Sound Waves Festival has unveiled its line-up for the 19th edition, set to take place on 11th July 2026 in Esmoriz, Portugal. Celebrating its 21st anniversary, the festival promises an unparalleled experience with 27 performances across two stages and 21 hours of non-stop music spanning Hard Techno, Hard Bounce and Schranz.
Line-Up 2026
Sound Waves is one of the most prestigious festivals in Europe. The 21st anniversary Main Stage line-up features 15 acts listed in alphabetical order:
6EJOU, Adrian Mills, Cloudy, GTH, Klofama, Kuko b2b Johannes Schuster, Ornella, Række b2b Roy, Restricted, Sheila, SLVL b2b USH, SPFDJ, Svetec b2b O.B.I., Toxic Machinery and Trym.
Alongside the Main Stage, a Second Stage will host additional artists, bringing the total to 27 performances across the event.
The Festival
The gates open at 5:00 PM on Saturday, 11th July, and close at 2:00 PM the following day. The city of Esmoriz expects to welcome thousands of festival-goers for this non-stop odyssey, where established and emerging artists will shine to the delight of the raver community.
Now in its 21st year, Sound Waves remains a fixture in the European underground techno calendar, built on marathon sessions and uncompromising sound in the coastal city of Esmoriz.