Ubbi Dubbi is preparing to bring another explosion of electronic music to Texas, with ILLENIUM, STEVE AOKI, GALANTIS, MK, DEORRO and LILLY PALMER among the headline names confirmed for its 2027 edition. Returning to Fort Worth in April, the festival is also introducing an entirely new candy-inspired world called Canditopia, promising two days of huge dance music, imaginative production and plenty of surprises.
Spring festival season is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Disco Presents has unveiled the line-up and theme for Ubbi Dubbi 2027, with the popular Texas electronic music festival returning to Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth on 23 and 24 April.
Now entering its eighth edition, Ubbi Dubbi has established itself as one of the major early-season gatherings on the American electronic music calendar. This year’s announcement brings together an impressive mix of international dance heavyweights, underground favourites and rising talent, covering everything from melodic bass and house to techno, dubstep and drum and bass.
Leading the charge is ILLENIUM, whose emotionally charged productions and spectacular live performances have helped make him one of electronic music’s biggest names. Joining him is the ever-energetic STEVE AOKI, alongside Swedish dance duo GALANTIS, house music heavyweight MK (MARC KINCHEN), DEORRO and techno star LILLY PALMER.
There is plenty more firepower throughout the announcement, with ADVENTURE CLUB, JESSICA AUDIFFRED, HOLY PRIEST, ACRAZE, DIMENSION, FLUX PAVILION, NGHTMRE, TVBOO and SULLIVAN KING among the artists heading to Fort Worth.
SUNSET SETS AND EXCLUSIVE BACK-TO-BACK COLLABORATIONS
One of the biggest attractions of this year’s programme is the introduction of four special sunset performances, giving festivalgoers the opportunity to experience some of the weekend’s biggest sounds as the Texas sun disappears.
ADVENTURE CLUB, 3BALLMTY, ŁASZEWO and SULLIVAN KING will each take control of the decks for dedicated sunset sets, adding another dimension to the festival’s already diverse programme.
There will also be plenty of opportunities to catch artists joining forces for exclusive back-to-back performances.
WANKDAT, bringing together CRANKDAT and WOOLI, will combine their respective bass-heavy sounds, while FLOZONE B2B STVSH, JUOS B2B ROMMII and PANTEROS666 B2B PAWLOWSKI promise further collaborative sets.
These special performances add an extra layer of unpredictability to the weekend, with combinations designed to deliver something different from the artists’ usual solo appearances.
FROM MELODIC BASS TO TECHNO: SOMETHING FOR EVERY DANCEFLOOR
The strength of the Ubbi Dubbi line-up lies in its willingness to bring together different corners of electronic music rather than focusing on a single sound.
ILLENIUM will deliver his trademark blend of melodic bass, emotional songwriting and enormous festival drops, while STEVE AOKI is guaranteed to bring his famously explosive approach to the main stage.
GALANTIS will provide the euphoric dance anthems, while DEORRO brings his distinctive combination of electro house and Latin influences. House music fans can look forward to MK, whose infectious grooves and club classics have made him one of the most influential figures in the genre.
For those who prefer their dance music heavier, ADVENTURE CLUB, JESSICA AUDIFFRED, NGHTMRE, FLUX PAVILION and SULLIVAN KING will deliver everything from melodic bass to full-throttle dubstep.
Meanwhile, LILLY PALMER and HOLY PRIEST will bring driving techno and harder dance sounds, with DIMENSION adding his unmistakable brand of high-energy drum and bass. Latin Grammy-winning trio 3BALLMTY will also bring their distinctive fusion of Mexican musical influences and electronic production, while ŁASZEWO add melodic, vocal-driven dance music to the mix.
It’s a genuinely varied bill, giving fans the freedom to move between completely different sounds throughout the weekend.
WELCOME TO CANDITOPIA
Of course, Ubbi Dubbi has always been about more than the music, and 2027 will see the festival introduce one of its most colourful themes yet.
Welcome to CANDITOPIA, a candy-inspired universe dreamed up by the festival’s two familiar characters, Ubbi and Dubbi. The story begins with the pair receiving a mysterious transmission from the far reaches of the galaxy. Following its signal through a portal, they discover an extraordinary planet made entirely of sweets.
Think towering candy mountains, cotton-candy clouds, giant lollipops and forests filled with jellybeans, all brought together in a riot of rainbow colours and futuristic fantasy.
The concept reflects the contrasting personalities of the festival’s namesakes. Ubbi represents a love of house and techno, while Dubbi gravitates towards dubstep and trap. Their different musical tastes have become central to the festival’s identity, creating an environment where seemingly opposing sounds come together under one roof.
Canditopia takes that idea and turns it into an immersive festival adventure, giving the 2027 edition its own distinctive visual identity.
EIGHT YEARS OF BRINGING TEXAS TOGETHER THROUGH DANCE MUSIC
Since launching in 2019, Ubbi Dubbi has grown into an important fixture in Texas’ electronic music scene and a popular opening event for the American spring festival season. Its appeal goes beyond international headliners and impressive production. The festival has developed a welcoming community where friends reunite, new connections are made and fans can discover artists they might never otherwise have encountered. That sense of discovery is particularly important to its identity, with the organisers continuing to champion a broad range of electronic styles and create an environment where different musical tastes can comfortably coexist.
Behind the event is Disco Presents, which has continued to expand its presence across Texas through festivals including FREAKY DEAKY and LIGHTS ALL NIGHT, alongside venues such as SILO Dallas and Ductwork.
With Ubbi Dubbi 2027 now taking shape, the company is once again preparing to transform Fort Worth into a destination for electronic music fans from across the country.
Two days, an enormous collection of dance music talent and an entirely new world to explore. If the first announcement is anything to go by, CANDITOPIA could be one very colourful way to kick off the 2027 festival season.
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