After greater than 23 editions in Switzerland’s Valais area, Caprices Festival is formally getting into a brand new chapter. The enduring winter pageant has revealed its full 2026 lineup alongside affirmation that its flagship version will transfer to Eggli in Gstaad, happening throughout two weekends from March 13–15 and March 20–22, 2026.
Perched excessive above the slopes, Eggli gives 360-degree panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and introduces a refined manufacturing setup that makes use of current alpine infrastructure. The brand new website is designed to reinforce sound high quality, consolation, and continuity, whereas sustaining the pure setting that has outlined Caprices for greater than twenty years.
Weekend One: March 13–15, 2026
Weekend One focuses on high-energy, forward-facing membership programming. Newly introduced artists embrace Adolpho & Franky, Arapu, Argenis Brito, Bes Artwork, D’Julz, Dejan, Evgheniia, Madnax b2b Olivia, Manda Moor b2b Sirus Hood, Mateo Dufour, Mathew Jonson (Dwell), Phil Starvation, Prospa, Sweely (Dwell), and TT.
The opening weekend is constructed for momentum-driven units and late-night depth, setting the tempo for Caprices’ refreshed winter format.
Weekend Two: March 20–22, 2026
Weekend Two broadens the musical scope with a deeper journey via home, minimal, and underground sounds. Newly revealed additions embrace Alexander Skancke, Apoteoz b2b Flyuko, Charmeine, Chez Damier, Cora M, Damian Lazarus, Dandy Jack, DJ Reas, Doudou MD, Enzo Siragusa, Giorgio Maulini b2b Bas Ibellini, F.O.E Dwell (Guti, Madnax, Sarkis & Kanova), Fumiya Tanaka, Guti (Dwell), Laidlaw b2b Joe Rolét, Mita Gami, Morgan, Neo, Nicolas Duvoisin, and Pedram.
Weekend Two can even characteristic two curated stage hosts. Amsterdam-based Slapfunk brings its underground UKG-inflected sound to the Alps, whereas Zurich collective Grocerie joins the programme, reinforcing Caprices’ deep ties to Swiss membership tradition.
A New Alpine House at Eggli
Eggli allows the event of three distinct glasshouse levels. The Peak Stage is designed for large-scale performances framed by sweeping alpine views, whereas the CNTRL Stage gives a extra intimate atmosphere suited to prolonged units and particular back-to-back performances. The Ridge Stage focuses on experimental sounds and immersive ideas.
Entry to the positioning is streamlined through gondolas working repeatedly from noon till 4AM, with a seven-minute ascent to the summit. Throughout all areas, Caprices continues its long-standing status for world-class sound and impressive manufacturing requirements.
Caprices has all the time been concerning the connection between nature, artwork and music,.. By transferring to Gstaad, we stay devoted to this imaginative and prescient whereas taking the general expertise to a good increased degree.
Maxime Léonard, Co-Founder and CEO of Caprices Pageant
A Lineup Bridging Legacy and Future
The 2026 version brings collectively long-standing Caprices collaborators and up to date artists shaping right now’s international digital panorama. Returning names embrace Ricardo Villalobos, Luciano b2b Dennis Cruz, Sonja Moonear, Sven Väth, DJ Tennis, Jamie Jones, Bedouin, Dan Ghenacia b2b Alci, and RPR Soundsystem.
They’re joined by artists spanning home, techno, and minimal scenes, together with Classic Tradition, Josh Baker, Mau P, Adam Ten, Alisha, Cincity, Sally C, Stoffela, DVS1, Ilario Alicante, Joseph Capriati, Thoughts In opposition to, Rossi., Ryan Elliott b2b Quest, and WhoMadeWho with their Hybrid Set.
To help the brand new format, Caprices will provide a variety of lodging choices all through the Gstaad area, together with luxurious resorts, mid-range stays, and budget-friendly choices, alongside curated residences and chalets obtainable via official companions. A devoted shuttle bus community will function throughout the area, connecting close by cities to the pageant website day and evening.
