NEWS

Festival announcements, artist updates, and the latest happenings in electronic music.

🏆 Awards News

2026 EDMA Nominations Revealed: Skrillex, John Summit, REZZ Lead Fan Voting

Fan voting officially open for the Electronic Dance Music Awards with ceremony at The Clevelander South Beach on March 27th during Miami Music Week. Nominees include Tiësto, Chris Lake, Martin Garrix, and more across Dance Song of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Best New Artist categories.

Feb 22, 2026 Awards
💔 Breaking News

Cosmic Gate Split After 27 Years: Bossi Steps Away from Touring

The Grammy-nominated trance duo announces an amicable split, with Nic Chagall continuing the Cosmic Gate name solo while Bossi departs after nearly three decades. First solo shows this weekend in Manchester and at A State of Trance Rotterdam.

Feb 22, 2026 Artist News
🎹 Album Announcement

Tiësto Returns to Trance: New Album Confirmed for 2026

The Dutch legend confirms his long-awaited return to trance music with new singles "Bring Me To Life" and "Beautiful Places" as the first taste of a 2026 album. Ibiza residency and Creamfields headline slot confirmed.

Feb 21, 2026 Album News
🎤 Major Tour

RÜFÜS DU SOL Announces Biggest North American Tour Ever

Australian trio reveals 24-date summer stadium run including Madison Square Garden, Wrigley Field, and Fenway Park. Following record-breaking 2025 tour that sold 750,000+ tickets, the Grammy-nominated group takes electronic music to baseball stadiums.

Feb 17, 2026 Tour
🔥 Major Announcement

EDC Las Vegas 2026 Reveals 30th Anniversary Lineup

Electric Daisy Carnival unveils massive lineup for its milestone 30-year anniversary, May 15-17 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Headliners include The Prodigy, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Charlotte de Witte, Peggy Gou, John Summit, GRiZ b2b Wooli, Subtronics, and Alison Wonderland. All tickets currently sold out with waitlist active.

Feb 12, 2026 Festival
🎵 Festival News

Sónar 2026 Announces Stacked Barcelona Lineup

Spain's flagship electronic festival reveals headliners for 2026: The Prodigy, Charlotte De Witte, Amelie Lens, Dom Dolla, Boys Noize, Skepta, Kelis, WhoMadeWho, Joy Orbison, and Sara Landry. The event continues its reputation as the pulse of the current electronic landscape with Sónar by Day programming and tech conference Sónar+D.

Feb 10, 2026 Festival
📰 Major Expansion

Tomorrowland Announces First-Ever Thailand Edition

The globally renowned festival confirms its first official Asia-based edition for December 2026 in Chonburi, Thailand. Supported by the Thai government, the event will integrate traditional Thai cultural elements, local culinary offerings, and stage designs inspired by regional aesthetics while featuring both international and emerging Thai artists.

Feb 8, 2026 Festival
🎤 Festival News

Breakaway Tampa Unveils 2026 Lineup

The festival returns to Raymond James Stadium North Grounds April 17-18 with headliners Tiësto, Dom Dolla, Cloonee, and KETTAMA leading over 20 national touring acts across multiple stages. Single day GA tickets start at $79 for early entry, with VIP and Ultimate VIP options available starting February 13.

Feb 10, 2026 Festival
🎧 NYC Techno

Wire Festival NYC Returns With Boundary-Pushing Techno

The New York City techno festival announces its 2026 edition at Knockdown Center, featuring prominent global techno artists and experimental collectives. The multi-day event continues to cement NYC's position as a major techno destination alongside Berlin and Amsterdam.

Feb 10, 2026 Festival
🌴 Beach Vibes

Palm Tree Festival Hamptons Brings Kygo & The Chainsmokers

Kygo's signature festival returns to the Hamptons for summer 2026, featuring The Chainsmokers and more. The one-day event blends world-class EDM and house music with the laid-back luxury and beach vibes of New York's East End, kicking off the summer festival season.

Feb 10, 2026 Festival