EndedStarlight Festival (Cairo, Egypt) 2026
From the ancient silhouette of the Great Pyramids to the cutting edge of global electronic music, Starlight Festival opens a new chapter in Egypt’s music festival landscape on October 9-10, 2026.
- Dates
- 8-11 Oct
- Days
- 4
- Artists
- 55
Starlight Festival 2026 took place on 8-11 October 2026. Dates for the next edition have not been announced yet; this page will move to the new edition once they are.
Upcoming festivals in EgyptStarlight Festival: quick facts
Updated Sep 2026- Dates
- 8-11 October 2026 4 days
- Status
- Ended
- Venue
- The Great Pyramids of Giza Directions
- City
- Cairo
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Africa
- Lineup
- 55 artists announced
- Official site
- starlight-festival.org
About Starlight Festival
From the ancient silhouette of the Great Pyramids to the cutting edge of global electronic music, Starlight Festival opens a new chapter in Egypt’s music festival landscape on October 9-10, 2026.
It is the first multi-stage, multi-day festival held against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza. The international roster is led by Charlotte de Witte, Michael Bibi, Adriatique, Cloonee, Enrico Sangiuliano, Indira Paganotto, Pete Tong, Satori, Vintage Culture and WhoMadeWho, joined by a large Egyptian and regional contingent. In total, more than 55 artists are confirmed.
Produced by EXIT Festival and P+US, the electronic music platform of Venture Lifestyle, Starlight runs across two main nights at the Pyramids, with Welcome and Farewell parties in Cairo on October 8 and 11.
Lineup by day
Friday, October 9: Adriatique, Indira Paganotto, Pete Tong, Vintage Culture, Satori, WhoMadeWho, Awen, BIIA, Charlie Sparks, Coco & Breezy, Paolo Ferrara, Valentinø, Akasyon, Avantika, Awadly, Divolly & Markward, Dodge_Ramzz, Juno, Mizo Sultan & Riad, MOTi, Neo, Nic Merheb, Reblok, Rolbac, Stasi Sanlin, Tebra, Thatgirl Sherryk and Ziad Mousa.
Saturday, October 10: Charlotte de Witte, Michael Bibi, Enrico Sangiuliano, Cloonee, Baset, Deer Jade, Fiona Kraft, Floyd Lavine, Layla Benitez, Olympe, Abou Samra, Adham Dou, Ahmed Salah, Alyssa & Gia, Ashmawy, Coeus, DelRady, Dish Dash, F Spins, Jade, KZ & Cake, La Familia, Lanna, Sokkary, Taef, Tala and Tamara Kezz.
Tickets and entry
Tickets are sold only through the festival’s two official partners: Ticket Egypt for buyers in the Middle East and North Africa, and Fever for everyone else. There are no ticket sales at the door, re-entry is not permitted, and the minimum entry age is 21.
Getting there
Cairo has two international airports: Cairo International (CAI), and Sphinx International (SPX), which sits closer to Giza and the Pyramids. Many nationalities, including EU, UK, US, Canadian and Australian passport holders, can get a 30-day visa on arrival for USD 36, or apply in advance for an e-visa. There is no parking at the venue: drivers park at the Grand Egyptian Museum and take the festival shuttle to the site.
Full lineup
55 artists- Adriatique
- Charlotte de Witte
- Michael Bibi
- Cloonee
- Enrico Sangiuliano
- Indira Paganotto
- Pete Tong
- Satori
- Vintage Culture
- WhoMadeWho
- Awen
- Baset
- BIIA
- Charlie Sparks
- Coco & Breezy
- Deer Jade
- Fiona Kraft
- Floyd Lavine
- Layla Benitez
- Olympe
- Paolo Ferrara
- Valentino
- Abou Samra
- Adham Dou
- Ahmed Salah
- Akasyon
- Alyssa & Gia
- Ashmawy
- Avantika
- Awadly
- Coeus
- DelRady
- Dish Dash
- Divolly & Markward
- Dodge_Ramzz
- F Spins
- Human Rias
- Jade
- Juno
- KZ & Cake
- La Familia
- Lanna
- Mizo Sultan & Riad
- MOTi
- Nic Merheb
- Neo
- Reblok
- Rolbac
- Sokkary
- Stasi Sanlin
- Taef
- Tala Mortada
- Tebra
- Thatgirl Sherryk
- Ziad Mousa
Watch Starlight Festival
Playlists
Sets and selections from artists on the Starlight Festival lineup.
KFF23 | Official Playlistby FuturFestival • 94 tracks
Cercle Festival 2026by Cercle Music • 100 tracks
Indira Paganotto x Hï Ibizaby Indira Paganotto • 100 tracks
Cercle Recordsby Cercle Music • 100 tracks
Charlotte de Witte Completeby Charlotte de Witte • 100 tracks
Music by Adriatiqueby Adriatique • 57 tracks
Cercle 2026by Cercle Music • 100 tracks
X by Adriatiqueby Adriatique • 47 tracks
ADRIATIQUE Coachella 2026by Adriatique • 25 tracks
Sleepless At Nightby WhoMadeWho • 67 tracks
Afterlife Worldwideby Afterlife Recordings • 100 tracks
Pacha Ibiza 2026 | Official Playlistby Pacha • 100 tracksClubs in Cairo
Where to keep dancing before and after Starlight Festival.
Labels on the lineup
The record labels behind the Starlight Festival lineup, by artists booked and Beatport chart success.
2 artistsKNTXT MusicWith Charlotte de Witte and Indira Paganotto
2 artistsDIKI Records ClassicsWith Charlotte de Witte and Enrico Sangiuliano
2 artistsNINETOZEROWith Charlotte de Witte and Enrico Sangiuliano
2 artistsCircoLoco RecordsWith Michael Bibi and Cloonee
2 artistsDiynamic MusicWith Vintage Culture and Deer Jade
2 artistsMinistry of SoundWith Cloonee and Pete Tong
2 artistsAfterlife RecordsWith Adriatique and Layla Benitez
AFFAIRSWith Vintage Culture
Hellbent RecordsWith Cloonee
X RecordingsWith Adriatique
Solid GroovesWith Michael Bibi
Nu ModaWith Vintage CultureFrequently asked questions
Starlight FestivalWhen and where will Starlight Festival 2026 take place?
The two main festival nights are Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Welcome and Farewell parties take place in Cairo on October 8 and 11.
Who is playing Starlight Festival 2026?
The announced lineup for Starlight Festival 2026 includes Adriatique, Charlotte de Witte, Michael Bibi, Cloonee, Enrico Sangiuliano and Indira Paganotto, among 55 acts. The full and final lineup is on the official festival website.
Who plays on which day at Starlight Festival?
Friday, October 9 features Adriatique, Indira Paganotto, Pete Tong, Vintage Culture, Satori and WhoMadeWho. Saturday, October 10 features Charlotte de Witte, Michael Bibi, Enrico Sangiuliano and Cloonee.
Where can I buy Starlight Festival tickets?
Tickets are sold through the official website only: Ticket Egypt for buyers in the Middle East and North Africa, and Fever for buyers elsewhere. There are no ticket sales at the door.
What is the age limit at Starlight Festival?
The minimum entry age is 21, and IDs may be checked at the entrance. Re-entry is not permitted.
How do I get to Starlight Festival and is there parking?
There is no parking at the venue. Guests park at the Grand Egyptian Museum and take the festival shuttle buses to the site. Cairo is served by Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sphinx International Airport (SPX), the latter being closer to Giza.
Do I need a visa for Egypt?
Many nationalities, including EU, UK, US, Canadian and Australian passport holders, can get a 30-day visa on arrival for USD 36, paid in cash at the official airport counters. An e-visa can also be requested in advance through the official Egyptian portal.
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