Arca joins Unsound 2026 lineup in Warsaw
Explore the Unsound 2026 lineup, including Arca’s co-curated night, live sets, and DJ appearances across Warsaw and Kraków.
The Unsound 2026 lineup will be presented as a dual-edition festival staged in Warsaw and Kraków in October. The event runs from 2 to 11 October, with programming scheduled across both cities during that period.
Organisers have arranged a train service to connect Warsaw and Kraków for the festival to facilitate movement between the two locations. The announced lineup comprises artist-curated bills, live performances and DJ sets added to the Warsaw and Kraków programmes.
Recent additions to the bill include Arca and Wendy Eisenberg, among other acts named in the festival’s 2026 announcements. The organisers’ announcements also detail additional performers, back-to-back sets and collaborative projects included in the 2026 schedule.
Unsound 2026 will be hosted in two Polish cities, Warsaw and Kraków, creating a dual edition of the festival. The event is scheduled to take place over ten days, from October 2 to October 11. To facilitate ease of transportation for attendees, a dedicated train service will be available connecting the two cities during the festival’s duration. This operational detail ensures smooth travel for participants moving between Warsaw and Kraków to enjoy the varied programming of Unsound 2026.
At Unsound 2026, a range of artists will perform various set types spread across the dual editions in Warsaw and Kraków. Arca is set to play a significant role by co-curating one night of programming in Warsaw. She will showcase her ‘Airdoll’ live concept and also engage in a back-to-back performance with Bobby Beethoven, previously known as Total Freedom. Mica Levi is confirmed to deliver a DJ set, while KAVARI will perform a live set.
Other artists added to the lineup include Wendy Eisenberg, who will offer her distinctive performance style. Sarah Davachi will team up with The Will Of Tongues for a collaborative set, and Visible Cloaks will perform alongside Hashtag Ensemble. Blackhaine is set to join forces with Saints In The Wethouse for their performance. Additional acts such as Serokolo 7, Bendik Giske, and One Leg One Eye are also scheduled to perform.
DJ performances will feature sets by Donato Dozzy, with back-to-back performances including Juliana Huxtable with JASSS, as well as Kode9 teaming up with Nikki Nair. Further collaborative DJ sets will see Batu and Vigro Deep unite, providing a diverse musical experience. Previously highlighted artists for the lineup include notable names such as Diamanda Galás, L’Rain, Pink Siifu, Ana Roxanne, Liars, and Actress, each contributing their unique styles to the festival’s extensive range of musical offerings.
The Unsound 2026 festival has expanded its lineup with several new artist additions. Wendy Eisenberg joins the roster, bringing her unique musical style to the event. In a collaborative performance, Sarah Davachi will appear with The Will Of Tongues, adding a distinctive blend to the musical offerings. Another collaborative act includes Visible Cloaks performing with Hashtag Ensemble, expected to create a dynamic auditory experience.
Also newly added to the lineup are Blackhaine performing with Saints In The Wethouse, promising an engaging performance for attendees. Serokolo 7 is set to contribute to the rich diversity of the event’s program. Bendik Giske brings his exceptional musicianship to the stage, adding to the festival’s eclectic mix. Lastly, One Leg One Eye will be performing, rounding out the array of new talent featured at Unsound 2026. These additions enhance the festival’s diverse artistic lineup, offering a broad range of musical experiences for attendees.
Unsound 2026’s announced DJ programming includes standalone and back-to-back sets. Donato Dozzy is scheduled to perform a DJ set. Back-to-back pairings announced include Juliana Huxtable with JASSS, Kode9 with Nikki Nair, and Batu with Vigro Deep.
These DJ and back-to-back appearances are listed among the festival’s wider schedule across Warsaw and Kraków, complementing live and curated performances. Mica Levi is also listed to perform a DJ set in the festival’s programming. The announced DJ bill contributes to the festival’s electronic and club-oriented offerings during the October 2 to 11 programme.
The 2026 edition of Unsound will be staged as a dual-city festival across Warsaw and Kraków, running from 2 to 11 October. The announced lineup comprises artist-curated nights, live performances, collaborative projects and DJ sets scheduled across both cities.
Recent additions to the bill include Wendy Eisenberg; Sarah Davachi performing with The Will Of Tongues; Visible Cloaks with Hashtag Ensemble; Blackhaine with Saints In The Wethouse; Serokolo 7; Bendik Giske; and One Leg One Eye.
The festival programme also lists dedicated DJ appearances and back-to-back sets, and organisers have arranged a train service to connect Warsaw and Kraków for the duration of the event.
