PAROOKAVILLE presents artists for pre-opening party

From July 17 to 19, the Airport Weeze will once again transform into the “City of Dreams,” welcoming around 225,000 citizens and showcasing international top acts such as Armin van Buuren, Axwell, Charlotte de Witte, Hardwell, and The Chainsmokers across thirteen stages.

Exclusively for the 45,000 camping visitors, a spectacular pre-opening party will take place on the festival Thursday at the campsite and on the brand-new 360-degree stage in the Desert Valley.

For the festival’s 10th anniversary last year, the historic mainstage from the very first festival edition in 2015 thrilled fans as the “Desert Valley Memory Stage.” Now, the sandy area of the City is getting a newly designed stage: the “Desert Valley Stage by CUPRA.” Presented by long-time festival partner CUPRA, the spectacular 360-degree stage will place visitors right in the middle of the action, creating a fully immersive festival experience.

Trending artists complete the PAROOKAVILLE pre-opening

The new stage design will premiere on Thursday during the exclusive pre-opening party for all PAROOKAVILLE camping guests. Once again, the soundtrack will be provided by Rave Culture, the label of W&W. The Dutch duo has been one of the defining acts in the international dance scene for years and is known for its uncompromising mix of Big Room, Trance, Techno, and Hard Dance. This sound will open the Desert Valley 2026 before W&W headline the PAROOKAVILLE mainstage on Saturday.

The pre-party will turn the campsite of Germany’s largest electronic music festival into a spectacular kick-off celebration. Axmo X Stvw will bring together two of the most exciting acts of the new dance generation. Since their debut in 2020, Axmo have made a name for themselves with a distinctive 2000s-inspired sound and energetic live performances. Stvw complements this style with melodic dance elements and influences from pop-punk, emo, and rock. Their collaboration “Here Without You” has already surpassed three million streams on Spotify.

Ian Asher combines house beats with atmospheric vocals and global influences. His viral “Makeba” remix has been streamed more than 100 million times on Spotify, earning him worldwide recognition. With performances at EDC Mexico, Exit Festival, and Ushuaïa Ibiza, he is considered one of the most exciting rising dance artists.

Australian DJ and producer Restricted blends elements of Psy, Rawstyle, Industrial, and Hardcore. With tracks such as “Big Jet Plane,” “Insomnia,” and “Tunnel Vision,” he has reached more than half a billion streams. PAROOKAVILLE presents artists for pre-opening party

As a pioneer of “Melbourne Bounce,” Will Sparks excites millions of fans worldwide with songs like “Ah Yeah So What,” “Round Round,” and “Say It Again,” and is known for his high-energy live sets. DJ and content creator Charleen Herzig will bring fresh and energetic sounds during her PAROOKAVILLE debut.

The Thursday pre-opening line-up is completed by Paracek, who attracts more than 500,000 monthly Spotify listeners with a mix of fast hard trance, bounce edits, original vocals, and productions.

Before the gates to the “City of Dreams” open in July, PAROOKAVILLE will soon announce the final line-up.

Camping visas running low – more than 90% already sold out

Ticket sales for PAROOKAVILLE 2026 continue at full speed: more than 90% of camping visas have already been sold. Limited contingents in several camping categories are still available. Anyone wanting to experience the huge pre-opening party on Thursday should secure their ticket soon.