A groundbreaking new festival experience is set to emerge on the vibrant shores of Puerto Rico. The 5th Element Festival has officially announced its phase one lineup for its inaugural edition, scheduled to unfold from January 7th – 13th 2026. The transformative seven-day journey will span multiple venues across San Juan, Isla Verde, and Río Grande, offering an immersive celebration that blends renowned international talent with mindful initiatives and stunning backdrops.
The newly-launched festival’s phase one lineup showcases an exceptional curation of underground electronic music’s most revered voices. Leading the billing are techno virtuoso DIXON, MOOD Records head honcho NICOLE MOUDABER, legendary selector RICARDO VILLALOBOS and house music icon SETH TROXLER. The lineup features an impressive array of established talents, such as ÂME, DUBFIRE, DJ TENNIS and tINI, alongside underground favorites DYED SOUNDOROM, DJ SNEAK, TRIKK and SONJA MOONEAR.
Rising stars and regional talent round out the diverse programming, with BARAC, BEN STERLING, CALI LANUAZE, CHELINA MANUHUTU and CRISTINA LAZIC bringing fresh perspectives to the festival’s burgeoning sonic landscapes. The festival also welcomes respected selectors DENNIS CRUZ, JEAN PIERRE, JESSE CALOSSO, NEVERDOGS, SHONKY, TRAUMER and many more, aiming to soundtrack the week with house, minimal, and techno’s most compelling sounds.
The 5th Element Festival goes beyond traditional music programming, merging the four classical elements – Earth, Air, Fire, and Water – with the ethereal fifth element. Set between Puerto Rico’s lush jungle canopies and pristine ocean tides, the festival will feature beach stages and jungle venues, sunrise ceremonies, wellness sessions, embodiment workshops, and curated cultural programming that celebrates the island’s vibrant heritage. The carefully crafted experience will invite guests to discover a deeper connection through music, art, and inner transformation. Over the course of seven days, the celebration will offer guided nature excursions, elevated culinary experiences, and sacred rituals designed to awaken the senses and ignite the spirit.
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