Voodoo Valley heads to the Himalayas with largely homegrown line-up across 5 stages

Voodoo Valley returns for its fifth edition on May 29–31 at Dev Lok in the Kullu Valley.

Set at around 8,000 feet above sea level, the 21-acre venue is surrounded by deodar forests, Himalayan peaks, and the Beas River, and is built in the traditional Kath Kuni architectural style.

The festival remains a three-day gathering focused on music, art, and community. This year’s theme, “Love Reborn,” frames the festival as a reunion, bringing together music, landscape, and people in a shared experience.

Music will be spread across five stages, each with its own focus.

Sonic Sanctuary serves as the central stage, designed for larger crowds and immersive audio-visual production, while After Dark hosts late-night sets and functions as the main space for extended electronic performances.

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Breakfast Club acts as the sunrise stage, closing the festival with early morning sessions, while Hangout sits within the flea market area, featuring live acts and doubling as a relaxed daytime social space.

New for this year, The Pulse is dedicated to house, electro, and reggae, adding a more groove-driven layer to the programme.

The 2026 line-up leans heavily on Indian talent, with around 90% of artists coming from across the country’s electronic and live music scenes. Names include Calm Chor, Folic State, Kairavi, Life Enjoyers Club, Dotdat, Beholdgold, Tribal Soul, Mocid, Alboe, Tasneem and Ana lila.

Meanwhile, regional and international artists joining the line-up are Emel, Hearthug, Kahli, Meltmode, and Neska.

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The programme also features curated showcases, including BFR Soundsystem with Delhi Sultanate, Chie, and Ras Man Man, as well as collectives like House Arrest and Hong Kong’s Chaotic Pavilion.

Soundsystems are also a key part of the festival, featuring Reign Acoustics (a four-way horn system built in India), BFR Soundsystem (a Jamaican-style system, also made in India), plus renowned brands d&b audiotechnik and Adamson with custom programming.

Beyond the music, the festival offers morning wellness sessions such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, and sound healing. A flea market will host independent brands, along with workshops in pottery, painting, and crafts.

Attendees can also take part in paragliding over the valley, while evening programming includes fire performances, with food stalls offering regional Himachali cuisine and live cooking setups.

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Amira Waworuntu is Mixmag Asia’s Managing Editor, follow her on Instagram.

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