Today, Hellwatt Festival was officially presented, introducing a new international festival dedicated to large-scale live music production. The festival will take place from July 4 to July 18 at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia.

Promoted by C-Volo and RCF Arena, the project aims to position Reggio Emilia and Italy at the center of Europe’s major festival landscape. The first edition will unfold across multiple dates: July 4–5, July 11, and July 17–18.

During the press conference, the first headlining name of the 2026 lineup was announced.

Ye will perform on July 18 on the Main Stage, marking his return to live shows in Europe after 14 years. The date will also serve as the closing moment of the festival.

Additional artists announced include Benny Benassi, scheduled for July 11 on the main stage, along with international names such as Rita Ora and Martin Garrix. The full lineup will be revealed progressively in the coming weeks.

Hellwatt is conceived not as a single concert but as a structured production project. The Campovolo area, which can host 103,000 attendants, will be an integral part of the experience: on the scheduled dates — July 4–5, July 11, and July 17–18 — the boulevard will open at noon with activations and curated programming by Zamna, internationally recognized for its electronic music formats.

Main Stage production will be delivered by Moment Factory and Arcadia Spectacular, with a scenographic and technological system designed for large-scale immersive experiences. Alongside the main concerts, the program will include DJ sets and after-parties extending into dedicated areas.

Further updates regarding lineup, schedules, and ticketing will be published in the relevant sections of the website.