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Aprade festival 15th & 16th September 2023, Belgrade

The Apgrade Festival kicks off on September 15th with a lineup that promises an electrifying experience. Detroit's techno pioneer Richie Hawtin will be taking the stage, joined by the leading Palestinian techno artist, Sama' Abdulhadi. 


The Berlin-Belgrade duo, Dr. Rubinstein, is set to deliver an exclusive b2b set with Tijana T. Meanwhile, local talent Matej Rusmir will be representing the home scene. 

The second night, on September 16, will be dominated by Berlin's techno legend, Marcel Dettmann, known for his association with the iconic Berghain club and Ostgut Ton label. Joining him will be Curses, a master at blending new wave, post-punk, and dark vocals with EBM aesthetics. Interstellar Funk, a versatile selector and producer from Amsterdam, will also grace the stage. 

London-based artist Johanna will set the tone with an opening set that perfectly complements this diverse musical spectrum. Before the main festival program, the Prepare to Upgrade series will feature prelude performances at a selected city location. 

On September 15, leftfield maestro Sacha Mambo, with the support of our Stellarcompanion, will take the stage. 

On September 16, the young star of the Berlin underground scene, MSJY, will showcase her talents, with her home host Feloneezy rounding out the evening. The Apgrade Festival promises two unforgettable nights of cutting-edge electronic music.

We are ready! 


In cooperation with Apgrade festival we will cover every night and bring to you fresh stories from the festival! Stay tuned! 

See ya on the dancefloor! 


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