Electronic music has become its own kind of travel itinerary. The destination matters as much as the lineup whether that means dancing beneath Tokyo’s skyline, spending a weekend in Bali, catching a set against the Pyramids of Giza or staying up late in Mumbai.

The months ahead bring a packed run of festivals and live experiences across some of the world’s most exciting cities. Consider this the list to keep close when planning the next trip around music.

ULTRA JAPAN

Two days of Ultra in Tokyo, with the city providing the backdrop. Beyond the festival, there is plenty to build into the weekend — late-night dining, listening bars, neighbourhoods made for wandering and a city that rewards staying out a little longer.

Where - TOKYO, JAPAN 

When-  SEPTEMBER 19–20, 2026

DEKMANTEL BALI

Dekmantel brings its distinct electronic sound to Bali for a day of music at Potato Head in Seminyak. It is a natural pairing: carefully considered music, a destination built around slow days and the promise of a very different kind of night.

Where - BALI, INDONESIA 

When -  SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

808 FESTIVAL BANGKOK

Bangkok’s 808 Festival returns for two days of electronic music. The festival brings together a broad mix of house, techno and bass, while the city itself makes a compelling case for extending the trip beyond the final set.

Where - BANGKOK, THAILAND 

When -  OCTOBER 2–3, 2026

STARLIGHT FESTIVAL

Few festival settings come with a backdrop quite like this. Starlight Festival takes place in Giza, bringing electronic music to the setting of the Pyramids  where ancient history and contemporary culture meet after dark.

Where - GIZA, EGYPT 

When - OCTOBER 9–10, 2026

ZAMNA BALI

Zamna arrives in Uluwatu for a weekend of house and techno against one of Bali’s most striking coastal settings. The festival’s destination-first approach makes the trip feel like more than a few nights of music and gives you a very good reason to stay on in Bali.

Where - ULUWATU, BALI 

When -  OCTOBER 17–18, 2026

UNTOLD DUBAI

Four days of music in Dubai make UNTOLD one for the diary. The festival brings a large-scale production to the city, while Dubai offers everything that comes with a proper weekend away restaurants, hotels, nightlife and plenty to do between sets.

Where - DUBAI, UAE 

When - NOVEMBER 5–8, 2026

ARGY PRESENTS NEW WORLD

ARGY brings NEW WORLD to the Pyramids of Giza for a night that places electronic music against one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks. The result is a meeting of contemporary sound, large-scale production and a setting with thousands of years of history behind it.

Where - GIZA, EGYPT 

When - NOVEMBER 6, 2026

ANYMA

Anyma brings his immersive audiovisual show to Mumbai, pairing electronic music with the visual language that has become central to his live performances. For Mumbai’s nightlife calendar, it is a distinctly large-scale addition  and one that sits somewhere between concert, visual experience and electronic set.

Where - MUMBAI, INDIA 

When -  NOVEMBER 21, 2026

SUNBURN FESTIVAL

Where - MUMBAI, INDIA 

When -  DECEMBER 18–19, 2026

Sunburn returns to Mumbai for its 2026 edition, bringing one of India’s most established electronic music festivals to the city. After growing from its beginnings in Goa into a major part of India’s festival culture, Sunburn remains closely tied to the country’s evolving relationship with electronic music.

EDC THAILAND

EDC Thailand brings three days of music and spectacle to Phuket just before Christmas. It also happens to be a particularly good excuse for an island escape with beaches, restaurants and a slower pace waiting once the festival gates close.

When - PHUKET, THAILAND 

Where - DECEMBER 18–20, 2026

ZAMNA PHUKET

Zamna rounds off the season in Phuket with two days of house and techno. The destination is part of the appeal: warm weather, tropical surroundings and a festival format that makes it easy to turn two nights into a longer break.

When - PHUKET, THAILAND 

Where - JANUARY 23–24, 2027