Skyline Festival (Los Angeles, CA, USA) 2026

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From February 28 to March 1, 2026, Los Angeles’ industrial heart along the LA River will once again pulse with underground energy as Skyline Festival returns to an expanded downtown home at Ace*Mission Studios for its fifth anniversary celebration of cutting-edge electronic music culture. Over two days and more than ten hours of music each afternoon and evening, this year’s edition promises to unite LA’s deep-rooted house and techno communities with global selectors and forward-thinking innovators in a way that captures the city’s vibrant sonic identity. The sprawling creative campus that once stood as a warehouse distribution hub has been reimagined into an immersive playground where sound, art, light, and local culture converge against the backdrop of Los Angeles’ iconic skyline.

The 2026 lineup features more than sixty artists across four distinct stages, including the returning East Side, West Side, and Arts District stages, and a brand-new Downtown stage curated in partnership with Resident Advisor that channels LA’s underground warehouse spirit into a raw and dynamic performance space. Expect a high-energy mix of groove-driven house and techno, experimental sounds, and breakthrough talent that reflects the festival’s commitment to both global and local voices.

On the East Side, the soundscape will range from Spanish rhythm master Dennis Cruz and groove architect Chris Stussy to Brazilian standout Beltran and LA’s own Hank, with electrifying back-to-back sets from The Blessed Madonna B2B HAAi and Toman B2B Miguelle & Tons alongside club staples like Marco Carola, Eli Brown, I Hate Models, KI/KI, DJ Gigola, Elli Acula, Joanna Kuchta, PARAMIDA, and Supergloss adding depth and diversity to the mix.

Meanwhile, the West Side stage leans into harder grooves with techno heavyweights like enigmatic duo 999999999, seasoned selector Joseph Capriati, avant-edge artist VTSS, and boundary-pushing sets from Quest, plus standout pairings from Adrián Mills B2B Cloudy and DJ Tennis B2B DJ Boring, accompanied by emotionally rich sets from DJ Seinfeld and fresh energy from emerging names like Ahmed Spins, OZA, fumi, ChaseWest, Dee Diggs, and Wakyin.

The new Downtown stage broadens the sonic palette, spotlighting techno pioneer Richie Hawtin, genre-defying innovator Ben UFO, eclectic artist Avalon Emerson, raw power from MCR-T, global club favorite SPFDJ, and experimental vibes from Nick León and Verraco, alongside creative back-to-back pairings like Danny Daze B2B Ryan Elliott and Jyoty B2B Zack Fox, with standout performances from tINI, Sedef Adasï, Fundido, and Etari deepening the festival’s avant-garde edge.

What makes Skyline Festival truly distinctive is its seamless blend of Los Angeles’ local underground ethos with world-class production values. Festival-goers can look forward to immersive art installations, diverse culinary offerings, and a palpable sense of community that draws both seasoned ravers and curious newcomers into a shared celebration of sound and movement. With official afterparties planned inside the Ace*Mission Studios warehouse that extend the experience beyond the main stages, Skyline 2026 is set to be an unforgettable immersion into the beating heart of LA’s electronic music culture.