Sandbox Festival returns to Egypt’s Red Sea coast this May 7-9, delivering three days of world-class electronic music against one of the Mediterranean’s most stunning backdrops.
The festival’s 12th edition brings together Dixon, Bedouin, Floorplan, DJ Tennis and Craig Richards alongside 50+ international artists across five meticulously designed stages in the luxury coastal town of El Gouna.
Drawing over 7,000 attendees from 50+ countries, Sandbox has established itself as the Middle East and North Africa’s premier electronic music destination,where Berlin’s underground legacy meets Brooklyn’s atmospheric innovation on the shores of the Red Sea.
What distinguishes Sandbox from traditional festival experiences is its pioneering acoustic engineering. Strategically positioned between natural dunes with layered sound barriers, each of the five stages operates simultaneously without audio interference, a rarity in open-air festival design that preserves the integrity of each artist’s performance.
The Playground Stage features headliners Dixon and Tripolism, while the intimate Groovebox Stage hosts extended sets from Dan Shake, Anthea and Makèz. The festival’s nocturnal heartbeat, Sandbox Stage, showcases Craig Richards, Floorplan, DJ Tennis and Roza Terenzi pushing genre boundaries until 5 AM.
Daytime energy pulses at the Beach Hut, where Bedouin, JAMIIE and Job Jobse deliver sunset sessions as kite surfers glide across turquoise waters. The Space Stage and returning Secret Stage complete the experience with immersive programming and spontaneous artist collaborations.
Beyond the Music: Located just 30 minutes from Hurghada International Airport, El Gouna offers special festival accommodation packages across 18 hotels and luxury residences. The destination combines world-class amenities with an arts and culture scene that transforms the festival into a complete coastal escape.
“Our lineup reflects the beautiful mosaic of electronic dance music,” says Founder Tito El Kachab. “This is about celebrating the global dance community.”
Tickets and full lineup: sandboxfestival.com
