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Luciano unveils his latest project, ALIVE

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Electronic music visionary Luciano, founder of the legendary Cadenza Music, unveils his latest project, ALIVE – a live show unlike any concept seen before. Making its world premiere during Art Basel in Miami on 5th December, ALIVE transforms the stage into a living, breathing organism where sound, light, visuals, and human energy collide in real time.

Born from a deep exploration of Luciano’s own musical archives, the show distills three decades of creations, inspirations, and unreleased material into a single performance – the most complete expression of his timeless sound to date.

Enabling Luciano to showcase his artistry in its purest form through fully live composition and spontaneous improvisation, the Swiss-Chilean icon partners with Zamna for an evening that pushes boundaries between performance and celebration. More than a show, ALIVE invites an all-encompassing sensory journey designed to be felt as much as heard.

Here’s what Luciano had to say:

“Since I can remember, sound has been my compass guiding me through life’s chaos and beauty. From the hum of old amplifiers to the first sunrise over a dancefloor, I’ve always believed that music isn’t something we just hear, it’s something we feel, something that moves through us and connects us to each other.

ALIVE was born from that belief, a dream to turn sound into light, rhythm into motion, and energy into something truly human. A moment where machines breathe, lights dance, and every beat becomes a heartbeat shared between us.

Together with Zamna, I’m honored to bring this vision to life for the first time in Miami, on December 5th, during Art Basel – a place where creativity, culture, and connection come alive in their purest form.

Each performance will be unique, improvised, and unpredictable. Alive in every sense. This is not just a show. It’s a conversation between spirit, technology, and sound. It’s a celebration of what it means to create, to connect, to live.

This project pushed me into a new space, a fully live show where everything happens in the moment. No playback, no presets, just my music, released and unreleased, reworked freely on stage. Building this with my team has been an incredible journey, and it marks a new chapter for me.”

Luciano Alive
Luciano Alive

ALIVE is the result of four years of meticulous development, conceived during the isolation of COVID and now realised through a custom-built rig by Gravity Rigs. Every element, from live composition to visuals, lighting, and guest performers, is designed to be fully improvisational, creating a unique experience for every audience.

Hundreds of audio channels allow live performers, vocalists, and instrumentalists to exist alongside Luciano’s production, while visuals and kinetic stage elements respond organically to the music. The result is a show that feels alive, unpredictable, and entirely human.

The project represents a new frontier in electronic performance, blending cutting-edge engineering, musicality, and artistry. Luciano’s longtime collaborators – including Jamie Harley (Aphex Twin, Flying Lotus), Dave Ross (Royksopp, Mind Against), and Matt Cox (Chemical Brothers), alongside visual innovators Positronic + Will Burton (Move Visuals) – have built a show where spontaneity, precision, and imagination intersect.

Meanwhile, partnerships with L Acoustics, Pioneer, Ableton, Native Instruments, and Novation further ensure the performance sits at the forefront of technological and sonic innovation.

As ALIVE debuts at Art Basel, it stands as a moment where music, art, and technology converge – an encounter designed to resonate long after the physical experience ends.

RÜFÜS DU SOL Makes History With Highest-Selling Electronic Tour Of All Time

Following a trio of sold-out hometown headline shows in Sydney, Grammy-winning live electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL have been honored with a commemorative plaque, presented by Live Nation and Untitled, recognizing their Inhale / Exhale World Tour as the highest-selling electronic tour of all time.

The milestone caps a record-breaking 2025, during which the trio sold 750,000 headline tickets and performed to 1.5 million fans worldwide across their festival and headlining shows.

The Inhale / Exhale era has been a critical and commercial success, earning RÜFÜS DU SOL a 2026 GRAMMY nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album and four nominations at the 2025 ARIA Awards.

The album debuted on the Billboard 200 and spawned the band’s first #1 on U.S. dance radio with “Music is Better” highlighting their crossover appeal and position as pioneers in the live electronic music landscape.

Spanning nearly 50 headline shows across four continents, the Inhale / Exhale World Tour has solidified their position amongst the world’s most iconic live acts, performing in venues traditionally reserved for legacy artists, headlining major festivals around the globe like Lollapalooza, and cementing their status as the only electronic act performing at this scale globally.

The tour featured historic moments, including the band becoming the first electronic act to headline Los AngelesRose Bowl and now hold the record for the highest selling Australian act the Qudos Bank Arena in their hometown of a Sydney, while setting new benchmarks for electronic music and the live ecosystem, reaffirming their broader influence on contemporary musical culture worldwide.

RÜFÜS DU SOL Inhale / Exhale World Tour 2025 award
RÜFÜS DU SOL Inhale / Exhale World Tour 2025 award

The recent plaque presentation celebrates RÜFÜS DU SOLs unmatched live performance achievements in 2025 and marks the start of their record-setting journey into 2026 when they head back on tour for their biggest headline tours in South America and Europe, where demand continues with new shows added this week in Dublin, Dusseldorf and Bologna.

These performances join a staggering run of dates at some of Europe’s most celebrated arenas including London‘s The O2, ParisAdidas Arena, and Barcelona‘s Palau Sant Jordi.

Go to their official website for full tour dates and tickets to select shows while supplies last.

RÜFÜS DU SOL Inhale / Exhale Word Tour Dates:

January 4 – Zamna – Tulum, MX (^)
February 19 – Movistar Arena – Buenos Aires, AR
February 22 – Movistar Arena – Santiago, CL
February 25 – Pedreira Paulo Leminsky – Curitiba, BR
February 27 – Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu – São Paulo, BR
March 4 – Estadio Cincuentenario – Medellín, CO
March 6 – Coliseo MedPlus – Bogotá, CO
April 22 – PSD Bank Dome – Dusseldorf, DE (*)
April 24 – Palau Sant Jordi – Barcelona, ES (*)
April 26 – Movistar Arena – Madrid, ES (*)
April 28 – Unipol Forum – Bologna, IT (*)
April 29 – AG Hallenstadion – Zürich, CH (*)
May 1 – Velodrom – Berlin, DE (*)
May 3 – ING Arena – Brussels, BE (*)
May 6 – Ziggo Dome – Amsterdam, NL (*)
May 9 – Adidas Arena – Paris, FR (*)
May 13 – The O2 – London, UK (*)
May 15 – 3Arena – Dublin, IE (**)

* With Support from SG Lewis (Live)
** With Support from Weval
^ DJ Set

Ultra Music Festival unveils RESISTANCE lineup for Ultra Miami 2026

Ultra Music Festival is gearing up for its 26th edition, which will take place from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the festival’s longtime home of Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. Ultra’s esteemed underground brand, RESISTANCE, has now unveiled a stacked roster of house and techno mavens to join the 2026 lineup.

The festival will welcome back the previously announced Ultra veterans, including RESISTANCE mainstay Carl Cox, following the world debut of his ‘Evolution‘ live show at the festival’s 25th anniversary last year.

Ultra will also feature performances from festival favorites such as revered audiovisual maestro Eric Prydz, German masked minimal virtuoso Boris Brejcha, and an exclusive pairing and the U.S. debut of underground leaders Adam Beyer b2b Joseph Capriati.

Now, RESISTANCE expanded its festival lineup further by adding an impressive selection of house and techno heavyweights to its already stacked lineup. The festival will feature debut Ultra pairings, including iconic Spanish artist Dennis Cruz b2b Detroit underground legend Seth Troxler.

At the helm of her HEKATE label takeover, Sara Landry will make her Ultra debut with a solo set, in addition to the world exclusive performance of Amelie Lens b2b Sara Landry. These new lineup additions reinforce RESISTANCE‘s role as a true house and techno tastemaker and home for rare sonic pairings.

Ultra Miami 2026 RESISTANCE lineup
Ultra Miami 2026 RESISTANCE lineup

The newly announced headliners join the previously announced roster of back-to-back headlining performances, including the world debut of Argy b2b Mind Against, Claré Cuve b2b Shlømo, Colyn b2b Innellea, and the U.S. debut of Joris Voorn b2b Korolova.

 

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Heralded as the most international house and techno festival brand, RESISTANCE will feature additional headlining performances from leading underground acts such as 999999999, Adriatique, Cassian, Deep Dish, Eli Brown, The Martinez Brothers, Massano, Miss Monique, and Sasha_John Digweed.

Rounding out the RESISTANCE lineup, Ultra has tapped a bevy of underground acts to join its 2026 lineup, such as Italian tech house act Black Fancy, British techno queen Juliet Fox, rising underground artist JOA, Amnesia Ibiza resident Mar-T, U.S. house act m.O.N.R.O.E., and underground collective SCENARIOS.

These acts join previously announced RESISTANCE support acts like hard techno artist Alt8, techno artist Godtripper, Polish techno queen Kasia, and rising French artist Rivo.

RESISTANCE will present some of the world’s most sought-after underground acts across two stages: The RESISTANCE MegaStructure and The Cove. The RESISTANCE MegaStructure’s immersive, technology-driven build is the perfect haven for house and techno heavyweights, while The Cove will offer a breathtaking view of Miami’s Biscayne Bay.

RESISTANCE‘s dual stages at Ultra 2026 will welcome a variety of tastemaking labels to host curated stage takeovers, including debut stage takeovers from The Martinez BrothersCuttin Headz and Sara Landry‘s HEKATE.

This year marked the 10th anniversary of RESISTANCE, and Ultra‘s acclaimed house and techno brand celebrated its decade milestone all year long with a slate of international events anchored by its two acclaimed club residencies: RESISTANCE Ibiza Season 4 at Amnesia Ibiza, and the current RESISTANCE Miami Season 3 at M2 Miami.

Now, RESISTANCE will proudly welcome Amnesia Ibiza and M2 Miami to curate their own stage takeovers at Ultra Music Festival 2026, showcasing two of the brand’s most iconic global partners at the flagship Miami festival.

The announcement arrives as RESISTANCE Miami continues its banner Season 3 at Miami Beach’s M2, where RESISTANCE has continued to dominate the city’s club landscape. Season 3 kicked off last month with Adam Beyer and Eli Brown, and will continue through May 2026 with upcoming headlining performances from Deep Dish, Sara Landry, Shlømo, Mind Against, Massano, Innellea, Stephan Bodzin (live), Korolova, and Colyn.

Celebrating ten years of global underground excellence, RESISTANCE continues to set the standard for house and techno experiences worldwide. In 2025, RESISTANCE London – the brand’s first-ever standalone, multi-day European event – took over the iconic Drumsheds venue with headliners like Adam Beyer, ARTBAT, Amelie Lens, Indira Paganotto, Miss Monique, Mathame, MRAK, and Reinier Zonneveld.

Adding to this historic 10th Anniversary run, the first installment of RESISTANCE Warsaw marked the brand’s Poland debut, which sold out the entire EXPO XXI venue and featured headlining performances from Amelie Lens, HI-LO, and Joris Voorn.

RESISTANCE is a true production powerhouse: whether inside sultry nightclubs or across massive arena stages, RESISTANCE delivers precision-tuned sound, top-shelf stage design, and striking visual displays – a complete sensory ecosystem engineered for maximum impact.

But the heart of RESISTANCE is its dancefloor – a raw, unpretentious, and transformative space where artists are emboldened to take creative risks, and revelers are enveloped in spellbinding audiovisual bliss.

With a focus on curating cutting-edge lineups that unite underground legends with future-shaping talent, RESISTANCE delivers bracingly original lineups brimming with house and techno’s most in-demand selectors.

Tomorrowland Reveals Dates and Ticket Info for Tomorrowland 2026

Tomorrowland LIFE
Tomororwland LIFE mainstage

The world’s best electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland is coming back to Boom, Belgium for two unforgettable weekends: July 17–19 & July 24–26, 2026.

While the official theme and lineup for the 2026 edition in De Schorre remain a mystery for now, one thing is certain: the People of Tomorrow will unite once again for an extraordinary celebration of music, magic and unity.

New this year: Tomorrowland x Grand Prix F1: Belgian Thrill Packages, combining the magic of Tomorrowland with the adrenaline of Formula 1 at Spa-Francorchamps.

Plus, expanded Youth Packages, the Tomorrowland Party Train from Paris, and the first-ever Tomorrowland Experience Hotel at Van der Valk Park Lane Antwerp.

Tomorrowland 2026
Tomorrowland 2026

Key dates for tickets:

December 8, 2025: Pre-Registration opens
January 17, 2026: Global Journey Sale
January 24, 2026: Belgian Ticket Sale
January 31, 2026: Worldwide Ticket Sale

Discover all info about Tomorrowland 2026 on the official website.

Skyline Festival Announces Lineup for 2026 Edition in Los Angeles

Factory 93’s Skyline Festival has announced the initial artist lineup for its 2026 edition in Los Angeles from February 28 – March 1. Produced by Insomniac’s Factory 93, Skyline’s fifth anniversary will be celebrated at a new downtown home of Ace*Mission Studios, uniting world-class electronic music talent alongside local innovators in the heart of the city.

As Skyline enters its fifth edition, the festival continues to build on its foundation of connecting Los Angeles‘ underground spirit with the global electronic music community.

Charting its path across downtown’s landmark venues as it continues to shape the city’s dance music identity, Skyline has cultivated a culture of forward-thinking musical curation, championing breakthrough acts and visionaries redefining modern house and techno.

Returning for 2026 are the festival’s West Side, East Side, and community-driven Arts District stages (lineup for this stage TBA in the New Year), joined by a new fourth stage – the Downtown stage – to be hosted in partnership with respected underground electronic platform Resident Advisor.

The Ace*Mission Studios venue will allow Skyline to debut a warehouse stage environment – mirroring the LA underground’s presence in both open-air spaces and industrial warehouse interiors.

Skyline Festival 2026 lineup
Skyline Festival 2026 lineup

Skyline‘s East Side stage will feature globally acclaimed talent led by Spanish standout Dennis Cruz, Up The Stuss label head and tastemaker Chris Stussy, Brazilian fire starter Beltran, the LA born-and-bred Hank, and dynamic back to backs bridging rave ready sounds and groove driven house from The Blessed Madonna B2B HAAi and Toman B2B Miguelle & Tons.

Higher frequency sonics will come courtesy of tech-house titan Marco Carola, breakout star Eli Brown, the relentless high energy of I Hate Models, Amsterdam sensation KI/KI, the playful and daring selections of DJ Gigola, global techno force Elli Acula, hard-hitting Polish export Joanna Kuchta, Berlin DJ and Love On The Rocks boss PARAMIDA, and the acid and trance inspired Supergloss.

Skyline‘s West Side stage will welcome high intensity hard techno duo 999999999, longstanding dance music globe trotter Joseph Capriati, Polish techno vanguardist VTSS, versatile selector Quest, and can’t be missed back to backs from Adrián Mills B2B Cloudy and DJ Tennis B2B DJ Boring.

Added highlights include the emotionally charged stylings of DJ Seinfeld, genre fluid architect Ahmed Spins, Tunnel Worldwide founder OZA, and rising acts fumi, ChaseWest, Dee Diggs, and Wakyin.

The Resident Advisor hosted Downtown stage will spotlight the many different eclectic and more avant-garde leaning strains of electronic music – from one of techno’s pioneering and influential figures Richie Hawtin, to the inimitable curations of Ben UFO, genre defying DJ and producer Avalon Emerson, the raw energy of MCR-T, global clubland favorite SPFDJ, and the experimental productions of Nick León and Verraco.

The Downtown stage will also host back to back sets including Danny Daze B2B Ryan Elliott and Jyoty B2B Zack Fox, Germany’s beloved tINI, plus a range of emerging names like Sedef Adasï, Fundido, and Etari.

The added Downtown stage enables Skyline to expand its full experience to over ten hours of music per day and more than sixty artists, marking this its most ambitious sonic offering yet. The energy will continue long after the main stages close – with official afterparties taking place inside Ace*Mission Studios warehouse, announce & on-sale closer to the event.

In 2026, Skyline moves to the expansive Ace*Mission Studios, transforming the venue into a two-day celebration of underground sound and culture. Set along the LA River and bordering the city’s storied Arts District, Ace*Mission’s industrial character and proximity to the heart of LA’s thriving electronic scene makes it a natural new home for Skyline – one that reflects the city’s enduring connection to the underground.

Originally built by the Anderson family as a beverage distribution hub, Ace*Mission Studios has been reimagined as a creative campus at the center of a burgeoning neighborhood. Long before its rebirth, this pocket of downtown served as a meeting point for LA’s underground – where music, art, and community found refuge in its network of clandestine warehouses.

Two-day GA and Stage Access festival passes will be available for purchase beginning December 5 at 12pm PT. Fans will also have an opportunity at an early jump on passes via the Skyline Community Ticket Presale beginning December 5 at 11am PT by signing up at the link here.

Skyline‘s Stage Access Ticket offering – offering fans on-stage access to three of the festival’s four stages – will return with an expanded experience for 2026. Stage Access Ticket holders will enjoy a private festival entrance, top-shelf bar selections, premium air-cooled restroom suites, elevated culinary offerings, a backstage lounge, and dedicated concierge service.

CRSSD Festival Announces Lineup for Spring 2026 Edition

CRSSD Festival has announced the lineup for its highly anticipated Spring 2026 edition, returning to San Diego’s Waterfront Park on March 14-15, 2026. Renowned as one of North America’s premier destinations for boundary-pushing electronic music, CRSSD curates a rare intersection of global icons, emerging innovators, and coastal California energy.

Since its inception, CRSSD has built its reputation on impeccable curation and immersive production – crafting an experience that feels both world-class and distinctly intimate. Its enduring allure lies in this balance of artistry and atmosphere, offering a setting where cutting-edge performances unfold against the effortless, sun-drenched backdrop of the Pacific.

In continuation of its legacy of forward-thinking programming, CRSSD’s Spring 2026 lineup embodies its enduring commitment to spotlighting the most influential and innovative names in electronic music.

Billing highlights include Eric Prydz’s revered techno alias Cirez D, Australian hitmaker Dom Dolla, global house heavyweights The Martinez Brothers, Brazilian superstar Vintage Culture, melodic mastermind Lane 8, techno powerhouse Amelie Lens, and visionary French duo Polo & Pan.

CRSSD Spring 2026 Festival lineup
CRSSD Spring 2026 Festival lineup

Crossover highlights follow with Young Art Records boss TOKiMONSTA, GRAMMY-nominated sound sculptor Tycho, nostalgic indie-electronic pioneers Cut Copy, funk-infused collective Franc Moody, and experimental German innovators Modeselektor. The lineup also features synth-pop trailblazer La Roux and rising electronic talents Zimmer90, it’s murph, jigitz, and Nimino.

House devotees can look forward to an especially vibrant showing this spring, with deep and driving sets from UK groove architect Ben Sterling, Maccabi House co-founder Mita Gami, UK garage-inspired duo Obskür, Afro-infused selector KILIMANJARO, and Mellow Circus founder Brunello.

The stacked billing continues with rising star HoneyLuv, next gen talent Omar+, Australian dance provocateur Odd Mob, Dutch mainstay Franky Rizardo, infectious sibling act Shermanology, and breakout sensation It’s Murph – together offering a dynamic cross-section of the global house movement.

Techno enthusiasts will find no shortage of peak-time power this spring, led by the precise sound design of Collabs 3000 (Chris Liebing + Speedy J), Italian trailblazer Deborah De Luca, French juggernaut Space 92, Swedish favorite Ida Engberg, and Berlin powerhouse Clara Cuvé.

Acts including hard-groove specialist Franck, the industrial-driven Alignment, experimental producer Polygonia, and emerging forces bullet tooth and Silva Bumpa each bring their own perspective to the festival’s harder spectrum.

Nestled along the scenic San Diego Bay, Waterfront Park serves as CRSSD’s idyllic home: an open-air sanctuary framed by sweeping ocean views, downtown skylines, and palm-lined greenery. The venue’s three signature stages – Ocean View, City Steps, and The Palms – each offer their own distinct energy, guiding fans through a carefully curated journey of sound and setting beneath the Southern California sun.

Beyond the music, CRSSD curates an atmosphere that engages all the senses. Attendees can explore artisanal food and craft cocktail offerings, photo ops, and the beloved CRSSD Lab – a creative hub where technology, sound, and culture intersect. Here, fans and artists alike dig through an expansive vinyl market, discovering hidden gems and timeless records to take home.

As the sun sets over the bay, the celebration continues with CRSSD After Dark, the festival’s renowned afterparty series that transforms San Diego’s clubs and cultural spaces into late-night extensions of the waterfront experience. Featuring artists from the lineup and surprise guests alike, the After Dark program keeps the city alive long after the final song fades, with details to be revealed closer to the show.

CRSSD’s alumni presale begins Tuesday, December 9 at 12PM PT and will be available to Weekend Pass purchasers of inaugural CRSSD Spring ’15, CRSSD Spring ’25, Proper NYE 24/25, DAY.MVS w/ Chris Lake, CRSSD Fall ’25, and Proper NYE/NYD 25/26.

CRSSD Community Presale begins Wednesday, December 10 at 12PM PT, and fans can opt in by signing up at this link. The general on sale begins Wednesday, December 10 at 2PM PT via CRSSD Festival’s official website.

Lee Burridge & Lost Desert Unveil ‘November Snowflakes’ EP via All Day I Dream

Lee Burridge

Lee Burridge and Lost Desert have unveiled November Snowflakes, a dreamy three-track EP out now via All Day I Dream.

Shaped by the pair’s long-running chemistry, November Snowflakes moves with a sense of wonder, unfolding with gentle percussion, absorbent melodies, and airy textures that are simultaneously familiar and refreshing.

Each track carries its own reflective mood, yet the EP flows with the warmth and cohesion that embody Lee and Lost Desert‘s creative partnership.

Memories Remain (November Snowflakes)‘ opens the release with a slow-building glow, weaving sultry vocals and drifting rhythms into an effervescent flow. ‘Ash & Ember‘ follows with a more meditative feel, balancing soft tension with a glowing touch.

Lee Burridge & Lost Desert - November Snowflakes
Lee Burridge & Lost Desert – November Snowflakes

April Fools‘ rounds out the EP with a brighter lift, revealing a playful side of their collaboration while keeping the emotional pull at the center of their catalog.

Listen to the tracks below.

Franky Rizardo Remixes Jonas Blue & Malive’s ‘Edge Of Desire’

The story of Jonas Blue and Malive’s Defected smash ‘Edge Of Desire’ continues with a heavy remix from one of Netherland’s finest, Franky Rizardo.

After an elite summer taking over the world’s biggest stages in Paris, Ibiza, Lisbon, Madrid, NYC, Miami, Amsterdam and more, Franky Rizardo takes on the quintessential Defected record of 2025, ‘Edge Of Desire’.

Jonas Blue and Malive’s fiery house heater has continued to dominate since its release in July, with over 50 million global streams to date, consistent Shazam chart peaks and playlist support on BBC Radio 1, Kiss FM and Capital Dance.

Internationally, ‘Edge Of Desire’ is still playlisted on stations across the US, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Greece and Australia while beginning its rise in South America.

 Jonas Blue & Malive - Edge Of Desire Franky Rizardo
Jonas Blue & Malive – Edge Of Desire ( Franky Rizardo )

As we approach the longer club nights, Rizardo brings his floor filling house and techno heat to ‘Edge Of Desire’, providing DJs with a fresh club weapon and keeping dancefloors hooked well into the early hours.

Listen to the track below.

Cercle Reveals Stellar Lineup for Cercle Festival 2026 in France

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Cercle is proud to unveil the full lineup for the third edition of Cercle Festival at the National Air and Space Museum of France, now spanning three days, May 22–24, 2026.

Set against the museum’s legendary aircraft and rockets, this edition promises an unprecedented fusion of cultural heritage, cutting-edge electronic music, and audiovisual artistry.

Following the sold-out 2024 edition, which gathered attendees from over 70 countries, Cercle Festival returns to the tarmac of Le Bourget with a carefully curated lineup balancing world-renowned pioneers and emerging talents, reaffirming Cercle’s role as a global leader in revolutionary music experiences.

Cercle Festival

Once again, the National Air and Space Museum of France will become the stage for Cercle’s signature fusion of sound, light and emotion. As the world’s oldest aviation museum, the monumental architecture and legendary tarmac — home to the A380, the Ariane 5 rocket and two Concorde aircrafts — provides the perfect backdrop for Cercle’s creative vision.

Each of the festival’s three stages will offer a distinct experience: the Ariane Stage at the foot of the rocket, the A380 Stage beneath the world’s largest passenger aircraft, and the Concorde Stage, nestled between the two supersonic icons.

Cercle Festival 2026 lineup
Cercle Festival 2026 lineup

The 2026 edition brings together a diverse selection of international artists whose performances will explore the balance between innovation and emotion.

Here’s what Derek Barbolla, Founder and Creative Director of Cercle had to say:

“I’m so thrilled to share the Cercle Festival 2026 lineup! In 2026, we’ll gather 44 artists from 19 different countries across three full days of electronic music, covering a lot of different genres from afro house and techno to melodic techno, tech house, house, electronica, and more.

Working alongside my dear colleagues Clément Meyere and Claire Miller, we made it a priority to showcase French talent on this edition, featuring standout artists like Anetha, Enfant Sauvage, Thylacine, Marten Lou, and Etienne de Crécy.

I’m so grateful to all the artists and their teams for trusting us, and I can’t wait to welcome you all on board in just a few months.”

 

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FRIDAY – MAY 22, 2026

Acid Pauli, Adriatique, ANNA, Arodes, berlioz, Carlita, Enfant Sauvage, Kerri Chandler, KILIMANJARO, Marten Lou, Mind Against, Rodrigo Gallardo, Sammy Virji.

SATURDAY – MAY 23, 2026

Anfisa Letyago, ARTBAT, Étienne de Crécy, Ginton, Jimi Jules, Kasablanca, Kenya Grace, Kölsch, Lane 8, LP Giobbi, DJ Tennis, Michael Bibi, Monolink, Parra for Cuva, Vintage Culture.

SUNDAY – MAY 24, 2026

Aaron Hibell, Âme DJ b2b Sama’ Abdulhadi, Anetha, Ben Böhmer, Deer Jade, Eric Prydz, Funk Tribu, Mahmut Orhan, meera, Miss Monique, nimino, Röyksopp DJ Set, Thylacine, Weval, YOTTO.

 

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All tickets from the first phase have sold out. Due to exceptional demand, Phase 2 ticket sales open December 3rd, giving festival-goers another chance to join this immersive experience at the intersection of music, art and technology.

Get early access to Phase Two by pre-registering HERE. One-day passes are priced at €90, and full three-day festival passes are available for €270.

 

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Belgian techno force Novah releases ‘ACID’ on Tomorrowland Music

After a groundbreaking 2025, marked by her breakout hit ‘Papi’ and a series of global performances, Novah continues to dominate the techno scene with her latest release ‘ACID’ on Tomorrowland’s world-renowned record label Tomorrowland Music.

Driven by a pulsating acid bounce, the track conjures a hypnotic sonic vortex that pulls listeners straight into the epicenter of Novah‘s hard dance mastery. The hard dance anthem truly lives up to its own mantra: “I got that bounce. That shake the ground. I got that classic. That freaking acid.”

Here’s what Novah had to say:

“I love creating tracks that tell a story, that take you on an emotional journey—whether that’s through a powerful melody in the break or a heavy, driving drop.

For me, the goal is always to create something that resonates on a deeper level, not just something that sounds good in a club.” 

Novah ACID
Novah – ACID

For 2026, the mission is clear: world domination through pure, high-voltage hard dance. Novah is charging into a new chapter with bigger shows, fiercer tracks, and a relentless drive to electrify the global underground and redefine hard dance for a new era.

Listen to the track below!

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