Hideout Festival 2027 first wave: Chris Stussy, Max Dean, ALISHA and Josh Baker head to Zrće

Hideout Festival has announced the first wave of artists for its 2027 edition, which returns to the clubs of Zrće Beach on the Croatian island of Pag from 29 June to 2 July 2027. The announcement went out on 4 November and was covered by outlets including Dork, BroadwayWorld, The Festivals UK and Dubiks.

Dutch house favourite Chris Stussy leads the first names alongside Max Dean, ALISHA and Josh Baker. They are joined by East End Dubs, Ben Hemsley, Ewan McVicar, Interplanetary Criminal, Rossi., Morgan Seatree and Girls Don't Sync. Several of these are returning names: Girls Don't Sync, Ewan McVicar and Interplanetary Criminal all played the festival in 2023. Some coverage also reports a bigger, new location for the main stage this time.

Tickets move quickly. The pre-sale opens at 10am GMT on Wednesday 11 November, and any remaining tickets go on general sale the following day. Recent editions have sold out well ahead of the summer, so fans who want to go should register for the pre-sale now.

The line up reflects where Hideout sits in the European calendar. Its audience is largely young and British, and the bill tracks the UK club scene closely: minimal leaning house, tech house, garage, bass and some techno, booked from the artists who are packing UK clubs right now. Chris Stussy at the top is a sign of how far the groove led, minimal influenced house sound has travelled with that crowd.

Hideout has also become a regular stop on the European summer circuit for DJs who have grown through UK club nights and radio. Its mix of daytime boat parties and night time club stages gives the festival a different feel from a single field event, and line ups are usually announced in several waves through the winter and spring.

For artists and managers, the timing is the story. Late June and early July is peak season on the Croatian coast and across the Mediterranean, and Hideout's first wave confirms which acts promoters expect to be in demand next summer. If your act plays in this lane, festivals and island clubs nearby will be filling their own summer calendars over the coming months, and a Hideout booking can anchor a wider Balkan and Mediterranean run.