Caprices Festival 2026 announces new location, new stages and first wave of artists for its winter edition
A New Chapter Begins in Gstaad, March 13–15 and March 20–22, 2026
Phase One Lineup Includes Adam Ten, Alisha, B.Love, Bedouin, Cassy b2b Prosumer, Cincity, Craig Richards b2b Call Super, Dan Ghenacia, DJ Tennis, DVS1, Francesco Del Garda, Ilario Alicante, Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati, Luciano b2b Dennis Cruz, Mau P, Mind Against, Ricardo Villalobos b2b Sonja Moonear, RPR Soundsystem, Rossi., Ryan Elliott b2b Quest, Sally C, Shimza, Stoffela, Sven Väth, Toman, Traumer, Vintage Culture, WhoMadeWho (Hybrid Set) and more.
Caprices Festival, Switzerland’s premier mountaintop gathering, enters a new era. After 23 editions in Crans-Montana, the festival’s flagship winter edition will relocate to Eggli, Gstaad for 2026. The move marks a thoughtful evolution, introducing a new setting, new stages and an upgraded production design that makes use of existing structures to enhance sound, comfort and continuity. Standing high above the slopes, Eggli offers a breathtaking 360° panorama of the Swiss Alps, where pristine nature meets cutting-edge electronic music.
This transition represents growth rather than reinvention. After more than twenty years defining the blueprint for mountain festivals, Caprices expands what its winter edition can offer: deeper integration with the landscape, stronger weather protection, and fresh creative possibilities for staging and scenography. The Gstaad region brings its own charm, with over 201km of slopes, husky sled rides, hiking, biking and more. At its core, the festival remains rooted in the values that have sustained it for two decades – meticulous curation, world-class sound and a global community of music lovers from more than 75 countries.
A revamped access system will see gondolas running continuously from midday until 4AM, offering a swift seven-minute ascent to the festival. At the summit, a newly designed Eggli layout will host three distinct glasshouse stages:
The Peak Stage, built for large-scale shows with expansive Alpine views.
The CNTRL Stage, an intimate setting tailored for longer sets and exclusive b2b moments.
The Ridge Stage, dedicated to experimental sounds and immersive concepts.
Across all stages, Caprices will continue its legacy of exceptional scenography, lighting, mapping and installations.
“Caprices has always been about the connection between nature, art and music. By moving to Gstaad, we remain faithful to this vision while taking the overall experience to an even higher level,” says Maxime Léonard, Co-Founder and CEO of Caprices Festival.
The 2026 edition maintains the close-knit family spirit of Caprices, with many of its most emblematic artists returning. Ricardo Villalobos, Luciano (appearing in a special b2b with Dennis Cruz), Sonja Moonear, Sven Väth, DJ Tennis, Jamie Jones, Bedouin, Dan Ghenacia and Raresh with RPR Soundsystem stand among the iconic names in this first announcement. Their ongoing presence reflects the deep relationships Caprices has cultivated over two decades.
Alongside returning legends, the festival welcomes a new wave of breakthrough stars performing at Caprices for the first time. Artists including Vintage Culture, Josh Baker, Mau P, Adam Ten, Mita Gami, Alisha, Cincity, Sally C and Stoffela represent the next generation shaping the global electronic landscape. “We want Caprices to remain ahead of the curve, a place where the artists who built the festival meet the talents defining the future of electronic music,” says Kerol Kollom, Head of Talent.
Each weekend brings its own musical identity.
Weekend One (March 13–15) is crafted for intense, high-energy dance floors, delivering a sharp mix of techno, house and melodic sounds. The phase one lineup includes Adam Ten, Cincity, DVS1, Ilario Alicante, Joseph Capriati, Luciano b2b Dennis Cruz, Mind Against, Rossi., Ryan Elliott b2b Quest, Sven Väth and WhoMadeWho (Hybrid Set).
Weekend Two (March 20–22) opens the spectrum further, flowing across house, minimal, afro-influenced grooves and late-night journeys from sunset to sunrise. Highlights include Alisha, B.Love, Bedouin, Cassy b2b Prosumer, Craig Richards b2b Call Super, Dan Ghenacia, DJ Tennis, Francesco Del Garda, Jamie Jones, Mau P, Ricardo Villalobos b2b Sonja Moonear, RPR Soundsystem, Sally C, Shimza, Stoffela, Toman, Traumer and Vintage Culture. More artists and stage concepts will be revealed soon.
To support the expanded format, Caprices will offer an extended range of accommodation throughout the Gstaad region. Festivalgoers can choose from five-star hotels to more accessible options, as well as curated apartments and chalets available via Airbnb and other platforms, with direct links on the Caprices website.
A dedicated shuttle network will connect surrounding villages – Saanen, Rougemont, Schönried, Saanenmöser, Turbach, Lauenen and Zweisimmen – to both the resort and the festival site, operating day and night. Full timetables will be available online.
Tickets are available now at https://capricesfestival.com/.
