2026 Electronic MusicFestival Calendar

Feb 27–28 · Rotterdam Ahoy

Pure high-gloss trance energy with Armin van Buuren, Oliver Heldens, and Ben Gold leading the bill.

Mar 21–22 · Maimarkthalle, Mannheim

Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin, and Sven Väth. One of the most serious techno events in the world.

Mar 27–28

A solid West Coast option for those who want the festival experience without flying to Europe.

Mar 27–29 · Bayfront Park, Miami

The festival that officially kicks off global festival season. 2026 brings 46 debut performances with 80% of the lineup featuring new acts. The crowd is international and fashion-forward. This is where the season starts.

Apr 10–12 & Apr 17–19 · Indio, CA

Electronic programming at Coachella is consistently strong — the Yuma tent alone is worth the trip for house and techno heads.

May 16–17 · Houtrak, Halfweg

Tighter stages, closer crowds, and that locked-in groove with Nina Kraviz, Ben UFO, and Four Tet. The no-distractions techno experience.

May 23–25 · Detroit

Techno was born in Detroit and Movement honors that better than anywhere else on earth. The afterparties across the city are as carefully programmed as the main stages.

May 15–17 · Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The 30th anniversary edition with 500,000+ expected across three nights under the “kineticJOURNEY” theme. Already sold out on the official site but resale tickets are available.

Jun 18–20 · Barcelona

Sónar by Day focuses on experimentation, Sónar by Night delivers large-scale performances. The 2026 lineup includes Skepta, Joy Orbison, Amelie Lens, and Charlotte de Witte. The most intellectually ambitious major festival on the calendar.

Jun 25–28 · Rothbury, Michigan

40,000–50,000 people in a forest lit up with art installations, lasers, and hidden stages tucked into the trees. The experience cannot be separated from the setting — this is the festival people describe for years after.

Jul 30 – Aug 2 · Grant Park, Chicago

Perry's Stage at Lollapalooza delivers some of the best electronic programming at any multi-genre festival in the country. The downtown Chicago location means incredible food and legendary afterparties.

July weekends · Boom, Belgium

Over 500 artists across 16 themed stages. The 2026 theme Consciencia transforms the mainstage into cinematic architecture. Headliners: David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Calvin Harris (making his Tomorrowland debut), Armin van Buuren, and Amelie Lens.

Aug 1–2 · Hollywood Park, Inglewood, CA

The collision of electronic music and hip-hop culture under a Los Angeles sun. Charlotte de Witte and Amelie Lens headline the techno programming.

Aug 14–16

For the bass music heads — heavy, loud, and relentless.

Nov 6–8

The East Coast edition of the biggest franchise in American electronic music.

October · Amsterdam

Not a traditional festival but the most important week in the global electronic music industry. Hundreds of events across the city over five days. If you're serious about the culture, ADE is the pilgrimage.