As always, EXIT presents a diverse and comprehensive program, and with that in mind, we highlight the top 10 things you must not miss — at Petrovaradin Fortress and beyond!
1. Day 0: Awaken Your Superpowers on Tesla’s Birthday!
On Day 0 of the EXIT festival, July 10, we will celebrate the birthday of one of the greatest inventors in human history, Nikola Tesla, under the slogan “Awakening Our Superpowers Together.” On this occasion, the main stage will bear Tesla’s name and feature a favorite of regional and Eurovision audiences alike, Baby Lasagna, leading new-gen artist Iniko, and Burak Yeter, joined as a special guest by the internationally renowned vocalist Dimash Qudaibergen. Alison Wonderland and Serbia’s own Teya Dora will also perform, with more special surprises announced soon!
2. Carl Cox and the Best Electronic-Music Lineup Yet!
In the temple of electronic music, the mts Dance Arena, absolute legends and megastars Carl Cox, Bonobo, Black Coffee, and Maceo Plex will cross paths with new generation techno and house heavyweights I Hate Models, KlangKuenstler, Patrick Mason, Franky Wah, Barry Can’t Swim, and Sama’ Abdulhadi. Argy and Vintage Culture will present the world premiere of their b2b set, joined by the most in-demand producer and DJ duo, ARTBAT. The neighboring NSNS Refreshed by Heineken Silver stage will see Sara Landry, Oguz, Kobosil, Yotto, Helena Hauff, Cassie Raptor, and many others unite for one of the most impressive electronic music lineups in the world this year!
3. Tom Morello Leads an Onslaught of Explosive Guitar Riffs
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For the first time, the riffs of the iconic “Killing in the Name” will roar from Petrovaradin Fortress, courtesy of Tom Morello, one of the world’s most innovative guitar players and co-founder/main songwriter of Rage Against the Machine! The Tesla Universe stage will also welcome legendary punk band The Exploited, the founding members of Sepultura – the Cavalera brothers, and Dutch band Altin Gün. The guitar pilgrimage on the Visa Fusion stage will be led by Villagers of Ioannina City, Urban & 4, Ritam Nereda, Hali Gali Showcase, and many others, whereas The Casualties, Coroner, Ratos the Porao, Uada, Conflict, and a variety of metal, punk, and hardcore bands will conquer the Explosive stage!
4. Pop-Rap Icons Black Eyed Peas
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In recent months, anticipation has built up for pop-rap legends and one of the most successful musical groups of all time – the Black Eyed Peas, and fans will finally hear them live at the EXIT festival next Friday, July 12. These pop culture icons will get the crowd moving with their smash hits “Pump It,” “Let’s Get It Started,” “Boom Boom Pow,” and more!
5. Gucci Mane: A Hip Hop Feast with the Pioneer of Trap
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Following last year’s legendary performance by Wu-Tang Clan, this year, the hip-hop baton is taken over by Gucci Mane – the pioneer of trap and the founder of a genre that has conquered the planet! He will be joined by over 50 representatives of the old and new schools of the indomitable art form, including Amna, Bad Copy, Đorđe, Edo Maajka, Fox, Grše, Helem Nejse, Kuku$, Prti Bee Gee, Sajsi MC, Z++, and many others across three festival stages – Tesla Universe, Visa Fusion, and of course, the epicenter of the hottest bars and beats, the Gang Beats stage!
6. Magical Sunrises at mts Dance Arena and a Spectacular Finale with Black Coffee
The magical sunrise makes mornings at EXIT’s electronic music temple so unique. This year, we will celebrate the epic finale with dawn over the mts Dance Arena and a global house icon! The unique and unforgettable conclusion of this year’s festival will be served by Black Coffee – the Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer who became one of the most prominent names on the electronic scene after selling out Madison Square Garden in New York last October!
7. Baby Lasagna and Joker Out – Set to Lead a New Era of Guitar Music
EXIT will also feature the undisputed darling of this year’s Eurovision audiences, Baby Lasagna, and last year’s favorites, Joker Out. The current and future leaders of the region’s rock music scene will be joined by a host of up-and-coming bands, including Keni Nije Mrtav, Ljubičice, Lufthansa, Hali Gali Showcase, Lu, Čuvari Stvari, Kruz, Roudi, Inside Out, Ki Klop, and many others!
8. Hidden Gems of EXIT Festival
A selection of hidden gems throughout the fortress will once again bring a colorful genre palette to the EXIT festival! Diverse genres and generations of artists will arrive at the cult Visa Fusion stage; the NSNS Stage Refreshed by Heineken Silver will present the highest quality underground electronic sets, while the Explosive Stage infused by Old Spice will remain reserved for the loudest guitar music.
The rhythms of Latin America will come to life on the Latino Stage by Idea, electronic music will scream at 174 bpm on the X-Bass Pit, trance enthusiasts will find a diverse program on the Gaia Trance Stage, the Wenti Wadada Positive Reggae Stage will be a sanctuary for chill reggae tunes, healing vibrations will spread from the Pachamama Powered by Rosa Stage, while audiences will dance to their favorite tracks at the Radio AS FM Stage and the Silent Stage. The complete program on these and other stages can be found on the EXIT festival website!
9. Cacao R:Evolution at EXIT
This year’s festival will prominently feature the Cacao R:Evolution – a unique endeavor in collaboration with the Ada Divine Awakening festival. Through this initiative, EXIT became the first major festival in the world to offer young people an alternative, more conscious, and completely healthy way to enjoy themselves. Cacao is an excellent natural energy source, which, along with the release of happiness hormones, is the most effective substitute for energy drinks, alcohol, and other harmful substances.
If you want to enjoy this healing drink in the best way possible, we highly recommend the Pachamama Powered by Rosa Stage, where some of the most influential representatives of the conscious music movement, including AWARË, Mose, Žarko Ilić, Pepe Danza, and others, will perform.
10. EXIT Camp on the Danube’s Most Beautiful Beach
Traditionally the most popular festival accommodation, the EXIT camp, opens its gates again this year for visitors from all over the world looking to experience a complete 24/7 festival adventure with a variety of activities. As in the past, the camp will be located on the banks of the Danube, on Štrand, a beautiful sandy beach with a view of Petrovaradin Fortress and a 20-minute walk from the festival. The EXIT camp offers a one-of-a-kind experience that thousands of young people around the globe talk about every summer. This year, it will be open from July 9 to 16.
