This summer, Prishtina will host one of Sunny Hill Festival’s broadest music programs to date, bringing together international stars, leading global DJs, Albanian artists and emerging voices shaping the local scene.&nbsp; Prishtina, 3 July 2026 – Sunny Hill Festival has officially revealed the full lineup for its 2026 edition, which will take place on 31 July, 1 August and 2 August at Sunny Hill Festival Park in Prishtina.&nbsp;With Katy Perry, Lewis Capaldi and Martin Garrix leading the program, this year’s edition brings some of the most recognized names on the international music scene to Kosovo. The full lineup reveals one of the most anticipated moments of the summer for audiences in Kosovo, the region and beyond.On the Sunny Hill Stage, the festival will present the main names of this year’s edition, including Katy Perry, Lewis Capaldi, Martin Garrix, Dhurata Dora, Blanco, EsDeeKid, Tyson O’Brien and other artists who define the main energy of the program. This stage remains the space where international stars, some of the most loved Albanian artists and the festival’s largest audience come together.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the C4 Stage strengthens Sunny Hill Festival’s electronic music identity, with names such as Seth Troxler, PAWSA, Adam Port &amp; Rampa, Carlita, Salomé Le Chat, Tommy Gold, Gjin and Kamelia. This program brings an important part of the international electronic music scene to Prishtina, positioning the festival as a destination for audiences who follow house, techno and performances associated with some of the world’s most recognized clubs and festivals.&nbsp;A special part of the 2026 edition is also the space dedicated to the local, alternative and emerging music scene. Through The Next Stage and The Satellite, Sunny Hill Festival creates room for names such as Asgjë Sikur Dielli, La Fazani, Sytë, Bana Zahiti, Erëza, Jolle, Rrezze, The Milk Snatchers, Anitë, Artssassin, Halfpint, Locky, Malix, Nautica, Sindicato Del Baile, Uran B and Us Two&nbsp; making the program not only international, but also closely connected to the local and regional music scene.&nbsp;This combination makes the 2026 edition one of Sunny Hill Festival’s most complete programs to date. Within the same festival, audiences will be able to experience major global names, well-known Albanian artists, DJs from the electronic scene and emerging performers who are building their own musical identity.&nbsp;With this program, Sunny Hill Festival continues to position itself as one of the most important music events in the region. For Prishtina, the festival is not only a three-day event, but a cultural moment that brings audiences, media, artists and international attention to the capital.&nbsp;Beyond the musc stages, Sunny Hill Festival continues to contribute to the city’s activity during the summer season, supporting hospitality, gastronomy, transport and local services. At the same time, the festival plays a role in how Kosovo is presented internationally: as a young, energetic destination that is becoming increasingly present on the region’s cultural map.With the full program now revealed, Sunny Hill Festival 2026 enters its most dynamic preparation phase, as Prishtina gets ready for three days of music, different stages and a program that brings global names together with the energy of local and regional audiences.

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After wrapping up the globe-trotting success of The Lifetimes Tour, which thrilled audiences with everything from ‘Lifetimes’ to ‘Firework,’ Katy Perry is already gearing up for another turn in the spotlight after touring all over the world in 2025. The pop superstar recently shared her excitement with Dua Lipa, happily revealing that she will be returning to the stage as part of the Sunny Hill Festival lineup. A playful video shared by Sunny Hill Festival captured Katy Perry surprising Dua Lipa with some exciting news during what appeared to be a FaceTime call. While discussing her packed summer festival schedule across Europe, the pop star casually steered the conversation toward the actual news. The reveal was delivered with perfect timing, leaving Dua Lipa visibly thrilled as the announcement unfolded in real time.“I’m actually playing this festival called Sunny Hill Festival.” With that line, Katy Perry finally unveiled the reason behind her upcoming stop in Kosovo.The singer had first teased that she would be visiting Pristina, Dua Lipa’s hometown, prompting immediate curiosity from Dua Lipa. Once the festival’s name was spoken aloud, the conversation instantly shifted from casual catch-up to celebration between two of pop music’s biggest names.“I’m going to be singing every single word.” Dua Lipa replied without hesitation after Katy Perry asked whether she would be attending the show.The response reflected both hometown pride and genuine excitement about welcoming the chart-topper to Kosovo. Perry, meanwhile, shared that she was eager to visit the country for the first time and meet the fans who had supported her for years.The exchange also highlighted the personal connection behind the booking. Katy Perry thanked Dua Lipa, whose family founded the festival, for the invitation, noting that she was looking forward to meeting both her own supporters and Dua Lipa’s audience.The exchange carried extra significance given Katy Perry and Dua Lipa’s journey from fan admiration to genuine friendship.Katy Perry and Dua Lipa’s friendshipWhat makes the exchange especially charming is the history behind it. Long before Dua Lipa became a global superstar, she was a teenage fan who joined Katy Perry onstage during the ‘California Dreams’ Tour in London. Years later, the dynamic shifted when Perry publicly championed the rising artist, even leaving an American Idol taping early, according to Rolling Stone, to watch Dua Lipa perform and predicting that the industry would soon know her name.Over time, admiration evolved into a genuine friendship built on mutual respect rather than industry convenience. The pair have shared festival stages, interviewed one another, and consistently spoken warmly about their bond. Seen through that lens, Katy Perry’s Sunny Hill Festival announcement felt less like a headline reveal and more like a full-circle moment between a former fan and the superstar who first inspired her, making Pristina the perfect setting to close the story.

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This summer, the five-time world's No. 1 DJ returns to Sunny Hill — a festival he himself has described as "special." PRISTINA — June 12, 2026 — Sunny Hill Festival has officially confirmed the return of one of the biggest names in global electronic music: Martin Garrix.A five-time winner of the title of World's No. 1 DJ (DJ Mag), the Dutch producer and hitmaker will take to the main stage at Sunny Hill Festival, joining an already exceptional lineup of artists set to perform at this year's edition. And this achievement is far more than a title — since 2016, Martin Garrix has never fallen outside the world's Top 5 DJs.With global hits that have defined the past decade of dance music, including Animals, Scared to Be Lonely (with Dua Lipa), and In the Name of Love, Garrix brings one of the industry's most powerful live productions to Pristina.His return follows his historic performance at the festival's inaugural edition in 2018, once again reinforcing Sunny Hill's status as the leading destination for music and culture in Southeast Europe.Martin Garrix's addition completes an exceptionally ambitious program for this year's festival, which has already confirmed global superstar Katy Perry, alongside leading names from the international electronic music scene such as Pawsa, Keinemusik (Adam Port &amp; Rampa), Carlita, and Manifest.Over the course of three days, Sunny Hill Festival is expected to welcome more than 100,000 attendees from approximately 60 countries worldwide. In addition to the artists already announced, the festival will host dozens of other international performers and emerging regional talents, whose names will be revealed in the coming days.Sunny Hill Festival's Impact on Kosovo: From Culture to EconomySunny Hill Festival is far more than a music event. It has become Kosovo's most powerful instrument of cultural diplomacy. The Kosovo Chamber of Commerce honored the festival with the Economic Impact Award 2025, recognizing it as a successful model of how cultural and music events can drive economic development while strengthening cultural diplomacy.Its direct financial impact is both measurable and well documented. Pristina alone generated more than €22 million from the most recent edition of the festival, benefiting hotels, restaurants, transportation services, retail businesses, rental properties, fashion retailers, and numerous other sectors.During festival week, reports indicated that 96 percent of accommodation capacity across Kosovo was fully booked. Hotels in Pristina reached 99 percent occupancy, including Airbnb properties, while the festival's overall economic impact was estimated at millions of euros within a single week.International media exposure has also reached remarkable levels. Based on Sunny Hill Festival's analysis of 72 selected international articles, combined with artist-driven social media promotion, the value of Kosovo's international image exposure generated by the festival is estimated at up to €24 million.Sunny Hill Festival has been nominated for Best in Europe in the Mid-Sized Festival category at the European Festival Awards, placing it among the Top 10 festivals in Europe.Tickets for Sunny Hill Festival are available at <a href="https://www.sunnyhillfestival.com/article/www.sunnyhillfestival.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(252, 180, 1);">www.sunnyhillfestival.com</a>

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