SXM Festival 2026 Returns with Phase One Lineup Announcement
Experience SXM Festival 2026 in Saint Martin, March 18–22. Carl Cox, Deep Dish, Elderbrook, Lee Burridge and more join five days of music in paradise.
The 2026 chapter of SXM Festival 2026 will welcome legends like Carl Cox, Deep Dish, Elderbrook, Lee Burridge, Andhim, and Layton Giordani to soundtrack five transformative days in paradise.
The Caribbean’s most mythical dancefloor is about to open its arms once again. From March 18 – 22, 2026, the island of Saint Martin becomes the stage for SXM Festival’s ninth chapter—a five-day immersion where music, nature, and artistry entwine under endless skies.
Few festivals in the world feel like a dream you can step into, but SXM is built on that very promise. Imagine golden mornings by the sea as rhythms carry you into the day, twilight journeys through jungle clearings where palms hide pulsing stages, and nights crowned by panoramic parties at the island’s highest peak, where every beat is underscored by a 360° horizon of ocean and stars.
‘Phase One‘ of the 2026 lineup offers a glimpse of the story ahead: Carl Cox finally makes his SXM debut, an island homecoming that has been over a decade in the making. Deep Dish, the Grammy-winning duo, reunite for a rare tropical performance, while Elderbrook brings a shape-shifting DJ set that blurs lines between live and electronic energy. Lee Burridge, forever the poet of sunrise, returns with his All Day I Dream touch. Andhim arrive with their playful, melodic imprint on house, joined by techno force Layton Giordani, progressive storyteller Spencer Brown, and visionary artists like Natascha Polké (live), Eli Fola (hybrid Afro-sax and percussion set), and the enigmatic collective &Friends. Fresh names—Marten Lou, Maxi Meraki, Nimino, Rafael, Sistek, Yet More, Lumia—push the journey forward with new sonic horizons.
But SXM Festival 2026 is never just about who plays—it’s about where, how, and with whom. Each stage is sculpted into the island’s raw beauty: beaches that transform into dancefloors, villas that host secret nights of decadent intimacy, and pop-up experiences that bring local chefs, artisans, and performers into the story. Every detail, from handwoven décor to immersive art, is designed to blur the edges between the festival and the island itself.
As founder Julian Prince shares:
“SXM Festival was born to unite people from all over the world in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Phase One is just a glimpse of the journey we’re creating for 2026—a celebration of music, art, and community alongside the Caribbean’s magical backdrop.”
Guided by a commitment to sustainability and cultural connection, SXM Festival invites you to explore beyond the dancefloor: from catamaran sails to mountain hikes, from hidden beaches to culinary treasures. This is not just a festival—it’s an odyssey into sound, nature, and the heartbeat of Saint Martin.
Tickets, travel, and the promise of paradise await at www.sxmfestival.com.
