Electric Castle 2026: Kneecap, Teddy Swims, Wet Leg and More Join The Cure and Twenty One Pilots

Electric Castle, the renowned Transylvanian music festival held at Bánffy Castle, has unveiled its full lineup for the 2026 edition, boasting over 200 artists across alternative, electronic and pop genres. The festival, scheduled for July 16-19, will feature performances by Kneecap, Teddy Swims, Wet Leg, and a special appearance by Keanu Reeves with his band Dogstar.

Headliners and Key Acts

Previously announced headliners The Cure and Twenty One Pilots will be joined by a diverse range of international talent. Notable additions include:

• Kneecap: The Irish rap trio, fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed album ‘FENIAN’, will bring their energetic performance to Romania. NME awarded their recent Wembley Arena display a five-star review, praising their stage presence and cultural impact.
• Teddy Swims: The singer-songwriter, known for his soulful vocals, will perform tracks from his albums ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)’ (rated four stars by NME) and his earlier operate.
• Wet Leg: The Isle of Wight indie darlings will make their Romanian debut, performing songs from their lauded sophomore album, ‘Moisturizer’, which received critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination.
• Chase & Status: The British electronic music duo will deliver a high-energy DJ set.
• Nothing But Thieves: The English rock band will showcase their signature sound.
• Yung Lean & Bladee: The Swedish artists will bring their cloud rap aesthetic to the festival.
• Sleaford Mods: The Nottingham-based post-punk duo will offer their signature spoken-word performance.
• Maverick Sabre: The Irish-British singer-songwriter will perform his blend of soul and hip-hop.
• Eliza Rose: The UK garage DJ and vocalist will bring her infectious energy to the stage.
• SG Lewis: The British producer and songwriter will deliver a vibrant electronic set.
• Kid Kapichi: The British indie rock band will showcase their energetic live show.
• Just Mustard: The Irish post-punk band will bring their atmospheric sound to the castle.
• Dogstar (featuring Keanu Reeves): Actor Keanu Reeves will join his band Dogstar for a special performance.
• Dub Pistols & Congo Natty: Representing reggae and dub, these acts will add a different flavor to the festival.
• Skyla Tylaa & Rosey Gold: Amapiano DJs bringing the South African house music sound.
• Quantic: The TruThoughts producer will showcase his eclectic blend of genres.

A Festival of Diverse Sounds

Tudor Costinaș, Head of Communications at Electric Castle, emphasized the festival’s commitment to diversity: “We are so excited to finally share the full line-up for Electric Castle 2026. Every year we strive to build a line-up that feels genuinely wide-ranging, bringing together huge global names alongside artists people might be discovering for the first time, and we experience this is a fantastic example of just that.” He added, “Electric Castle is always filled with interesting twists and turns, fun surprises and decent times together. We can’t wait to meet everyone back at the castle again for our 12th edition this summer.”

Ticket Information

Remaining tickets for Electric Castle 2026 are available on the festival’s official website.

Key Takeaways

• Electric Castle 2026 will take place from July 16-19 at Bánffy Castle in Romania.
• The lineup features a diverse range of artists, including The Cure, Twenty One Pilots, Kneecap, Teddy Swims, and Wet Leg.
• Keanu Reeves will perform with his band, Dogstar.
• Tickets are available for purchase on the festival’s website.