Damian Lazarus has introduced the total lineup for Day Zero, set to return to the mystical jungles of Tulum on January tenth, 2026.
A real showcase of founder Damian Lazarus’ uncompromising curatorial imaginative and prescient, Day Zero is scored from nightfall till daylight by boundary-pushing selectors, progressive performers, and reside acts that span each the underground’s outer edges and its most celebrated phases. The lineup options chart-dominating powerhouse Mau P, Brazilian star Classic Tradition, Detroit champion Seth Troxler, French minimal technician Traumer, avante garde staple Acid Pauli, Brazilian melodic pressure Maz, Italian deep groover Silvie Loto, and cosmic darkish disco visionary Perel.
The lineup continues with Ecuadorian producer Nicola Cruz, Accumulating Dots labelhead Omri., South Asian fused collective Indo Warehouse, Germany’s Superpitcher, dynamic selector Luch,Cologne-based Jonathan Kaspar, Tulum staple Lum, Berlin vinyl veteran Cinthie, German-Nigerian icon Jamiie, and rising star Lilya Mandre.
Because the pioneering worldwide competition in Mexico to function a stage devoted completely to Mexican artists, Day Zero’s El Teatro stage will as soon as once more beat with the heart beat of Mexico’s underground. Co-curated by Metrika and Lazarus, this house serves as each a platform and a tribute to the nation’s digital vanguard. The 2026 program options boundary-pushing reside performances from Metrika (reside) weaving intricate soundscapes rooted in experimentation, Zombies in Miami and Thriller Affair’s newly shaped Zombie Affair (reside), the hypnotic percussion of Sidartha Siliceo Venture (reside), Latin Grammy successful combine engineer Le President (reside), and the cosmic sounds of Rigopolar (reside). El Teatro’s billing continues with Dramian & Rebolledo’s collaborative undertaking Psychological, Mexico Metropolis’s María Nocheydia, and Puma.
As daybreak approaches, Damian will take the reins for a dawn session that has change into a defining second of Day Zero. Ceaselessly evolving as each selector and producer, he stays one of the charming artists to witness — bending genres with fearless edits, uncommon reworks, and deep-reaching alternatives. Every set is a masterclass in connecting previous and current, fusing a long time of musical historical past with an unshakable intuition for igniting the dancefloor.
About Day Zero
Weaving collectively ancestral Mayan heritage and the uncooked great thing about the jungle, Day Zero transforms Tulum right into a surreal intersection of previous and future. Chopping-edge manufacturing attracts energy from the land itself — columns of sunshine stream by way of the cover, monumental artwork installations unfold throughout the terrain, and conventional ceremonies led by native Mayan guides pay tribute to centuries of formality. For one night time, the jungle turns into an avant-garde sanctuary the place fantasy and modernity transfer as one.
Day Zero’s dedication to the land it inhabits runs deep, rooted in shut collaboration with the area people and Mayan religious leaders by way of its Crosstown Consciousness program. Sustainability efforts embody changing on-site plastic waste into gasoline in partnership with Mexican firm Petgas, supporting the UNESCO-endorsed SOS MARES initiative to revive coral reefs in Mexico and Colombia, funding music training for native youngsters, organizing coastal cleanups, and dealing with regional companions to plant timber and reforest areas throughout Tulum.
The 2026 Tulum version additionally arrives within the wake of a milestone announcement: Day Zero’s expansion to São Miguel dos Milagres, Brasil. Held on January third 2026, this coastal gathering will transplant the competition’s immersive spirit to Alagoas’ emerald jungles and turquoise shores, mixing Indigenous heritage, native artistry, and boundary-breaking international sounds in partnership with a few of Brazil’s most revered occasion visionaries. This new chapter reinforces Lazarus’ mission to unite communities throughout continents whereas honoring the land and tradition that host every version.
Tickets
Join here for early entry to Normal Launch tickets. Normal Launch tickets shall be obtainable:
- Tuesday, August 19 at 11am (Tulum time) for many who join prematurely.
- Tuesday, August 19 at 3pm (Tulum time) for most people.
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