MINISTRY OF SOUND CELEBRATES 35 YEARS WITH FIRST NAMES OF 2026

Set to kick off the year will be the likes of Ron Trent, Joe Claussell, Lauren Lo Sung, Eats Everything, Tony Humphries, Fiorella, Pete Tong, Kölsch, Zed Bias, Konstantin Sibold and more

Ministry of Sound unveils the first wave of artists set to soundtrack its historic 35th Anniversary Programme, marking the beginning of a year-long celebration for one of electronic music’s most influential club institutions. The opening announcements preview a milestone moment for the London powerhouse as it prepares for its most transformative year yet. After 35 years at the forefront of global club culture, Ministry of Sound is readying a new chapter that will reshape the clubbing experience, with major plans to reinvent the look and feel of the club from January 2026.

Heading up the bill are heavyweight artists whose sounds have defined generations and shaped the rhythm of London nightlife. From house legends Ron Trent, Joe Claussell and Tony Humphries to global powerhouses Pete Tong, Kölsch, Darius Syrossian, Eats Everything and more, reflecting the club’s enduring influence on the city’s musical identity and sonic legacy, which continues to be the blueprint for club culture across the globe.

Alongside the headline acts, Ministry of Sound continue to put a spotlight on London’s most vital and exciting new talent. Lauren Lo Sung brings the genre-blurring house sets that have made her a fixture on the capital’s floors, Fiorella pushes deep house and minimal sounds into fresh territory, Riva Starr and Matrefakt inject tech and house flavours, and Konstantin Sibold’s melodic techno has won him acclaim across Europe.

Landing in the new year, Blink takes over Fridays at Ministry, championing the best in melodic and afro-house. Launched with Louder, it kicks off on Friday 30th January with a headline set from afro-house artist &Friends. Building on the club’s cross-genre ethos, Blink forms part of a 2026 programme that shines a light on emerging talent and brings the world’s standout artists to London’s floors.

“Everyone at Ministry of Sound is incredibly proud of what we’ve built over the last 35 years, the nights, the artists, the energy that has defined London’s sound. But we’re also thinking ahead, about what the club could become over the next 30 years. Next year marks the start of that chapter.” - Matt Long, Club Director. 

The anniversary kicks off in January with Carnival of Sound on Friday 9, followed by celebrating 23 Years of Select Radio on Saturday 10. Mas Que Nada brings house and disco-infused energy on Saturday 17, while Sound of Garage revisits UKG classics on Friday 23. The month closes with two standout headline nights: &friends on Saturday 30 January, and a landmark back-to-back set from Pete Tong and Kölsch on Saturday 31, supported by Lauren Lo Sung and Jansons.

February continues the momentum with Hard Times hosting a rare daytime session on Saturday 7, featuring house pioneers Ron Trent, Joe Claussell and Tony Humphries. Later on in the month, URGE, Siesta, La Discothèque (celebrating 10 years), Smoove and Room Service bring a mix of underground and genre-spanning sounds, while Konstantin Sibold takes to the decks on Friday 20 February.

March rounds out the opening season with the Latin energy of BRESH on Saturday 7, global big-room star KSHMR on Friday 13, and the technicolour rhythms of Zamna Soundsystem on Friday 20. The month closes with Mak10 + Friends on Saturday 28, a showcase of grime, UKG, and UK funky celebrating the club’s underground spirit.  

The 2026 programme honours the venue's rich history while pushing forward into new creative territory, blending heritage with innovation, legends with rising talents and London roots with worldwide reach. 

Visit the website to secure your tickets here: https://www.ministryofsound.com/tickets/

Ministry of Sound 35th Anniversary - Opening Season

A-Z 

&friends, Alcemist, Andy FunkFusion, Angel Lee, Anthony Godfather, Artful Dodger, Basso, Billie Jean, Bresh, Chanel Carmichael, Chapter & Verse, Charlotte Devaney, Daniella Font, Danny Decibel, Darius Syrossian, Eats Everything, Ellzy B, Fiorella, Higgo, Hotsteppa, James Alexander, James Carter, Jansons, Jesse Calosso, Joëlla Jackson, Joezi, Joe Claussell, Josh Parkinson, Joshua Roberts, Kismet, Kölsch, Konstantin Sibold, KSHMR, La Discotheque (Celebrating 10 years), Lauren Lo Sung, DJ Majesty, Mak 10, Marcus Nasty, Mark Love, Mas Que Nada Brothers, Matrefakt, Moeaike, Murdock, Nick Christoforou, Omari, P.O.U, Padre Guilherme, Pete Tong, Philip George, Pioneer, Remixia, Rennie Peters, Riva Starr, Ron Trent, Rooby, Royal-T, RUZE, Ryan Nicholls, Sam Supplier, Sandra Omari, Sassy B, Supa D, Tebra, Tom Enzy, Tom Short, Tony Humphries, Vibe Chemistry, Vini Vici, Zamna Soundsystem, Zed Bias, Zofia.

Friday 9th January 2026

Carnival of Sound

Alcemist

Murdock

Katalyst

Saturday 10th January 2026

23 Years of Select Radio

Billie Jean

Josh Parkinson

Zofia

Friday 16th January 2026

Citizens Vol 4

Chapter & Verse

Sam Supplier

Issy Smith

Saturday 17th January 2026

Mas Que Nada

Riva Starr

Mas Que Nada Brothers

Matrefakt

Friday 23rd January 2026

Sound of Garage

Artful Dodger

Zed Bias

Higgo

Saturday 24th January 2026

RUZE

Ryan Nicholls

Rennie Peters

Friday 30th January 2026

&friends Show

&friends

Moeaike

Joezi

Saturday 31st January 2026

Pete Tong b2b Kölsch

Lauren Lo Sung

Jansons

Friday 6th February 2026

Padre Guilherme

Hinchy

Sweiz

Saturday 7th February 2026 (DAY TIME)

Hard Times

Ron Trent

Joe Claussell

Tony Humphries

Saturday 7th February 2026

URGE

Special Guest TBA

Jesse Calosso

Fiorella

Friday 13th February 2026

Vibe Chemistry + more

Saturday 14th February 2026

Siesta

Line up TBA

Friday 20th February 2026

Konstantin Sibold

WREX

P.O.U

Saturday 21st February 2026

La Discothèque

Todd Terje + more TBA

Friday 27th February 2026
Smoove

Line up TBA

Saturday 28th February 2026

Room Service

Line up TBA

Friday 6th March 2026

Alteza

Vini Vici

Omiki

Camacho

Saturday 7th March 2026

BRESH

Residents + special guests

Friday 13th March 2026

KSHMR

James Carter

Nova

Saturday 14th March 2026

Line up TBA

Friday 20th March 2026

Zamna

Zamna Soundsystem

Tebra

James Alexander

Saturday 21st March 2026

Bitch, Please!

Line up TBA

Friday 27th March 2026

Madafreaks

Tom Enzy

+ more TBA

Saturday 28th March 2026

Mak10 + Friends

Line up TBA

Ministry of Sound

103 Gaunt St, London SE1 6DP

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PACHA ICONS DUBAI UNVEILS FIRST NAMES FOR 2026

• Dubai's exhilarating Pacha ICONS series is back with more brilliant line ups featuring RÜFÜS DU SOL, Solomun, Marco Carola, Franky Rizardo, East End Dubs; and more 

• Pacha ICONS is a multi-genre, open-air musical celebration that brings the world’s biggest international talent to Playa Pacha, a stunning beach club with unparalleled Ibizan party spirit

• Alongside this reveal,  Pacha ICONS will host a  special show with Keinemusik at the vast Bab Al Shams Arena on 28 March 2026

Dubai’s iconic Pacha ICONS series is back for an exhilarating first quarter of 2026 with an extraordinary lineup of world-renowned DJs set to play at the city’s premier beachfront destination, Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE JBR. Promising unforgettable nights of music, energy, and celebration, Pacha ICONS continues to deliver the signature Ibizan party spirit that has made it a must-visit experience for all music lovers.

Pacha ICONS is a multi-genre, open-air musical celebration, bringing the world’s biggest talent to Dubai’s stunning beachfront venue, Playa Pacha. With three glistening pools, a pristine beach and one of the largest LED screens in the region projecting dynamic visuals, each event is designed to create an immersive, high-energy experience that captures the magic of Ibiza right on the Dubai coastline.

The season kicks off in January with two consecutive nights from global sensations and Australian melodic masters RÜFÜS DU SOL, the first on 23 January alongside multidisciplinary trio Avangart Tabldot and then with Copenhagen's 'Dope Dance' creators Tripolism on 24 January. That is followed by a powerhouse performance from house music king and Diynamic label head Solomun on 31 January. 

On 13 February, the internationally celebrated Music On series returns with Marco Carola b2b Franky Rizardo, East End Dubs b2b Max Dean and Ale De Tuglie who will explore all shades of house and techno. 

With decades of party expertise from the legendary Pacha Ibiza, Pacha ICONS promises another season of unforgettable nights, world-class music and unparalleled beachside brilliance. 

Alongside the first names announced for 2026, Pacha ICONS has revealed a special show with Keinemusik at a new location - Bab Al Shams Arena. Details here.

Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR

JANUARY:

23 January

RÜFÜS DU SOL[DJ SET]

Avangart Tabldot

24 January

RÜFÜS DU SOL[DJ SET]

Tripolism 

31 January

Solomun

FEBRUARY:

13 Feb

Music On

Marco Carola b2b Franky Rizardo

East End Dubs b2b Max Dean

Ale De Tuglie

STEVE AOKI AND KAAZE DROP FESTIVAL-READY 'HEAD RUSH' EP

2x-Grammy-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki has teamed up with Swedish producer KAAZEfor their first collaborative EP, Head Rush. The new project sees the longtime friends reunite in the studio following recent hits “Won’t Forget This Time (ft. John Martin)” and “Whole Again (ft. John Martin)” from Aoki’s HiROQUESTalbums. KAAZE also previously remixed Aoki's “Kyro” from HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix. On Head Rush, the pair merge Aoki’s signature electro flair with KAAZE’s distinctive Hōt Teknō style, delivering a set of high-impact festival anthems.



The title track, “Head Rush,” features techno artist Sarah De Warren and blends big-room energy with an emotive, vocal-driven edge. The EP rounds out with “Give It To Me” and “Self Control,” two equally festival-ready cuts. Earlier this month, KAAZE joined Aoki on stage at Hypersonic Festival in Sydney and Melbourne, where the duo debuted both “Head Rush” and “Give It To Me” in front of thousands of fans.



“KAAZE and I have been talking about doing something together for years, and this EP finally captures that shared vision: high-energy, emotional, euphoric,” Aoki shares. “Both ‘Head Rush’ and ‘Give It To Me’ take you straight to that festival moment where everything just lifts. It’s big-room energy with heart, exactly the kind of music that reminds me why I started doing this in the first place.”



“It’s always a blast to jump in the studio with Steve!” exclaims KAAZE. “When we started working on this EP, the goal was simple: make something that absolutely destroys the festival stage. Every drop, every melody, every vocal across all tracks is designed to make people lose themselves in the moment."

Steve Aoki & KAAZE's ‘Head Rush’ is out now on Dim Mak Records.

Steve Aoki & KAAZE - 'Head Rush' Tracklist

Head Rush ft. Sarah De Warren

Self Control

Give It To Me

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