Rumours by the Lake ft. Pauli Pocket & Dirty Doering

📅 Date: 6th February (Friday) – 8th February (Saturday)
🕔 Gates Open: 12:00pm
📍 Venue: Elgin Grabouw Country Club, Worcester Street, Grabouw.
🎶 Genre: House & Techno
🔞 Age Requirement: 18+

Escape to the stunning mountains and lakes of Elgin, Grabouw for Rumours by the Lake 2026, Cape Town’s premier house and techno festival with camping. Over two nights and across two stages, festival-goers will immerse themselves in the rhythm of nature and music 🏕️🌳🛶. With a carefully curated lineup of international and local electronic music talent, this festival promises a weekend of unforgettable beats, good vibes, and community.

International & Local House & Techno Lineup

Rumours by the Lake 2026 brings together a world-class lineup of house and techno artists from Berlin, Hamburg, and beyond, alongside local talent. Headliners include Pauli Pocket (Kater/Berlin) and Dirty Doering (Katermukke/Berlin), supported by Theodor Luv (Ibadan Sound), Najeh (Cafe Soda/Hamburg), Jean Mauj (Hungry4/Hamburg), Soulfunk (Berlin), and Lila Groove (Berlin).

What to Expect

✅ Two nights of world-class house and techno
✅ Two stages set against stunning mountains and a lake
✅ International DJs and local talent for the ultimate electronic experience
✅ Open air festival immersed in nature
✅ Unforgettable beats, vibes, and community energy

Why Rumours by the Lake

Because Rumours by the Lake is more than a festival. It is an immersive electronic music and camping experience where music, nature, and community collide. Dance under the stars, connect with like-minded festival-goers, and create memories that will last a lifetime.