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Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, Jamie Jones, Ricardo Villalobos, Apollonia and John Talabot join Indira Paganotto, Hector Oaks, Mëstiza and Damian Lazarus as headliners for Sophie Festival’s events this summer.
In a landscape saturated with electronic festivals and events, the ones that truly stand out are those driven by talent, quality and heart. And if there’s one thing Sophie Festival can proudly claim, it’s exactly those three values, establishing itself as one of the major electronic music events of the summer in Southern Europe. With a strong and diverse international lineup, the festival combines electronic music, nature, Mediterranean weather and a unique tourist destination in one of Spain’s most beautiful cities: Málaga.
Following the announcement of the dates and artists confirmed for June 13 (Indira Paganotto and Hector Oaks) and June 27 (Mëstiza and Damian Lazarus), Sophie Festival 2026 now adds new international names to its summer season, featuring key artists from house, techno, minimal, electro and underground electronic music. Richie Hawtin (September 5), Marco Carola (August 15), Jamie Jones (July 25), Ricardo Villalobos (September 19), and Apollonia alongside John Talabot (July 11) lead a wave of artists set to make Sophie Festival 2026 an unmissable event. These new confirmations strengthen a program that will take place from June through September at Ogus Park, an open-air venue surrounded by nature, designed to experience electronic music in harmony with the Mediterranean environment.
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JUNE
On June 13, the Grand Opening will take place, headlined by Indira Paganotto, who has established herself as one of the most explosive and charismatic artists of the new generation of international techno. With a style that fuses techno, psytrance and hypnotic high-energy sounds, the Spanish DJ and producer has conquered stages and festivals worldwide thanks to intense, psychedelic and personality-driven sets. Also featured is Hector Oaks, praised for his incredible mixing skills and relentless spirit, delivering high-energy vinyl sets capable of destroying any dancefloor in front of him. Helena Hauff brings her analog approach, eclectic selection and powerful electro- and techno-driven sessions, while Avalon Emerson showcases her unique blend of techno, house, synth-pop and experimental electronics. The lineup also includes DJ Stingray 313, Sedef Adasi, GABSS, Paramida, Giammarco Osini, DJ Senc and Alex.
On June 27, it will be Mëstiza’s turn, presenting an artistic vision that merges tradition with electronic avant-garde, blending flamenco roots with contemporary high-impact production. Damian Lazarus has built a sonic universe of his own by combining house, techno and organic sounds with a strong spiritual and forward-thinking identity. Lee Burridge stands out for his musical sensitivity, immersive atmospheres and unique connection with the crowd. Completing the lineup are Viken Arman, Jay Fase, Gene on Earth, Tomas Station, Jonny Rock and Off Soto Gang.
JULY
On July 11, Apollonia will take over the booth. The French trio formed by Dan Ghenacia, Dyed Soundorom and Shonky is renowned for its sophisticated vision of underground house and exclusive back-to-back performances. Deeply connected to the Paris scene and defined by an elegant, minimalist sonic identity, the collective has become an essential reference in clubs and festivals worldwide. Also not to be missed is John Talabot, one of Spain’s most internationally acclaimed DJs and producers in contemporary electronic music. His hypnotic blend of house, disco, ambient and experimental electronics has earned him recognition from critics and audiences alike. The rest of the lineup will be announced soon — and we can assure you, it will not disappoint.
On July 25, one of the highlights of the Sophie season will take place. The legendary Jamie Jones will headline the event, undoubtedly one of the key figures in the evolution of contemporary electronic music. As founder of Hot Creations and creator of Paradise, he has spent over a decade building a universe based on curation, community and a genuine connection with the dancefloor. You’ll have to wait a little longer to discover the artists joining him, but we can promise they will leave you speechless.
AUGUST
On August 15, Málaga will experience an electronic shake-up of biblical proportions led by the legendary Marco Carola. A true icon of techno and tech-house worldwide, the Neapolitan artist is known for his marathon sets and flawless DJ technique. Carola has built a legendary career marked by consistency, innovation and a deep connection with the dancefloor. As founder of Music On, one of Ibiza’s most successful brands, he continues to lead the international electronic scene with a sound that is powerful, elegant and timeless. The lineup will soon be completed with a battalion of top-tier artists worthy of Sophie Festival’s ambitious offering.
SEPTEMBER
On September 5, another legend lands at Sophie Festival: none other than Richie Hawtin. Much more than a DJ, he is a sound alchemist and restless pioneer who has elevated electronic culture to another level. A master among masters, whenever Richie takes control of the booth, something magical happens — a different vibration moves through the bodies of clubbers. The rest of the lineup will be revealed very soon and promises to send chills down your spine.
On September 19, Sophie Festival 2026 will close its summer season in the best possible way: with one of those artists who never leaves anyone indifferent — Ricardo Villalobos. A cult figure in international electronic music, his sound is free, unpredictable and deeply connected to long-form, minimal and immersive dancefloor exploration. A surreal artist capable of taking audiences through electronic pathways never explored before. You’ll only have to wait a little longer to discover the rest of the lineup, but we can already confirm that Sophie Festival will spare no effort in delivering a closing event that will remain burned into your memory forever.
With a lineup like this, there’s no excuse to miss Sophie Festival 2026 — an internationally ambitious project crossing different sensibilities of contemporary electronic music, from techno and house legends to cult artists, underground proposals and more experimental sounds. And there’s no better place for it than Ogus Park, a venue that gives the festival its identity: nature, openness, summer, sunsets, nightlife and the feeling of an escape without ever leaving Málaga’s urban surroundings.
