Featuring performances by Adrián Mills, SPFDJ, Trym, and more.
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Sound Waves Festival is set to return to Esmoriz, Portugal, on July 11th, 2026, marking another edition of the long-running hard techno event.
The festival will deliver over 20 hours of non-stop programming, running from Saturday afternoon into Sunday. This year’s edition features a broad mix of established names and emerging artists across two stages.
On the Main Stage, artists such as Adrián Mills, Cloudy, Klofama, Restricted, SPFDJ, Svetec B2B O.B.I., and Trym will take the spotlight, alongside additional sets from 6EJOU, GTH, Ornella, Sheila, and Toxic Machinery. The program also includes several back-to-back performances, including Kuko B2B Johannes Schuster, RækkE B2B RØY, and SLVL B2B USH.
The Second Stage expands the offering with names including BECDA, Caldas, GA7O B2B Paisana, Giø, Gui Bez, Luna Lunekova, Makecatbleed, Morgaz B2B Cunha, Neltech, Ophell, Pharah B2B Satyr, and Trik.
The 2026 edition also highlights the continued rise of hard bounce and Schranz within the broader techno landscape, alongside returning figures tied to the genre’s evolution. Following last year’s edition, which welcomed attendees from over 30 countries, the festival continues to build its presence within the European circuit.
For more information and tickets, visit the official website here.
