Marco Carola: quick facts
Sourced, updated Oct 2026- Born
- February 7, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
- Birthplace
- Naples, Campania, Italy
- Nationality
- Italian
- Genres
- Techno, Minimal techno, Tech house
- Labels
- Music On (founder), Zenit (founder), Design Music (founder)
- Active since
- 1990
Essential tracks
- Bloody Cash2008
- Party People2009
- Play It Loud!2011
- Magic Tribe2011
- High Rolla (with Loco Dice)2025
DJ Mag Top 100 best: #86
Latest on Marco Carola
15 stories
UNLOCKED Celebrates 15 Years with Its Most Ambitious Sicily Season Yet
UNLOCKED celebrates its 15th anniversary with a landmark summer season across six extraordinary Sicilian locations, featuring Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, Francesco Del Garda, Deborah De Luca and more.
Music On Announces First-Ever Malta Edition for 2026
Marco Carola’s Music On announces its first-ever Malta edition, landing on 1 August 2026 at a brand-new location with full lineup details coming soon.
Marco Carola Brings Music On to Pacha ICONS at FIVE LUXE JBR
Marco Carola brings his global Music On brand to Pacha ICONS at FIVE LUXE JBR for four massive open-air nights in Dubai, featuring standout techno lineups from November 2025 to April 2026.
Carl Cox and Peggy Gou Lead Pacha ICONS 2025 Season in Dubai
Pacha ICONS 2025 brings world-class DJs including Carl Cox, Marco Carola, and Peggy Gou to Playa Pacha, Dubai for an immersive electronic season.
Pacha Ibiza Unveils New Year’s Eve With Music On
New Year’s Eve 2025 at Pacha Ibiza: Marco Carola’s Music On returns for one night with Nic Fanciulli b2b Franky Rizardo and Mason Collective — house & techno.
Pacha Ibiza Launches Peggy Gou Fashion Collab and Opens New Marina Botafoch Store
Pacha Ibiza unveils limited edition Peggy Gou collaboration and opens flagship fashion store near Marina Botafoch with sustainable club-inspired collections.
Zamna Festival Côte d’Azur Drops Complete 2025 Lineup
Zamna Festival returns to Fréjus August 1-2, 2025 with ANYMA, Marco Carola, Âme, DJ Tennis, Stephan Bodzin and 30+ electronic music artists!
Panorama Festival Announces 2025 Lineup at Iconic Quarry Venue in Southern Italy
Experience Panorama Festival 2025 in Puglia's stunning Cave del Duca with Peggy Gou, Black Coffee & Solomun. Tickets on sale now!
Pacha Ibiza Announces Early Season Lineup With Dixon, Mochakk, and Kölsch
Experience Pacha Ibiza's electrifying early season shows featuring Dixon, Mochakk, and Kölsch this April-May 2025. Unmissable techno events at Ibiza's legendary nightclub!
Music On Announces Epic Summer 2025 Lineup at Pacha Ibiza
Discover Music On’s 2025 summer lineup at Pacha Ibiza featuring Marco Carola, Rüfüs Du Sol, Solomun, Black Coffee, Jamie Jones, Vintage Culture & more.
Awakenings Festival 2025 Unveils Full Lineup
Awakenings Festival 2025 unveils a massive lineup featuring Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, and more!
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Time Warp (Germany) 2024 Celebrates 30 Years of History With Its Biggest Lineup
Join Time Warp 2024 in Mannheim for an epic 30th-anniversary celebration featuring the biggest lineup yet with music legends and new talents.
Upcoming shows
Festivals with Marco Carola on the lineup
III Points (Miami, FL, USA) 2026
Monsterland Halloween Festival (Imola, Italy) 2026
Zamna Sharm El-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt) 2026
Creamfields (Daresbury, United Kingdom) 2027
Past festival appearances
Where Marco Carola has played
Medusa Sunbeach Festival 2026 (Cullera, Spain)
Nebula X Festival (Costinesti, Romania) 2026
ISABELLE Festival III (Saint-Tropez, France) 2026
Hellwatt Festival (Reggio Emilia, Italy) 2026
Music On Festival (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 2026
Skyline Festival (Los Angeles, CA, USA) 2026
Soundstorm (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) 2025
Creamfields (Daresbury, United Kingdom) 2025
Panorama Music Festival (Lecce, Italy) 2025
Zamna Festival (Cote D’Azur, France) 2025
Love Family Park (Frankfurt, Germany) 2025
Kappa FuturFestival (Turin, Italy) 2025
Forbidden Forest (Midlands, UK) 2025
Music On Festival (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 2025
Time Warp (Mannheim, Germany) 2025
Caprices Festival (Crans-Montana, Switzerland) 2025
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Marco Carola
Where is Marco Carola from?
Marco Carola is from Naples, Campania, Italy. Nationality: Italian.
How old is Marco Carola?
Marco Carola is 51 years old, born on February 7, 1975.
What kind of music does Marco Carola play?
Marco Carola plays techno, minimal techno and tech house.
Does Marco Carola have a record label?
Yes. Marco Carola founded Music On, Zenit, Design Music, Question and One Thousands.
What are Marco Carola's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Bloody Cash" (2008), "Party People" (2009) and "Play It Loud!" (2011).
Does Marco Carola own Music On?
Yes. Carola founded Music On, launched in 2011 at the Shelbourne Hotel in Miami, and ran his Music On residency at Amnesia Ibiza from 2012 until 2018.
When is Marco Carola's next festival show?
Marco Carola is on the lineup of III Points (Miami, FL, USA) 2026, starting October 16, 2026.
Clubs
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Labels
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