Don Diablo Wins “best Performance” At The Electronic Dance Music Awards 2026 For His World-premiere Show At Untold X

Don Diablo has won the “Best Performance” award at the Electronic Dance Music Awards 2026

for his live set presented in a world premiere at UNTOLD X, the 10th anniversary edition of the

festival ranked #3 globally.

The category featured major names such as Anyma, John Summit, Afrojack and David Guetta

with Sia, deadmau5, and Alan Walker, with the winner determined by public vote, offering a

direct reflection of the show’s global impact among fans.

In 2025, Don Diablo chose UNTOLD X as the exclusive stage to debut his brand-new show

concept, created for his 2026 global tour. His set was not part of a standard festival circuit.

Instead, the Dutch artist designed a show specifically for the UNTOLD’s mainstage, tailored to

the unique setup of the stadium Cluj Arena. The production featured a custom-built visual

system, with elements synchronized in real time to the setlist.

The performance was conceived as a fully immersive experience, rather than a sequence of

tracks. The setup was adapted to create a closer connection with the audience, in a context

where the UNTOLD’s 10th anniversary edition brought together over 470,000 attendees from

more than 150 countries.

Don Diablo’s full show from UNTOLD X is available on his YouTube channel, here.

This approach reflects a clear shift within the electronic music industry. The distinction between

a DJ set and a live performance is no longer defined solely by format, but by how the show is

constructed. Artists are increasingly investing in concepts, visual identity, and productions that

function as standalone experiences, not just appearances within a lineup. In Don Diablo’s case,

UNTOLD served as the platform for the international premiere of this type of show. The

validation followed in Miami, during an event that annually brings together artists, labels, and

industry professionals from across the globe.

The Dutch artist remains one of the most relevant names in the future house scene and continues

to push the visual dimension of his projects. His label, HEXAGON, remains a key reference point

for emerging directions within the genre, while HEXAGON Radio continues to rank among the

top shows in its category.

For UNTOLD, the EDMAwardsfurther confirms the festival’s role within the global circuit of major

events. The 2025 edition marked the 10th anniversary of the 3rd Best Festival in the world and

featured several productions created exclusively for the mainstage, and this recognition in Miami

highlights how these shows are becoming benchmarks within the international music industry.

For the 2026 edition, UNTOLD welcomes to the heart of Transylvania Lewis Capaldi, Sting, Zara

Larsson, Flo Rida, Swae Lee, Martin Garrix, Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Lost

Frequencies, James Hype, Sebastian Ingrosso, Afrojack and R3hab, Carl Cox, Holy Priest, Jamie

Jones, MRAK, and more.

Passes and accommodations are available on untold.com, with flexible payment options allowing

fans to secure their experience in installments. UNTOLD ONE, which marks the beginning of a

new era, will take place between August 6–9, 2026, in the beautiful city of Cluj-Napoca, Romania.