Festival line-ups you might have missed: Defected Croatia, THE BLACK LIGHTS, City Splash

Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of festival line-ups you might have missed this week

Spain’s Refractor Festival reveals second wave line-up for 2026

Refractor Festival, set to go ahead in a currently unannounced location in Toledo, Spain, on May 29, 2026, has revealed its second wave of artists for the next edition.

Newly announced acts include Atrice, Innersha, Occa, Andrae Durden & Norim, Sindh, and more – many of whom are set to perform live throughout the day.

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Iceland Eclipse drops third wave names for next edition

Four-day festival Iceland Eclipse has dropped the third wave of names for 2026, where it’s due to go ahead across a backdrop of glaciers, beaches, and volcanic craters in Snæfellsnes. 

Those set to play include CloZee, Ida Engberg, Kenny Dope, Captain Hook, Nick Warren, and more, alongside a spread of Icelandic talent across August 12 - 15.

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Defected Croatia reveals full line-up for last ever edition at The Garden Tisno

After a decade on the shores of The Garden Tisno, Defected Croatia will wrap up with one last edition in its current location next year – named One Last Dance.

Defected has revealed the full line-up for its last event at the site, taking place from July 29 – August 3, including Seth Troxler, DJ EZ, Kystal Klear, Jeremy Sylvester, Gerd Janson, Ella Knight, LP Rhythm, and many more.

“This year’s programme pairs iconic pioneers with an exciting wave of debuts, reflecting both our history and our future,” says Defected CEO Wez Saunders. “House music has always evolved through new voices, and this line-up embodies that spirit.”

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Sónar unveils first batch of names for 2026 including Skepta, Nia Archives, and more

Barcelona’s Sónar festival has revealed the first 30+ names to appear at the festival next year, when it takes place from June 18 - 20 entirely at Fira Barcelona, formerly the festival’s nighttime venue.

The first acts announced include Skepta, Nia Archives, Joy Orbison, Amelie Lens, Ogazón, Sammy Virji, DJ Gigola, Boys Noize, Charlotte de Witte, and more.

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Beyond The Pale reveals first wave line-up with Caribou and Soulwax

Beyond The Pale has revealed the headliners for its fifth edition, which takes place across June 12 to 14 next summer at the Glendalough Estate in Co. Wicklow, Ireland, 30 minutes outside Dublin. 

Caribou, Soulwax and Father John Misty are topping the bill, which also includes Honey Dijon, Groove Armada (DJ set), Kojaque, Moodymann, 2ManyDJs, Princess Nokia, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Sister Sledge, TSHA, Ela Minus, CC:Disco!, The Sabres of Paradise and Nabihah Iqbal (live),

More artist announcements are coming in 2026, from the Main Stage to the late-night areas, while the festival will offer a wellness programme including saunas, cold dips, massage and morning yoga, or explore the surrounding woodlands and take part in birdwatching, foraging and more.

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City Splash confirms reggae legend Beres Hammond as 2026 headliner

City Splash is returning to South London’s Brockwell Park on May 25 next year with Jamaican reggae icon Beres Hammond confirmed to headline.

Also announced among the first wave of acts for the festival, which celebrates the impact of Caribbean and Afircan culture on the UK, are the likes of Gyptian, Juls, Lisa Maffia, Jada Kingdom, Queen Ifrica, Romeo & Dandaman (So Solid Crew) and Cristale.

A stacked bill of soundsystems, DJs and MCs are also locked in, including Channel One, Dankie Sounds, DJ Ace, DJ Larni, Dubwise Jamaica, Heartless Crew, Izzy Bossy, King Original ft. Footsie x Sir Spyro x Jah Model x Ras D, and many more,

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Colombia’s Bonanza festival finalises full line-up for 2026

Bonanza has completed the full line-up for its 2026 festival, which takes place at El Rio Hostel, Buritaca, Santa Marta, Colombia across March 4 to 9.

New names joining the bill include the likes of Rroxymore, Jade Seatle, Mia Koden, Tash LC and O.bee making Colombia debuts, with returns for Mama Snake, Carlos Souffront, and more.

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Manchester club The White Hotel to throw festival in Blackpool, THE BLACK LIGHTS

THE BLACK LIGHTS is a new festival in Blackpool, launched by the team behind Manchester’s The White Hotel.

It’s scheduled to take place across June 26 to 28 next year, with artists such as Evian Christ, Mica Levi, DJ Flight & Kode9, Moin, Mia Koden, Ceephax Acid Crew, Rainy Miller and Bianca Scout performing. 

"I went to Blackpool as a kid in the '90s," The White Hotel's manager Lucy Blackledge said. "I saw the Bee Gees turn the lights on. Now I want to turn them on myself."

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