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EXIT is officially heading to Egypt for one of the most ambitious chapters in the festival’s global expansion.
As part of the EXIT Global Tour, the award-winning Serbian festival brand will present Starlight Festival, a brand-new four-day festival taking place in Egypt from October 8 to 11, set against the iconic backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
The festival is being created in partnership with P+US, marking a major international collaboration aimed at bringing a large-scale global electronic music experience to one of the most historic locations in the
world.
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A New Festival Beneath the Ancient Desert Sky
Starlight Festival is being positioned as more than a standard destination event. The concept brings together electronic music, ancient history, and large-scale festival production in a setting few global festivals can match.
In EXIT’s official announcement, the festival was described as a journey beneath the ancient desert sky, bringing the future of electronic music to one of the cradles of human history.
For Egypt’s growing electronic music scene, this marks another major step in the country’s evolution as a serious destination for international festival concepts, especially around landmark venues such as the Pyramids.
Exclusive Details Revealed Through Yalla Techno Interviews
The announcement follows exclusive Yalla Techno interviews with key figures connected to the project, including Dusan Kovacevic, founder of EXIT Festival, and Rabih Mokbel, founder of P+US.
In his conversation with Yalla Techno, Dusan Kovacevic revealed new details about Starlight Festival and EXIT’s wider plans for Egypt, confirming the festival’s arrival at the Pyramids from October 8 to 11.
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Kovacevic also shared that the festival will introduce new international names performing in Egypt for the very first time, adding another layer of anticipation around the project.
He also confirmed that the full lineup will be officially announced on May 25, making the reveal one of the most important moments for Egypt’s electronic music calendar this year.
Rabih Mokbel also shared exclusive insight into the scale of the upcoming event, revealing that EXIT Festival at the Pyramids is expected to feature more than 60 international artists.
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Major International Names Coming to Egypt for the First Time
According to details shared by Dusan Kovacevic during his exclusive interview with Yalla Techno, Starlight Festival is set to bring several international names to Egypt for the very first time.
While the full lineup has not yet been revealed, Kovacevic confirmed that it will be officially announced on May 25, giving fans a clear date to watch for one of the most anticipated lineup reveals of the year.
The scale of the project already suggests that Starlight could become one of the most important electronic music moments in Egypt’s 2026 calendar.
The combination of EXIT’s global reputation, P+US’s local and regional presence, and the symbolic power of the Pyramids gives the project a strong international identity from the start.
Why This Matters for Egypt’s Electronic Music Scene
Over the past few years, Egypt has increasingly become part of the global conversation around destination events, with major promoters and international brands exploring the country as a serious market for electronic music.
However, a four-day EXIT-backed festival at the Pyramids represents a different level of ambition.
It positions Egypt not only as a location for one-off shows, but as a potential hub for large-scale cultural and music tourism experiences. With the right lineup, production, and international campaign, Starlight Festival could help attract both local audiences and global travelers looking for a unique festival destination.
The Beginning of a New Chapter
With Starlight Festival now officially announced, attention will turn to the lineup reveal on May 25, along with ticketing details, stage concepts, and the wider experience EXIT and P+US are building around the event.
For now, one thing is clear: EXIT’s arrival in Egypt is not a small move. It is a statement.
From October 8 to 11, the Great Pyramids of Giza are set to become the stage for one of EXIT’s most extraordinary global journeys yet.
