Festivals in Asia to look forward to in 2026

Your annual festival run starts here—from destination raves to massive main stages, these are the region’s unmissable events of the year

rural drops full line-up & introduces 2-day tickets for 2026 edition

The four-day festival features multiple Japan debuts & a strong a b2b programme from Jane Fitz, Dr. Nishimura, Lena Willikens, Vladimir Ivkovic, Yadin Moha & more

Bandung: SynthAnomaly presents Bandung Electronic Calling

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Casio’s SXC-1 is a pocket-sized sampler designed like a game console

The device features 80+ vintage sample banks, a 16-pad grid plus beat-synced sequencing & it's already sold out in Japan

Tupac's family launches wrongful death lawsuit against alleged murderers

The suit is seeking to identify the "individuals who may have participated in planning, financing, directing, or carrying out the conspiracy" to murder Tupac in 1996

Chase & Status to feature as characters in new James Bond game, 007: First Light

The drum 'n' bass duo join Dimitri Vegas as cast members for the video game, which will officially launch next month

Boards of Canada invite fans to listen to new album ahead of release

A series of 'Inferno' listening sessions will be held in seven cities across the world on May 29

Long-time Rainbow Disco Club resident Sisi has died aged 46

The Japanese DJ suffered an intracerebral haemorrhage, the festival confirmed