The alpine music festival Snow Machine has finalized the roster for its 2027 installment, which is scheduled to take place from March 2 to March 7 in Japan’s scenic Hakuba Valley. Known for its history as a host venue for the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, the location provides a unique backdrop for attendees to enjoy a blend of world-class electronic music and winter sports.
Leading the latest announcement are British house icon Duke Dumont and the Irish selector KETTAMA. However, the festival has also significantly bolstered its underground offerings, appealing to fans of more nuanced techno and melodic house sounds.
Swedish techno veteran Christian Smith is set to perform, joined by the collaborative project Lost Miracle, which features the combined talents of Sébastien Léger and Roy Rosenfeld. The bill also includes the emotive, atmospheric house stylings of Ben Böhmer, as well as the legendary duo Deep Dish, consisting of Dubfire and Sharam, who bring decades of progressive house influence to the Japanese Alps.
The programming extends to local talent as well, with additions including DJ KENTARO, the duo Monochrome, and Tokyo’s own DJ FELINE. These artists join a previously revealed list of performers that already included Wilkinson and TOKiMONSTA.
The festival experience is structured across eight distinct stages spread throughout seven mountains, offering a mix of slope-side performances and main arena spectacles. The Main Arena will feature curated takeovers, with the UK-based label Trick, the immersive production team from Zamna, and the prominent Tokyo venue ZEROTOKYO all hosting specific nights.
With Swedish techno from Christian Smith, Lost Miracle’s melodic sound and Ben Böhmer alongside Duke Dumont and KETTAMA, the 2027 lineup has real depth for electronic music fans.
Festival director Quentin Nolan emphasized that the 2027 edition represents the most comprehensive lineup in the event's history. He noted that the integration of Japanese culture remains a central pillar of the week-long experience, with further details expected to emerge closer to the dates.
While early-bird ticket packages have already sold out, final release bundles are currently available. These packages start at A$1,566 and include accommodation, lift passes, and festival entry. Organizers offer a deposit-based payment system, allowing attendees to secure their spots with an initial A$899 payment followed by installments.
The event offers options for five-night stays running from March 2 to March 7, or extended seven-night packages spanning March 1 through March 8. For more information, visit the official website at hakuba.snow-machine.com.