ION Festival returns to the shores of Albania after a hugely successful 2022 launch

Join the lineup of transcendent electronic artists as they journey beyond the sonic confines of a traditional festival performance. ION have meticulously selected a lineup for this unmissable 7-day celebration of electronic music’s most esteemed underground communities. Of which the first music partners and acts can now be announced.

These artists will be playing multiple sets across the week, relieving them of the time constraints of a traditional festival. The performers will be allowed to experiment and exercise their freedom to push the limits of their craft. The result? A boundless electronic soundtrack to your adventure as you embark on new terrain, dancing through a realm few have even had the opportunity to walk.

The festival will take place by the Ionian Sea, on the outskirts of Europe, with untouched sands complimenting the clear, pristine ocean waters. The deep greens of the Ceraunian mountains towering over the location act as a backdrop for the utopian beach settings, emphasising the feel of the remote landscape.

ION brings the festival experience to a new frontier where 3000 like-minded individuals connect through their love of music and adventure. The team has already begun to build on the foundations of ION’s unforgettable 2022 debut. As the performers push boundaries and our adventurers broaden their horizons, it only makes sense that we do the same. The 2022 launch was just the beginning and ION will continue to extend the frontiers of music festival experiences. The site is being developed to allow even deeper exploration and connectivity, ensuring your biggest concerns will be which stage you’ll dance at the most.

Discover the allure of our unique stages, as you move to the sounds spreading through the open sands of The Canyon. Located at Gjipe beach, you will be able to relish the paradisiacal surroundings as you dance the day away.

The Main Stage and The Deck will be open-air sanctuaries. Our attendees will feel the summer night breeze slowly turn into the warm embrace of the morning sunrise as waves crash against each stage and the dancing continues through the hours of the early morning.

Let the music engulf your senses as your body moves freely in the obscurity of The Bunker’s abyss. The concave space of concrete pillars and labyrinthine pathways set the scene for a journey like no other.

As we are aware that music and well-being come hand in hand, ION will also have a restoration schedule running throughout the week. This includes yoga, breathwork and other activities. The opportunity to realign yourself will be available to book for anyone regardless of experience or background.

To begin with, tickets will be available from Thursday 8th December exclusively for our 2022 bookers. Those who signed up via the ION website will have the opportunity to secure their space at ION Festival the following day (Friday 9th December). For anyone hoping to secure the most cost-effective packages and accommodation bookings nearest the beach and festival site, we would strongly advise making your booking as early as possible. Tickets will be sold with a £75 deposit.