Seismic Dance Event has officially unveiled the phase one lineup for its upcoming 9.0 edition, returning to The Concourse Project from November 13–15, 2026.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential underground electronic music festivals in the southern United States, Seismic continues its commitment to forward-thinking house and techno programming by bringing together global headliners, rising underground talent, and one of the most devoted dance music communities in North America.
This year’s first wave of artists reflects the festival’s signature balance between established innovators and cutting-edge next-generation acts. Leading the lineup are pioneering electronic trio Above & Beyond, viral dance music phenomenon horsegiirl, hard techno powerhouse Sara Landry, genre-blurring electronic visionary Porter Robinson, Amsterdam rave favorite KI/KI, and crossover producer SG Lewis.
The lineup also includes house and techno heavyweights such as Chris Lorenzo, Max Styler, and Layton Giordani, alongside a wave of artists helping define the next era of underground club music.
Among the festival’s deeper selections are UK garage talents MPH, Notion, Diffrent, and Smokey Bubblin’ B, as well as industrial techno duo Brutalismus 3000 and hard dance innovator VTSS.
Additional names featured in phase one include Luke Alessi, Devault, HNTR, Kyle Starkey, Adam Sellouk, and Australian lo-fi house project 1TBSP.
Further strengthening the lineup are genre-pushing and emerging acts from across the global electronic spectrum, including BOLO, Kamino, Brunello, Cole Knight b2b Dreya V, Welker, Benwal, Joss Dean, Conrad Taylor, Spanish duo Mestiza, Fallon, Hills, and Starjunk 95.
Since launching, Seismic Dance Event has distinguished itself through a curation philosophy deeply rooted in underground dance culture. Organized by RealMusic Events, the festival has become known for prioritizing immersive production, community-focused experiences, and artist discovery over mainstream festival excess.
That identity is amplified by its home venue, The Concourse Project, which has rapidly evolved into one of the most respected electronic music destinations in the United States. Since opening in 2021, the independently operated venue has earned global recognition through DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs rankings, including placements as the #3 club in the U.S. and #31 worldwide.
The festival unfolds across its signature stages — Volcano, Tsunami, and Frequency — each designed with distinct sound systems, visual identities, and carefully tailored programming that shifts seamlessly from daytime grooves into late-night warehouse energy. Once the outdoor programming concludes, the experience continues through immersive afterparties hosted inside The Concourse Project’s renowned main room.
As underground dance music continues expanding globally, Seismic Dance Event remains one of the few large-scale North American festivals maintaining a strong commitment to authentic club culture while still delivering world-class production and international-caliber lineups.
Tickets for Seismic Dance Event 9.0, including 3-day GA and VIP passes, are available now through the festival’s official website at Seismic Dance Event.