New acts for Southside 2026!

The sky slowly turns golden, a gentle breeze drifts across the runway, the air smells of sunshine and cold festival drinks, and somewhere between the first beats and guitar sounds, anticipation is building. Summer is getting closer – and with it that unmistakable feeling only Southside can create.
And to turn that feeling into a full-on rush of euphoria, we’re dropping the next band wave. So get ready for the soundtrack of your summer!

HALSEY pushes pop in every direction. When she steps onto the stage, delicate intimacy meets dark, powerful sounds – electronic weight collides with grand pop melodies. Sometimes approachable, sometimes distant, always intense, she pulls you in instantly. A performance full of contrasts, magnetic attraction and maximum impact.

With CLUESO, things turn emotional, warm and familiar. Melancholy meets sunshine, big choruses meet honest lyrics – exactly the kind of songs that become forever linked to your most beautiful festival memories.

The DRUNKEN MASTERS deliver the perfect transition from that warm melancholy to explosive dancefloor energy. Their beats move between trap, dancehall and hip-hop, keeping no foot still and pushing your energy to the limit. And right where the night starts to grow deeper, LEVIN LIAM finds his own moments: honest, vulnerable and close. Somewhere between hip-hop and soul, his tracks tell stories of doubts, dreams and the search for meaning – like thoughts that stay with you in front of the stage just before dawn and won’t let go.

Dusty highways, dark romance and a touch of mystery: ORVILLE PECK brings his unique country sound to Southside. Somewhere between crooner vibes and outlaw atmosphere, he draws you into a world of big emotions and raw beauty.

Fresh, exciting and absolutely one to watch: KASI is among the most exciting newcomers. Indie pop, rap and vocals merge into a sound that sticks – authentic, approachable and captivating.

Things get loud, vulnerable and uncompromisingly honest with RØRY. Also newly announced: LEILA LAMB, setting new standards with raw energy and artistic depth.

This band wave feels like that moment just before everything kicks off:
The sky turns golden, the crowd moves closer, the first beats drop – and you know exactly why you’re here.

Welcome to the next chapter of the Southside summer.