In just a few weeks, the Panorama Festival transforms a quarry in Puglia, Italy, into one of Europe’s most captivating open-air dance floors. Flights are booked. Playlists are all set, and the group chat is buzzing with plans. From 14–16 August, Panorama sets the tone for electronic music lovers. Over three days, people from over 50 countries will gather to experience world-renowned artists leading the dance floor on a seamless journey through house, techno and everything in between. Whether you’ve been counting down the days since last summer or are discovering Panorama for the first time, this is your chance to be part of it.
AT A GLANCE
Dates: 14–16 August
Location: Cave del Duca, Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Music: house, techno, minimal, deep house, tech house
Experience: Open-air electronic music festival
Featuring: Solomun, Peggy Gou, PAWSA, Mochakk, Jamie Jones b3b Seth Troxler b3b The Martinez Brothers, BLOND:ISH b2b Vintage Culture, Mau P, Josh Baker, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Gennaro, Gianni Sabato, Kimonos, Saraga, Rolbac and more.
Nearest airport: Brindisi Airport (40 minutes from the venue)
Best for: Music lovers looking to combine a festival weekend with their dream holiday in southern Italy.
NOT ON ART: Click the link for tickets: Available via the festival’s official website
Our Home: Cave del Duca
At the heart of the Panorama Festival lies Cave del Duca, a former limestone quarry just outside Lecce that has been transformed into one of Italy’s most remarkable open-air venues. Surrounded by towering limestone walls beneath the open Apulian sky, the space feels both intimate and expansive at the same time. As the music fills the quarry, the stone and the landscape become part of the experience, creating an atmosphere that could not exist anywhere else. It serves as a reminder that at Panorama, the venue is not merely a backdrop; it is an instrument in its own right.
THE PANORAMA EXPERIENCE
The first beats kick in as the sun sets over Puglia. A deep house rhythm rolls through Cave del Duca. Then, somewhere between the final hues of the golden hour and the first strobe lights of the evening, the night springs into life and the bass gets your body moving.
Within the limestone walls, raw sound takes on a whole new meaning. Thumping basslines reverberate through the quarry before resonating deep within your chest. Salty Mediterranean air mingles with the scent of limestone and summer as the crowd sinks deeper into the groove.
Time ceases to matter. You stop checking who’s playing and start going with the flow instead. The music keeps you moving. The night keeps unfolding. And before you know it, the sun is beginning to rise, the last track is fading out, and you’re already thinking about the next time you’ll find yourself back in the quarry.
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR 2026
Each edition of Panorama builds on the last, but 2026 marks a defining moment. The world is taking notice. Panorama climbed to #36 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Music Festivals, rising seven places from last year and further cementing its place amongst the world’s leading electronic music festivals. This reflects what festival-goers have already discovered: Panorama continues to evolve, whilst remaining true to the cultural identity that has made it special from the very beginning.
That momentum runs through every aspect of this year’s line-up. Global heavyweights join forces with underground innovators and up-and-coming DJs from Italy and beyond, creating a sonic journey that bridges iconic names and the next wave of electronic music. Solomun, Peggy Gou, Jamie Jones, PAWSA, The Martinez Brothers, Vintage Culture and Seth Troxler lead the way, joined by emerging artists bringing fresh textures, rhythms and energy to the dancefloor. Rooted in house and techno, Panorama’s 2026 line-up reflects a scene in constant evolution, honouring its origins whilst pushing towards its future.
Yet what makes 2026 stand out isn’t just who’s on stage, but where Panorama stands as a festival. Bigger than ever, more widely recognised internationally, and still unmistakably rooted in Puglia, Panorama continues to prove that growth doesn’t have to come at the expense of identity. For those who have been watching from afar, 2026 feels like the perfect time to step into the world of Panorama.
THREE DAYS. ONE SOUNDTRACK.
Day I
Jamie Jones b3b Seth Troxler b3b The Martinez Brothers
Three of house music’s most influential figures. Jamie Jones’ groove-driven set, Seth Troxler’s fearless spontaneity, and The Martinez Brothers’ unmistakable New York swagger come together in a rare back-to-back-to-back set. Look forward to marathon sets, unexpected twists and one of the defining moments of the weekend.
BLOND:ISH b2b Vintage Culture
When two of dance music’s most magnetic personalities share the DJ booth, expect something transcendent. BLOND:ISH brings the spiritual, groove-led sound of her ABRACADABRA world — organic, ecstatic, rooted in Ibiza’s underground scene — whilst Brazil’s Vintage Culture responds with the anthemic, emotionally charged house music that fills the world’s biggest festival stages. Together, it’s a back-to-back set built on deep rhythms, soaring melodies, and moments where underground club culture and festival euphoria become one.
Mochakk
Few artists embody the joy of DJing quite like Mochakk. Every transition, gesture and record feels driven by genuine enthusiasm, making his sets as captivating to watch as they are to hear. Drawing on an eclectic upbringing spanning rock, funk, disco, hip-hop and house, he approaches every dance floor with boundless curiosity and infectious charisma.
Gianni Sabato
A long-standing fixture on the underground scene in southern Italy, Gianni Sabato has spent years refining a sound shaped by the darker corners of Detroit techno and atmospheric acid. His patient, hypnotic sets favour subtle shifts over spectacle, a style he has brought to iconic venues including Pacha, Privilege and Ushuaïa Ibiza.
GENNARO
A staple of the Solid Grooves movement, GENNARO delivers stripped-back tech-house designed for the dance floor. GENNARO knows how to command a dance floor through restraint, with music designed for dancers who never stop moving.
Rolbac
Emerging as one of the Middle East’s most compelling electronic artists, Rolbac has developed a sound that blends his diverse musical background with a distinct sonic identity. Hard-hitting rhythms, compelling vocals and cinematic buildups define his sets, balancing melodic depth with peak-time intensity in a way that has become unmistakably his own.
Day II
Peggy Gou
Few artists manage to combine underground credibility with global appeal quite like Peggy Gou. Drawing inspiration from Detroit, Berlin and London, her sets seamlessly blend house, techno, broken beats and unexpected tracks with effortless confidence. Expect infectious energy and a dance floor that rarely stands still.
Solomun
A master storyteller behind the decks, Solomun builds his sets on emotion as much as on momentum. Rather than chasing constant peaks, he allows tracks to breathe, creating long, immersive journeys where every transition feels deliberate and every moment draws the crowd deeper into the night.
¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U
Predictability has never been part of ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U’s vocabulary. His sets leap fearlessly between genres, tempos and decades, creating exhilarating collisions that thrive on the unexpected. One thing you can be certain of is that no two performances are ever the same.
Benny
Designed for the dance floor, Benny’s sets strike a balance between infectious grooves and peak-time energy. Expect driving house rhythms, crisp percussion, and a style that keeps the crowd hooked from the very first transition right through to the final track.
Kimonos
Kimonos blur geographical boundaries, weaving Afro house, melodic textures and organic percussion into sets that are both immersive and transportive. Their performances prioritise atmosphere without sacrificing movement, making them particularly well-suited to Panorama’s open-air setting.
Stassy
Forged in Berlin’s club scene, Stassy delivers sets that prioritise flow over flash. His sets weave together deep house and minimal textures with seamless pacing, creating an atmosphere that gradually draws the dance floor deeper into the night.
Day III
Mau P
Since making his breakthrough with the global club anthem Drugs from Amsterdam, Mau P has become one of dance music’s fastest-rising stars. Emerging from Amsterdam’s underground scene, he combines razor-sharp basslines with unmistakable hooks and a playful swagger, delivering sets that move effortlessly between intimate clubs and massive festival crowds.
PAWSA
Hailing from South London, PAWSA built his career through relentless DJing and a string of understated club records that helped reshape modern tech house. A key figure in the Solid Grooves movement, his sets are characterised by impeccable pacing, subtle tension and carefully placed moments that keep dancers engaged from the first track to the last.
Josh Baker
More than just a DJ, Josh Baker has become a driving force behind a new generation of UK house culture. As the founder of You&Me Records and the Hide&Seek Festival, he has created platforms that champion connection and community. His sets are characterised by hypnotic rhythms, subtle progression and crisp percussion, proving that patience and restraint can be just as powerful as intensity.
LVDOVICA
Representing Italy’s next generation of DJs, LVDOVICA brings a fresh perspective to the DJ booth with carefully curated sets built on atmosphere, rhythm and steady progression. Expect an opening that slowly unfolds before drawing the dance floor into its stride.
Saraga
A product of Italy’s thriving house scene, Saraga draws inspiration from the timeless sounds of Chicago and New York, filtering them through a contemporary lens. His sets are characterised by warm, soulful tracks, impeccable pacing and a deep respect for the genre’s roots.
Simone
Originally from Bari, Simone honed his craft in local underground clubs, developing an avant-garde sound rooted in classic house and modern electronic influences. He has brought his distinctive style to Panorama Festival, The Sanctuary, Nova Club, Casa Giardino Milan and beyond.
BEFORE THE MUSIC STARTS
The festival may be centred around three days of music, but the Panorama experience doesn’t begin or end whilst standing amongst the crowd.
Beyond the dance floor at Cave del Duca lies Puglia itself: a place where the days unfold at their own pace, lunches are rarely rushed, and the best plans often arise somewhere between “let’s just go for a walk” and accidentally spending three hours somewhere you never intended to be.
That slower pace is part of what makes this corner of Italy such a fitting home for Panorama. Beyond the vibrant energy of Panorama’s dance floor, Puglia offers a different kind of escape: ancient towns carved from limestone, family-run restaurants that preserve generations of culinary heritage, local traditions deeply rooted in daily life, and a coastline that seems to invite you to sit back and do absolutely nothing.
The beaches, in particular, are impossible to miss. From secluded coves tucked away along the Adriatic coastline to vast stretches of crystal-clear turquoise water, Puglia’s coastline offers the perfect daytime contrast to the intensity of the nights ahead. After hours on the dance floor, there are worse ways to recharge than taking a dip in the Adriatic, finding a beachside café, or letting the afternoon slip by without much of a plan.
That’s really the beauty of coming to Panorama: the festival is just one aspect of the experience. The stages, the crowds and the collective energy on the dance floor are unforgettable, but so too are the moments that lie beyond it: wandering through historic streets, discovering a family-run trattoria, or arriving somewhere quite by chance and finding yourself wanting to stay.
And speaking of those hours before the music starts, deciding how to spend them might be the hardest part. Fortunately, we’ve already been looking into that question — from the beaches and beach clubs worth visiting to the Apulian experiences and treats that deserve a place on your itinerary. Next up: our favourite beaches, beach clubs and local experiences in Puglia.
