After captivating dance floors around the world, GALACTICA is returning to its roots. On April 24 and 25, Italy’s first itinerant hard techno festival touches down at the iconic Cocoricò in Riccione for a two-day celebration of raw, cutting-edge electronic music. Back in the club where it all began, GALACTICA is ready to reignite the pyramid with a stellar lineup that fuses underground grit and global innovation.
Leading the charge is psy-techno powerhouse Indira Paganotto, joined by the boundary-pushing 999999999—the relentless Berlin-based duo originally from Veneto. Adding a lush, melodic touch to the mix is Giorgia Angiuli, delivering a live set rich with instrumentation, while Tunisian selector Cera Khin brings her hard-hitting energy straight from the global techno underground.
The lineup continues to shine with rising Belgian artist Marhu, signed to Indira Paganotto’s Artcore label, as well as long-respected Berlin favorite Freddy K, experimental duo ANKKH, and the hard-charging UK upstart AZYR.
Additional acts include Daisy, Mattia Trani, Jazzy, Fjusha, Scarlett, A.D.A.G., Alex Bilancini, Jacopo Forli, N4C, V111, Andrea Scopsi, Purple Mash, and Smash—rounding out a roster that pays tribute to both Italy’s thriving techno scene and its global counterparts.
Following its triumphant return to Cocoricò, GALACTICA will continue its celestial path with summer editions on Pag Island in July and in Malta, expanding its orbit and reaffirming its role as a vital force in the evolution of contemporary electronic music.
Since opening in 1989, Cocoricò has remained a pillar of Italian club culture. With its iconic pyramid design and newly revamped space, the venue continues to honor its legacy while pushing boundaries with a future-forward vision. It’s a sanctuary for music, inclusion, and artistic experimentation—and now, home once again to GALACTICA.
The club’s most recent innovation, MUDI – Museo Discoteca, opened in May 2024, making it the first contemporary art museum inside a nightclub. Featuring works by leading Italian artists, the museum merges nightlife and culture in a bold, forward-thinking statement, with plans to auction select pieces to fund future exhibits.
As GALACTICA and Cocoricò reunite under the pyramid, expect a mind-expanding, bass-pounding experience that pays homage to the past while launching full-throttle into the future.