Elements Music & Arts Festival has officially unveiled the phase one lineup for its 2026 edition, returning to Long Pond, Pennsylvania from August 7–9 for three days of music, art, camping, and immersive experiences. Now entering its ninth year, Elements continues to evolve the modern camping festival format, merging cutting-edge electronic music with large-scale art installations, participatory programming, and a deeply ingrained sense of community.
Set within its signature forested environment, Elements delivers a multi-dimensional sonic journey spanning bass, house, techno, experimental, and genre-blurring electronic sounds. The phase one announcement reflects the festival’s ongoing commitment to balancing world-class headliners with forward-thinking artists shaping the future of dance music culture.
Leading the lineup are Porter Robinson (DJ Set), boundary-pushing bass favorite Subtronics, legendary Anjunabeats founders Above & Beyond, house powerhouse Chris Lake, bass music titan Excision, drum & bass stalwart Sub Focus, and the ever-immersive Of The Trees. The announcement also includes two explosive sets from Crankdat, including a special back-to-back performance during the Thursday pre-party with an artist yet to be revealed. Additional highlights include Louis The Child delivering a sunset set, and CloZee, who will host a dedicated Odyzey takeover featuring OPIUO, ProbCause, and Skysia.
House and techno fans can expect standout performances from UK tastemaker Cloonee, New York club authority Westend, rising tech-house force AYYBO, and chart-topping producer ACRAZE. The lineup further expands with raw techno provocateur I Hate Models, Irish club sensation KETTAMA, high-energy disruptor MCR-T, groove-driven selector Know Good, and underground duo X CLUB.
Bass and experimental sounds are equally represented, with cinematic bass architects Ganja White Night set for a sunset performance, the immersive audiovisual project LSDream alongside his meditative Lightcode experience, UK bass favorite Level Up, and forward-thinking innovators Ivy Lab. Fans can also expect genre-spanning sets from Daily Bread and his deeper alias Cloud Conductor, low-end agitator Effin, experimental producer Lumasi, powerhouse vocalist and DJ Kaleena Zanders, bass selector SIPPY, mystical storyteller Zingara, and uncompromising dubstep heavyweight SVDDEN DEATH.
“The Elements 2026 lineup is a curated collision of pioneers, risk-takers, and artists who actively reshape dance music culture,” says Tim Monkiewicz, Founder of Elements Music & Arts Festival. “From genre-defining icons to the next wave of boundary-pushers, this lineup reflects our commitment to booking artists who don’t just move crowds, they move the culture.”
The festival’s four core stages—Fire, Earth, Air, and Water—each draw inspiration from their respective natural elements, creating distinct sonic and visual worlds across the grounds. From high-energy nighttime spectacles to sunlit daytime explorations, each stage is designed to encourage discovery and connection.
Monkiewicz also revealed that the Fire Stage will undergo a complete redesign for 2026. “We’re rebuilding the Fire Stage from the ground up as a living temple of sound—working with international designers to create something ancient, explosive, and ritualistic. It’s not just a stage; it’s a shared moment of release.”
Beyond music, Elements continues to stand out as one of the country’s most immersive camping festivals. Attendees can explore large-scale art installations, roaming performers, art cars, and fan-led Vibe Villages, alongside wellness offerings such as yoga, sound baths, workshops, and movement-based programming. Sustainability remains a core pillar of the festival, supported by its on-site solar farm and community-driven environmental initiatives.
Co-founder Brett Herman adds, “We’re grateful to be entering our fifth year at Pocono Raceway. Growing and nurturing the land each year has been incredibly meaningful. As a longtime Burning Man participant, seeing the expansion of Vibe Villages—which made up nearly a third of our camping population last year—has been especially rewarding. They’re a foundational part of what makes the Elements experience truly participatory.”
Phase one passes, including GA, VIP, and enhanced experience options, are available now via the official Elements Music & Arts Festival website. Additional lineup announcements, programming details, and participatory opportunities will be revealed in the months ahead.
