VAC Festival will return to Hengqin, Zhuhai, on 28–29 November 2026, bringing two days of international electronic music to the Chimelong resort. The autumn edition features DJ Snake, Above & Beyond, Alesso and Dom Dolla among its leading names, alongside a lineup spanning house, trance, techno and bass music.
The festival takes place at Chimelong Hengqin, with the organisers retaining its three-stage format while promising upgrades to stage production and the overall festival experience. The November event follows VAC’s spring edition earlier this year, marking another instalment in the festival’s growing presence in China’s electronic music scene.
DJ Snake brings Pardon My French to VAC
One of the weekend’s key attractions is a special showcase celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pardon My French, the collective associated with DJ Snake and a wider circle of electronic artists.
The programme includes DJ Snake performing back-to-back with Knock2, alongside a separate pairing of ISOxo and Boys Noize. The showcase brings together different strands of contemporary electronic music, from bass-heavy club sounds to more experimental and high-energy productions.
House music also features prominently, with Australian DJ and producer Dom Dolla and Swedish producer Alesso among the weekend’s headliners. Their appearances add two internationally established names to a bill that moves between club-focused sounds and festival-scale electronic music.
Above & Beyond lead the trance offering
For trance fans, Above & Beyond are among the standout names on the lineup. The British trio have spent decades building an international following through their productions, DJ sets and Anjunabeats label, making their appearance a significant draw for listeners who follow the genre.
The wider programme includes Yotto, known for his melodic and progressive house productions, alongside KREAM, Kasablanca, EMBRZ and Shallou. Their inclusion offers a melodic counterpoint to the festival’s heavier bass and techno bookings.
Drum and bass is represented by Worship, the collective featuring Sub Focus, Dimension, Culture Shock and 1991. The lineup also includes Levity, NGHTMRE, Chris Lorenzo, Reinier Zonneveld and Sarah de Warren, adding further variety across the festival’s electronic music styles.
VAC Festival continues its growth in China
Founded in 2018, VAC has developed across several Chinese cities before establishing a recurring presence in Hengqin. Its continued return to the Chimelong resort reflects the festival’s expanding role in the region’s live electronic music calendar.
The festival was ranked No. 62 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals poll for 2026, rising from No. 94 in 2025. The ranking marks another step in VAC’s international visibility as a Chinese festival presenting artists from across the global electronic music scene.
With its November edition combining established festival headliners, specialist club sounds and a broad international lineup, VAC is set to close out the year with another major electronic music weekend in Zhuhai.
VAC Festival 2026: Event details
Dates: 28–29 November 2026
Venue: Chimelong Hengqin resort, Parking Lot 5, Hengqin, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
Headliners: DJ Snake, Above & Beyond, Dom Dolla and Alesso
Tickets: Available through VAC’s official ticketing channels and listed ticketing partners.