GALA 26 returns to Peckham Rye Park this May Bank Holiday weekend, 22 to 24 May 2026, for its tenth anniversary edition. Themed The Floor Is Ours, the three day festival brings together some of the biggest names in house music, techno, and disco across a packed weekend of underground dance culture. Sunday alone features Seth Troxler, Lil' Louis, Todd Terje, and Gilles Peterson, while Saturday is stacked with Call Super, DJ Seinfeld, Logic 1000, and Saoirse. A landmark weekend for house music in London. Don't miss it.
Sunwaves Festival 2026 has two editions, two new locations, and a lineup that includes Marco Carola, Loco Dice, Raresh and Rhadoo. SW37 hits Bulgaria in April. SW38 returns to Spain in September. The underground does not stop. Full article at the link.
After years of high BPM overload, the dance music world is craving something with real soul. Slower tempos, gospel vocals, and deep grooves are the new reset.
IMS Ibiza 2026 (22-24 April) hits Cala Llonga with 140+ sessions on AI, investment & house music's future under "Reclaim The Dancefloor." Stars like Pete Tong, Jazzy & Joseph Capriati. Epic Dalt Vila finale sold out fast. House vibes return!
Ibiza 2026 season launches with house beats at Hï, Ushuaïa and Amnesia from late April. Expect Swedish House Mafia residencies, Glitterbox sessions and Amnesia's 50th milestone. Style evolves to bold earthy layers from clean minimalism. Ready for the island?
Terminal V Festival 2026 returns to Edinburgh for its final edition at the Royal Highland Centre, closing a nine year chapter in the city that helped shape its rise. The event will showcase its signature stage experiences, including Area V, The Hanger, The Terminal, and The Lab, while celebrating one last major weekend of house and techno in Scotland.
House legend Honey Dijon unleashes her 12-track triumph NightLife on Classic Music Company, following 2022's Black Girl Magic. Packed with collabs like Chlöe, Bree Runway, Mahalia, and Rochelle Jordan, it's a dance floor love letter from Chicago roots to global nights. Essential for house heads!
Supernova x Moon Harbour 25th at Akasha Ibiza: Matthias Tanzmann and Mathias Kaden mark 25 years of groove focused tech house at Las Dalias. Sunset garden sets flow into immersive Akasha night. Free garden entry from 18:00, 15 euro Akasha tickets. Label classics blend with fresh energy.
London's nightlife crisis meets midweek house magic! Despite 500+ UK club closures since 2020 and more gyms than late-night spots, Egg London's Wednesday Club thrives, blending house, tech house & electro for loyal fans. Multipurpose venues + NTIA-backed reforms signal hope for house culture. Read how midweek beats keep London's scene alive!
Ultra Australia 2026 across Melbourne and Gold Coast delivered a breakthrough for house lovers via twin RESISTANCE stages emphasizing underground house and techno. Key moments featured Oliver Heldens future house shows with his HI-LO project, Oscar L tech house expertise, and fresh Australian talent on UMF Radio Stage, heralding an exciting path ahead for the genre locally.
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.
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.
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.
With Miami Music Week just two weeks away (March 24-29), the final wave of lineup announcements has landed. Defected and Glitterbox have expanded their Sagamore Hotel showcases, KVSH FRIENDS announces a free party, and ChaseWest brings Chaste to Factory Town. Here's everything house heads need to know.