The BPM Festival: Portugal Snags Art Department, Apollonia, Carl Craig and More for 2018

Article by: Laura Mason|@masonlazarus

Tue April 24, 2018 | 16:02 PM


Since its departure from Mexico, The BPM Festival has set down strong roots in the Portuguese cities of Portimão and Lagoa, where tens of thousands of dance music fans from around the world gather to mingle and dance nonstop for a weekend.

As always, the festival's organizers have curated an incredible Phase 1 lineup to satiate the musical desires of even the most discerning dance music pros. Check it out below.

The Bpm Festival Portugal 2018 Phase 1 Lineup Copy

Photo by: The BPM Festival

Held over four days and nights at eight distinct venues, Portugal’s world famous Algarve region will host leading label showcases, renowned party brands, and The BPM Festival’s all-star signature events at beach-side venues, nightclubs and more. Impressing audiences with its stunning landscape of towering limestone cliffs, hidden caves and grottos, golden sand beaches and aqua blue water, The BPM Festival: Portugal 2018 is the perfect closing celebration for the end of the European summer festival season.

The BPM Festival goes down in both Portimão and Lagoa from September 20-23, 2018. Tickets go on sale April 25 at 4 am EDT / 9 am BST / 10 am CEST. Grab tickets here.