SonneMondSterne Festival
One of Germany's largest electronic music festivals on the Bleiloch Reservoir
About SMS Festival
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Festival by the Reservoir – A Cult Classic Since 1997
The SonneMondSterne Festival – SMS for short – is a German institution in electronic music. Celebrations have been held every August at the Bleilochtalsperre, Germany's largest reservoir, since 1997. Its location between forests and water in Thuringia's Saale-Orla district gives the festival its unmistakable flair: swimming during the day, beats in the evening.
Saalburg Beach – Stages Right on the Water
The festival grounds at Saalburg Beach feature several stages with different music genres: the Mainstage for the big headliners, Sphere for underground techno, and additional floors for House, Hip-Hop, and experimental sounds. The camping areas are located directly on the lake – swimming, water sports, and festival vibes blend seamlessly.
40,000 Visitors, 100 Acts
In 2026, SMS expects around 40,000 guests from all over Europe. With over 100 announced acts, the lineup is one of the most packed of the German festival season. The festival is open to ages 16 and up and is considered a younger sibling to traditional Volksfeste (popular festivals) – with its own energy, aesthetic, and audience.
Saalburg-Ebersdorf – The Festival City
The small town of Saalburg-Ebersdorf in southern Thuringia lives to the rhythm of the festival for one week a year. Travel by train to Saalburg-Ebersdorf, then take a shuttle to the grounds. Camping on-site, hotels, and guesthouses in the region are booked up far in advance.
SMS Festival — edition 2026
2026 Lineup – More Than 100 Acts
The SMS Festival 2026 once again features a mix of international headliners and German scene stars. Highlight: Skrillex returns to Germany for the first time in over ten years – exclusively at SonneMondSterne.
Musical Profile
The focus is on Hip-Hop, House, Electro, and Techno. The lineup ranges from melodic House (FISHER, Andy C) and Pop-EDM (The Chainsmokers, Skrillex) to Tech-House and Underground Techno (Kobosil, Sara Landry, Funk Tribu, Angerfist), as well as German Hip-Hop and Rap (SDP, Ikkimel).
Programme SMS Festival 2026
2026 Headliners
- Skrillex (EXCLUSIVE FESTIVAL SHOW IN GERMANY)
- Paul Kalkbrenner
- The Chainsmokers
- FISHER
- Scooter
- Andy C
- SDP
- BUNT.
Other Acts (Selection)
- Holy Priest, Ikkimel, Sara Landry, Cloudy, Kobosil, Novah
- Gestört aber Geil, Luude, Schrotthagen, Clara Cuvé
- Hannah Laing, KUKO, LEVT, Paraçek, Pegassi, Prada2000
- Amber Broos, Basstripper, Cara Elizabeth, Daxta MC
- Niklas Dee, Moritz Hofbauer, Trancemaster Krause
- Benski, Calvin Burkardt, Marc Werner, Angerfist
- Funk Tribu, A.N.I., Kalte Liebe, Nicolas Julian, NIKOLINA, Vieze Asbak
- Lexy & K-Paul, Bonnie Strange, Charleen Herzig, DIA Plattenpussys
- Dominique Jardin, Franz!, Hasky, Markus Kavka, Rainer Wachtelborn, Sarazar and many more.
Full lineup and stage breakdown at sonnemondsterne.de/p/lineup.
Highlights SMS Festival 2026
Prices SMS Festival 2026
Practical information — SMS Festival
Getting There
Train: Saalburg-Ebersdorf station, shuttle to the festival grounds. Car: A9 exit Schleiz or Lobenstein. Parking areas are signposted.
Camping
Camping by the lake is included with the festival ticket. Beach access and water sports are available.
Admission
Ages 16 and up (16- and 17-year-olds only with a parental consent form).
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Where it takes place SMS Festival
Saalburg Beach am Bleilochstausee
Saalburg Beach, 07929 Saalburg-Ebersdorf