Techno Festivals July 2026: Awakenings and Sea You
· re:union Radio editorial · 2 min read
Two weekends, two worlds: Awakenings sells out Hilvarenbeek while Sea You packs the Tunisee. All line-ups, facts, and 2027 dates inside.
Two weekends, two completely different worlds: In July 2026, Awakenings and Sea You kicked off the techno festival season. Awakenings in Hilvarenbeek was sold out for the entire weekend before the first act even hit the stage, according to Numéro Netherlands.
At a glance
- Awakenings: July 10–12, 2026 in Hilvarenbeek (NL), sold out for the whole weekend in advance.
- Sea You: July 17–19, 2026 at Tunisee near Freiburg, roughly 150 acts across six stages.
Awakenings: Three Days Open Air in Hilvarenbeek
Awakenings isn't an Amsterdam city festival; it moves to Hilvarenbeek for the summer. From July 10 to 12, 2026, the summer edition ran there, completely sold out before the first act even took the stage, according to Numéro Netherlands.
The line-up was sorted by day. Friday featured the likes of Amelie Lens, Pegassi, DJ Gigola x Funk Tribu, Lobster, and Marrøn. Saturday belonged to Adam Beyer, Kettama, Grace Dahl, Rene Wise, and Anetha.
Sunday was carried by Richie Hawtin, Charlotte de Witte, Nina Kraviz, Ignez, Ben Klock, Freddy K, and Lisa Korver. If you're into classic warehouse techno, this was the densest roster of names all month.
Sea You: Techno with a Lake View at Tunisee
Since 2014, the Tunisee near Freiburg has transformed into the "Sea You Beach Republic" every July. In 2026, the festival ran from Friday, July 17, to Sunday, July 19, with roughly 150 acts on six stages.
Badische Zeitung expected up to 27,000 revelers per festival day. Music ended at midnight on Friday and Saturday, while Sunday's party ran from 12:00 to 22:30.
2026 and 2027 Dates at a Glance
The organizers have already announced the next editions. If you like to plan early, here are the dates:
| Awakenings 2026 | July 10–12, 2026, Hilvarenbeek |
|---|---|
| Sea You 2026 | July 17–19, 2026, Tunisee Freiburg |
| Awakenings 2027 | July 9–11, 2027, Hilvarenbeek |
| Sea You 2027 | July 16–18, 2027, Tunisee Freiburg |
For what comes after summer, check out our piece Techno Festivals Autumn 2026: The Highlights. All other dates for the year are at Techno Festivals 2026: The Most Important Dates at a Glance.
FAQ
Where does the Awakenings Festival take place?
The Awakenings summer festival takes place in Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands. The 2027 edition is announced for July 9–11.
How many acts play at Sea You?
In 2026, roughly 150 acts performed on six stages at Tunisee near Freiburg. The next edition is announced for July 16–18, 2027.
Source: Numéro Netherlands, Awakenings, Sea You Festival, Badische Zeitung
