Introducing a bold and refreshing new chapter in Europe’s festival landscape, the next generation has arrived with the emergence of Rhythm + Waves. Making its debut on the beach in Portugal next summer, the festival unveils a star-studded lineup uniting the biggest names in global rap and electronic culture.
Headliners including Gunna, Ken Carson, Chase & Status, D-Block Europe and special guest A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie lead a stacked bill over two days. The Wake Stage features more rap frontrunners including the likes of Lancey Foux and Destroy Lonely, whilst Bass and DnB heavyweights take over the Centre East Stage, from Hybrid Minds and Andy C, to DJ EZ, Skream, Flava D b2b Arthi, SHERELLE and more. Portugal’s biggest dance festival NEOPOP will also curate a cutting-edge house and techno program on the Centre West Stage, with names still to come.
Rhythm + Waves is set to make a splash as the most monumental unmissable festival debut in 2026, when it takes to the beach over 27th and 28th June. Two days, three massive stages, all championing the cross pollination of global sounds that are shaping modern culture like never before, Rhythm + Waves is designed as a future facing destination event in Europe’s most breathtaking beach setting.
Every detail of the festival is engineered for scale, immersion and atmosphere. Expansive ocean views with sand underfoot meet a world-class production to transform the Algarve coastline into a high-energy cultural landmark, delivering a premium festival escape with no compromise.
Uniting global heavyweights with emerging pioneers, Rhythm + Waves stands as a bold new destination for music fans worldwide, and a festival that promises a travel experience as unforgettable as the performances themselves. Next June, Rhythm + Waves isn’t just bursting out the gates with a blockbuster lineup, but delivering one of Europe’s most exciting new cultural escapes, and an unmissable summer adventure for 2026.
Rhythm + Waves’ debut edition takes place on Praia da Rocha Beach, Portimão, The Algarve, Portugal between 27-28 June 2026. Sign up now for priority access tickets with Pre-sale starting Wednesday 3rd December at 10am GMT and General Sale available Thursday 4th December at 10am GMT, via: https://www.rhythmandwaves.com.
Line-up announced today:
Wake Stage: Ken Carson, Gunna, D-Block Europe, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Destroy Lonely, Gazo, Morad, MC Cabelinho, Chefin, Lancey Foux, La Mano 1.9, MC Rodrigo do CN, Wet Bed Gang
Centre East Stage: Chase & Status, Hybrid Minds, Andy C, Flava D b2b Arthi, DJ EZ, Camo & Krooked b2b Bou, Skream (140 Set), SHERELLE
Centre West Stage: House & Techno hosted by Neopop – to be announced…