GLITCH Festival Confirms Return To Melbourne In 2026

Mary Varvaris

The international electronic festival made its debut in Melbourne last year.

GLITCH Festival Poster
GLITCH Festival Poster(Credit: Supplied)

After making its debut in Melbourne last year, the international electronic music event, GLITCH Festival, has confirmed its return for 2026.

The internationally acclaimed Maltese festival, GLITCH, returns to PICA (the Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts) for a one-night-only event on Saturday, 18 April. Recognised for its boundary-pushing line-ups and incredible production, the event offers Australian dance music fans the opportunity to experience the unique festival once more.

This year’s edition features a world-class line-up that blends international heavyweights with homegrown talent for an unforgettable event.

Melbourne’s own DJ AYA, and local underground acts Mikalah Watego and Upper90 will appear at the event, joining Colombian-born and Berlin-based trance star Funk Tribu, German genre-defying artist Lammer, and US-based bass-heavy artist MIJA.

Following last year’s Australian debut, the return of GLITCH continues the festival’s tradition of combining forward-thinking bills with high-energy performances and immersive stage production. The one-off 2026 event will turn PICA into a hypnotic space packed with intricate rhythms and awe-inspiring electronic music.

Pre-sale registration is now open. Pre-sale tickets will be available on Thursday, 12 February, at 12 pm AEDT – register here for access – followed by the general sale on Friday, 13 February, at 12 pm AEDT.

You can find more ticketing information here.

The Maltese-founded festival has quickly become one of Europe’s most respected electronic music events, and Australia experiences the magic for a second year running in 2026. Its bold programming, engaging events, and commitment to championing established and emerging talent make it a strong addition to the Australian dance festival calendar.

With its powerful reputation, GLITCH has welcomed line-ups starring the likes of Charlotte de Witte, Honey Dijon, I Hate Models, Carl Craig, Mall Grab, and many others. It’s featured in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals for two years running – 2024 and 2025 – and keeps up a consistent exploration of electronic music.