After a very smooth first week of ticket sales, it’s time to lift the veil on the first names for Paradise City 2026. As always, our mission goes beyond curating a great lineup. We want to craft a musical journey that draws you in and pulls you deeper. Inspired by this year’s theme, Beneath the Surface, we’ve invited artists who know how to stir emotion, build tension, and move a crowd not just physically, but fully. From globally renowned selectors to rising talent, each name brings its own sense of depth, groove and intention. Add in our lush castle garden, immersive scenography and that signature Paradise vibe, and you’ve got the perfect ingredients for another unforgettable start to summer.

Among the first 26 announced artists are several enduring figures of electronic music. Richie Hawtin will grace our grounds alongside Modeselektor, while a strong thread of depth and patience runs through the lineup with long-form storytellers such as Jane Fitz & Marco Shuttle, Zip, CARISTA, Ogazon, Map.ache (live) and Lola Haro.

Faster, more euphoric shades of house and techno are represented by DJ HEARTSTRING, Helena Lauwaert, Benwal and Malugi, with Job Jobse set to return to the Forest Stage after an unforgettable closing set two years ago. UK underground culture is represented prominently by Palms Trax, Floating Points, and Interplanetary Criminal, while live performances by Takuya Nakamura, Octo Octa, Steffi & Virginia, and Mind Enterprises add texture and unpredictability.

Together with new-generation names like ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U and Aayna, and a rare appearance by the iconic Amsterdam band De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, the 2026 lineup sketches a carefully curated journey. From deep afternoon sessions in the sun to high-energy evenings in the dark, we move with the rhythm of the day, bringing scene legends and new heroes together.