Sound Waves celebrates its 20th anniversary on July 5th and establishes itself in the ranking of european festivals considered “la crème de la crème” of Techno and Hard Techno, bringing established and emerging artists for more than 20 hours non stop. The summer 2025 line-up already presented with OGUZ, BLK., SNTS, JAZZY and ONLYNUMBERS; now joins 6 more artists: FATIMA HAJJI, FANTASM, BASSWELL, REBEKAH, NOVAH and CLOUDY.
Esmoriz, in Portugal, will shake with the queens of Hard Techno worldwide: the number 1 of Spanish techno, FATIMA HAJJI and the British star REBEKAH. The Wonder Boy, FANTASM, one of the most requested names worldwide, will not leave anyone indifferent, as well as the talented BASSWELL, one of the headliners on the bill. NOVAH arrives from Belgium with its techno groove and CLOUDY will win over techno lovers with its schranzy sound. More names will be revealed in anticipation of a legendary edition for ravers who arrive from various parts of the globe to the north of Portugal.
Sound Waves has stood out in the world of Techno and Hard Techno for two decades and has positioned itself as one of the most influential festivals in Europe, giving space to renowned artists and those on the rise in the industry, becoming a festival with a unique DNA that is gaining more and more fans within the global raver community.
The doors to the 18th edition open at 5pm on Saturday, July 5th, and close at 2pm the following day. The next phases of the line up will be revealed soon and the organization promises many more surprises for this new chapter of the Sound Waves Festival in Esmoriz, Portugal.