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Stereoparc Festival 2026 Returns to Rochefort This July
Stereoparc Festival 2026 Returns to Rochefort, France This July with Steve Aoki, I Hate Models and More at the Corderie Royale
Set to take place on July 24–25, 2026 at the historic Corderie Royale in Rochefort, France, Stereoparc Festival 2026 returns with a lineup spanning multiple corners of electronic music across two days. This year’s lineup includes Steve Aoki, I Hate Models, Vladimir Cauchemar, Novah, Showtek and Upsilone, reflecting the festival’s continued mix of techno and large-scale electronic acts.
Beyond the artists, the Corderie Royale remains central to the experience, as its open-air grounds once again transform into a summer gathering space for electronic music in western France. For 2026, organisers have also introduced a new stage design concept, reworking the production layout to better integrate lighting, LED structures and scenic elements against the 17th-century stone façade. The updated design is expected to place greater emphasis on vertical visuals and immersive lighting, using the length of the historic building as an architectural extension of the stage itself.
A Closer Look at the Stereoparc Festival 2026 Lineup
On Friday, July 24, Stereoparc Festival 2026 features I Hate Models, Vladimir Cauchemar and Novah at the Corderie Royale in Rochefort, France. I Hate Models has released on ARTS and Perc Trax and has become one of the most recognisable French names in contemporary techno, with appearances at major European festivals over the past decade. Vladimir Cauchemar, known for his skull mask and crossovers with French rap artists including SCH and Vald, gained wide recognition through tracks such as Aulos and subsequent festival bookings across France. Novah has built her reputation through consistent club and festival appearances across Europe, adding another hard techno name to the opening night of the 2026 edition.
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On Saturday, July 25, Steve Aoki, Showtek and Upsilone are scheduled for the second day. Steve Aoki, founder of Dim Mak Records, has maintained a global touring schedule for more than a decade and remains one of the most visible names on international electronic festival lineups, with collaborations including Waste It On Me featuring BTS and Just Hold On with Louis Tomlinson. Showtek, active since the early 2000s, began in hardstyle before moving into internationally recognised festival records such as Booyah, continuing to appear on large-scale electronic stages worldwide. Upsilone, based in Paris, brings a French presence to the Saturday lineup, with releases that have circulated across streaming platforms and live events in recent years. The second day therefore places established global touring acts alongside a contemporary French producer within the open-air setting of the historic waterfront venue.
The Corderie Royale, built between 1666 and 1669 under Louis XIV, was originally constructed as a rope factory for the French Navy. At approximately 374 metres in length, it remains one of the longest industrial buildings of the 17th century. Today it sits along the Charente River in Rochefort, France, restored as a historic monument and surrounded by landscaped riverside gardens. During Stereoparc Festival 2026 on July 24–25, 2026, these gardens become the main gathering space for thousands of attendees, placing electronic music directly against the preserved stone façade of a former naval arsenal.
The physical scale of the building changes the way the festival is experienced. The length of the structure runs parallel to the river, creating a continuous backdrop behind the production installations. As stages are erected across the parkland, the stone walls reflect both light and sound, giving the site a density that differs from open rural festival grounds. With the newly introduced stage design for 2026, production elements are expected to interact more deliberately with the architecture, framing performers against the historic façade while extending visual installations upward and outward across the site.
The proximity of the river also alters the environment, particularly after sunset, when cooler air moves through the waterfront space and lighting designs illuminate both the performance areas and the historic exterior. The audience does not stand in isolation from the town; the venue sits within Rochefort, making the event part of the city’s summer calendar rather than a remote destination site.
Attendance in recent editions has approached 15,000 people, filling the waterfront lawns while maintaining visible sightlines across different stage zones. The layout allows movement between areas without leaving the historic grounds, meaning the Corderie Royale remains present from almost every angle of the event. Unlike temporary festival sites that are dismantled without trace, the structure remains constant before and after the weekend, and its maritime history is inseparable from the identity of Stereoparc Festival 2026.
Looking Ahead to July 24–25 in Rochefort
As Stereoparc Festival 2026 nears, the focus moves from announcements to how the weekend will unfold on site at the Corderie Royale in Rochefort, France. Gates open at 17:30 on both July 24 and 25, with performances continuing until 03:00, placing the headline acts against the riverfront through daylight and into the early hours.
New for 2026, organisers have confirmed an official on-site after-party running from 03:00 to 06:00 each night, extending the programming beyond the main stage schedule while keeping attendees within the festival grounds. The addition keeps the energy centred at the Corderie Royale until sunrise, offering a late-night continuation immediately following the headline sets.
In recent years, attendance has reached around 15,000 people, filling the waterfront gardens that run alongside the 374-metre stone structure built in the 17th century for the French Navy.
Entry currently starts at €59 for a single day and €91 for two days, with tickets available through official outlets including Shotgun and Ticketmaster. Overnight stays are handled through Stereocamp at the Stade du Polygone, which opens from Friday afternoon, with late-night shuttle transfers running from the festival entrance on rue Toufaire. With the river on one side and the historic façade on the other, the layout keeps the crowd within the town centre of Rochefort, giving the two-day event a setting that remains fixed long after the stages are dismantled.
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Dennis Ferrer to Headline ¿PorQuéNo? Toronto’s Tulum Day Festival at Evergreen Brick Works
Dennis Ferrer headlines ¿PorQuéNo? Toronto, a two-stage daytime festival at Evergreen Brick Works on August 29, 2026, bringing Tulum’s beach party energy north.
¿PorQuéNo? is bringing its signature Tulum Day Festival concept to Toronto this summer, in partnership with Puzzles Presents with house music veteran Dennis Ferrer topping the bill at Evergreen Brick Works on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Doors open at 4 PM for the 19+ event, which runs seven hours across two stages and is expected to draw over 2,000 attendees for a full day-into-evening celebration of house music in the city’s historic industrial park setting.
Dennis Ferrer Headlines ¿PorQuéNo? Toronto
The Dennis Ferrer ¿PorQuéNo? Toronto booking brings one of soulful house’s most respected names to the daytime festival stage. The New York-based DJ and producer built his reputation through soulful, gospel, and Afro-house influenced production, co-founding Sfere Recordings with Kerri Chandler before launching his own label, Objektivity. He remains best known for his 2010 Defected Records single “Hey Hey,” a record that helped define the sound of soulful house for a new generation of dancefloors, and his catalog includes long-running collaborations with Masters at Work and Little Louie Vega.
Full Lineup at ¿PorQuéNo? Toronto 2026
Dennis Ferrer headlines a stacked bill that includes Ashkan Dian, Azul, Bardia, Different Human, Chism, Johnny Khan, Razaq El Toro, Ry, Saint X, Shayne Mags, Singhara, and Tristan VanGrant. The full roster leans into the same soulful, groove-driven house sound that defines the ¿PorQuéNo? brand, setting up a day of continuous music across the festival’s two stages.
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Venue & Event Details
¿PorQuéNo? Toronto takes place at Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON, a former industrial brick factory turned community and event space known for hosting outdoor markets and festivals. Key details for attendees:
THE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
Featuring:
• Afro, tribal and organic house & techno
• Immersive production and Tulum-inspired design
• Live performers and dancers
• Body art and curated pop-up vendors
• Food and drinks available for purchase
• Boho chic and elevated summer style encouraged
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Doors: 4 PM, running through 11 PM (7 hours)
- Age restriction: 19+
- Capacity: ~2,000
- Parking: Paid parking available on site
- Refund policy: No refunds
Tickets for Dennis Ferrer PorQueNo Toronto are on sale now through Eventbrite.
The Team Behind the Party
Bringing this one to life is a lineup of Toronto promoters as strong as the one on stage. Puzzles Entertainment, known for their deep, progressive, and melodic house nights around the city, joins forces with AYRA Collective, a regular co-host of ¿PorQuéNo? Tulum Day parties across other cities, and FLOWSTATE, a local house music events crew built around giving DJs of every level a platform. Together, they’re the crew making sure Evergreen Brick Works feels every bit like Tulum for the day.
Don’t Forget to Follow ¿PorQuéNo?
Stay connected and be the first to hear about future dates, special offers, and behind-the-scenes moments. Follow ¿PorQuéNo? across all platforms:
Instagram: @porqueno.vancouver and @porqueno.tulum
Facebook: PorQuéNo? Tulum
Eventbrite: PorQueNo Organizer Page
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808 Festival Bangkok 2026 unveils stacked Phase 1 lineup featuring ILLENIUM, W&W, Adam Beyer and more for this October at BITEC Bangna, Bangkok
808 Festival Bangkok returns on October 2–3, 2026 at BITEC Bangna, bringing another major electronic music lineup to the Thai capital. Since launching in 2013, 808 Festival has become one of the country’s most established electronic music events, regularly welcoming leading international DJs and producers to Bangkok. The Phase 1 announcement is led by ILLENIUM, W&W, Argy and Ben Nicky, joined by two notable B2B performances from SLANDER and NGHTMRE, as well as Adam Beyer and Chris Avantgarde. Rivo, Ian Asher and Mary Droppinz also join the lineup, bringing house and electronic pop influences alongside the melodic bass, big room, techno and trance represented across the first announcement.
Breaking Down the Phase 1 Lineup
The first announcement brings together several returning 808 Festival artists, new additions and two B2B performances. SLANDER B2B NGHTMRE reunites two of bass music’s most recognised acts, while Adam Beyer B2B Chris Avantgarde pairs two major names in techno. ILLENIUM, W&W, Argy and Ben Nicky bring melodic bass, big room, melodic techno and trance to the lineup, with Rivo, Ian Asher and Mary Droppinz extending its house and electronic pop representation.
What Stands Out About the 808 Festival Bangkok 2026 Phase 1 Lineup
The Phase 1 announcement brings back several artists with an existing history with 808 Festival, while also introducing bookings that give the 2026 edition a broader musical range. W&W return after appearing at multiple previous editions, continuing a connection with the festival that has developed over several years. ILLENIUM also returns to 808 Festival, bringing the melodic bass sound and emotionally focused songwriting that have made him one of the genre’s most widely recognised artists. Argy and Ben Nicky take the lineup in different directions, with Argy’s recent releases strengthening his position in melodic techno and Ben Nicky bringing trance and harder electronic music to the lineup.
The two B2B sets are notable because both pairings come from existing creative relationships. SLANDER and NGHTMRE have worked together since the release of Gud Vibrations in 2016, which later developed into a label and event series under the same name. Their return as a B2B act brings that shared history back to the stage. Adam Beyer B2B Chris Avantgarde offers a different type of collaboration, connecting Beyer’s decades of work in techno and leadership of Drumcode with the darker melodic production heard across Chris Avantgarde’s recent releases. Rivo, Ian Asher and Mary Droppinz add house, electronic pop and club music to the announcement, giving the first phase a wider mix of established names and artists who have gained greater international attention in recent years.
How 808 Festival Has Developed Since Its Bangkok Debut
Since launching in 2013 as a single-day event, 808 Festival has grown into a recurring multi-day festival with a wider selection of electronic music across its lineups. Previous editions have featured artists including Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Skrillex, Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Above & Beyond, Peggy Gou and Sara Landry. Over the years, the event has taken place at several locations, including Live Park Rama 9, SHOW DC, Nong Nooch Garden in Pattaya and BITEC Bangna, which has become its regular home in recent editions. This consistency has helped 808 Festival maintain a clear place in Bangkok’s annual electronic music calendar while continuing to attract visitors from Thailand and other parts of Asia. The festival’s international recognition has continued to grow, with 808 Festival ranking 27th in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals 2026 poll, up two places from the previous year.
808 Festival Bangkok 2026 Dates, Venue and Tickets
808 Festival Bangkok 2026 will take place on October 2–3, 2026 at BITEC Bangna in Bangkok. The indoor exhibition venue has hosted several recent editions of the festival and allows its stages, lighting and large-scale production to operate within one connected site. This year’s October dates also place the festival earlier in the calendar following several editions held in December.
Tickets are available through Ticketmelon, with further lineup announcements expected ahead of the festival. With Phase 1 now confirmed, the next announcement will reveal more of the artists joining the two-day festival.
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Momentous 2026 returns to Bentonville, Arkansas on November 6-7 with SOFI TUKKER, Channel Tres and Hiroko Yamamura headlining its strongest lineup to date.
Arkansas probably isn’t the first place you’d look for an electronic music festival — but maybe it should be. As Momentous returns for its fourth edition this November, the boutique festival once again brings internationally recognized artists to Bentonville, and its newly revealed day-by-day lineup might be its strongest yet.
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The two-day festival returns to The Momentary on November 6-7, a venue that’s welcomed artists like deadmau5, Kaskade, and Kraftwerk and is set to host Chris Lake and Zedd later this year. Blending electronic music, contemporary art, food, and local culture, this year’s edition features a lineup spanning house, techno, indie electronic, and bass, including SOFI TUKKER, Channel Tres (DJ Set), Hiroko Yamamura, and more.
Instead of following the traditional festival formula, Momentous unfolds across two very different settings. Friday transforms the Momentary’s galleries and RØDE House into a series of indoor dance floors before Saturday spills onto the museum’s Green for an open-air finale. That museum setting is part of what makes Momentous stand out in a sea of camping festivals and speedways.
For anyone looking to add a fall festival to their calendar, don’t sleep on Bentonville. Festivals like Momentous are proving that some of the most interesting electronic music experiences are happening far outside the usual hotspots.
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