{"id":51117,"date":"2026-01-14T12:33:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ket.brussels\/?p=51117"},"modified":"2026-01-17T11:13:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T10:13:44","slug":"beneath-the-surface-paradise-city-2026-unveils-its-first-wave-of-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ket.brussels\/en\/2026\/01\/14\/beneath-the-surface-paradise-city-2026-unveils-its-first-wave-of-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"Beneath the Surface: Paradise City 2026 Unveils Its First Wave of Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Belgium\u2019s\u00a0Paradise City Festival\u00a0is already proving that 2026 will be anothersummer to remember. After a smooth start to ticket sales, the festival has just lifted the veil on the first names for its upcoming edition \u2014 and it\u2019s a beautifully layered mix of pioneers, storytellers, and rising stars.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s theme, Beneath the Surface<\/em>, signals a deeper journey through sound and emotion. Beyond beats and basslines, the festival\u2019s curators aim for something immersive \u2014 music that stirs the senses and pulls you further into its world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the first 26 announced artists<\/strong>, techno icon Richie Hawtin<\/strong> and Berlin duo Modeselektor<\/strong> lead the charge. They\u2019re joined by acts known for their hypnotic, narrative-driven sets \u2014 Jane Fitz & Marco Shuttle<\/strong>, Zip<\/strong>, CARISTA<\/strong>, Ogazon<\/strong>, Map.ache (live)<\/strong> and Lola Haro<\/strong> \u2014 each bringing a distinct sense of depth and patience to the decks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For fans chasing pure euphoria, expect high-energy moments from DJ HEARTSTRING<\/strong>, Helena Lauwaert<\/strong>, Benwal<\/strong>, and Malugi<\/strong>, while Job Jobse<\/strong> returns to the legendary Forest Stage \u2014 the scene of his unforgettable 2024 closing set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The UK underground makes its mark too, with Palms Trax<\/strong>, Floating Points<\/strong>, and Interplanetary Criminal<\/strong> representing the scene\u2019s ever-evolving pulse. On the live performance front, sonic explorers such as Takuya Nakamura<\/strong>, Octo Octa<\/strong>, Steffi & Virginia<\/strong>, and Mind Enterprises<\/strong> promise warmth, unpredictability, and emotion in equal measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking to the future, Paradise City also welcomes avant-garde newcomers \u00a5\u00d8U$UK\u20ac \u00a5UK1MAT$U<\/strong> and Aayna<\/strong>, alongside a special appearance from iconic Dutch band De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig<\/strong> \u2014 a coup for fans of Amsterdam\u2019s vibrant electronic culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, the festival\u2019s lush castle setting near Brussels, creative scenography, and sustainability-driven ethos promise more than just a weekend \u2014 it\u2019s a full sensory escape. From sunlit afternoon grooves to intense late-night journeys, this year\u2019s Paradise City is set to deliver another unforgettable start to summer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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