electronic music festival Egypt

Zamna unveils phase 2 lineup for 2026 return to Sharm El Sheikh’s Sinai desert with Marco Carola, Gordo, Camelphat, Elvis Guetta and more

by

Zamna has confirmed a major expansion to its Sharm El Sheikh lineup, with techno heavyweights Marco Carola and CamelPhat, and Gordo’s bass-driven house and techno, joining the bill for the festival’s return to the Sinai Desert from 20th–22nd November. 

The additions bring the 2026 edition to its biggest capacity yet at 20,000 daily visitors, as Zamna continues to build out its granite-amphitheatre setting in Egypt’s Khoroum Valley.

Also joining are Major League DJZ, Brina Knauss, Asal b2b, Sona, Zamna Sound System, and Elvis Guetta – son of David Guetta, making his Egypt debut – Dish Dash, La Familia, Baz and Haz, Mballa and Minds of Lust, completing a lineup that already includes Sasha & John Digweed, Korolova, Mind Against, MRAK, Mëstiza and SHIMZA, with special guests to be announced. 

Following its debut in 2025, Zamna Sharm El Sheikh returns with expanded production, set against the valley’s striking rock formations in Khoroum Valley, just fifteen minutes from Sharm El Sheikh’s city centre and international airport. The natural venue space will again be transformed after dark with immersive lighting and stage production across the three-day event. Shuttle transfers run from partner hotels throughout the city, putting the desert stage within easy reach of any resort in Sharm. 

Carola brings his signature driving groove to the desert setting, while CamelPhat’s fusion of house and emotive melodies and Gordo’s bold, bassy techno round out the headline additions. South Africa’s Major League DJZ bring their Afro-house sound to the bill, while Elvis Guetta joins with his own house and disco sound, alongside Brina Knauss, Asal b2b Sona, Zamna Sound System and regional talents Dish Dash, La Familia, Baz and Haz, Mballa and Minds of Lust.

General Admission grants full three-day access to Khoroum Valley, with VIP booths and tables available on request. Entry is restricted to guests aged 18 and over, with valid photo ID required at the gate.

Tickets are available now at khoroumvalley.com.

Line up

Asal b2b Brina Knauss, CamelPhat, Elvis Guetta, Gordo, Korolova, Major League DJZ, Marco Carola, Mëstiza, Mind Against, MRAK, Sasha & John Digweed, SHIMZA, Sona, ZSS, Dish Dash, La Familia, Baz and Haz, Mballa, Minds of Lust with more names to be announced. 

EXIT and P+US to debut Starlight Festival at the Pyramids of Giza this October 

by


Three-time European Best Major Festival winner EXIT is bringing its globally recognised festival experience to Egypt this October with the launch of Starlight Festival, a brand-new multi-day concept taking place from October 8th-11th near the Great Pyramids of Giza in partnership with Venture Lifestyle and its electronic music platform P+US.

Leading the lineup are Charlotte de Witte with an exclusive first-ever performance in Egypt, Michael Bibi bringing his sound to the pyramids for the very first time, and global melodic techno phenomenon Adriatique, returning to the iconic location after previously delivering a monumental show attended by nearly 10,000 people. The programme further brings together Vintage Culture, Pete Tong, WhoMadeWho and Enrico Sangiuliano, alongside dozens of regional and international artists. 

Set against the desert sands beside one of the world’s most significant symbols of ancient civilisation, Starlight will unite the global electronic music community within a setting shaped by thousands of years of history, while bringing together one of the strongest electronic lineups the region has seen to date.

As one of the key stops of EXIT’s expanding global tour, the festival’s main nights will take place on October 9 and 10 near the pyramids, while opening and closing events will unfold across selected locations throughout Cairo. Across more than five festival stages and zones, Starlight will also feature one of the world’s most advanced VR experiences, originally unveiled at Expo Dubai.

Starlight’s two main festival nights will be held on October 9 and 10 against the Great Pyramids of Giza, while the opening and closing events will unfold across selected locations throughout Cairo. Across more than five festival stages and zones, Starlight will also feature one of the world’s most advanced VR experiences, originally unveiled at Expo Dubai. As with other events held in the area, Starlight will not be staged directly at the pyramids, which will serve as a monumental backdrop from a specially designated location developed in accordance with the site’s historical importance and protected status. 

Dušan Kovačević, founder and CEO of EXIT Festival, said: “It is a great honour to be invited to bring the premium festival concept near one of the grandest monuments in human history. EXIT has always been known for combining world-class entertainment with a strong social mission, which in this case will be dedicated to celebrating Egypt’s extraordinary cultural heritage to a global audience. We are especially pleased to have Venture Lifestyle as our partner on this project, given their reputation for delivering exceptional events in the region.”

Highlighting the growing importance of music tourism whose total value is over $100 billion globally, Rabih Mokbel, founder and CEO of Venture Lifestyle and its platform P+US, added: “It’s an honour for us at Venture Lifestyle to co-create Starlight alongside EXIT, a festival that has shaped the European scene for more than two decades. Bringing this legacy together in Egypt represents a major milestone for the region. We believe our collaboration will introduce a new generation of festival experiences and set a new benchmark for entertainment across MENA. Working hand-in-hand with EXIT’s team, we expect Starlight to attract a significant number of international visitors and contribute tens of millions of dollars to Egypt’s tourism economy, while establishing a long-term platform for cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East.”

Venture Lifestyle (VLS) is an Emirati-Lebanese entertainment and hospitality company based in Egypt, recognised for producing large-scale cultural, nightlife and live entertainment experiences across the Middle East and beyond. Through its electronic music platform P+US, the company has delivered globally recognised projects, including Anyma’s Quantum Genesys at the Great Pyramids of Giza, positioning itself among the region’s leading innovators in experiential entertainment. Tickets are available through the official Starlight Festival website.

Starlight Festival | EXIT | P+US | Venture Lifestyle