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DJ Snake to Headline Marbella’s New 12:XII Festival
DJ Snake to headline inaugural 12:XII festival as new one-day luxury event makes its Marbella debut this August
DJ Snake will headline the inaugural edition of 12:XII, a new one-day electronic music festival taking place in Marbella on Friday, August 21, 2026. Centred around the theme Beyond Time, the event will bring together electronic music, high-spec production and premium hospitality at Recinto Ferial de San Pedro Alcántara. Joezi, Skinny, Declan, Blacksun and Diego Marin have also been confirmed, with more artists still to be announced. The festival will take place in an open-air setting surrounded by palm trees, with an elevated view of downtown Marbella. Giant LED screens, ice cannons, dynamic structures and a world-class sound system will be installed across the venue. General admission tickets are currently available from €49, while a limited number of VIP tables are also on sale.
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DJ Snake Leads the Inaugural 12:XII Lineup
Leading the first 12:XII lineup is DJ Snake, one of the most successful electronic artists of his generation. The French producer has amassed billions of streams through global hits including Turn Down for What, Lean On, Taki Taki and Let Me Love You, while headlining festivals and arenas across the world.
Joining him is Joezi, whose emotive mix of Afro house and melodic electronic music has made him a recognised name within the genre. Skinny, Declan, Blacksun and Diego Marin complete the current lineup, with further artists expected to be announced before the festival takes place.
Explaining the decision to select DJ Snake for the first edition, the festival’s founder said: “Great brands are built around an idea, not an event. 12:XII was born from the belief that time is the ultimate luxury, and that one extraordinary night can live far beyond the moment itself. DJ Snake was the natural choice to open that story because true icons don’t just perform — they define generations.”
A New Open-Air Festival in Marbella
Conceived for those who enjoy a premium event, 12:XII combines music, high-spec production and Marbella’s summer setting. Positioned between the Mediterranean coastline and the Sierra Blanca mountains, the city has long attracted visitors through its beach clubs, fine dining and world-class hotels.
The old town is known for its whitewashed walls, bougainvillea-covered squares and narrow streets, while the marina is home to superyachts, designer boutiques, rooftop bars and some of southern Spain’s leading restaurants. These surroundings will provide the wider setting for the festival’s debut edition.
The open-air venue will be converted with giant LED screens, ice cannons and dynamic structures, alongside a world-class sound system. An elevated backstage area and VIP experience will also be installed among the palm trees as the event continues from the daytime into the night.
The Story Behind 12:XII
The festival takes its name from a connection first formed in December 2012. Its team brings together experience across electronic music, luxury hospitality and artistic direction, with the intention of creating a new annual event in Marbella.
Built around the theme Beyond Time, the concept is based on the idea that time is a form of luxury and that a single event can continue to hold meaning after it ends. The first edition will introduce that concept through a lineup led by DJ Snake and a production setup created specifically for the open-air venue.
12:XII takes place on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Recinto Ferial de San Pedro Alcántara, Avenida del Mediterráneo, 8, 29670 Marbella, Spain. General admission tickets start from €49, while VIP tables are available in limited numbers through the official festival website.
