Following another incredible edition in July, Italy’s premiere 3-day electronic music festival – Kappa FuturFestival returns to Torino for its 13th edition in 2026, and today confirms the first phase of the line up – with lots more to come.
Returning to the striking post-industrial landscape of Parco Dora on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th today’s announcement brings together global icons and UK heavyweights in a showcase of cutting‑edge programming that has defined Kappa FuturFestival’s reputation as one of the best festivals in the world (Number 6 in DJ Mag’s 2025 Top 100).
Highlights include the return of Belgian techno stars Charlotte de Witte and Amelie Lens while Berghain legends Ben Klock and Marcel Dettmann are confirmed for a rare back‑to‑back performance. Avalon Emerson, whose genre‑defying sound has deep roots in London’s underground, makes his festival debut and don’t miss a stand out back-to-back from Paco Osuna and Nicole Moudaber.
For UK audiences, the lineup is especially compelling. One of the most celebrated sets of the weekend will be that of London’s Michael Bibi, who finally returns to the festival having had to cancel in 2023. Also representing the UK; dubstep pioneer Skream joins Birmingham rising star Fleur Shore for a uniquely British back-to-back and Mala, another founding father of UK bass culture and the Deep Medi label boss makes his debut at the festival. Erol Alkan, a fixture of London’s electronic scene, will perform alongside Confidence Man DJs – marking their first appearance at KFF, while revered selectors Jane Fitz and Objekt bring their hypnotic and forward‑thinking sounds to the weekend.
Phase 1 also features international heavyweights like Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia fame, techno veterans Sven Väth and Enrico Sangiuliano, and rising talents such as Clara Cuvé, Basswell, and Dyen b2b with Shlømo. Completing the line up are: Adiel B2B Quest, Anxhela, Dawn Patrol, DJ Rush, Greg Willen B2B Sizing, Nikolina, Onlynumbers, Prunk B2B YOUniverse, Rhadoo, Serafina B2B Fumi, STOOR Live [Colin Benders, Lady Starlight, Speedy J], Wade, and Mochakk.
Kappa FuturFestival has solidified its status as Italy’s premier electronic music event and one of the most celebrated festivals worldwide. The festival continues to draw fans from across the globe, particularly from the UK, where its reputation for cutting-edge programming and unforgettable atmosphere has cemented it as the go to international festival of the summer. In 2025, it soared to No. 6 in DJ MAG’s Top 100 Festivals list, an extraordinary achievement for an independent festival, landing just one spot behind Glastonbury. This summer’s edition welcomed over 130 artists across six stages and drew more than 120,000 attendees from over 150 countries.
Early bird tickets for 2026 sold out this summer in a record 48 hours. General tickets now on sale: https://www.kappafuturfestival.it/tickets
Stay tuned for the more names being announced in the New Year.
Links:
Official Website: https://www.kappafuturfestival.it
Instagram: www.instagram.com/futur_festival
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FuturFestival
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@futur_festival
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@futurfestival
X: www.x.com/FuturFestival
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/it/curator/kappa-futurfestival/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/futurfestival
PRESS QUOTES:
“One of the most free-feeling musical experiences, Kappa is not just a festival – it’s an immersive, free-flowing experience, one that deserves all of its accolades.”– Clash
“Italy’s premier dance event should be at the top of your festival list.” Hunger
“A beacon of techno, house and electronic dance music…the festival prides itself on being at the frontier…delivering all the scene has to offer” Dazed
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