With just weeks to go, GMO SONIC has revealed the full set times for its 2026 edition, taking place on 17th and 18th January at Makuhari Messe, Japan. The two-day electronic music festival features an explosive international lineup, with global icons Marshmello, Swedish House Mafia, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Tiësto, and Dom Dolla among the major names locked in.

Doors open at 11:00am each day, with Saturday’s programming (Day 1) building up to a headlining set from Marshmello at 7:30pm. Before that, Steve Aoki hits the decks at 6:00pm, following a high-energy run from Afrojack (4:45pm), GloRilla (3:30pm), and J-pop stars JO1 (2:10pm). The day also features performances from Shin Gakkou no Leaders, Nakajin, ShioriyBradshaw, and DJ YU-KI, who kicks off the festival at 11:00am.

Sunday’s schedule (Day 2) brings another stacked lineup, closing with a 7:30pm set from Swedish House Mafia. Tiësto is billed as a special guest with a prime slot at 6:00pm, preceded by Dom Dolla at 4:45pm and Meduza³ at 3:30pm. Earlier highlights include Łaszewo, SIRUP, Alan Shirahama, Licaxxx, and opening DJ ASTER from 11:00am.

Held indoors at the world-class Makuhari Messe venue, GMO SONIC 2026 blends massive international names with Japanese talent across pop, dance, and hip-hop. The set times release gives fans a chance to lock in their schedule for two full days of non-stop music. With anticipation high and an all-star lineup confirmed, GMO SONIC continues to solidify its place as one of Japan’s premier winter music festivals.