Awakenings Festival 2026 Announces First Names for Its Massive July Edition

Awakenings Festival has officially released the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, happening 10-12 July in Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands. As one of the world’s leading techno festivals, Awakenings is set to deliver another huge summer weekend with a diverse and powerful lineup across multiple stages.

The first announcement already brings some of the biggest names in techno, including 999999999, Adam Beyer, Adrián Mills, Adriatique, Amelie Lens, Charlotte de Witte, Cloudy, Fatima Hajji, Freddy K, I Hate Models, Joris Voorn x Kevin de Vries, Kettama, Marrøn, Miss Monique, Nina Kraviz, Odymeł, Pegassi, Rødhåd, and Wade.

House, hard techno, melodic techno, and experimental sounds are all represented, offering something for every type of raver.

For more than 25 years, Awakenings has been one of the most important names in the techno world. The journey began in Amsterdam’s Gashouder in 1997, and since then the brand has built a reputation for some of the most impressive productions in electronic music. Today, Awakenings draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year across its indoor and outdoor events. The Hilvarenbeek festival has become the flagship experience, welcoming around 80,000 attendees from more than 80 countries over its three-day weekend. With eight stages, over 120 artists, and a crowd known for its dedication, Awakenings continues to set the standard for large-scale techno festivals in Europe.

This first drop only scratches the surface. Many more artists are still to be announced, and stages, day splits, and special performances will follow in the coming months.

With this opening lineup, Awakenings Festival 2026 is already shaping up to be one of their strongest editions yet, and one of the most anticipated weekends of the summer for techno fans around the world.

For more information, lineup updates, and ticket details, visit Awakenings Festival 2026.