Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s new electronic music festival kicks off on September 12 with Symphony of Unity’s only Spanish performance in 2026, more than 60 musicians on stage, Indira Paganotto, Mattia Vitale of Meduza, and an ambitious lineup representing the Canary Islands’ music scene.
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Some festivals develop gradually.
And others who prefer to walk right in through the main entrance.
“Noctámbula” clearly belongs to the second group.
On September 12, the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Fairgrounds will host the first edition of a festival that aims to put the Canary Islands on the international map of large-scale electronic music events. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will feature a mix of music, audiovisual experiences, cuisine, and clubbing until midnight.
But there is one image that sums up the ambition of this first edition:
More than 60 musicians performing Tomorrowland’s anthems live.
Symphony of Unity: When Tomorrowland Swaps Synthesizers for an Orchestra
The highlight of Noctámbula will be the arrival of Symphony of Unity, the symphonic project born from the creative universe of Tomorrowland.
His proposal is based on an idea that is as simple as it is spectacular: taking major works from the history of electronic music and reimagining them using the language of a symphony orchestra.
Strings.
Metals.
Percussion.
Piano.
Choruses.
And the emotional atmosphere we usually associate with thousands of people dancing in front of an electronic music stage.
The group was formed as part of Tomorrowland in 2015 and has since become one of the Belgian festival’s most recognizable projects, performing on stages such as the Freedom Stage and later expanding its show beyond the original venue.
Tenerife will also be his only performance in Spain in 2026, according to the organizers.
That doesn’t seem like a minor detail for a first edition.
From Tomorrowland to Tenerife
“Symphony of Unity” works precisely because it breaks down a barrier that for decades seemed insurmountable.
Electronics originated in connection with machines.
Symphonic music, acoustic instruments, and centuries of tradition.
Here, both coexist.
Drops are no longer dependent solely on synthesizers.
The melodies are distributed among entire string sections.
And songs created for massive festivals take on an almost cinematic quality.
That contrast explains why the project has ended up transcending Tomorrowland itself.
At Noctámbula, more than 60 musicians will be on stage at the same time, transforming the Recinto Ferial into something quite different from the usual setup of an electronic music festival.
Indira Paganotto Returns Home as an International Star
The other big name on the lineup has a completely different story.
Indira Paganotto was born in Gran Canaria, but she is currently making a name for herself on some of the world’s biggest electronic music stages.
Its sound, commonly referred to as psytechno, blends the speed and psychedelia of psytrance with the intensity of contemporary techno.
Her success has taken her to festivals and clubs such as Tomorrowland, Awakenings, EDC Las Vegas, Coachella, EXIT, Circoloco, Hï Ibiza, and Amnesia Ibiza.
Her inclusion in the Noctámbula lineup therefore has a particularly symbolic significance.
An artist who grew up in the Canary Islands is returning to the archipelago after becoming one of Spain’s most internationally recognized DJs.
And he is doing so by leading one of the most ambitious electronic projects ever organized on the islands.
A change of poster with a story behind it
Indira Paganotto is joining Noctámbula as a replacement for B Jones, whose performance has been rescheduled for the 2027 edition due to medical treatment she is currently undergoing.
According to the organization, B Jones must rest following the bone marrow transplant scheduled as part of her treatment. The artist herself suggested Paganotto as her replacement and also requested that a portion of the festival’s proceeds be donated to the Ángela Navarro Association, which supports people undergoing cancer treatment.
That gesture turns what might have been simply a cancellation into something quite different.
B. Jones will not be physically present at this first edition.
But, in some way, it will continue to be a part of it.
Mattia Vitale Brings the Meduza Sound to Tenerife
The international lineup is rounded out by Mattia Vitale, who is associated with the Meduza scene—one of the Italian projects that has done the most to bring European house back to the forefront of the global mainstream.
Since the global success of “Piece of Your Heart,” Meduza has developed a distinctive sound in which house, pop vocals, and club production blend together with remarkable effectiveness.
His presence brings a different vibe to *Noctámbula* than that of Paganotto.
Slow down.
More groove.
More house music.
And a direct connection to the electronic music scene at international festivals.
Joining them is Michenlo DJ, who will be responsible for further expanding the day’s musical spectrum.
The Canary Islands setting won’t just be for show
One of the festival’s strengths is that it doesn’t treat local talent as mere support for the international lineup.
The lineup gives a prominent role to DJs from the islands with very different backgrounds and styles.
Claudia Rutten blends deep house, funky house, UK sounds, and minimal deep tech, having performed at venues such as Papagayo Beach Club, Miama Club, GEKKO Club, and Bulán Social Club.
Dani Chueca brings a career that began in 2014 and experience both in the Canary Islands and on the courts in Madrid and Bristol.
DJ Jonay also offers a particularly interesting historical perspective: he has been involved with scenes such as rave, hardcore, drum & bass, and breakbeat since the 1990s.
And Tay de León has developed a more open perspective after residencies at venues such as Opium Barcelona and Achamán Tenerife.
Taken together, they form a sort of generational map of Canarian electronic music.
Nearly 600 lights and 400 square meters of screens
But Noctámbula also wants to compete in the production arena.
The organization has announced an audiovisual design directed by Juanjo Beloqui that will include nearly 600 lighting fixtures, approximately 400 square meters of LED screens, and a time-code-synchronized tracking system.
In other words: it’s not just a matter of having several DJs perform at the fairgrounds.
The goal is to completely transform the space.
Screens.
Digital art.
Synchronized lighting.
Immersive production.
And an orchestra of more than 60 musicians performing alongside electronic music.
The scale makes the objective quite clear.
From 4:00 p.m. to midnight
The festival will be conceptually divided into two stages.
Between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., the organizers are planning a more open-format segment, featuring food, experiences, and areas to explore.
Starting at 8:00 p.m., the main segment of music and entertainment begins.
There are also different ticket options—General, Front Stage, VIP, and Ultimate—each with distinct services and areas. The official website also offers a combined ticket with the Summer Pop Tenerife event taking place the following day.
Could Tenerife become a new stop on the electronic music circuit?
That is really the question posed by *Noctámbula*.
Ibiza has a comprehensive infrastructure that has been built up over decades.
Barcelona is home to some of Europe’s most influential electronic music festivals.
Madrid has seen a surge in major events.
But the Canary Islands have something different to offer: climate, international tourism, air connections, and a local electronic music scene that has been developing for decades.
Noctámbula aims to bring these elements together in a format that can compete beyond the local market.
The presence of Tomorrowland Symphony of Unity and an artist like Indira Paganotto serves precisely as a statement of intent.
The real challenge begins after September 12
Putting on a spectacular first edition is one thing.
Making it a well-known annual event is another.
That will be the real test for Noctámbula.
But to start with, the festival has chosen a combination that’s hard to ignore:
Tomorrowland in a symphonic format.
A star from the Canary Islands who has become an international icon of psytechno.
House Global.
Local scene.
And an audiovisual production designed to completely transform the venue.
Noctámbula has not yet held a single event.
But on September 12, we’ll find out if Tenerife has just earned a new permanent spot on the European electronic music scene.
Because when it comes to making their debut, they’ve certainly decided not to do it quietly.
