Among the wealth of names on the bill, a couple of names do stand out and they each embody something different on the wide spectrum of current electronic music scenes: Death In Vegas and Colin Benders.

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Britain’s own, Death In Vegas – led by Richard Fearless – is one of the most intriguing names on the 2026 lineup. With roots back to the mid-1990s, the group became known for their genre-bending experimental work; marrying psychedelic, techno and trip-hop influences. Over the years they’ve earned a reputation for constantly evolving sound that work well on immersive stages such as Dekmantel. The bands current live sound is heavily oriented around dub and techno music – two genres Fearless is outwardly keen on.

Fans can expect to hear material from their recent album ‘Death Mask’ a techno-oriented work released in 2025 that highlights Fearless’s ability to merge emotional depth with dance floor energy.

Dekmantel is also displaying some of Netherland’s homegrown talent this year in Colin Benders, a unique performer whose approach to electronic music is anything but conventional. Originally gaining attention under the moniker Kyteman, performing orchestral hip-hop with Kyteman’s Hip-Hop Orchestra, Benders shifted his focus toward modular synthesis and live electronic improvisation.

Benders builds layered, complex textures in real time, using his vast modular synthesiser – which watching him operate is a show in itself.  Audiences at Dekmantel can expect a set that feels unpredictable and is genuinely unique – a perfect fit for a festival celebrated as much for its live electronic artistry as for its DJ lineups.

This year’s lineup upholds Dekmantel’s reputat ion as one of the best and most progressive electronic music festivals around today.  Dekmantel 2026 returns from July 29 to August 2 and tickets are on sale now here. 

The critically acclaimed project, led by producer Richard Fearless, has been a touchstone of experimental electronic music since the mid-1990s. Blending elements of techno, psychedelia, dub, big beat and trip-hop, Death In Vegas have long blurred genre boundaries and earned a loyal following for their experimental sound. Their 1999 album, ‘The Contino Sessions’, was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2000.

The shows kick off at Mandela Hall in Belfast on Saturday, 2 May 2026, before moving south to The Button Factory in Dublin on Sunday, 3 May 2026. Due to overwhelming demand, a second Dublin date on Monday, 4 May 2026 has now also been added, offering fans another chance to catch this rare live outing.

Those familiar with Death In Vegas’ live performances know to expect something far beyond a typical electronic set. Fearless and his bandmates craft immersive shows that use both live instrumentation and electronic beats to create the genre-bending sounds they are known for, making each performance a journey through the different chapters of their discography.

A key reason for the anticipation surrounding these shows is how rare Irish headline shows have been for the group. While Death In Vegas have played festivals and occasional events across Europe – including a 2025 appearance at Beyond The Pale Festival in Ireland – they haven’t delivered standalone performances in Belfast or Dublin in years. This makes the 2026 dates especially significant for fans who’ve followed them since the late ’90s and early 2000s.

Adding to the anticipation is the fact that these shows follow the release of their 2025 album ‘Death Mask’, a raw, techno-driven record that takes it back to Fearless’ more primitive influences while still honouring the eclectic spirit that defines Death In Vegas. Bar a few sparse shows in the second half of 2025, ‘Death Mask’ has not had a proper live run-out yet, so fans can expect all of the nuances that come with a newly debuted record.

Tickets for the Belfast date and the initial Dublin show sold quickly following their announcement, prompting the second Dublin date to go on sale. Prices have been set at €37.50 plus fees and are available here.