Electric Forest has unveiled its expansive initial lineup for 2026, marking a highly anticipated return to Rothbury, Michigan from June 25–28. Known for its immersive atmosphere and tight-knit community, the festival continues to redefine what it means to gather, demonstrating year after year that when music, art, nature, and people intertwine, the result is nothing short of transformational. This year’s lineup features one hundred artists spanning electronic, crossover, indie, jam, and global sounds—perfectly capturing the festival’s spirit of discovery and its constantly evolving pulse.
The 2026 edition welcomes a powerful roster of headliners including dance and crossover superstar ILLENIUM, bass icon Excision, and pioneering superproducer KASKADE. Fan-favorite GRiZ returns with two sets, including the beloved Chasing the Golden Hour performance, while house heavyweight Chris Lake brings his signature grooves to the Forest. Jam band visionaries The String Cheese Incident once again anchor the festival with multiple performances, including a celebratory Shebongle Shebang that nods to Shpongle’s psychedelic legacy. In a moment destined to spark conversation, Electric Forest also presents a first-of-its-kind DJ Diesel B2B T-Pain bass set, merging two cultural forces in a way only the Forest could inspire.
The lineup continues to stretch across every corner of the electronic spectrum. Festivalgoers can expect thrilling sets from techno powerhouse Eli Brown, the infectious melodies of Disco Lines, and groove-ready performances from Purple Disco Machine. Trap and bass innovators ISOxo and Ganja White Night bring high-energy chaos to the stages, while artists like LSDream, Madeon, Levity, ALLEYCVT, Sammy Virji, Channel Tres, Bob Moses (Club Set), and Passion Pit contribute to the festival’s rich and diverse soundscape. Drum & bass fans will be treated to legends like Andy C, experimental trailblazers Ivy Lab, and melodic architect Wilkinson, while genre-fusing artists such as Sullivan King, Nitepunk, Ravenscoon, Mary Droppinz, and Wooli amplify the festival’s harder-hitting side. House favorites Odd Mob, Devault, SIDEPIECE, MPH, and Oppidan introduce dancefloor sophistication and UKG flair, complemented by the eclectic palettes of Whethan, Starjunk 95, Tourist, Swimming Paul, and rising names like Heyz and Jackie Hollander.
Electric Forest also showcases artists who push beyond traditional genre boundaries. Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country blends roots, improvisation, and psychedelia, while hyperpop disruptors Frost Children and Underscores deliver electrifying digital chaos. Soul-forward futurists INIKO and INJI bring commanding vocal performances, joined by fearless innovators such as Jean Dawson, Łaszewo, Midnight Generation, Sam Gellaitry, and SBTRKT (DJ Set). Rising talents including Couch and Bipolar Sunshine add sharp lyrical depth, while beloved Forest veteran Dixon’s Violin returns with his transcendent improvisational performances, alongside dreamy indie-pop trio Night Tapes and a selection of fresh global voices.
As always, the discovery begins well before attendees step foot into Sherwood Forest. The lineup reveal has grown into a communal tradition, evolving from playful hints on social media into a full-scale scavenger hunt involving riddles, poems, and cryptic messages. Fans dissected clues across Reddit, group chats, and forums until the final reveal arrived through a curated EF Radio broadcast, where tracks from artists on the 2026 bill were woven into a shared listening experience—a moment that brought the Forest Family together even before the gates open.
Electric Forest’s Loyalty Program, which rewards returning attendees, begins December 9 at 12 PM ET, followed by the General Public On Sale on December 12 at 12 PM ET. New offerings for 2026 include GA Preferred Car Camping and the Uplift Lounge add-on experience. Full details on passes, packages, and loyalty tiers can be found at ElectricForest.com.
