When is the Dweller festival in 2026?

The Dweller festival is scheduled from Tuesday, February 17 through Sunday, February 22, with a closing event on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Where will the Dweller festival take place?

The festival will be held across multiple venues in New York City, including Paragon, Nowadays, Public Records, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Pioneer Works, and Basement.

Why did the Dweller festival go on hiatus?

The festival took a hiatus until 2026 to focus on sustainability, longevity, and to refine funding and operational systems to prevent burnout.

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Black Electronic Music Fest Returns to NYC

29 Jan

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Summary

Dweller festival dedicated to Black electronic music is back in NYC.
The event spans multiple New York venues from February 17-27, 2026.
The festival paused for two years to ensure sustainability and avoid burnout.

Black Electronic Music Fest Returns to NYC

The Dweller festival, celebrating Black electronic music, is making its comeback in New York City. Scheduled from Tuesday, February 17, through Sunday, February 22, 2026, with a concluding event on Friday, February 27, the festival will host a diverse lineup across various iconic New York venues. These include locations such as Paragon, Nowadays, Public Records, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Pioneer Works, and Basement.

The 2026 edition will predominantly feature local talents like Junglepussy, Introspekt, and keiyaA, alongside notable acts such as Zack Fox, Oli XL, and A Guy Called Gerald. Dweller, which originated in 2019 as a five-night series, expanded in subsequent years to encompass multiple days and venues. The hiatus, announced in 2024, was a deliberate measure for sustainability and longevity, allowing the team to refine systems and secure funding to avoid burnout.