May 2026: ten festivals not to be missed

May 2026: the offering of festivals centered on electronic music is richer than ever in every corner of the globe. Italy plays its part with the first three dates in this month’s top ten; the rest of the world is just as strong, thanks to a dance itinerary ready to take us through Brazil, the United States, Malta, the Netherlands and France.

APERYSHOW
30 April–3 May 2026
Treviso, Italy
headliners: Ce Ce Rogers, Marnik, Tujamo
aperyshow.it

GANESHA
1 May 2026
Cecina (Livorno), Italy
headliners: Calvin Clarke, Mason Collective, Manda Moor
tinisoundgarden.it

VISION
1 and 16 May 2026
Milan, Italy
headliners: Ilario Alicante, Max Dean, Mochakk
amnesiamilano.com

TIME WARP
01–02 May 2026
São Paulo, Brazil
headliners: Charlotte de Witte, Enrico Sangiuliano, Maceo Plex
time-warp.de

CORE
2–3 May 2026
Los Angeles, United States
headliners: Dixon, Honey Dijon, Eric Prydz
core.world

ZAMNA
15–16 May 2026
Malta
headliners: Andrea Oliva, Chris Avantgarde, Gordo
zamnafestival.com

EDC
15–17 May 2026
Las Vegas, United States
headliners: Above & Beyond, Klangkuenstler, Meduza
llasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com

UPCLOSE
16–17 May 2026
Houtrak, Netherlands
headliners: Ellen Allien, Joris Voorn, Nina Kraviz
awakenings.com

CERCLE
22–24 May 2026
Paris, France
headliners: Adriatique, Michael Bibi, Vintage Culture
cercle.io

MOVEMENT
23–25 May 2026
Detroit, United States
headliners: 999999999, Richie Hawtin, Tiga
movementfestival.com

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