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Cocoricò Easter Experience 2026. With Charlotte de Witte, Anotr, Chris Stussy & major international artists

– Cocoricò, the legendary Italian nightclub, announces the return of COCORICÒ Easter Experience, a three-day festival of contemporary electronic music taking place April 4-6, 2026. The event marks the official opening of Cocoricò’s season and stands as one of Europe’s premier Easter weekend electronic music festivals.

The Easter Experience will transform Cocoricò’s iconic spaces – including the renowned Piramide, T-Room, and Ciao Sex – into a celebration of cutting-edge club culture, featuring some of the most influential names in techno and house music from around the globe.

CHARLOTTE DE WITTE HEADLINES OPENING NIGHT

The festival opens Saturday, April 4 with Belgian techno titan Charlotte de Witte commanding the Piramide. Ranked #1 in DJMag’s Top 100 Techno DJs for an unprecedented sixth consecutive year, de Witte has become synonymous with contemporary techno’s evolution. As founder of the influential KNTXT label, her sound – characterized by essential, powerful beats with acid influences – has made her a constant presence at the world’s most prestigious festivals and clubs.

Joining de Witte in the Piramide is Enrico Sangiuliano, the acclaimed Italian producer and sound designer who has been a driving force in the global techno scene for years. His collaborations with leading labels and performances at major international venues have solidified his reputation as one of Italy’s finest exports to the electronic music world.

The opening night lineup is completed by Idriss D in the Piramide, while the T-Room showcases Kruelty, Kymera, and Luna Lunekova.

JOSEPH CAPRIATI B2B CHRIS STUSSY HEADLINES SUNDAY

Sunday, April 5 presents one of the festival’s most anticipated moments: Joseph Capriati performing back-to-back with Chris Stussy. Capriati, one of Italy’s most internationally recognized techno DJs with over twenty years of career excellence, brings his extensive experience including releases on Drumcode and his Metamorfosi project, which has taken him from Ibiza to the world’s major festivals. Dutch DJ and producer Chris Stussy represents the new generation of international house music, making this b2b a powerful dialogue between techno heritage and contemporary house innovation.

The evening also features a highly anticipated back-to-back set between Archie Hamilton (UK) and Sidney Charles (Germany), both key figures in the contemporary house and techno scene. Tini Gessler completes the Piramide lineup, while the T-Room hosts Triptykh, Ankkh, and Stephan Krus b2b RÄV.

EASTER MONDAY DAYTIME SESSION WITH ANOTR

The festival concludes Monday, April 6 with a special daytime session running from 3:00 PM to midnight. Dutch duo ANOTR headline the Piramide with a sunset session, bringing their distinctive vision of contemporary house culture. As founders of the No Art label, ANOTR have become protagonists of the international house scene, combining production excellence, dynamic DJ sets, and a comprehensive cultural vision of clubbing.

The Easter Monday lineup also features Toman, Miguelè & Tons, Frank Storm, and Matisa in the Piramide, with Mattia Trani, V111, and Carlo Russo taking over the T-Room. Throughout the entire weekend, the Ciao Sex room will feature residents Giusy Consoli and Francesco Ceruleo.

COCORICÒ: A VENUE WITH LEGENDARY STATUS

Cocoricò has long stood as a defining symbol of Italian nightlife culture. Situated in Riccione on the Adriatic Riviera, the venue is instantly recognizable for its striking architecture—most notably the iconic pyramid-shaped main room—which for decades has drawn generations of electronic music devotees, artists, and cultural observers. Since its opening, Cocoricò has played a central role in shaping the evolution of clubbing in Italy and across Europe, distinguished by a forward-looking artistic direction and a consistent focus on the most influential voices in international electronic music.

Cocoricò Easter Experience 2026 renews this legacy by bringing together the club’s historical identity and its enduring commitment to experimentation, presenting a project that reflects the latest trajectories of global club culture while reaffirming Cocoricò’s status as a lasting reference point for contemporary nightlife.