Wire Festival 2026 at Knockdown Center, New York

Wire Festival 2026 on May 14, 2026 at Knockdown Center, New York features Alva Noto, Arushi Jain, Dopplereffekt, LYDO, Voices From The Lake, 98dots, CEM, DAX J, DJ Healthy, Dj Saliva, Dr. Rubinstein, Elle Dee, Freddy K, Hiro Kone, MARRØN, Max Watts, MCMLXXXV, OZA, Quelza, SALOME, Sevyn 0000, Analog Soul, Boris, Gabrielle Kwarteng, ISAbella, Jacob Meehan, Lakuti, Physical Therapy, Tama Sumo, Akua, Amelia Holt, Anabel Arroyo, Auspex, Chlär, cotton, D.Dan, Holden Federico, James Newmarch, JDH, Juana, Juliana Huxtable, Lauren Flax, Philippa Pacho, Stef Mendesidis, Voicedrone, Yanamaste, Aurora Halal, Avalon Emerson, BASHKKA, Courtesy, Fadi Mohem, Kancheli, Massimiliano Pagliara, Newa, Pablo Bozzi, Peach, Roza Terenzi, Shaun J. Wright, SHDW and The Carry Nation performing DJ sets.

Wire Festival 2026 features a diverse lineup of artists including Alva Noto, Dopplereffekt, and Tama Sumo. This event features a diverse lineup of electronic music artists spanning various genres, including techno, ambient, and experimental. Headlining the festival is Alva Noto, known for his minimal techno and sound art, alongside Dopplereffekt, a pioneering act in the electro genre from Detroit. Arushi Jain brings her innovative blend of Indian classical music and electronic soundscapes. The lineup also includes DAX J, a techno DJ and producer from the UK, and Dr. Rubinstein, recognized for her energetic techno sets. Other notable artists include Tama Sumo, who is known for her house and techno selections, as well as Avalon Emerson, whose style incorporates elements of house and techno. Additional acts include Gabrielle Kwarteng, Juana, and Massimiliano Pagliara, contributing to the festival's eclectic mix. The complete lineup also features artists such as SHDW, Voicedrone, and Lauren Flax, ensuring a varied musical experience throughout the event.