Dissonanze Festival (Rome, Italy) 2026

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Nestled within the iconic Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone in the heart of Rome, Dissonanze Festival returns on September 12–13, 2026, marking a bold new chapter for one of Italy’s most influential electronic music institutions. Originally celebrated for redefining Italy’s underground scene, the music festival once again assembles an exceptional lineup that bridges pioneering legends with today’s most innovative artists. Across the Cavea, Park and Hide stages, visitors can experience performances from Björk (DJ Set), Peggy Gou, Honey Dijon, Derrick Carter, Kelly Lee Owens (DJ Set), Ron Trent, Tony Humphries, CARISTA, Paranoid London (Live), Nubiyan Twist, Chloé Caillet, Donato Dozzy, Floating Points b2b Daphni, Job Jobse, Moodymann b2b Marcellus Pittman, Octave One (Live), Raresh, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Skream & Benga, Jazzanova (Live) feat. Wayne Snow, Session Victim (Live), Tiger & Woods (Live), Lefto Early Bird and many more carefully selected artists from across the global electronic spectrum. Rather than focusing solely on club music, Dissonanze expands into a multidisciplinary cultural experience where electronic sound, digital art, audiovisual installations and creative technology intersect throughout the venue. The festival’s distinctive programming encourages exploration between intimate performance spaces and large-scale open-air stages, offering audiences an immersive journey through house, techno, electro, experimental and live electronic performances. With its uncompromising artistic vision, internationally acclaimed lineup and one of Rome’s most celebrated cultural venues as its backdrop, Dissonanze Festival 2026 promises an unforgettable weekend that celebrates innovation, creativity and the limitless evolution of contemporary electronic music.