The first names for Nuits sonores 2026

A mapping of new sonic territories, an intergenerational mirror that highlights new aesthetics to best reflect a musical landscape in constant evolution.

• Historic figures such as 808 State or The Sabres of Paradise, who played a major role in popularizing acid house, house, dub, and breakbeat in the UK.
• Unique encounters between different generations of DJs and producers: Anetha b2b Vel, DJ Gigola b2b Busy P, HAAi b2b Leftfield (DJ), Rødhåd b2b Tauceti, and Ehua & Flore performing live.
• Major artists and long-time friends of the festival: Four Tet, Amelie Lens, Ben Klock, Carl Craig & Seth Troxler, Sama’ Abdulhadi, and Mala.
• A journey through the world’s sound system cultures: from Guyana with Mad Professor, to West Bengal with Baalti, through South Africa with a stage dedicated to gqom, Colombia with Edna Martinez, and Venezuela with DJ Babatr’s raptor house.
• Artistic projects that bridge traditional and modern music, including Aïta Mon Amour, Adiciatz, and Lila Tirando a Violeta.
• Sonic hybridizations showcased through the shoegaze/R&B encounter of Kiss Facility (Mayah Alkhateri & Sega Bodega), the electronic jazz of SHIBUUYA!, the live coding of DJ_Dave, and the Korean queer scene represented by Net Gala.