Disco Presents has officially unveiled the highly anticipated lineup for Ubbi Dubbi 2027, confirming the festival’s return to the scenic Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 23 and 24. Now entering its eighth year, the event has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the spring electronic music calendar, and this year’s roster promises to deliver an expansive sonic experience.
Headlining the 2027 edition are industry heavyweights including Illenium, Steve Aoki, and Galantis. They are joined by a diverse array of talent such as MK (Marc Kinchen), Deorro, Adventure Club, Jessica Audiffred, and Lilly Palmer. This year, the festival introduces a captivating new theme: Canditopia. Organizers describe this as a candy-coated immersive world where the boundaries between house, techno, and bass music dissolve, reflecting the festival’s core philosophy of genre-blending.
Curated Performances and Genre Diversity
The 2027 programming places a heavy emphasis on unique collaborative sets and sunset performances. Fans can look forward to sunset slots from Adventure Club, 3BALLMTY, ŁASZEWO, and Sullivan King. The collaborative spirit continues with several high-profile back-to-back pairings, including Wankdat (Crankdat B2B Wooli), Flozone B2B STVSH, Juos B2B Rommii, and Panteros666 B2B Pawlowski. The broader lineup features a robust mix of sounds, with artists like ACRAZE, Dimension, Flux Pavilion, NGHTMRE, and TVBOO ensuring that fans of dubstep, drum & bass, and house are well-represented.
The festival’s namesake characters—Ubbi, the house and techno enthusiast, and Dubbi, the lover of dubstep and trap—continue to define the event’s musical identity. This year, the curation leans heavily into this contrast, balancing the melodic bass of Illenium and the high-energy showmanship of Steve Aoki with the club-ready grooves of MK and the hard-hitting techno of Lilly Palmer.
A Texas Festival Staple
Since its inception in 2019, Ubbi Dubbi has become a vital gathering point for the Texas dance music community. Produced by Disco Presents, the festival is known for its maximalist production and commitment to creating a cohesive visual narrative. The story of Canditopia, involving a journey through a space-portal to a planet made of candy, promises to bring a new level of immersive design to the Panther Island Pavilion.
Early bird tickets for Ubbi Dubbi 2027 are set to go on sale this Thursday, November 5, at 11 a.m. CT. Prospective attendees are encouraged to sign up for on-sale alerts at ubbidubbifestival.com for a chance to win exclusive backstage passes.
