Skrillex and Jorja Smith wrap up Sziget 2026 on the dancefloor

In partnership with Sziget Festival Words: Jordan Bassett, Rhian Daly It’s time to say viszlát to Sziget Festival for 2026, with the festival closing out with a magical last day yesterday (August 15). What a week it’s been – a spectacular bill of acts from across the musical spectrum, intriguing art and performances dotted between the stages, and something surprising at every turn. Case in point: while taking one last wander around the site, NME stumbled upon a pack of wolves on stilts parading down one path, backed by a drummer on a lit-up vehicle blasting a funk backing track. Wild! Before we departed the Island of Freedom, there were still plenty of highlights to be had, from a party set from Jorja Smith to Skrillex shaking the site with a juddering headline set. Read on for our final missive from Budapest for this summer. Skrillex closed things out in style There are two schools of thought when it comes to booking a headliner for the last night of a festival. On one hand, organisers can choose someone who wraps things up softly and sweetly. On the other, they can get an act in to make sure the last night is one massive party. With Sziget closing out on Saturday, it makes sense ...