SEA YOU Festival 2026

Water, music, and panoramic views of the Black Forest: The Sea You Festival on Lake Tunisee near Freiburg is one of the most beautiful and extraordinary electronic music festivals in Europe. Since 2014, the idyllic swimming lake south of Freiburg im Breisgau has been transformed every summer into the Sea You “Beach Republic”: a place where top international DJs, sparkling water, and the natural beauty of southern Baden come together to create a unique summer experience. In 2026, the Sea You Festival will take place from July 17 to 19 and bring over 150 acts to 6 stages at Lake Tunis.

What is the Sea You Festival?

The Sea You Festival is a three-day electronic music and beach festival right on a swimming lake. What makes it special: Here, you don’t just dance in front of the stage, but also in and on the water. Three of the six stages offer a direct view of the lake, making Sea You one of the most visually stunning festival experiences in Germany. No wonder it has already been honored twice with the Heavent Award as Europe’s best festival (2024 and 2025) and was voted #1 festival in the FAZEmag Annual Poll 2023 with over 25,000 votes.

Every year, the festival attracts visitors from over 35 countries: from Europe, America, Canada, Australia, Asia, and Africa. Lake Tunis becomes an international meeting place, united by a shared passion for electronic music.

Sea You Festival 2026: Date, Location, and Hours

The Sea You Festival 2026 will take place from July 17 to 19, 2026, at Lake Tunis in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. Camping is available from Friday through Monday.

Opening hours:

• Friday, July 17, 2026: 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM (Music ends at 12:00 AM)

• Saturday, July 18, 2026: 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM (Music ends at 12:00 AM)

• Sunday, July 19, 2026: 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM (music ends at 10:30 PM)

Sea You Festival Lineup and Headliners 2026

The Sea You Festival 2026 lineup features over 150 international acts across 6 stages. The focus is on electronic, techno, house, progressive house, and EDM—from underground to the main stage. Confirmed headliners and top acts for 2026 include:

• Adam Beyer

• Amelie Lens

• Boris Brejcha

• Deborah De Luca

• I Hate Models

• 999999999

• All Colors

• Lexy & K-Paul

• Dirty Doering

• Crazy but Hot

• Neelix

• Phaxe

• Paraçek

The Sea You “Beach Republic”: The grounds at Lake Tunisee near Freiburg

The festival site at Lake Tunisee is the heart of the Sea You Festival. The expansive grounds combine a swimming beach, dance floors, and stages in a way that no other festival in Germany offers. Visitors can swim in the lake between sets, chill by the water, or dance right on the water, all with a view of the Black Forest in the background.

There are a total of 6 stages, 3 of which offer a direct view of the lake. Each stage has its own concept and musical focus, ranging from the large main stage to intimate club-stage atmospheres. The grounds are designed so that you can seamlessly move from the dance floor to the beach between sets.

Sea You Festival Camping 2026

The Sea You Festival offers three different camping areas (Camping A, B, and C) in the immediate vicinity of the festival grounds. Camping is available from Friday through Monday, ideal for anyone who wants to spend the entire weekend at Lake Tunisee. Those who prefer a bit more comfort can book the Overnight Camping Package (day ticket + Camping A).

Frequently Asked Questions About the SEA YOU Festival

1. What music genres are played at the Sea You Festival?

The Sea You Festival is an electronic music festival focused on techno, house, progressive house, minimal, psytrance, and EDM. The lineup combines underground acts with international mainstage headliners.

2. How many stages and acts are there at the Sea You Festival?

The Sea You Festival 2026 features 6 stages with over 150 acts across three festival days. Three of the stages offer a direct view of the lake, and each stage has its own concept and musical focus.

3. Can you swim in the lake at the Sea You Festival?

Yes, and that’s one of the Sea You Festival’s unique selling points! Lake Tunis is a natural swimming lake, and visitors can relax, swim, and party in, by, and on the water between sets. The Beach Republic turns the festival into a true summer vacation experience.