Beats for Love reveals another star – Swedish superstar Alesso is heading to Ostrava!

Beats for Love reveals another star – Swedish superstar Alesso is heading to Ostrava!

The largest electronic dance music festival in the heart of Europe is coming with the announcement of another global megastar who will perform at the 12th edition of the most anticipated electronic music event of the year. It will take place at the Dolní Vítkovice complex in Ostrava from July 1 to July 4, 2026.

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World names in one place: Beats for Love 2026 once again brings a top-class line-up

This year, for the first time at the festival, Swedish producer and DJ Alesso will perform, who is among the most prominent names in modern melodic electronics and has long shaped the global dance scene. Throughout his career, he has built an unmistakable sound based on strong emotions, energy, and precise production. Alesso has billions of streams to his name and hits like “Years,” “If I Lose Myself,” “Heroes,” and “When I’m Gone.” These have become an inseparable part of festival sets around the world and regularly chart in global charts. “It is truly an honor for us to welcome Alesso. At the same time, it was another booking puzzle that we managed to solve with this giant,” adds the festival’s program director Jiří Ramík. “Alesso is known for his captivating live shows that combine emotions with the euphoric energy of great festival moments. And we will fully enjoy this atmosphere at Love by ČSOB!” explained Kamil Rudolf, the festival director.

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Beats for Love also in winter: Beats for Love Winter event launches ticket sales

Beats for Love is opening a new winter chapter and introducing its very first indoor project - Beats for Love Winter. The largest indoor electronic music festival in our country will take place over two December days and nights at the Brno exhibition center and will feature more than 30 top-class international artists on two stages.

The line-up is already attracting attention with big names. In addition to the popular artist Lost Frequencies, the DJ duo Sigma will also join, bringing an energetic drum & bass show. Visitors can look forward to a diverse mix of electronic genres – from EDM to house and techno to drum & bass.

The first edition of Beats for Love Winter promises a unique experience that will transfer the atmosphere of the summer festival into a winter setting and offer electronic music fans an intense two-day ride. Ticket sales are already available through the LoveID system.

Beats for Love Experience: experience unique shows for free with your LoveID account

In less than a month, Love production s.r.o. will open a new cultural space Nová Osmička in Frýdek-Místek. It will be one of the most prominent cultural and social projects in the Czech Republic. Under the banner of Beats for Love Experience, it will bring major global names from the electronic scene to the space of Nová Osmička.

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The first announced artist is the popular drum & bass project Hybrid Minds. The event will take place in a daytime format from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM and entry will be completely free.

The condition for entry is registration in the LoveID system, which serves as a key to the world of Beats for Love. This year’s technological novelty represents the digital identity of each visitor, connecting tickets and benefits into one secure user account. More information about LoveID can be found on the website www.b4l.cz.

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World elite in one place: the line-up will offer the best from the electronic scene

Although the Beats for Love Universe project places great emphasis on the visual aspect of the festival and the strong artistic side of accompanying performances and installations, the musical line-up remains a key pillar of the festival. Therefore, it is worth recalling the already announced headliners.

For example, the masked phenomenon Marshmello, global megastar Calvin Harris, currently the most successful DJ on the planet Charlotte de Witte, the exceptional project Padre Guilherme, or the energetic duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike will be present.

Drum and bass fans can look forward to names like Dimension or Andromedik, while trance lovers will be thrilled by the legend Paul van Dyk, alongside whom will perform the pioneer of Melbourne bounce Will Sparks. Another significant part of the line-up will consist of personalities from the contemporary techno scene, led by Lilly Palmer and many other big names.

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Beats for Love Festival in a nutshell

Beats for Love is the largest electronic music festival in the heart of Europe. Every year, it brings tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world to the industrial area of Lower Vítkovice. Over more than 18 stages, from July 1 to July 4, 2026, more than 550 performers from all subgenres of electronic music will present themselves, both from seasoned classics and surprising new discoveries. Visitors can also enjoy a rich accompanying program or support selected charitable projects.

Current information about LoveID, the line-up, tickets, and other news is available on the website www.b4l.cz and the official profiles of the festival on social media.

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