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Sziget Festival Announces First Wave for 2027 Budapest Edition

Published Nov 10, 2026 By Matt White
Sziget Festival Announces First Wave for 2027 Budapest Edition

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TL;DR

Sziget Festival has announced the first artists for its 2027 edition, running August 10–14 on Óbuda Island in Budapest. The opening wave includes Bicep, SOFI TUKKER, Fontaines D.C., KATSEYE, IDLES, Nothing But Thieves, Lola Young, Tove Lo, Kelis, and Royel Otis. Full festival passes cost €349 until November 20.

Bicep and SOFI TUKKER Lead Electronic Bookings

Sziget Festival has confirmed the first artists for its 2027 edition, taking place August 10–14 on Óbuda Island in Budapest. Electronic music features prominently in the opening wave, with Bicep bringing their live show to the festival alongside SOFI TUKKER. The lineup also includes Chris Stassy, Brina Knauss, Kevin de Vries, and Quest, covering house, melodic techno, and underground sounds. Further electronic names are expected in later announcements.

Rock, Pop, and International Acts Round Out First Wave

Fontaines D.C. will perform material from their latest album, Dopamine Chamber, while IDLES and Nothing But Thieves join the rock contingent. Two younger British rock acts also appear on the bill: Villanelle, fronted by Gene Gallagher, recently released debut EP Measly Means, and Cruz Beckham & The Breakers join after sold-out London dates and an appearance at Reading & Leeds.

Pop bookings include KATSEYE, who recently received GRAMMY nominations and sold out their world tour within 48 hours, and Lola Young, whose album Messy passed one billion streams. Tove Lo and Kelis add established names from different generations. Royel Otis, Genesis Owusu, Irish indie-rock band Florence Road, German indie-pop group Rikas, and Gogol Bordello complete the international lineup.

Tickets and What's Next

Full festival passes are currently priced at €349, with a 21&Under pass available for €279. Those prices remain available until November 20, after which ticket costs will increase. More lineup announcements will follow ahead of the August festival dates.

Matt White

Matt White

EDM Source Editor

Reporting on the latest in the electronic dance music community with verified accuracy.

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