Das Energi Festival has revealed its phase two lineup and introduced the Neon City experience for its expanded three-day 2026 edition taking place August 7-9 along the shores of the Great Salt Lake.

The newly announced artists include techno heavyweight Layton Giordani, rising star HNTR, Domina, Torren Foot, and Ian Asher, alongside Gravedgr, Vandelux (DJ Set), Stylust Beats, JSTJR, Stellar, Dennett, Marie Vaunt, and IRAH. These additions join the previously announced lineup featuring tech house powerhouse Cloonee, melodic bass favorite Seven Lions, bass music leaders Crankdat b2b Levity, Ganja White Night, Zedd, and more.

For 2026, Das Energi evolves into Neon City — an immersive environment built around connection, transformation, and shared energy. The concept positions itself as a futuristic world powered by positivity and collective experience, where music, art, and community intersect under open skies. The festival’s guiding theme #TheCurrentThatConnectsUs emphasizes unity, radical self-expression, and the shared emotional current that defines dance music culture.

At the center of Neon City will be a massive new main stage collaboration with Project Awake, whose iconic visual identity and message-driven installations will anchor the festival’s creative vision. The partnership marks one of the most ambitious artistic evolutions in Das Energi’s history, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to immersive storytelling and community-driven experiences.

Das Energi 2026 will introduce significantly expanded stage builds and enhanced production design across the festival grounds. Attendees can expect larger-than-ever visuals, enhanced flame effects, and large-scale fireworks displays, alongside an expanded collection of interactive art installations designed to deepen immersion throughout the weekend.

The festival will also introduce additional shaded areas and improved site infrastructure to enhance guest comfort, including newly designed VIP Sky Decks overlooking Galactic Flats. Experience-driven improvements include air-conditioned VIP restroom facilities, optimized bar placements to reduce wait times, and a dedicated experiential ground team focused on delivering a more engaging, high-energy atmosphere from entry to final set.

The three-day expansion reflects continued growth within Salt Lake City’s electronic music community while maintaining the boutique energy that has defined Das Energi since its inception. Since launching in 2012, the festival has helped shape Salt Lake City into a nationally recognized electronic music destination, having previously hosted artists including Tiësto, Kaskade, Excision, Illenium, deadmau5, REZZ, Louis The Child, Diplo, Above & Beyond, and more.

Tickets for Das Energi Festival 2026 are available now. With the expanded three-day format and enhanced production design, this year’s edition promises to be the most ambitious yet for Utah’s premier electronic music gathering.

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