Electronic Dance Music Festivals Guide for 2022

Les Plages Electroniques

Date: 5th – 6th August 2022
Location: Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France

On August 5th, 6th and 7th 2022, the gorgeous city of Cannes in the South of France will once again welcome the much anticipated return of Plages Électroniques. This time, it comes in a new format with a renewed visual identity and program makeover that features the cream of the French and international scene from the worlds of electronic music, rap and pop, with up to 60,000 people expected over the three days. The likes of David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Charlotte De Witte, Paul Kalkbrenner, Folamour, Artbat, Kungs, Bon Entendeur, Vladimir Cauchemar, Monolink, Oboy, Lala & CE and more are all set to play a range of beautiful stages on the beach, the sea and more.

Lineup: David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Charlotte De Witte, Artbat, Paul Kalkbrenner, Bon Entendeur, Folamour, KAS:ST, Kungs, Monolink, Reinier Zonneveld & more

Love Machine

Date: 6th – 9th May
Location: Jacumba, San Diego, CA

Love Machine is a restorative musical and wellness getaway in the sun-bathed and boulder-strewn mountains of Jacumba, California. This magical escape returns May 6-9th 2022 with an all new third stage and tasteful line-up of international musical legends old and new including Roman Flugel, Âme, Doc Martin, Riva Starr, Marc Houle, Colyn, Oliver Koletzki, Jimi Jules, Jennifer Cardini and many more

Lineup: Roman Flugel, Âme, Doc Martin, Riva Starr, Marc Houle, Colyn, Oliver Koletzki, Jimi Jules, Jennifer Cardini + more

Meet! Festival

Dates: April 14th – 17th, 2022
Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Endless clear blue seas, gently swaying palm trees, secluded cenotes and lush green jungle.
Miles of soft sand beaches, a rich melting pot of Caribbean cultures, mouthwatering gastronomy and high spec production with a world class soundtrack from a huge line-up. These are just some of the reasons the bespoke and boutique Meet! Festival is a game changing underground gathering that has put the eyes of the world on the Dominican Republic.

Lineup: Steve Bug, Shaun Reeves, Franky Rizardo, Danny Serrano, Andre Buljat, Sergio Parrado and more

Terminal V: Resurgence

Date: 16th & 17th April, 2022
Location: Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

After an unavoidable two+ year hiatus due to the pandemic, Terminal V Festival returns with a much anticipated two day Easter weekend event on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th April 2022 at the Royal Highland Centre.

The huge indoor event boasts more stages than ever before, with six arenas featuring over 80 of the biggest and most in-demand international acts from all corners of electronic music.

Lineup: Amelie Lens, Anfisa Letyago, Ben UFO, Deborah De Luca, Eats Everything, Floorplan, Ewan McVicar, Haii, Maceo Plex, Nina Kraviz, Sven Vath & more

Transahara Festival

Date: 13th – 17th May, 2022
Location: Morocco

Transahara is the most authentic and original desert festival in the world. It is a magical musical oasis in a dried-up Moroccan lake in the shadow of a mysterious sand dune that you normally only find deep in the Sahara desert. It plays out near the city of Merzouga.

Lineup: Adama, Bas Ibellini, D-Nox, MR ID, Perfect Stranger, Sebastian Mullaert & more

Verve Festival

Date: 20th- 22nd May, 2022
Location: Messe Luzern, Switzerland

Verve is a brand new and historic techno festival coming to Lucerne’s Allmend/Messe 1 arena in Switzerland. From May 20th – 22nd it promises something new and supersized for the city, with cutting edge artists in an innovative indoor space.

Lineup: Ben Klock, Lilly Palmer, Innellea, Joris Voorn, Oliver Huntemann, Denis Horvat, Miss Monique, Pig&Dan, Animal Trainer & more

UNUM Festival

Date: June 1st – June 6th
Location: Rana e Hedhun, Albania

85 artists. Three stages. 24 hours of non stop music. Welcome to Unum Festival, a cultured gathering in a secret and untapped corner of Europe, nestled between pine forests, sun kissed beaches and mountainous backdrops. Last year it was the first proper underground event to go ahead post-Covid and today it announces its much anticipated 2022 edition lasts almost two days longer than previous editions.

Lineup: Anthea, Digby, Dyed Soundorom, John Dimas, Molly, Praslea, Priku, Raresh, Ricardo Villalobos, Shonky, Sonya Moonear, tINI, Traumer & more

The One In The Woods

Date: 3rd-4th June 2022
Location: Liverpool, UK

2021 was the debut for Liverpool community-minded The One In The Woods, but it set a dizzyingly high standard with next level production, sound and a warm, friendly and up for it crowd. It is the work of The One Promotions, an experienced and accomplished group of friends who promoted many events across Liverpool and Manchester. Now they bring together the two cities at this titanic event with four stages covering all aspects of techno and drum and bass in real style.

Lineup: Nastia, Luke Slater, Daria Kolosova, FRAZI.ER, Dax J, Fatima Hajji, Perc, SPFDJ, A.M.C, DJ Hazard, Kings of the Rollers, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Kenny Ken, The Prototypes, Dillinja

One Out Festival

Date: Saturday 18th June
Location: Apps Court Farm, Walton-On-Thames, UK

One Out Festival has announced its next edition after a very successful and sell-out event in 2021. Aiming to do things much bigger and better. The festival has already revealed some names from their phase one lineup but promises a plethora of great talent from across the electronic scene to be on display.

Lineup: Arielle Free, Chloé Robinson, Melé & more

Hideout Festival

Date: 3rd-7th July 2022
Location: Zrce, Pag Island, Croatia

After two years away due to the pandemic, July 3rd to 7th 2022 will see Hideout Festival pull out all the stops to serve up a long-awaited 10th edition of the festival like no other. 12 years after kick-starting the clubbing revolution that has since unfolded on the gorgeous beaches of Croatia, Hideout continues to lead from the front with five fantastic stages of diverse music.

Lineup: Camelphat, Mike Skinner, Sonny Fodera, Andy C, Jamie Jones, Jayda G, Eats Everything, Skream, Sam Divine, HAAi, Horse Meat Disco, Sherelle, Shy FX, TSHA, Bad Boy Chiller Crew, Paul Woolford & more.

Noisily Festival

Date: 7th-10th July 2022
Location: Noseley Hall, Leicester

Noisily returns after two years away from the woods like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the wind of its loyal family driving it forward into a new era. A festival reborn, taking great care to honour its past whilst looking firmly toward a bright and bold future from 7th – 10th July 2022. Joining them for the big return will be a mouthwatering line up that covers a wide range of sound featuring the likes of Eats Everything, a Noisily debut for John Digweed, plus more from Frida Darko, Carbon, OC & Verde, Luis M, Life, Pauli Pocket, Audley, Atlantik, Audio Anonymous, Beth Lydis vs Andreas Henneberg, Ben Coda, Henri Bergmann, Ipcress, James Monro, Lampe, Quivver, Tony Casanova and more.

Lineup: Eats Everything, John Digweed, Frida Darko, Carbon, OC & Verde, Luis M, Life, Pauli Pocket, Audley, Atlantik, Audio Anonymous, Beth Lydis vs Andreas Henneberg, Ben Coda, Henri Bergmann, Ipcress, James Monro, Lampe, Quivver, Tony Casanova and more.

We Are FSTVL

Date: 6th-7th August 2022
Location: London, UK

We Are FSTVL returns to its spiritual home at Damyns Hall Aerodrome, affectionately known as The Airfield of Dreams. Celebrating the very best in House, Urban, Bass, Techno and Drum & Bass, the UK’s biggest independent dance festival aims to make 2022’s edition the best yet.

Lineup: Andy C, Armand Van Helden, The Blessed Madonna, Bru-C, Craig David TS5, Jamie Jones, High Contrast, Marco Carola, Michael Bibi, Rudimental DJ, Shy FX, Sonny Fodera, KSI & more

Sonus Festival

Date: 21st – 25th August
Location: Zrce Beach, Croatia

The clock is ticking for the much anticipated return of Croatia’s revered underground Sonus Festival. An all-star electronic music show that includes more than 40 international headliners, set to take place across three celebrated open air clubs on Zrce Beach.

Lineup: Adriatique, Âme, Amelie Lens, Andrea Oliva, Ben Klock, FISHER, Hot Since 82, Jamie Jones, Michael Bibi, Patrick Topping, Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler, Stephan Bodzin live, Sven Väth & more

Dimensions Festival

Dates: 1st – 5th September
Location: Tisno, Croatia

Taking place between 1—5 September 2022, the second edition of Dimensions Festival will happen at the idyllic Garden Resort in Tisno. Off the back of a spellbinding event in 2021, the festival returns with a list of festival friends, back to back exclusives, label parties, UKG celebrations, Detroit specials, debut sets and much more.

The countdown is on to what promises to be a historic 10th celebration.

Lineup: DVS1, Adam Pits, Blawan, Binh, Bradley Zero, Djrum, Dr Banana, Eris Drew b2b Octa Octa, Helena Hauff b3b DJ Stingray 313, ISAbella, Jossy Mitsu, Karenn (live) and more

Hospitality Weekend In The Woods

Date: 17th – 18th September, 2022
Location: Beckenham Park, London

Hospitality In The Woods is set to take place in the 98 acre green and lush location of Beckenham Place Park, which boasts enchanted woodland, large lakes and a Palladian-style mansion. It is there that thousands of festival goers are treated to multiple stages of music with their own unique design, world class sound and immersive production. Each dedicated arena will bounce to non-stop bangers with huge stage hosts as well all your favourite artists old and new from the whole spectrum of drum & bass, as well as never before seen b2bs and a fine array of the tastiest street food South London has to offer.

Lineup: Flava D, DJ Storm, Camo & Krooked, Fabio & Grooverider + The Outlook Orchestra, Kings Of The Rollers & INJA, Calibre, Dillinja & many more

Solardo Presents Higher Dubrovnik

Date: 23rd – 27th September
Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia

After two years of unforgettable sell out shows in Dubrovnik, mighty Manchester duo Solardo aim for a hat trick in 2022. In conjunction with Pollen Presents, Solardo announce their largest festival to date from September 23-27th: The pair curate their biggest ever line up with international tastemakers, showcasing some of the world’s top house and techno talent, a testament to the Manchester duo’s musical depth. The first wave of names include Marco Carola, FJAAK, Nicole Moudaber, Mall Grab, Maya Jane Coles, Vintage Culture, Nic Fanciulli, Lee Foss and many more. After multiple sell out shows at WHP, Circus Liverpool & London, Higher is now set to grow into a multi venue event across this historic city

Lineup: Solardo, Marco Carola, Mall Grab, FJAAK, Nicole Moudaber, Maya Jane Coles, Vintage Culture, Nic Fanciulli, Lee Foss + more

MDLBEAST Soundstorm

Date: December
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

MDLBEAST’s Soundstorm once again raised the bar for musical experiences in the Middle East with its latest festival. In all, 732,000 attendees from all over the world descended upon the desert with 184 artists from more than 20 countries playing over eight stages. These included 10 Saudi female artists like Baloo, Birdperson and Cosmicat playing next to international stars such as Jeff Mills, Nina Kraviz, Adam Beyer, Carl Cox and many more. There was over 50 hour music in all with two new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™️ set for the Tallest Temporary Stage at 41m and 268cm, and The Most LED Lights in a Display with 60,053,376 in total. The festival will return in December 2022 and once again promises a whole new experience.

Lineup: TBA