Tropikali Festival 2026

Massimiliano Pagliara

Stemming from Lecce Massimilano Pagliara has been based in Berlin for several years where he's been one of the main forces behind recombining the city's hardboiled techno scene with an often overlooked sensibility for the soft and the tender. Call it underground disco passion. Massi describes his style as an eclectic mix of house, disco, electro and techno – one may call it current-yet-classic. DJing has since led to production. These days Massi lets his obsession with analog synths run wild – usually he's holed up in his apartment studio, working on his latest productions. Massimilano's last and sophomore album, ‘With One Another’ (LARJ, 2014), was about celebrating the joy of human encounters and in parts seemed like a big get-together with like-minded artists and friends. The record quickly hit the number one spot in Groove magazine's album chart – and its creator hit the road. Besides his busy DJ schedule and far from the usual club circuit routines, the Panorama Bar resident dedicated himself to intense travelling and exploring the world anew. ‘Feel Live’, Massimiliano's third full-length endeavour was recorded in several intimate, sometimes improvised studio settings between Los Angeles, Portland, and Massimiliano's homebase in Berlin as well as at airports and on intercontinental flights high up in the sky – Massi's most playful and imaginative work to date. It's as emotional as sensual, as vibrant as the first ray of light after a thunderstorm has cleared the air.

angelboy

Renowned for weaving together upbeat grooves, angelboy’s sets mix glitchy techno, bouncy hardgroove, electro, and psychedelic trance, with a touch of South American rhythms – all bound by a sensuality that gets the hips moving. Having graced stages at clubs and festivals like DGTL, RAUM, Intercell, Lowlands, Boiler Room and queer parties such as Los Angles, Milkshake and Berlin's Lunchbox Candy and Dissident, they bring unparalleled energy with an instinctive feel for movement and mood. Their versatility allows angelboy to fit many parties and slots, with one guarantee — you’ll find them dancing behind the booth. Driven by a deep love of music rooted in 2000s pop, hip-hop, and R&B, as well as the force and textures of 2010s techno, electro, and industrial experienced as a club kid, angelboy’s sets blend sexiness with grit, creating a unique mixture that captivates any audience and evokes intimacy on the dancefloor. Together with Lola Edo, DJ and founder of queer bar Pamela, angelboy organizes the FLINTA* sex-positive party Rubi, creating a fun and inclusive space for women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, transgender, and agender people. Beyond their club performances, angelboy’s monthly radio residency Hysteria on Amsterdam’s Echobox showcases their experimental side. Each episode centers a different emotion, blending everything from indie to krautrock, pop, ambient, reggae and rhythmic noise, further highlighting their wide-ranging taste and ability to unite eclectic, leftfield sounds into a cohesive narrative. With a background in sociology and experience as an educator on gender, sexuality, anti-discrimination, and safer clubbing, angelboy’s approach to music and nightlife is deeply informed by their commitment to communal possibilities. Through genre-spanning productions and sets that tap into shared emotional currents, angelboy aims to turn the dancefloor a space for solidarity, release, and joy.

DIORA

DIORA, a Cape Townian gem, who currently resides in Amsterdam, is a multi-disciplinary artist. She blends techno, bass, trance, house, deconstructed club, gqom, vogue beats and vocals. She is not tied to one genre. She provides the party with her vibrant energy, charisma, and her considered selection of tracks. The doll doesn’t come to play.

ASHTATTZ

Ash, known artistically as Ashtattz, is a talented and a queer DJ currently based in the vibrant city of Barcelona. Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Ash's music is a vivid tapestry that clearly reflects his multidimensional background. His unique experiences growing up in such a diverse environment have profoundly influenced his artistic expression, enabling him to blend various musical styles and cultural elements, ultimately aiming to transmit an oriental touch to his listeners through captivating rhythms and melodies that resonate with the rich heritage of his roots.

Protopapa

Doppelgang

Doppelgang has been shaking up dance floors since 2012 with their fiery mix of house music, celebrating the genre in all its glory. Selecting cheeky vocals, OG rhythms and sexy grooves. From hosting the iconic Adonis stage at Lowlands to throwing it down at de School, Club Raum and Le Sucre, these Amsterdam twins know how to keep the party going, at for example Pornceptual, Hamam Nights and Spielraum. Whether dropping fresh club edits with Something Something or curating soundtracks for the Rijksmuseum (yes, really), they’re taking their sound worldwide — and bringing the heat to The Lot Radio, Rinse FM and Kiosk Radio along the way.

Lola Edo

Lola Edo is a Amsterdam based artist and one of the founders of the dj queerbar 'pamela' She glides through genres and emotions in exciting and often unexpected ways. she'll play Afro, Electro house and bass while visiting some UK garage on the way.

TEKNA

TOM CHIESA

Venezuelan Techno DJ living in Madrid. Resident of @playgirl.mad party

Dimitri Tenot

BARROSKINI

Rooted in Brazilian culture and driven by innovation, their sound fuses Brazilian funk, Latin core, guaracha, techno, uptempo beats and more, creating an electrifying musical experience. With every set, Barroskini invites you to immerse yourself in a world of infectious rhythms and high-energy beats, where movement and joy are irresistible. Whether grinding to funk or riding the pulse of techno, their performances leave you craving more. When BARROSKINI is on the decks, the party never stops

Slimfit

Berlin-based DJ and producer in the underground techno scene.

Verushka

You'll find her at the decks, dishing out high-energy sets that effortlessly flow from the vibes of 90s trance to those deep, resonant rhythms, all laced with a powerful vocal touch. Plus, she's one of the brains behind Me Siento Extraña, where she not only co-founded but also holds it down as a resident DJ. It's a collective focused on creating safe spaces for the FLINTA* community.