Upclose Festival 2026: An Immersive Techno Experience
Why You Can’t Miss It:
Prepare for an intimate encounter with the pioneers of electronic music. Hosted by the legendary Awakenings crew at Houtrak (Spaarnwoude-Park), Upclose Festival returns on 16-17 May 2026. This isn’t just another rave; it’s a curated masterclass in techno, bringing you face-to-face with the industry’s most influential artists.
The 2026 Lineup Highlights:
Global Icons: Witness powerhouse performances from techno royalty like Nina Kraviz, Ellen Allien, and Len Faki.
Exclusive Collaborations: Experience rare back-to-back sets, including the mind-bending fusion of Ben UFO x Four Tet and the raw energy of Alarico x Ben Klock.
Pure Artistry: Don’t miss a special, one-of-a-kind vinyl-only techno set by the maestro Joris Voorn.
Festest Pro Tip:
Houtrak is known for its lush, green surroundings which provide a stunning contrast to the industrial sounds of techno. Wear comfortable shoes and arrive early—the opening sets on Saturday are just as legendary as the headliners!
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Artists & LineUp
Abstract Division Alarico Aloonna Alycia Bezgo Andy Martin Anetha Annē Aorian Mills Azyr Ben Klock Ben UFO Beste Hira Biianco Blasha & Allatt Charlie Sparks Chontane Chris Liebing Ciara Cuvé Cio D'Or Claudio PRC Colin Benders Cybersex Dasha Rush Dimmish Dion DJ Boring DJ Reo DJ Sweet6teen Dolo Ellen Allien Emilija Emvae Essy Faster Horses Fenrick Fiene Flits Four Tet Freddy K Fumi Hannecart Hayes Collective Helena Lauwaert Ignez Isaiah Jakojako Jeans Jennifer Loveless Joris Voorn Kameliia Karina Schneider Kenji Hima Kobosil Kyra Khaldi Lasse Len Faki Lobster Luna Luomila Main Phase Marron Milion Morgan Moxes Naone Nina Kraviz Noise Mafia Odymel Ogazón Ornella Paranoid London Pegassi Peter Blue Planetary Assault Systems Prance Quest Remma Rene Wise Roo Ryan Elliott Sam Alfred Setaoc Mass Shed Speedy J Spekki Webu Spfoj Stef De Haan Sterac Sweely Temudo Thoms Traxx Twiena Ufo95 Undivulged Varuna Agosti Vil Woody92Electronic Music Festivals Techno Music Festivals Awakenings Awakenings 2026 Awakenings Festival Awakenings UpClose Awakenings UpClose 2026 Awakenings UpClose Festival UpClose Festival
