Extrema Outdoor Reveals Impressive 2026 Lineup

The next edition of Extrema Outdoor Belgium (XOBE) will return to the lakeside of De Plas in Houthalen‑Helchteren from May 22 to 24, 2026. The festival has reached a new milestone with a lineup that highlights today’s leading voices in house and techno. This year’s program stands out for its focus on collaboration and its genre‑based “Districts,” each tailored to a different sound.

2026 Lineup

Friday opens with a sharp mix of melodic and hard‑driving sets, including a highly anticipated back‑to‑back from house icons Joris Voorn and Nic Fanciulli. Nora En Pure brings her signature deep, atmospheric style, while I Hate Models adds a raw industrial edge. The day’s highlights also include Âme and Jimi Jules, a duo known for pushing the limits of forward‑thinking house music.

As Saturday unfolds, the energy shifts toward the giants of techno and melodic. Adam Beyer leads the main stage. Many purists, however, will focus on the rare pairing of Dixon and Hernán Cattáneo—a set that blends deep, progressive journeys with precise, technical mixing. Kölsch and Mind Against add their cinematic, expansive sound, perfectly matching the lakeside atmosphere. For fans of faster BPMs and darker tones, Shlømo and HI‑LO deliver a heavy, hard‑driving alternative. With acts spread across seven districts, the festival stays alive from noon into the early morning.

Sunday brings a clear Ibiza influence to Belgium through XOBE’s partnership with Amnesia. Marco Carola and Franky Rizardo lead the charge. Sonny Fodera and Claptone add warm, upbeat grooves to close out the weekend. The techno districts stay intense with powerful sets from Kevin de Vries and Colyn.

The festival expands the experience with a Thursday pre‑party for campers and a newly redesigned glamping village for 2026. With tickets now in their final release phases, excitement continues to build for what many consider the most ambitious XOBE lineup yet.