One of the UK’s biggest techno festivals is returning to Scotland for a historic final edition. Terminal V Festival 2026 will take place on 18-19th April 2026 at the Royal Highland Centre & Showground in Edinburgh, bringing together more than 100 artists across six stages.
Since launching in 2017, Terminal V has grown into Scotland’s number one electronic music festival and one of the most important techno events in Europe. This year’s festival will also mark the final Terminal V to take place in Edinburgh, closing an important chapter for the event after almost a decade at the venue.
With a huge international lineup, emerging Scottish artists and large-scale stage production, Terminal V is a key date in the UK’s rave calendar.
Where is Terminal V Festival?
Terminal V takes place at the Royal Highland Centre & Showground, located just outside Edinburgh city centre. The large venue has hosted the festival since its launch and has become closely associated with Terminal V’s industrial techno atmosphere.
The site allows organisers to transform warehouses and outdoor spaces into large festival arenas, with multiple stages spread across the venue. Edinburgh’s strong rave scene has helped the festival grow into one of the most popular techno music events in Scotland.
The Royal Highland Centre is also easily accessible from the city centre, making it convenient for visitors travelling from across the UK.
Terminal V 2026 Lineup:
The Terminal V 2026 lineup features more than 100 artists performing across six stages.
Headline artists include 999999999, Mall Grab, Patrick Topping, Sara Landry, Klangkuenstler, and I Hate Models. These artists represent some of the biggest names currently shaping the global techno scene.
Other notable performers include Ben Hemsley, East End Dubs, and Restricted. Several special back-to-back sets are also expected across the weekend, including Sim0ne x SPFDJ.
With such a diverse lineup, festival-goers can expect everything from industrial techno to hard techno and underground house.
The Lab Stage:
Terminal V 2026 will also highlight Scotland’s underground electronic music scene through the Lab stage, which focuses on emerging local artists.
Saturday’s Lab lineup includes AKA Display, DJ Plane Spotter, Macha, and Mixfits.
On Sunday, the stage will feature Ali Overdrive, Archie Holmes, Groove FM, and KMD.
The stage offers a platform for new Scottish talent and reflects Terminal V’s commitment to supporting the next generation of techno DJs,
Beatport Live DJ Competition:
Terminal V has also announced a new collaboration with Beatport Live, giving emerging DJs the opportunity to perform at the festival.
The partnership introduces The Block, Beatport Live’s touring shipping container stage, which will make its Scottish debut at Terminal V 2026. The stage will host a secret lineup of DJs alongside competition winners selected from open submissions.
Aspiring artists can sign up to be notified when the competition opens for entries.
Terminal V’s Stages:
Terminal V takes place across six stages, each with its own sound and atmosphere. Moving between areas is a big part of the festival experience, with different corners of the site dedicated to different styles of electronic music.
Area V acts as the festival’s flagship stage, hosting peak-time headline techno sets. Highlights here include the likes of Sara Landry and Klangkuenstler.
The Hangar focuses on harder and faster sounds, delivering intense techno sets from artists such as 999999999 and I Hate Models.
The Terminal stage is known for high-energy performances from the likes of Ben Hemsley and Mall Grab.
For deeper sounds, The Greenhouse offers a different atmosphere across the weekend. Saturday leans towards deeper and classic techno with artists like Robert Hood, while Sunday shifts towards tech-house with Patrick Topping.
The Lab stage highlights emerging Scottish talent, giving upcoming DJs a chance to perform in front of a large festival audience.
New for 2026 is The Block, the stage created in collaboration with Beatport Live. The shipping container arena will feature secret guest DJs alongside competition winners, with the full lineup revealed on the day.
Tickets, Upgrades, and After Parties:
Tickets for Terminal V Festival 2026 are available through the ticketing platform Skiddle. Day tickets cost £88.74, while weekend tickets range between £140 and £166 depending on availability.
Festival-goers can also purchase Platinum ticket upgrades, which offer enhanced access and premium festival experiences. Platinum upgrades cost £44 for a single day ticket or £77 for a weekend ticket.
Official after parties will take place on both Saturday and Sunday nights at The Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh. These events allow festival-goers to continue the night after the main festival closes.
Shuttle buses from the festival site to the after party venue are included in the price of the after party ticket, making it easy for attendees to travel directly into the city.
The final Terminal V in Edinburgh:
Festival organisers have confirmed that April 2026 will be the final edition of Terminal V held in Edinburgh. Rising operational costs and logistical challenges have made it increasingly difficult to host the event at this scale in the city.
Co-founder Derek Martin said that Edinburgh has been home to the festival since its launch and that many of Terminal V’s biggest moments have happened there.
The organisers plan to announce a new festival location for 2027, alongside a global tour of international shows celebrating ten years of Terminal V.
For fans, Terminal V 2026 represents the final opportunity to experience the festival at the Royal Highland Centre.
With more than 100 DJs, huge stage production, and a historic final weekend in Edinburgh, Terminal V 2026 is set to be one of the biggest techno festivals in the UK this year.