House, techno and electronic music news, releases and events from across Asia.
Exit Festival Leaves Serbia After 25 Years and is launching its first-ever multi-day, multi-stage festival at the ancient wonder, partnering with Egyptian powerhouse Venture Lifestyle in October 2026. With the site's delicate UNESCO status, a capacity strictly limited by preservation concerns, and global demand already surging, tickets to this "once-in-a-lifetime" experience are expected to be among the most coveted.
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.
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.
Charlotte de Witte will release a deluxe vinyl edition of her debut album on April 3, 2026. The expanded pressing includes four additional tracks and an exclusive vinyl-only mix, continuing the producer’s recent focus on physical formats and extended DJ material.
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.
The boutique electronic festival We Belong Here is preparing its largest New York edition yet. The 2026 event will take place June 19–21 at the Brooklyn Army Terminal waterfront, introducing a multi-stage format for the first time in the city.
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.
In early 2026, Eric Luttrell formally began releasing music under his full name rather than the shorter alias Luttrell. The change reflects a new phase in the career of one of the most recognizable artists associated with Anjunadeep. San Francisco's Eric Luttrell has become one of Anjunadeep's most distinctive voices over the past decade. But his journey from '90s grunge fan to The M Machine co-founder to melodic house solo artist reveals a musician whose influences run far deeper than the dancefloor . With three studio albums, a 2025 remix collection, and a growing global tour schedule, Luttrell represents a particular strain of electronic artist: one who brings indie sensibility, orchestral ambition, and genuine emotional depth to a genre often focused purely on function.
John Summit and Rohaan released "SATA" with an official music video on March 11, 2026. The track marks another step in John Summit's ongoing evolution from tech house breakout to global EDM and will appear on his upcoming sophomore album CTRL ESCAPE, releasing April 15.
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.
The second annual Up In The Sky Music Festival returns to Aspen, Colorado on August 7-8, 2026, bringing a powerhouse house music lineup to the breathtaking setting of Buttermilk Mountain. Headlined by John Summit and Dom Dolla, two of the biggest names in contemporary house and tech house. The festival transforms the Rocky Mountains into a high-altitude dance floor with panoramic views, world-class production, and luxury amenities.