AWAKENINGS FESTIVAL 2026: THREE DAYS OF SUN, MUSIC AND DANCING

Words by Samo Šajn

Awakenings festival returns to Hilvarenbeek this weekend, 10th to 12th July. Everything points toward a peak summer edition: clear skies, warm temperatures, and a lineup that pulls together the biggest names in the industry. The build-up feels familiar, that mix of excitement, planning, and impatience. With the whole weekend sold out in advance, anticipation is sky‑high long before the first artist steps on stage.

Friday opens with a tight, high-energy schedule featuring Amelie Lens, Pegassi, DJ Gigola x Funk Tribu, Lobster and Marrøn. It’s a day built for getting swept up quickly, the kind of start where the tempo rises fast and the crowd settles into festival mode within minutes.

Saturday brings the festival into full stride, with Adam Beyer, Kettama, Grace Dahl, Rene Wise and Anetha. It’s one of the peak days of the weekend, with big stages, big crowds, and that familiar Awakenings feeling of always having another great set to catch.

Sunday closes the weekend with a stacked lineup that includes Richie Hawtin, Charlotte de Witte, Nina Kraviz, Ignez, Ben Klock, Freddy K and Lisa Korver. It is a strong finish that carries the weekend into its final hours.

Three days of sun, open air, and a lineup that almost does not let you catch your breath. Awakenings is gearing up for a memorable edition. The weekend will bring fun, dancing and that signature energy that happens only at Awakenings.