{"id":1881815,"date":"2026-04-14T14:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1881815"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:38:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:38:00","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-music-festivals-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1881815","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to music festivals in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1200\/0-713-1989-1326\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1420\/0\/1420901.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"main-article standard \">\n<div class=\"article-main-content article-wrapper has-media-but-its-an-image\" data-status=\"loaded\" data-primary-article=\"true\" data-url=\"\/music\/article\/69860\/1\/the-ultimate-dazed-guide-to-music-festivals-2026-club2club-fuji-rock\" data-article-id=\"69860\">\n<header class=\"article-header has-portrait-image no-media\">\n<div class=\"wrapper dg-max-width\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<figure class=\"main-img has-figcaption\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.66\" data-template=\"Standard Article\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Field Maneuvers 2025\" class=\"img\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1280\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1420\/0\/1420901.jpg\" width=\"1989\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"inner\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Chester Mckee<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"meta\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-14T14:38:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"14 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"14\">14,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"titles\">\n<div class=\"tags\">\n<div class=\"sections\"><a class=\"category vertical - music\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\">Music<\/a><br \/>\n\/<br \/>\n<a class=\"series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/lists\">Lists<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"standard-tag-container\"><a class=\"standard-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\">Music<\/a> \/<br \/>\n<a class=\"standard-series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/lists\">Lists<\/a><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"title\"><span>The ultimate guide to music festivals <span class=\"nowrap\">in 2026<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"standfirst\">\n<h2>From the world\u2019s largest Afrobeats festival to Rolling Loud\u2019s booming rap lineup, here are this year\u2019s best festivals from around <span class=\"nowrap\">the world<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-14T14:38:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"14 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"14\">14,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-14T14:38:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"14 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"14\">14,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"providers\">\n<div class=\"contributors\"><span class=\"contributor\" data-contributor-role=\"Text\"><span class=\"contributor-role\">Text<\/span><a class=\"contributor-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/user\/TiarnaMeehan\">Tiarna<\/a><\/span><span class=\"contributor\" data-contributor-role=\"Text\"><span class=\"contributor-role\">Text<\/span><a class=\"contributor-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/user\/solomonpacemccarrick\">Solomon Pace-McCarrick<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"article-body-container\">\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p>Line-ups are dropping, group chats are clambering to make plans, and tickets are already selling out. It\u2019s that time again: summer may be hard to imagine but it\u2019s fast approaching, and choosing the right festival is no easy feat. Between indecisive friends, slow repliers, and an oversaturated circuit that often leans into branded sameness (as Dazed\u2019s music writer Solomon Pace-McCarrick pointed out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\/article\/65962\/1\/dazed-guide-to-music-festivals-in-2025-field-maneuvers-madruga-gala\">last year<\/a>), it\u2019s not always easy to know what festival to commit to. And while some lineups continue to recycle the same rotation of headliners (not you, Zara Larsson, we love you), there are still plenty worth getting excited about.<\/p>\n<p>So, to make things easier, we\u2019ve rounded up our favourite line-ups from across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>CLUB2CLUB<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"new york, usa\">NEW YORK, USA<\/h2>\n<p><span>Italy\u2019s C2C Festival returns to New York City\u2019s Knockdown Centre for its second-ever US edition. From the anxiety-riddled basslines of aya, the droning ambience of Malibu and the moody utterings of Elias R\u00f8nnenfelt, the stacked lineup is guaranteed to have you darting across the festival&#8217;s three stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Don<span>\u2019t <\/span>miss: <\/strong><span>New York, the experimental electro-duo whose tracks are undercut with a processed deadpan, are sure to put on a performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>FIELD MANEUVERS<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"norfolk, uk\"><span>NORFOLK, UK<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Billed as being \u201ca million miles from reality,\u201d Field Maneuvers is a no-frills festival set in the rolling fields of Norfolk. With clusters of tents, makeshift stages and a booming sound system, FM has steadily grown into one of the UK\u2019s most refreshing festival experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Don\u2019t miss:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span>SYPHEN, Uhaul Dyke Rescue and Don&#8217;t Touch My Fro! While the lineup of DJs is stacked, don\u2019t overlook the crews guaranteed to bring something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"niigata, japan\"><span>NIIGATA, JAPAN<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>High in the mountains of Niigata, Fuji Rock Festival delivers genre-spanning line-ups in one of the most scenic settings around. Catch Turnstile backdropped by mountains, then hop on a gondola to make it in time for Mitski \u2013 it beats the usual muddy trek between stages any day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong>Sofia Isella, <\/span>bringing a moody mix of alt-pop and diaristic lyricism to the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>RALLY\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"london, uk\">LONDON, UK<\/h2>\n<p><span>Art grads assemble for one of London\u2019s coolest festivals. Blood Orange headlines, alongside the dreamier edges of the scene with Smerz, James K, and Kiss Facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong>dexter in the newsagent, <\/span>a standout in the UK underground, pairing hazy, loop-based production with off-kilter delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>ROLLING LOUD\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"florida, usa\">FLORIDA, USA<\/h2>\n<p><span>With a lineup that looks like it\u2019s been ripped from your situationship\u2019s playlist. Rolling Loud, the largest hip-hop festival in the world, delivers one of this year\u2019s most hyped lineups for their Florida edition. From EsDeeKid to Sexyy Red, Playboi Carti to 2slimey, we know these crowds are going to go crazy. Hold on to your Chrome Hearts chains, guys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong>Slayr, <\/span>promising rapid-fire flow and high-BPM club production. Catch this one while he\u2019s rising.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1><span>DEKMANTEL<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"amsterdam, netherlands\">AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS<\/h2>\n<p><span>Dekmantel\u2019s reputation as one of the best electronic music festivals around shows no signs of changing. Located in a sprawling forest on the city\u2019s outskirts, Dekmantel is nurturing its homegrown talent while bringing in bookings from far beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong>Sandrien, a DJ known for their hypnotic, loop-based techno sets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html-embed\">\n<h1>AFRO NATION<\/h1>\n<h2>ALGARVE, PORTUGAL<\/h2>\n<p><span>Turning up the heat on Praia da Rocha, this Algarve-based festival stakes its claim as the world\u2019s biggest Afrobeats festival. Spanning hip hop, R&amp;B and dancehall, the lineup is stacked with big names, including Tyla, Kehlani, Burna Boy, Asake, and Wizkid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Theodora<\/span><\/span><span>, for a set of alt-R&amp;B with dreamy, immersive vocals \u2013 the perfect respite from an energy-charged lineup.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>SOUNDIT<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"barcelona, spain\">BARCELONA, SPAIN<\/h2>\n<p><span>Back for its second edition, SOUNDIT takes over Parc Nou in Barcelona for two days of forward-thinking electronic music. Expect sets from the scene\u2019s most exciting names.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong>gyrofield, an artist known for her hypnotic synth layers, pulsating basslines, rhythm-forward production and kinetic live sets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>SURF FESTIVAL\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"punat, croatia\">PUNAT, CROATIA<\/h2>\n<p>With its azure oceans, Mediterranean climate and seemingly endless fleet of boats rigged with sound systems, Croatia has long been an idyllic destination for summer festival-goers, and Surf Festival is the newest addition to this lineage. Taking place for the first time this year, Surf Festival has curated a choice list of global dance and independent radio pioneers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong><span>London community radio legend Charlie Bones and selector-turned-Jumbi proprietor Bradley Zero.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>NYEGE NYEGE FESTIVAL<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"jinja, uganda\">JINJA, UGANDA<\/h2>\n<p>Operating on the margins of the African musical mainstream, the \u2018Afrogalactic\u2019 festival (and its associated music label, Nyege Nyege Tapes) is a platform for African artists both domestically and abroad. But music isn\u2019t all it has to offer. Each year, Nyege Nyege Festival (its name being the Ugandan word for \u2018the feeling you get when you hear music and suddenly want to dance<span>\u2019<\/span>), also includes a rich programming of activities (last year included live welding and traditional wrestling), art installations and film screenings. <span>\u201cIt\u2019s a moment where artists from all over the continent meet and get inspired by each other,\u201d the festival\u2019s co-founder, Dereck Debru, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\/article\/65241\/1\/inside-nyege-nyege-festival-from-east-africa-to-the-world\">told Dazed in 2024<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Taking place in November, Nyege Nyege has yet to announce its 2026 lineup. 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Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. You have been subscribed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p>Line-ups are dropping, group chats are clambering to make plans, and tickets are already selling out. It\u2019s that time again: summer may be hard to imagine but it\u2019s fast approaching, and choosing the right festival is no easy feat. Between indecisive friends, slow repliers, and an oversaturated circuit that often leans into branded sameness (as Dazed\u2019s music writer Solomon Pace-McCarrick pointed out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\/article\/65962\/1\/dazed-guide-to-music-festivals-in-2025-field-maneuvers-madruga-gala\">last year<\/a>), it\u2019s not always easy to know what festival to commit to. And while some lineups continue to recycle the same rotation of headliners (not you, Zara Larsson, we love you), there are still plenty worth getting excited about.<\/p>\n<p>So, to make things easier, we\u2019ve rounded up our favourite line-ups from across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>CLUB2CLUB<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"new york, usa\">NEW YORK, USA<\/h2>\n<p><span>Italy\u2019s C2C Festival returns to New York City\u2019s Knockdown Centre for its second-ever US edition. From the anxiety-riddled basslines of aya, the droning ambience of Malibu and the moody utterings of Elias R\u00f8nnenfelt, the stacked lineup is guaranteed to have you darting across the festival&#8217;s three stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Don<span>\u2019t <\/span>miss: <\/strong><span>New York, the experimental electro-duo whose tracks are undercut with a processed deadpan, are sure to put on a performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>FIELD MANEUVERS<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"norfolk, uk\"><span>NORFOLK, UK<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Billed as being \u201ca million miles from reality,\u201d Field Maneuvers is a no-frills festival set in the rolling fields of Norfolk. With clusters of tents, makeshift stages and a booming sound system, FM has steadily grown into one of the UK\u2019s most refreshing festival experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Don\u2019t miss:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span>SYPHEN, Uhaul Dyke Rescue and Don&#8217;t Touch My Fro! While the lineup of DJs is stacked, don\u2019t overlook the crews guaranteed to bring something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"niigata, japan\"><span>NIIGATA, JAPAN<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>High in the mountains of Niigata, Fuji Rock Festival delivers genre-spanning line-ups in one of the most scenic settings around. Catch Turnstile backdropped by mountains, then hop on a gondola to make it in time for Mitski \u2013 it beats the usual muddy trek between stages any day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong>Sofia Isella, <\/span>bringing a moody mix of alt-pop and diaristic lyricism to the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>RALLY\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"london, uk\">LONDON, UK<\/h2>\n<p><span>Art grads assemble for one of London\u2019s coolest festivals. Blood Orange headlines, alongside the dreamier edges of the scene with Smerz, James K, and Kiss Facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong>dexter in the newsagent, <\/span>a standout in the UK underground, pairing hazy, loop-based production with off-kilter delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>ROLLING LOUD\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"florida, usa\">FLORIDA, USA<\/h2>\n<p><span>With a lineup that looks like it\u2019s been ripped from your situationship\u2019s playlist. Rolling Loud, the largest hip-hop festival in the world, delivers one of this year\u2019s most hyped lineups for their Florida edition. From EsDeeKid to Sexyy Red, Playboi Carti to 2slimey, we know these crowds are going to go crazy. Hold on to your Chrome Hearts chains, guys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong>Slayr, <\/span>promising rapid-fire flow and high-BPM club production. Catch this one while he\u2019s rising.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1><span>DEKMANTEL<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"amsterdam, netherlands\">AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS<\/h2>\n<p><span>Dekmantel\u2019s reputation as one of the best electronic music festivals around shows no signs of changing. Located in a sprawling forest on the city\u2019s outskirts, Dekmantel is nurturing its homegrown talent while bringing in bookings from far beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong>Sandrien, a DJ known for their hypnotic, loop-based techno sets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html-embed\">\n<h1>AFRO NATION<\/h1>\n<h2>ALGARVE, PORTUGAL<\/h2>\n<p><span>Turning up the heat on Praia da Rocha, this Algarve-based festival stakes its claim as the world\u2019s biggest Afrobeats festival. Spanning hip hop, R&amp;B and dancehall, the lineup is stacked with big names, including Tyla, Kehlani, Burna Boy, Asake, and Wizkid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Theodora<\/span><\/span><span>, for a set of alt-R&amp;B with dreamy, immersive vocals \u2013 the perfect respite from an energy-charged lineup.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>SOUNDIT<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"barcelona, spain\">BARCELONA, SPAIN<\/h2>\n<p><span>Back for its second edition, SOUNDIT takes over Parc Nou in Barcelona for two days of forward-thinking electronic music. Expect sets from the scene\u2019s most exciting names.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong>gyrofield, an artist known for her hypnotic synth layers, pulsating basslines, rhythm-forward production and kinetic live sets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>SURF FESTIVAL\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"punat, croatia\">PUNAT, CROATIA<\/h2>\n<p>With its azure oceans, Mediterranean climate and seemingly endless fleet of boats rigged with sound systems, Croatia has long been an idyllic destination for summer festival-goers, and Surf Festival is the newest addition to this lineage. Taking place for the first time this year, Surf Festival has curated a choice list of global dance and independent radio pioneers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss: <\/strong><span>London community radio legend Charlie Bones and selector-turned-Jumbi proprietor Bradley Zero.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>NYEGE NYEGE FESTIVAL<\/h1>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"jinja, uganda\">JINJA, UGANDA<\/h2>\n<p>Operating on the margins of the African musical mainstream, the \u2018Afrogalactic\u2019 festival (and its associated music label, Nyege Nyege Tapes) is a platform for African artists both domestically and abroad. But music isn\u2019t all it has to offer. Each year, Nyege Nyege Festival (its name being the Ugandan word for \u2018the feeling you get when you hear music and suddenly want to dance<span>\u2019<\/span>), also includes a rich programming of activities (last year included live welding and traditional wrestling), art installations and film screenings. <span>\u201cIt\u2019s a moment where artists from all over the continent meet and get inspired by each other,\u201d the festival\u2019s co-founder, Dereck Debru, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\/article\/65241\/1\/inside-nyege-nyege-festival-from-east-africa-to-the-world\">told Dazed in 2024<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Taking place in November, Nyege Nyege has yet to announce its 2026 lineup. Follow their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nyegenyegefest\/?utm_source=ig_embed\">Instagram page<\/a> for the latest updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline-last\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. 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