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Rainbow Disco Club Leaves Japan for the First Time, Landing in Singapore This October
The rural Izu institution that Japanese ravers plan whole years around is finally leaving the country, teaming up with Singapore's Ice Cream Sundays for a two day, three session takeover.

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.

KAJE Bali 2026: Blackout Agency Debuts an Asia-First Festival in the Highlands
Blackout Agency debuts KAJE at Bagus Agro Pelaga this September: three days of house, techno and Indonesian rare groove built around an all-Asian lineup led by Dekadenz, Sunju Hargun and Ouissam.

KLUB Palm Beach Cannes Unlocked July to August Lineup
After a landmark debut at the Cannes Film Festival, ten nights, RÜFÜS DU SOL to Peggy Gou, 1,000 guests a night in the Alain Delon Ballroom, KLUB announces a summer season extension into July and August. The lineup is coming soon.

SUNSET BY NEON: ARTBAT Presents UPPERGROUND Malaysia
ARTBAT's acclaimed UPPERGROUND concept is making its Asian debut in Malaysia this June. Sunset by NEON, returns to Genting Highlands on June 20, 2026, with its most ambitious edition to date. Here's everything you need to know before you go.

SANCTUARY by Evolution: Malaysia's First Home-Grown Trance Festival
Evolution Events Asia brings Sanctuary back to Malaysia on July 18–19, two nights of trance at idea Live Arena, headlined by Paul van Dyk and Richard Durand.

Free Entry for Bangkok World Music Day on Saturday, June 13
Inspired by France's Fête de la Musique, One Bangkok and Alliance Française Bangkok open five stages, 30+ artists, and 10 hours of completely free music to the city from molam and jazz to voguing and techno.

Pulse of Gaia 2026 in Italy: All You Need To Know
Pulse of Gaia has confirmed its 2026 Italy editions, scheduled for July 4–5 and July 17–18. The controversial Hellwatt Festival has been officially rebranded and reimagined as Pulse of Gaia Festival, a multi-genre international event produced by the globally renowned Zamna group.

Adriatic Sound Festival (ASF 2026): Lineup, Venue & What to Expect
ASF 2026 returns to Italy from June 12–14 at Fano Airport, bringing another weekend of house, techno and large-scale electronic programming to the Adriatic coast. Here’s the full breakdown of the festival, venue setup, music direction and what attendees should know before going.

Awakening Festival 2026 Lineup Revealed: July 10-12 in the Netherlands
Awakening Festival has announced its full lineup for 10–12 July 2026, confirmed for July 10–12 at the waterfront site in Hilvarenbeek, in the southern Netherlands near the Belgian border. 150+ artists across eight stages beyond its techno core, the house programme is among the strongest the Dutch festival has assembled: Marco Carola, Gordo, Mau P, East End Dubs b2b Vintage Culture, and a new generation pushing the groove forward.

Zamna Egypt 2026: House Music comes to the Pyramids of Giza
House music transforms Pyramids of Giza into ancient dancefloor April 24-25 6pm-3am deep, melodic, & tech house under desert stars. Pharaoh theme + world class production + epic weekend blending Cairo culture, Nile cruises & pyramid raves. Unmissabale history meets groove vibes.

Cannes Film Festival 2026: House Music Takes Over the Riviera
The Cannes Film Festival has always been about glamour, cinema, and the world's most exclusive parties. But in 2026, the 79th edition (May 12-23) is quietly establishing itself as an unexpected hub for house music. While filmmakers compete for the Palme d'Or and stars walk the red carpet, a parallel scene is unfolding on the waterfront: KLUB at Palm Beach Cannes is hosting a stacked lineup of electronic music heavyweights across the festival's second week.

Day Zero Debuts in Bali 2026: House Paradies Hits Island Shores
Savaya Group's 14hr house marathon hits GWK Cultural Park April 17. Satori Live and gamelan opens, Ame, Jamie Jones, John Summit, Vintage Culture headline across rice fields, cliffs, jungle stages. Part of April 14-19 island series.

Creamfields 2026 20th Anniversary: Dates, Lineup & Tickets
Creamfields has revealed a massive 2026 lineup stacking more than 250 electronic artists for its 20th anniversary festival at Daresbury. The EDM festival returns to Cheshire from August 27-30, welcoming roughly 80,000 attendees across four days and multiple stages including Steel Yard, Apex and the towering Arc, one of the largest outdoor stages in the world. Amelie Lens is confirmed for a UK festival exclusive, presenting her new AURA show inside the legendary Steel Yard on Saturday, August 29th.

Ubbi Dubbi 2026: House Beats Descend Into the Abyss
Plunge into Ubbi Dubbi 2026's "Into the Abyss" at Panther Island Pavilion, Fort Worth. House legends Kx5, Alesso (sunset set), Zedd, Cloonee, Loud Luxury, OMNOM & Honey Dijon drop melodic magic and tech house heat. April 24-25.

Paradise City Festival 2026: House Music Essential Guide
Paradise City Festival 2026 returns to Ribaucourt Castle from June 26-28, with a theme of "Beneath the Surface." The lineup includes long-form storytellers such as Jane Fitz, CARISTA, Ogazón, and back-to-back performances from Enzo Siragusa & Peach and Eris Drew & Helena Hauff. The festival's 2026 mission is to craft a musical journey that draws you in and pulls you deeper, with artists who know how to stir emotion, build tension, and move a crowd not just physically, but fully.

Tignes Unlimited Festival 2026: April 25 - May 3 at French Alps
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.

Brunch Electronik Returns to Poble Espanyol: Spring Season 2026
Kicking off on March 29 at Poble Espanyol with a lineup headlined by Spanish techno icon Paco Osuna, Brunch Electronik Festival returns for its spring 2026 season. The spring edition of the series is running through May and June, offers three Sunday daytime events at Poble Espanyol, Barcelona.

SAMM & AJNA: Magnifik Is Coming to Athens For The First Time in April 30
MAGNIFIK is bringing its full showcase to Athens on April 30, they are making their presence felt across Europe this summer. The label lands in Athens for a sunset gathering at Island Residence marking their debut in the Greek capital.

Songkran 2026 in Bangkok: KYVO // 004 - PHOENIX: Fire & Water
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 2026 (June 10-14): Toronto's Music Discovery Festival Expands To 300+ Artist Across 30+ Venues
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 2026: 1-2 August in LA (Essential Guide for House Head)
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 Hengqin: China’s House Music Destination Return
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 Daft Punk Revival of 2026: Tribute Acts Take the World Stage
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.