Hangar Festival is back this weekend

1-2 May 2026

On 1 and 2nd May, the Hangar Festival returns to the Quai de Heembeek, on the banks of the canal, in its now-signature industrial setting, a blend of concrete, water, and the first rays of sunshine. An open-air space where Brussels takes on a new dimension, freer and more festive, where time seems to stand still.

For its 5th anniversary, the festival is embarking on a new chapter, with a desire to return to the essentials: a more cutting-edge lineup, redesigned spaces, and a particular focus on the experience. This year, Hangar is also reworking the layout of the site and the stages, notably with a new barge, transformed into a stage in its own right, promising a truly unexpected and immersive setting. Hangar is establishing itself more than ever as a bridge between international electronic music scenes and new local dynamics:

Driven by a very contemporary electronic aesthetic, this 2026 edition brings together major figures and emerging artists, from immersive techno and UK influences to new forms of club culture. From Avalon Emerson, Overmono, Ben UFO, and Joy Orbison, to a new generation embodied by Mia Koden, Oppidan, Kim Turnbull, and Jeigo, hailing from the UK scene, who navigates between UK garage, bass, and modern grooves, Hangar clearly paints a vibrant picture of the current electronic music scene.

Not forgetting a strong Belgian presence, with artists like Emily Jeanne, Jipsey, Arter, and Maraschino, who fully contribute to the weekend's energy.

This year, Hangar is also partnering with the influential platform RESONICA, a Swiss collective, label, and festival that champions a new generation of electronic artists and will be curating a stage.

Friday, May 1st: Between Techno, UK Bass, and Performative Energy,

The first day builds momentum, oscillating between tension and release, driven by artists like Daria Kolosova, a rising star of European techno, and Patrick Mason, whose explosive sets are as much performance pieces as DJ sets. Alongside them, Overmono (DJ set) and Mia Koden bring a more emotional and textured UK touch, blending bass music and club experiments, while Oppidan injects a direct and highly effective garage energy.

Saturday, May 2nd: Global Scene, UK Influences, and New Cultural Figures

The second day broadens the spectrum with a lineup that connects scenes and influences. Avalon Emerson brings a more narrative and sensitive dimension, while Ben UFO and Joy Orbison, key figures of the UK scene, navigate between garage, bass, and hybrid electronica. In a more collective energy, Girls Don’t Sync shakes up the codes, while artists like Gjin Lipa and Kim Turnbull embody a new generation at the crossroads of music and contemporary culture.

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