Techno Radar: Where to Rave in January 2026

A global guide to the most important techno raves and festivals happening in January 2026

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January doesn’t slow things down. After New Year’s Eve, the techno scene keeps pushing forward with heavyweight club nights, full-scale festivals, and hard-hitting takeovers across the globe. From Miami and Amsterdam to Lyon, Melbourne, and Bogotá, January 2026 is stacked with reasons to stay on the dance floor.

Here’s your Techno Radar guide to the best techno raves and festivals happening in January 2026.


🇺🇸 United States: RESISTANCE

1. RESISTANCE Miami – January 3 (M2, Miami Beach)

A focused night of dark, driving techno inside one of Miami’s key electronic venues.
Lineup: Sara Landry, Shlømo, Carlos Perez b2b Carbon Nerve.


🇲🇽 Mexico: ANTS

2. ANTS at Zamna Festival – January 3 (Tulum)

A full-night session blending house and techno in the jungle setting of Zamna.
Lineup: Andrea Oliva b2b Ilario Alicante, Archie Hamilton b2b Marsolo, Loco Dice, Maceo Plex, Cameron Jack, Syreeta.


🇫🇷 France: Teletech & I Hate Models

3. Teletech Lyon – January 10 (Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon)

A large-scale indoor night centered on fast tempos and heavy sound.
Lineup: 999999999, Azyr b2b Shlømo, Bae Blade b2b Emilija, Novah, Stef de Haan.

4. I Hate Models – All Night Long – January 10 (Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles)

A single artist, all night long set built around long transitions and emotional pressure.
Lineup: I Hate Models (all night long).


🇨🇭 Switzerland: Impact Rave

5. Impact Rave w/ Klofama & Kruelty – January 17 (MÄX, Zurich)

A late-night club session focused on hard, fast techno and a packed dance floor.
Lineup: Klofama, Kruelty, Ricklin, Pencil, Onx.


🇹🇭 Thailand: EDC

6. EDC Thailand 2026 – January 16-18 (Rhythm Park, Phuket)

A multi-day festival with a strong techno presence alongside global electronic acts.
Lineup: Sara Landry, Klangkuenstler, Novah, Nina Kraviz, Mathame, Ki/Ki, Lilly Palmer and more.


🇦🇺 Australia: WONDER

7. WONDER at PICA – January 23 (Melbourne)

A dark club night with a no phone policy and uninterrupted focus on the music.
Lineup: Fantasm, Karah, Klofama, Mad Dog, Winson, Lola Voss.


🇳🇱 Netherlands: The Holy Shit Show

8. The Holy Shit Show – January 24 (AFAS Live, Amsterdam)

A night designed around fast BPMs and close-range sound.
Lineup: Holy Priest, Shlømo, D-Sturb, Kistenbrugger.


🇩🇪 Germany: Gotec

9. Gotec Opening 2026 – January 24 (Gotec, Karlsruhe)

A long night of deep, dark techno to kick off the year.
Lineup: Andata, Bitschu Batschu, Cara Elizabeth, Giø, Johannes Schuster, Kander, Lensch, LEVS, Noise Not War, Skryption, Sloli, William Luck.


🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Teletech

10. Teletech at Victoria Warehouse – January 31 (Manchester)

A late-January warehouse event built around heavy, industrial sound.
Lineup: Jowi, Karah, Klofama, Kruelty, Restricted, Tassery, Toxic Machinery.


🇨🇴 Colombia: Outworld

11. Klangkuenstler – Outworld Bogotá – January 31 (Coliseo Medplus)

An all-night-long set marking the first Outworld edition in Colombia.
Lineup: Klangkuenstler (all night long).


Final Words

January 2026 continues the momentum of the techno calendar with events that favor depth over spectacle. From long club nights in Europe to festival settings in Thailand and extended sets in South America, the month offers a wide range of experiences for different corners of the scene.

For more upcoming techno raves, festivals, and club nights worldwide, visit Techno Music World Events.

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