Get ready for an unbelievable night of techno at one of the most historic and scenic venues in Switzerland! On Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, the annual The Castle festival returns to the stunning Castel Grande in the city of Bellinzona.
The Castle festival brilliantly combines cutting-edge electronic music with the ancient beauty of Castel Grande, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to Roman times. This medieval military fortress provides an epic backdrop for dance music fans from around the world to gather and experience techno’s biggest stars.
The lineup at The Castle
This year’s lineup is stacked with techno titans. Leading the charge is the legendary Marco Carola, a true All-Star of electronic music since the 1990s. His famed Music On events in Ibiza and beyond have cemented his status as one of the scene’s most influential selectors and party pioneers.
Joining Carola is the fast-rising PAWSA, whose experimental tech house has earned him a spot on DJ Mag’s Alternative Top 100 DJs list and the Best of British Awards in 2021. With his Solid Grooves label partner Michael Bibi, PAWSA is pushing genre-blending sounds to the forefront.
Italian mainstay Da Vid, fresh off marathon sets at clubs like Cocoricò and festivals like Social Music City, will also bring his high-energy techno-wizardry to the castle grounds. Rounding out the bill are talents like Kenny Ground, Super Natural, Natan Ant, Andy Cocca, ND/A, Luca Magenta and more still to be announced.
In addition to the incredible music, The Castle offers attendees the chance to explore the rich history and cultural offerings of Castel Grande. Art exhibitions, guided tours, and views of the picturesque Swiss surroundings complement the festival’s stellar musical programming.
