Featuring Âme Live, Bedouin, DJ Tennis B2B Traumer, Ajna B2B Samm, and more.
Photo credit: Sandbox Festival – Official
Egypt’s coastal town of El Gouna is set to host the 2026 edition of Sandbox Festival from May 7th to 10th. The multi-day electronic music gathering returns with a broad international lineup and a setting along the Red Sea.
Positioned as a large-scale destination event, Sandbox Festival will unfold across eight stages, bringing together more than 100 artists. Headlining acts include Ajna B2B Samm, Âme Live Presents, Bedouin, Notre Dame B2B Ankhoï, and DJ Tennis B2B Traumer, alongside a wide roster of global and regional talent.
Across its full program, the 2026 lineup expands with names such as Dixon, The Blaze (DJ set), Shanti Celeste B2B Peach, Floorplan, Tripolism, HoneyLuv, Butch B2B Toman, Craig Richards, Desiree, DJ Python, Eliás Mazian, Husa and Zeyada (live), Job Jobse, Kotoe, Lilya Mandre, Mita Gami, Natasha Polké (live), Omar Fayyad, Paramida, Ramez (live), Rossi, and Salomé Le Chat, among many others.
The festival takes place within El Gouna, a purpose-built resort town located 25 kilometers from Hurghada. Known for its compact layout, the destination offers easy transport through shuttle services and tuk-tuks, with key areas such as Abu Tig Marina and Downtown providing direct access to festival grounds. Accommodation options range from immersive stays like Cook’s Club to higher-end choices, including The Chedi and Casa Cook.
Full lineup and tickets are available here.
