SKYLINE Music Festival returns in 2026 with a few key updates, including a new venue, expanded stages, and a continued focus on Los Angeles talent. Now in its fifth year, the festival remains rooted in house, techno, and related electronic music while continuing to grow its presence across the city’s creative landscape.
This year, SKYLINE will take over Ace*Mission Studios, an industrial complex near Downtown Los Angeles and the Arts District. The venue blends indoor warehouse spaces with open-air areas, creating room for multiple stages and flexible layouts. From what I’ve seen, it strikes a balance between the energy of an open-air festival and the intimacy of warehouse performances, which could make for a weekend that feels both expansive and personal.
The lineup spans both established and regional artists, each bringing a distinct flavor to the weekend. Chris Stussy feels like the perfect opener—smooth and laid back, but lively enough to get your body moving and set the tone for what comes next. Mez Monty immediately grabbed my attention with rhythmic, driving beats, a set I know I will make time for.
OZA is new to me, and based on what I’ve heard I am already planning to stake out a spot on the dance floor. There is a movement in his music that makes it impossible not to get pulled in. Quest comes across as darker and layered, full of textures that feel immersive and almost transportive. Stacy Christine’s music is like a time machine taking me straight to the 1970s, making me want to dance while imagining another era. Dee Diggs carries a feel-good, relaxed energy, the kind of set that seems perfect for easing into Sunday’s programming. I HATE MODELS is high energy and pulsating, and having experienced his sets before, I know it will command attention and keep the crowd moving. Wakyin caught my ear while I was previewing the COUNTDOWN 2025 lineup. He popped up in the similar artists section, and one word comes to mind—FUEGO.
The Arts District stage has become a consistent part of SKYLINE’s identity, connecting the festival to the local creative community and offering attendees a closer look at the city’s electronic music scene.
With multiple stages across Ace*Mission Studios, extended hours of music, and a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, the 2026 edition of SKYLINE promises a weekend that blends the energy of larger electronic festivals with the intimacy and experimentation of Los Angeles’ underground scene. Additional details about set times, production elements, and ancillary events are expected in the weeks leading up to the festival.
