Kappa FuturFestival announces first wave of artists for 2026 edition

The Kappa FuturFestival First Wave of artists Features Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Michael Bibi, and more.

Kappa FuturFestival, one of Europe’s most renowned electronic music festivals, has released Phase One of its 2026 lineup. The festival will return to Parco Dora, known for its striking concrete structures and green expanses, in Torino, Italy, for three days from July 3–5, 2026.

Confirmed Phase One artists include techno powerhouse Charlotte de Witte, alongside fellow high-energy force Amelie Lens. Ben Klock and Marcel Dettmann are set to perform a rare back-to-back, while Michael Bibi will make his highly anticipated return to the festival. A unique UK back-to-back from Skream and Fleur Shore has also been announced, along with the first-ever b2b performance from Erol Alkan and Confidence Man.

Phase One further features Swedish House Mafia member Sebastian Ingrosso, joined by a diverse mix of international veterans and rising talents. Additional confirmed artists include techno icons Sven Väth and Enrico Sangiuliano, alongside emerging names such as Clara Cuvé, Basswell, and Dyen b2b Shlømo.

Completing the Phase One lineup are Adiel b2b Quest, Anxhela, Dawn Patrol, DJ Rush, Greg Willen b2b Sizing, Nikolina, Onlynumbers, Prunk b2b YOUniverse, Rhadoo, Serafina b2b Fumi, STOOR Live (Colin Benders, Lady Starlight, Speedy J), Wade, and Mochakk.

In 2025, Kappa FuturFestival hosted over 130 artists across six stages, welcoming more than 120,000 attendees from over 150 countries and generating upwards of $30 million annually for the local economy. That same year, the festival was ranked among the world’s best events in DJ Mag’s 2025 Top 100 Festivals.

For its 16th edition, the festival’s signature art + techno experience will return, blending immersive art installations, fine dining, and curated accommodations into the core music experience. Early-bird tickets for the 2026 edition sold out in a record 48 hours. General admission tickets are now on sale.

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