EXIT Announces 2026 Global Tour Following Government Pressure In Serbia

EXIT is entering a new chapter in its history. After announcing that it will not be held next year at Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia, its home for 25 years, due to political pressure from the Serbian authorities over its support for student protests, EXIT is embarking on a world tour that will bring its signature festival energy to exciting locations across the globe: from the Mediterranean coasts of Malta and Croatia to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the exotic landscapes of India.

The announcement of the first destinations took place 50 meters above Amsterdam, at EXIT’s traditional party during the Amsterdam Dance Event, held at the spectacular Crane Faralda.

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The first stop of EXIT’s tour will be Croatia, where Sea Star Festival, part of the EXIT family of events, will take place in the Adriatic gem of the Stella Maris lagoon in Umag, Istria, May 22-25. Over the years, this festival has hosted major global acts like The Prodigy, Wu-Tang Clan, Paul Kalkbrenner, Fatboy Slim, Amelie Lens, and Nina Kraviz.

June kicks off with a festival in Macedonia, while August will see EXIT host events across several stunning locations in Malta, in collaboration with G7 Events, one of the island’s leading local promoters.

In October, the EXIT team heads to Egypt, “where contemporary rhythms will meet the timeless legacy of the Great Pyramids of Giza,” according to the press announcement.

EXIT’s partner on this project is Venture Lifestyle, Egypt’s leading event promoter, known for organizing performances by global icons such as Solomun, Peggy Gou, Carl Cox, Anyma, and many others — in front of the pyramids and at other exclusive locations across the country.

November brings EXIT to Mumbai, India, and the Serbian capital of Belgrade. This will mark the first time EXIT organizes an event in India, in Mumbai, a city recognized as the country’s business centre, as well as the capital of Bollywood and entertainment.

For the audience in Serbia, EXIT has prepared something special: No Sleep Festival, also part of EXIT’s family of events, will evolve into “one of the biggest raves on the continent,” building on its history of hosting artists such as Amelie Lens, Nina Kraviz, Indira Paganotto, Bicep, Lee Burridge, I Hate Models, Artbat, and many more.

More information about each destination, including the dates, as well as the rest of the EXIT Global Tour 2026 program, will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Dušan Kovačević, EXIT CEO & founder, commented, “After 25 years at the Petrovaradin Fortress, EXIT is now spreading its wings to the world. We aim to unite continents through our festivals and carry the spirit of freedom wherever we go. For us, music has always been more than entertainment – it’s a powerful force that brings people together and builds bridges between nations and cultures. Our mission is to awaken new generations to believe that a better world is possible, and that it all starts with each one of us.”

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