Immersive Return
Elements Festival 2026 lineup signals a confident return to Long Pond, Pennsylvania, from August 7–9, 2026. Entering its ninth year, the Northeast’s immersive flagship blends forward-thinking electronic music with participatory art and a deeply rooted community ethos. Set amid the forested grounds of Pocono Raceway, the festival emphasizes curation that mirrors the ongoing convergence of club culture and camping festivals.
Headliners In Focus
Phase one delivers a balanced spread of global headliners and boundary-pushers. Porter Robinson (DJ Set), Subtronics, Above & Beyond, Chris Lake, Excision, Sub Focus, and Of The Trees headline the stylistic arc from melodic to high-impact bass. Golden-hour sets from Louis the Child and CloZee promise narrative pacing, using sunset slots to heighten emotion and community connection.
Elements Festival 2026 lineup
CloZee extends her imprint with an Odyzey takeover featuring OPIUO, ProbCause, and Skysia, underscoring artist-led micro-communities. Crankdat will deliver two sets, including a Thursday pre-party B2B with a mystery guest. House and techno get depth with Cloonee, Westend, ACRAZE, AYYBO, Walker & Royce, Will Clarke, Azzecca, Biscits, and MCR-T. Harder, underground textures arrive from I Hate Models, KETTAMA, X CLUB, Hedex, HOL!, and SVDDEN DEATH. Bass and experimental flavors include Ganja White Night (Sunset Set), LSDream + Lightcode, Daily Bread + Cloud Conductor, Level Up, Ivy Lab, Effin, Lumasi, Zingara, Thought Process, and SIPPY, alongside groove-centric acts Marvel Years and Golden Pony.
Culture And Vision
“Pioneers and risk-takers” is the guiding thesis, as stated by founder Tim Monkiewicz. The four elemental stages—Fire, Earth, Air, and Water—anchor the design language. For 2026, the Fire Stage undergoes a complete redesign as a “living temple of sound,” developed in collaboration with international designers to blend ritual, spectacle, and intimacy. This emphasis on scenography reflects a broader festival trend toward narrative stage ecosystems.
Community At The Core
Elements has grown into one of the country’s most immersive camping festivals, pairing art cars, roaming performances, and large-scale installations with wellness programming. Yoga, sound baths, workshops, and movement experiences fold into the weekend’s cadence. Sustainability remains central, bolstered by the venue’s on-site solar farm and community-led environmental initiatives. Founder Brett Herman highlights the rise of Vibe Villages, which comprised about one-third of campers last year, echoing Burning Man’s participatory framework.
What Comes Next
Phase one passes—GA, VIP, and enhanced experience tiers—are on sale via the official Elements site. Expect additional announcements and refined production details to land in the coming months. The Elements Festival 2026 lineup demonstrates a maturing curation, positioning the event at the intersection of club credibility, festival storytelling, and community-led creativity.
