With a lineup as stacked as Submersion Festival’s, it’s hard to know where to start. We’re breaking down six artists that should be on your schedule.
Independently operated, Submersion Festival has been championing the underground since its debut in 2021. Originally a one-day event hosted in Philadelphia, the homegrown festival has since moved across the river to Hammonton, New Jersey. Taking place at Paradise Lakes Campground, Submersion expanded to two full days of music programming, along with an early entry pre-party, in 2022. The 2026 edition will take place on October 1-3.
As the gathering enters its sixth year, Submersion Festival has grown through word of mouth while keeping its close-knit community feel and highly curated lineup. Deeply ingrained in sound system culture, Submersion blends the flavors of electronic music’s underground with additional programming and meticulously planned operations to deliver an idyllic lakeside retreat for the mature audiophile.
This year’s lineup features a mix of names familiar to mainstream electronic festival crowds, along with artists on the rise within the depths of the scene. Boogie T, Richard Finger, and The Glitch Mob are among the notable names making appearances at the 2026 edition.
With this being Submersion’s largest year yet, we’re highlighting some acts that should be on your radar before heading to Paradise Lakes. Keep reading for some amazing additions to your festival schedule!
Six Acts that will Have the Crowd Moving at Submersion Festival 2026
ATTYA b2b Goopsteppa
ATTYA: Instagram | SoundCloud
Goopsteppa: Instagram | SoundCloud
Canadian artists ATTYA and Goopsteppa are teaming up for an epic back-to-back performance. Taking place on Saturday at 5pm on the Beach Stage, the longtime friends will reunite, along with intricate visuals from VJs sh1elds b2b Uffelx.
Beginning their relationship in the early 2010s, ATTYA and Goopsteppa created music together while residing in a wooden temple home in the mountains. As they’re heavily influenced by each other’s productions during the early years of their careers, this special b2b will be packed with hip-stirring dubstep bangers as the pair usher in golden hour.
Hybrid Minds
There’s nothing more magical than a little liquid drum and bass at sunset. Hybrid Minds will be delivering all the feels with their two-hour performance on the Woods Stage. Kicking off on Friday at 5:30pm, the acclaimed UK duo are a massive addition to the 2026 lineup.
With over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify, the pair have captured the hearts of drum and bass enthusiasts worldwide with their melodic, lyrically driven tracks. Known best for their tracks “Solitude” and “Let Me Hold You” with Netsky, Hybrid Minds promise to deliver an evocative set that will be a highlight of the weekend.
Mia Koden
Mia Koden is lighting up the Thursday pre-party with a 5pm set on theWoods Stage. Performances at this year’s Boomtown, Kappa Futur, and Outlook Festival are proof that the forward-thinking producer is steadily climbing the ranks.
Inspired by her formative years in the UK, Mia Koden’s sound is genre bending, dipping into the sonic lanes of 140, grime, UK garage, and more. No stranger to the game, Mia Koden, better known as Sancha Ndeko, previously produced music as one half of Sicaria Sound. With years of expertise and experience having transferred to her solo project, it’s only a matter of time before Mia Koden reaches the next level.
Resonant Language
Resonant Language is gifting Submersion a double dose of his transportive, alien-like sound designs. The Denver producer will set the Beach Stage aflame with his 1:30am “Live Hardware” set on Friday and a 2:30am “Bangerz” set on Saturday. Resonant Language’s return to the Beach Stage will be enhanced with the prowess of Philly VJ Tyme Vision.
Resonant Language’s latest release, Discorporate, gives listeners a taste of what to expect during his Bangerz performance, dialing into the heavier sounds of his project. Since the beginning of the year, the talent has appeared at Okeechobee and Sound Haven. With two chances to catch him in action, Resonant Language is an artist not to be missed.
Simula
For over a decade, Simula has been pushing the sound of drum and bass. His 2019 track, “You & I” with Bru-C, put him on the map, but this year proves to be his biggest yet with performances at RAMPAGE, LET IT ROLL, and The Untz. The long-time tastemaker has seen immense growth in 2026, including a collaboration with Hamdi and releasing his first EP since 2024.
Hailing from the UK, Simula’s dark and gritty sound will fuel fans on Friday as he serves up a drum and bass set on the Woods Stage at 8pm. Additionally, the masterful artist will dive into the sounds of 140 at 2am on Saturday on the same stage.
VIER
Supergroup VIER is gearing up for their US debut at this year’s Submersion Festival. The project is comprised of Machinedrum, Thys, HOLLY, and Salvador Breed, four talented producers who have joined forces to push the boundaries of electronic music. Each artist’s distinct sound and musical journey injects the VIER project with a unique mix of textures and atmospheres.
While the group has remained silent through most of 2026, we hope their upcoming performance is the beginning of a new chapter for the project. You can catch VIER members Machinedrum and HOLLY in all their glory on Saturday at10:30pm for a three-hour sonic journey under the Wood Stage‘s glistening disco ball.
