
Tickets are available through KKTIX and Resident Advisor. Door sales begin at 13:00 on April 24, with three day passes priced at 6,000 NTD. Single day entry options are also offered with deposit conditions depending on the day of attendance.
Organik Festival has established its reputation as one of Asia's most compelling electronic music events by consistently platforming both global DJs and local Taiwanese artists, placing innovative sound within an extraordinary natural setting between mountain terrain and open water.
Why This Weekend Matters
For those serious about house and underground electronic music in Asia, Organik represents something genuinely rare: a festival that has remained independent and community driven through more than a decade of editions. This year's program once again places a strong international roster against increasingly active neighbouring scenes, with local DJs and artists woven through the programme as a continuous thread rather than an afterthought.
Whether you are making the journey from within Taiwan or arriving from abroad, Organik Festival 2026 in Shimen District is the kind of weekend that reminds you why underground music events still matter.
