New multicultural hotspot debuts at iconic Sziget Festival!

This year’s Sziget Festival welcomes a brand-new multicultural area named Szoho, where music, street culture, and creativity come together in an exciting new way.

According to a statement released by organisers on Thursday, Szoho will function as a new “district” on the Island of Freedom, inspired by the art-driven spirit of iconic neighbourhoods like London’s Soho and New York’s SoHo.

Music will be the main focus across Szoho’s two large stages. One of its central venues will be The Buzz, already familiar to some festivalgoers, offering a diverse mix of Hungarian and international music, from indie and alt-pop to world music, rock, and crossover acts. Among the performers are Canadian artist Ekkstacy, known for blending indie, post-punk, and synth wave; genre-fusing rock band Last Train; and Casey Lowery, a viral video creator with millions of followers and a fresh new album. Hungarian acts include Beton.Hofi, Ivan & The Parazol, Analog Balaton, Hundred Sins, and Platon Karataev.

The district’s other highlight is dropYard, a venue dedicated to hip-hop and rap during the day, and drum & bass, dubstep, dancehall, and reggaeton at night. Artists such as Bawo, EV, Feux, KiLLOWEN, and Strandz are featured on the lineup. The Dutch crew Vunzige Deuntjes returns with performers like MC Claudio, the Vunzige Deuntjes Soundsystem, and WEF, bringing the raw Dutch vibe alongside Mula B.

In addition to the main stages, Szoho will feature several new program areas. While breakdance and hip-hop elements were previously part of dropYard, they now get their own dedicated space: The Cypher by Friss will host freestyle sessions, DJs, and live performances.