Wire Festival 2026

Techno marathon at Knockdown Center. Four days of underground rave.

Wire Festival returns to the Knockdown Center in Queens for its fifth anniversary, spanning four days of programming from May 14 to May 17, 2026. The event features a dense lineup of international and local techno artists, with stage takeovers curated by MUTEK, Herrensauna, FOLD, and WHOLE Festival. Programming utilizes multiple indoor stages, an ambient room, and an outdoor courtyard area known as the Ruins. The festival emphasizes uncompromising curation and community building, including industry meetups and panel discussions in collaboration with Resident Advisor.