808 Festival 2026 Lineup: Argy, Illenium, and More in Phase 1

808 Festival is coming back to Bangkok this fall. Organizers have announced the first nine acts set to take the stage at BITEC Live. 808 Festival is a bonafide Bangkok staple, and sometimes, its organizers see fit to remind the world if that. This week, for instance, they’ve announced the phase one lineup for the festival’s 2026 edition at BITEC Live on October 2-3, a cross-section of world-class dance music talent. Between UK melodic techno mastermind Argy, US tech house rising star Ian Asher, and French techno and house mainstay RIVO, 808 Festival has certainly covered the four-on-the-floor end of the dance music spectrum. Illenium is arguably the biggest name on the bill, promising a set packed with the anthems that have made him a global superstar. W&W and Ben Nicky are sure to appeal to any trance fans in attendance, while Mary Droppinz‘ eclectic style suits her to deliver whatever sound may be missing from the equation. The 808 Festival 2026 phase one lineup also includes two noteworthy b2bs. Swedish Drumcode boss Adam Beyer will play back to back with frequent collaborator Chris Avantgarde. Meanwhile, SLANDER and NGHTMRE‘s complementary styles of heavy bass music will be...