August 7–9, 2026, Long Pond, Pennsylvania

Tickets On Sale Now, www.elementsfest.us

The woods of Long Pond, Pennsylvania are about to come alive again. Elements Music & Arts Festival just dropped its phase one lineup for 2026, and if you’re into electronic music, immersive art, and the kind of festival experience that stays with you long after the last beat drops, you’ll want to mark August 7–9 on your calendar.

This isn’t just another music festival. Now entering its ninth year, Elements has carved out something special in the camping festival landscape—a place where forward-thinking electronic music collides with large-scale art installations, participatory programming, and a community that actually feels like a community. The festival’s signature forested setting creates the perfect backdrop for a sonic journey that doesn’t box itself into any single genre. You’ll find everything from bone-rattling bass to hypnotic techno, dreamy house to mind-bending experimental sounds.

The phase one lineup reads like a wish list for anyone who pays attention to where electronic music is headed. Grammy-nominated Porter Robinson will be spinning a DJ set, while bass music favorite Subtronics brings his boundary-pushing sound. The legendary Above & Beyond—the duo who helped build Anjunabeats into what it is today—will be there alongside house heavyweight Chris Lake and bass pioneer Excision, who’s known for absolutely obliterating sound systems in the best way possible. Drum & bass champion Sub Focus and the genre-defying Of The Trees round out the top tier.

But wait, there’s more. Crankdat is bringing not one but two head-splitting sets, including a back-to-back performance at the Thursday pre-party with a mystery guest still to be announced. Chicago’s Louis The Child will deliver a sunset set, while the visionary CloZee hosts a special Odyzey takeover featuring OPIUO, ProbCause, and Skysia—also during that golden hour when the sun dips below the trees.

For the house and techno heads, the lineup goes deep. UK chart-driver Cloonee, New York club authority Westend, rising percussive tech-house artist AYYBO, and house hitmaker ACRAZE will all be holding it down. The techno gets raw with I Hate Models, while Irish sensation KETTAMA continues his meteoric rise. Club agitator MCR-T, groove selector Know Good, and emerging underground duo X CLUB fill out a seriously stacked roster.

The bass and experimental side of things is equally impressive. Ganja White Night will create their signature cinematic soundscapes during a sunset set, while LSDream brings both his hypnotic audiovisual project and his meditative Lightcode soundbath experience. UK selector Level Up, drum & bass innovators Ivy Lab, and Daily Bread—who’s also bringing his deep cut alias Cloud Conductor—showcase the genre’s range. You’ll also catch performances from low-end disruptor Effin, experimental producer Lumasi, vocalist and DJ Kaleena Zanders, genre-fluid selector SIPPY, mystical storyteller Zingara, and uncompromising dubstep force SVDDEN DEATH.

“The Elements 2026 lineup is a curated collision of pioneers, risk-takers, and artists who reshape dance music culture,” says festival founder Tim Monkiewicz. “From genre-defining icons to the next wave of boundary-pushers, this lineup reflects our commitment to booking artists who don’t just move crowds, they move the culture.”

The music unfolds across four core stages—Fire, Earth, Air, and Water—each one drawing inspiration from its namesake element. These aren’t just stages with different names; they’re distinct worlds with their own design, energy, and sonic identity. Whether you’re catching high-energy performances under the stars or sun-soaked daytime sets, each space offers something unique to discover.

Speaking of discovery, the Fire Stage is getting a complete redesign for 2026. Monkiewicz describes it as “a living temple of sound—a collaboration with international designers to create something ancient, explosive, and deeply ritualistic. It’s not just a stage, but a shared moment of release, where music, architecture, and energy collide.”

Of course, Elements is about much more than just the music. The festival has built a reputation as one of the country’s most immersive camping experiences, and that reputation is well-earned. Roaming the grounds, you’ll encounter large-scale art installations, roaming performances, art cars cruising through the festival, and fan-curated Vibe Villages where attendees create their own micro-communities. The programming extends into wellness territory too, with yoga sessions, sound baths, workshops, and movement-based experiences that balance out all those late nights dancing.

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword here—the festival backs it up with an on-location solar farm and community-driven environmental initiatives that make the event’s commitment to the planet more than just talk.

Festival co-founder Brett Herman, a longtime Burning Man participant, is particularly excited about the growth of the Vibe Villages. “We are so grateful to commence our 5th year at the Pocono Raceway,” he says. “It’s been an incredible journey growing our festival site and enhancing the woods and grounds every year. Last year Vibe Villages comprised about 1/3rd of our total camping population. They’re a foundational part of the Elements community—you get to be a true participant in co-creating the Elements Experience.”

Phase one passes are available now through the official Elements Music & Arts Festival website, including GA, VIP, and enhanced experience options. More lineup announcements, programming details, and participatory opportunities will roll out in the coming months, so this is just the beginning of what promises to be an unforgettable three days in the Pennsylvania woods.