The bass is calling, and Forbidden Kingdom is preparing to take over Orlando once again. Returning to the Central Florida Fairgrounds April 23–25, 2027, the festival has officially revealed its lineup for its ninth edition, bringing together some of electronic music’s biggest names, rising talent, and underground bass innovators for three days of heavy-hitting performances.
Presented by Insomniac and its bass-focused brand Bassrush, Forbidden Kingdom will transform the fairgrounds into a fantasy-inspired world featuring five stages and more than 50 artists making their festival debut.
Leading this year’s lineup are some of the most recognizable names in bass music, including Excision, ATLiens, Crankdat, Wooli, YDG, Ray Volpe, Cyclops, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Kai Wachi, Level Up, Levity, and Jessica Audiffred. From crushing dubstep drops to experimental bass and genre-blending electronic sounds, the 2027 edition promises a diverse selection of performances for fans across the electronic music spectrum.
One of the biggest attractions this year will be the collection of special back-to-back sets, bringing together artists for exclusive collaborative performances. Among the announced combinations are A Hundred Drums B2B Zen Selekta, Maylay B2B Natty Lou, Flozone B2B Stvsh, Izzy Vadim B2B Warlord, and Fieldz B2B Ophion.
Fans can also look forward to several larger collaborative showcases, including S.Y.N., featuring SVDDEN DEATH, YVM3, and Nimda; ONAROI, featuring ONARA and Roi; and DPMO Presents: Beastboi. B2B Funtcase B2B Versa. Port Zero will also bring a special three-artist performance featuring Infekt, Modal Nodes, and Roi*.
Beyond the established headliners, Forbidden Kingdom is making room for the next wave of electronic talent. More than 50 artists will experience their first appearance at the festival, with notable additions including ALLEYCVT, Casey Club, P Money X Whiney, RIOT, Samplifire, Arcando, BLOOM, Zoey808, Ruvlo, Hurtbox, and Sumthin Sumthin.
But Forbidden Kingdom is about more than its musical programming. Known for combining heavy bass with an elaborate fantasy atmosphere, the festival will once again build an immersive environment featuring custom-designed stages, interactive art installations, enormous colorful dragons, and medieval-inspired attractions. The result is an experience that brings together the intensity of bass music with the imaginative world of a fantasy kingdom.
Aspiring electronic artists will also have an opportunity to join the festival through Insomniac’s Discovery Project, which will select one winner to earn a performance slot alongside the announced artists.
Three-day GA, GA+, and 18+ VIP passes are available, with a limited-time layaway promotion offering fans the opportunity to secure their passes with a $10 deposit for one week.
For artists, photographers, journalists, and media outlets looking to cover the festival, media credential applications for Forbidden Kingdom 2027 are officially open. With an expansive lineup, exclusive collaborative sets, emerging talent, and an immersive festival environment, Forbidden Kingdom’s ninth edition is shaping up to be another major gathering for the bass music community.
Festival Details:
- Event: Forbidden Kingdom 2027
- Dates: April 23–25, 2027
- Location: Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando, Florida
- Stages: Five
- Tickets: GA, GA+, and 18+ VIP
- Media Applications: Now open
Tickets, media applications, and additional festival information are available through the official Forbidden Kingdom website.
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