Sonus Festival (Novalja, Croatia) 2026

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Waves of Adriatic light and late-summer energy will set the tone when Sonus Festival returns to the legendary stretch of Zrće Beach on Pag Island from 16 to 20 August 2026, bringing five days and nights of uninterrupted electronic immersion to one of Europe’s most scenic coastlines. The music festival has become a pillar of Croatia’s clubbing identity, known for merging world-class techno and house talent with the natural splendour of the Adriatic, and the 2026 edition is shaping up to elevate that formula even further. Last year’s gathering drew a powerful roster including Adam Beyer, Ben Klock, Boris Brejcha, Richie Hawtin, Charlotte de Witte, Seth Troxler and Amelie Lens, setting a precedent for the calibre and diversity of artists expected to return in 2026. With more than 70 performers spread across iconic venues like Papaya, Aquarius, Kalypso and Noa Beach Club, Sonus once again aims to blend beachside serenity with full-throttle dance-floor momentum.

Throughout the festival, each club becomes its own environment: Papaya’s towering open-air structure pushes high-energy techno into the night sky, Aquarius offers deeper grooves at sea level, Kalypso brings tribal rhythms into its forest-lined setting, and Noa transforms its over-water platforms into a futuristic playground of lasers and late-night intensity. As daylight fades, immersive lighting takes over the coastline, creating kaleidoscopic scenes that move in sync with meticulously engineered sound systems designed for both power and clarity. Beyond the main stages, Sonus is equally defined by its boat parties, after-hours sessions and sunrise finales, where the ocean breeze blends with the final tracks of the morning to create moments that feel suspended in time.

What sets Sonus apart is its ability to maintain an intimate, community-driven atmosphere even with its global pull. Dancers from across Europe and beyond gather under the same Adriatic sun, united by the shared rhythm of techno and house that pulses from dusk to dawn. Sonus Festival 2026 stands poised to deliver a deeply immersive escape—one where the coastline becomes a dance-floor, the night sky becomes a canvas, and every beat carries the unmistakable spirit of Croatia’s electronic heart.