18th Elektrisch Festival expands to two days in 2026 with headliners Brenal, Tyske Ludder, and Purwien/Kowa
18th Elektrisch Festival
The 18th edition of the Elektrisch Festival will take place across two days in Zwickau, Germany, on February 27–28, 2026. After its revival in 2024 with a headline performance by Calva Y Nada – now available as a live vinyl recording – the festival returns with an expanded format and a split focus on synthpop and EBM/electro sounds.
The main EBM and electro day will be held on Saturday, February 28, with Brenal once again headlining. Joining the lineup are scene veterans Tyske Ludder, Prager Handgriff, and The Psychic Force, all set to deliver energetic performances.
For the first time, a dedicated synthpop night will open the event on Friday, February 27. Confirmed so far are Purwien / Kowa, who will perform a set comprising 70% Second Decay classics, alongside Blind Passenger. The full lineup is expected to be announced shortly.
Tickets are now available via Emmo.biz Records:
But first, the 17th Elektrisch Festival
The 17th edition of the Elektrisch Festival is set to take place on October 25, 2025, at Club Seilerstraße in Zwickau, Germany. Organizers have announced an exclusive line-up featuring Test Dept, NZ, In Strict Confidence, Supreme Court, and To Avoid, promising a mix of industrial, EBM, and dark electro.
Tickets for the 17th Elektrisch Festival are available now via Emmobiz Records at this link.
About Elektrisch Festival
Elektrisch Festival is an annual event held at Club Seilerstraße in Zwickau, Germany, dedicated to electronic body music (EBM), industrial, and dark electro genres. Organized by Emmobiz Records, the festival has become a staple in the electronic music scene, known for its exclusive performances and thematic editions.
The 16th edition, held on October 19, 2024, was themed as the “Exclusive 90’s Edition” and featured a headline performance by Calva Y Nada, marking their return to the stage after a 25-year hiatus. The event also included performances by Digital Factor, celebrating their 30th anniversary with a special release, and Accessory, who also marked three decades of music.
Earlier editions have featured acts such as Leaether Strip, Tyske Ludder, and Neotek.
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