NewsSound Waves Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

Sound Waves Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

The Portugal-based event returns this July with over 20 hours of nonstop music and a stellar lineup

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Portugal’s electronic music festival Sound Waves Festival has revealed the lineup for its 2026 edition, set to take place from 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, through 2:00 p.m. on Sunday in Esmoriz.

Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, the festival will feature a lineup including 6EJOU, Adrián Mills, CLOUDY, GTH, Klofama, Ornella, Restricted, Sheila, SPFDJ, Toxic Machinery, and Trym.

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The program also includes several back-to-back performances, with KUKO joining Johannes Schuster, RÆKKE pairing up with RØY, and SveTec going back-to-back with O.B.I.

A second stage will showcase a wide range of emerging and established artists, including Becda, Caldas, Giø, Gui Bez, Luna Lunekova, MakeCatBleed, Neltech, Ophell, and Trik, alongside additional back-to-back sets from GA7O and Paisana, Morgaz and Cunha, and Pharah and Satyr.

This year’s edition will deliver more than 20 hours of nonstop music, centered around high-energy techno and hard techno sounds.

In 2025, the festival welcomed attendees from over 30 countries as it marked its 20th anniversary. Organizers expect another strong international turnout this summer, with thousands set to gather in Esmoriz, Portugal.

Today is the last day to buy tickets at a lower price.

Date & Venue
Saturday 11 & 12 · Esmoriz, Portugal
Tickets Available