Zamna is returning to Egypt’s Khoroum Valley from November 20–22, 2026, expanding its desert festival experience into a 20,000-capacity event. Set against the dramatic granite formations of one of the Middle East’s most striking natural landscapes, the second edition will bring three days of immersive electronic music to the desert, with a first wave lineup featuring Sasha, John Digweed, Mind Against, Korolova, MRAK, Mëstiza, and SHIMZA.
Born in Tulum, Mexico, Zamna has developed into one of the world’s leading destination electronic music brands, building its identity around music experiences in extraordinary natural environments. Its Egyptian chapter takes that concept into the desert outside Sharm El Sheikh, where the towering granite formations of Khoroum Valley create a naturally dramatic amphitheater for one of the region’s most ambitious electronic music gatherings.
During the day, the valley offers hiking trails and Bedouin camps surrounded by the rugged desert landscape. As night falls, the environment takes on a completely different character, with immersive lighting and large-scale production transforming the natural amphitheater into an open-air dance floor. Following Zamna’s debut at the location in 2025, Khoroum Valley is quickly establishing itself as a distinctive destination for electronic music in the Middle East.
At the center of the 2026 lineup are Sasha and John Digweed, who will reunite in the Egyptian desert to revisit the progressive house sound they helped define during the genre’s formative years in the 1990s. Their appearance anchors the lineup with a pair of artists whose influence continues to shape progressive electronic music decades after their earliest collaborations.
They are joined by Mind Against, Korolova, MRAK, Mëstiza, and SHIMZA, bringing a contemporary mix of melodic, progressive, house, and techno-driven sounds to the valley. More artists are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, expanding an international lineup designed to reflect the broad spectrum of modern electronic music.
The second edition builds directly on the momentum of Zamna Khoroum Valley’s inaugural year. With capacity increasing to 20,000, the 2026 event will also feature expanded production and a broader international artist roster, reinforcing the festival’s growing reputation as one of the Middle East’s standout electronic music experiences.
“From the beginning, we knew Khoroum Valley was a special place for Zamna,” said Amr Ismail of Khoroum Valley. “Last year’s debut proved just how powerful that combination could be. For 2026, we’re raising the bar again with more artists, more production and an even more immersive experience. This is another big step in the journey, and we’re excited to share it with everyone.”
Beyond the music, Zamna Khoroum Valley will offer multiple ways for attendees to experience the festival, with both General Admission and VIP tickets available. VIP access includes exclusive viewing areas, dedicated VIP bars and lounges, premium restrooms, and access to all general festival zones.
With Sasha, John Digweed, Mind Against, Korolova, MRAK, Mëstiza, and SHIMZA leading its first wave of artists, the 2026 edition of Zamna Khoroum Valley is shaping up to be an even larger chapter in the destination brand’s global expansion. As the desert becomes a canvas for sound, light, and production once again, Zamna is continuing to blur the boundaries between festival and place — turning one of Egypt’s most dramatic landscapes into a temporary home for electronic music.
Tickets are available now at Khoroum Valley.