From August 7 to 9, the historic coastal city of Viana do Castelo will once again pulse with techno’s deepest frequencies as NEOPOP Festival 2025 returns for its 18th edition. Set within the atmospheric surroundings of Forte de Santiago da Barra, this year’s gathering unfolds under the theme of “Interplanetary Dance Music,” uniting pioneers, futurists, and rising selectors across three days of immersive sound and visual design.
Long considered a cornerstone of Europe’s electronic calendar, NEOPOP has built a reputation for bridging generations and geographies within the techno scene. With a curatorial edge that embraces both experimentation and energy, the 2025 edition brings together a lineup that is as daring as it is iconic. From the cerebral minimalism of Richie Hawtin to the industrial tension of Rødhåd, from Jeff Mills’ cosmic architecture to the fierce energy of Charlotte de Witte and Klangkuenstler, the festival reaffirms its position as a platform where legacy meets evolution.
This year’s programming is shaped by sonic diversity and intensity. On Thursday, artists like I Hate Models, Peach, and Dresden craft emotionally charged narratives blending industrial textures, house grooves, and genre-defying rhythms. Friday follows with a shift into high gear — Pan-Pot, Vintage Culture, and Sama’ Abdulhadi deliver hard-hitting sets that reflect both polish and rawness, while Funk Assault and Steffi deepen the experience with layered storytelling. Saturday closes with a sense of ceremony, where Sven Väth, Hadone, and Daria Kolosova b2b IMOGEN carve out a final night rooted in vision, intensity, and connection.
Get your tickets now via XCEED and prepare to land in one of Portugal’s most iconic techno gatherings.
