PAROOKAVILLE 2026 brings Armin van Buuren, R3HAB, Argy, Steve Aoki, Felix Jaehn and some 40 other acts to the City of Dreams

PAROOKAVILLE opens its gates at Germany's Weeze Airport this coming July 17th to 19th, 2026 to welcome 225,000 Citizens to the City of Dreams. Following the announcement of the first headline acts including Charlotte de Witte, Axwell, The Chainsmokers, FISHER and Scooter, the line-up for 2026 continues to take shape. This second artist announcement now adds another five headliners along with numerous German and international acts to further round out the musical spectrum of Germany's largest electronic music festival.

Armin van Buuren counts among the world's most influential electronic music artists and is acknowledged as a defining figure of the Trance movement. This Grammynominated Dutchman has topped the DJ Mag Top 100 five times. For over two decades fans have been fascinated by his uncompromising focus on music – in the studio, with his radio show A State of Trance and on the stages of the world's biggest festivals. Armin van Buuren takes the Parookaville Mainstage on the festival Friday.

For over 15 years R3HAB has been moving and shaking the international dance music scene with genre-spanning productions and global collabs. This multi-platinum DJ and producer is currently reaching more than 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has performed on some of the world's most well-known festival stages. On the festival Saturday R3HAB is set to bring his international signature sound to the Parookaville Mainstage.

Greek artist Argy has established himself over the past few years as a major artist in Melodic Techno. He has achieved international chart positions and enjoyed great feedback on dancefloors around the globe with tracks like »Tataki«, »Pantheon«, »Aria« and the collaboration »Higher Power« with Anyma. His visionary approach combines onstage music and visual elements that make his performances a truly special experience. Argy brings his distinctive melodic sound to the Parookaville Mainstage for the very first time on the festival Friday.

Steve Aoki's consistent pan-genre style has made him one of the most internationally visible artists in electronic music. Twice nominated for a Grammy, this DJ and producer has released nine studio albums and worked with artists including BTS, Linkin Park, Maluma and Ne-Yo. Steve Aoki has maintained his status as a staple superstar on festival stages the world over and has had a major influence on PAROOKAVILLE as an artist who has been with the festival since it began. Citizens can look forward to celebrating Steve on the Mainstage once again on the festival Sunday.

International chart successes established Felix Jaehn at the spearhead of the German music scene early on in their career. Felix Jaehn’s global breakthrough came with their remix of »Cheerleader«, which hit the No. 1 spot in 55 countries, followed by their next No. 1 hit with »Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)«. Felix Jaehn's uninterrupted leading role on the international scene is underscored by ten billion streams and over 200 Gold, Platinum und Diamond awards. They return to the City of Dreams with a genre-fluid DJ set on the festival Friday at Bill’s Factory.

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4 of a Kind (D-Block & S-Te-Fan x Sub Zero Project) unites four of the most defining names from the international Hardstyle scene in one very special set. Citizens can experience their uncompromising energy, massive drops and sheer intensity live on the Bill’s Factory dancefloor on Saturday. Brennan Heart from the Netherlands is one of the most genre-defining artists in the international Hardstyle milieu today. He returns to Bill's Factory on the festival Saturday featuring tracks like »Lose My Mind« and »Imaginary« that represent the melodic, powerful Hardstyle sound he has established for many years now. David Puentez has a fresh Dance Pop sound that has firmly established his presence as a producer of note on the scene. His success is underscored by over 400 million streams and Gold status in Germany for the outstanding single »Superstar«. David brings his magic to Citizens on the festival Friday at Bill’s Factory. LARI LUKE flows between driving club sounds and harder electronic tones. Lari is set to add a high-contrast accent to the City of Dreams with an emphasis on tempo, power and stylistic openness at the Time Lab on the festival Friday. Schiller has been an icon of atmospheric, melodic electronic music seamlessly veering between Ambient and Dance for over two decades now. On the festival Saturday he'll be presenting a DJ set melding Trance and Techno. The duo Schrotthagen returns to the electronic line-up with their uncompromising mix of driving tempos and a cinematic sound. After their debut at the City of Dreams last year, Schrotthagen takes the Parookaville-Mainstage in 2026.

German and international acts expand the City of Dreams line-up

Berlin's DJ and producer duo 2 Engel & Charlie have made a name for themselves with eye-catching neon masks and productions for a range of artists such as HBz and Timmy Trumpet. On the festival Sunday they will bring their high-energy EDM beats to Bill's Factory with a set to make you sweat! Cara Elizabeth and Part Time Killer take to the Desert Valley stage on the festival Friday with a joint set of driving, fast club sounds featuring melodic and atmospheric elements that swerve between Techno and Trance. Dutch DJ and producer Dyro has for years been a major figure known for Big Room productions on the international festival House scene. At the Power Plant on the festival Saturday, Dyro joins forces for a thumping set with Dannic, currently conquering the world's large stages with his dynamic House sound. Producer Deniz Koyu has been an international presence for several years with the powerful, club-orientated Dance music he brings to the Power Plant on the festival Saturday. Berlin-based DJ Dreckisch moves the scene with his unique mix of pumping Techno and raw Club sounds. He presents a high-paced underground set at Desert Valley on the festival Friday. Oliver Heldens, AKA HI-LO, has established himself as a major fixture on the international Techno scene in just a few years. His worldwide performances at acclaimed festivals have made HI-LO one of the most influential Techno acts of his generation, and he brings it all to Desert Valley on the festival Sunday. German producer Marten Hørger has been a mainstay on international club and festival stages for years, crafting his combination of House, Techno and Bass Music into his own unique sound. Marten returns to the PAROOKAVILLE Mainstage on the festival Sunday. Australian DJ and producer Malugi's fast-paced, club-friendly productions have made him one of the most exciting representatives of today's UK-influenced House sounds, and he's set to bring it live to the Desert Valley stage on the festival Friday. Also appearing at Desert Valley on Friday is Berlin-based DJ and performer Patrick Mason, known for his intense, physical Techno sets merging his DJ performance with a strong stage presence. SHOKI287 has become one of the most striking voices gaining attention on the current club scene with her provocative mix of Techno, Rap influences and German lyrics. Also a member of the collective "Tiefbasskommando" and based in Berlin, she is now packing large clubs and reaching a broad audience with her high-energy sets. SHOKI287 makes her premiere at PAROOKAVILLE on Friday. Duo The Saints navigate the space between Hard Dance and a driving festival sound. Their powerful productions and intense live sets have positioned Jules van de Sant and Rick de Deken as a rising act on the scene, and they're bringing their unmistakable sound to the Cloud Factory on the festival Friday.

Popular ticket categories still available – Friends Village completely sold out

Ticket sales for PAROOKAVILLE 2026 are continuing full steam ahead. Following the sellout of several ticket categories, now the Friends Village and Caravan District are equally gone! But good news, there are still ticket contingencies available for other categories including the Regular Full Weekend Visa, Combi Regular Saturday + Sunday Visa and the Regular Friday Visa.

All of the remaining available Visas can be purchased at the official Ticket Shop: https://www.parookaville.com/de/tickets.