- SW38 was the 3rd straight edition in Roquetas de Mar, with 2 stages, 54 artists and 84 hours of non-stop music.
- SW37 took place in Golden Sands, Varna, Bulgaria, in early May 2026.
- The Ibiza residency at Playa Soleil finished on 7 October with the NOW HERE closing after party at Bora Bora Pool.
- SW38 Festival Pass prices went up after a 15 August 2026 post.
Watch SUNWAVES Festival
We found no confirmed live broadcast of SW38. Official YouTube activity for recent years also shows no uploaded sets or streams. Individual sets from SW35, SW36 and SW37 are online as uploads, and the 2020 online edition ran a 24-hour live stream. Expect set uploads to appear after an edition rather than a guaranteed live feed.
| 2026 | YouTube (set uploads) Sets from SW37 in Varna, such as Manda Moor's on 3 May, were posted to YouTube as recordings.[1] |
| 2026 | Facebook (Ibiza residency) The Ibiza residency promoted a full livestream of a rooftop session, due the day after the 29 July party.[2] |
| 2025 | YouTube (set uploads) A set from SW36 in September 2025 appears on YouTube.[3] |
| 2020 | Online (platform not stated) A 24-hour live stream powered by Desperados ran on 2 May 2020, and a festival guide describes the stream as running 24/7.[4] |
Latest
- NOW HERE closing after party announced for 7 October at Bora Bora Pool, Playa Soleil[5]
- XXL Vibes party at Playa Soleil on 30 September, 19:00–23:00, tickets by comment[5]
- Ibiza residency week 11 announced: Wednesday 30 September, 14 hours from 4PM until 6AM[5]
- SW38 schedule and ticket prices published (Festival Pass and Day Tickets)[5]
- Full SW38 line-up published: 2 stages, 54 artists, 84 hours of non-stop music, 3–7 September[5]
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Tickets
SW38 was sold as a Festival Pass at €89 for the dance floor or €189 with Backstage Stage 1, plus tax. Day tickets cost €20 on Thursday, Friday and Sunday and €40 on Saturday.
See all 6 passes
| Festival Pass, Dance Floor Access anytime | €89 + tax[5] | |
| Festival Pass, Backstage Stage 1 Access anytime, Backstage Stage 1 | €189 + tax[5] | |
| Day Ticket, Dance Floor, Thursday From 22:00 Thursday to 17:00 Friday | €20 + tax[5] | |
| Day Ticket, Dance Floor, Friday From 17:00 Friday to 17:00 Saturday | €20 + tax[5] | |
| Day Ticket, Dance Floor, Saturday From 17:00 Saturday to 17:00 Sunday | €40 + tax[5] | |
| Day Ticket, Dance Floor, Sunday From 17:00 Sunday to 10:00 Monday | €20 + tax[5] |
Past prices
| 2025 | Thursday Dance Floor Access €35[6] Thursday Backstage Access €60[6] |
| 2023 | festival ticket (early bird, at the door) €65 + fees[7] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Get tickets ↗Lineup
The SW38 line-up had 54 artists across 2 stages, with Joseph Capriati on an extended set, Paco Osuna, Melanie Ribbe, Traumer and Jamie Jones.
2026 headliners[5]
Stages
SW38 ran 2 stages, with Stage 1 as the main one, open day and night. The Ibiza residency used its own stages at Playa Soleil.
Plan your trip
SW38 sat in Roquetas de Mar on the Mediterranean coast. The travel and hotel details we have are from the Varna editions, so check the official site for Spain.
- SW38 was in Roquetas de Mar, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea.
- For SW37 in Varna, the official site listed flights to Varna.
- The same SW37 page also lists travel by land.
- SW37 rates at PR Beach, Golden Sands came through partner ChooseMalta.com.
- SW32 accommodation packs let guests pick nights, hotel type and breakfast.
- Each SW32 pack included two festival tickets.
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- SW37 accommodation at PR Beach, Golden Sands, Varna, Bulgaria, with special rates through travel partner ChooseMalta.com. Safari users must disable the Block Pop-ups setting to see these options.[8]
- SW32 accommodation packs let guests choose the number of nights and dates, the type of hotel, and whether breakfast is included. Each pack includes two SW32 festival tickets.[9]
- Day tickets run on set windows, for example Saturday 17:00 to Sunday 17:00.
- Ibiza residency gave women free entry until 21:00 with a pass claimed online.
- Festival Pass gives access anytime.
- Stage 1 is open day and night.
- Sound at the Mamaia edition came from Funktion-One stacks.
- Backstage Stage 1 is a separate €189 + tax pass tier.
All details (1)
- Sound provided by Funktion-One stacks (described for the Mamaia edition).[10]
Aftermovies and photos
Editions and history
Sunwaves started in 2007 in Romania and has since moved to Bulgaria and Spain.
| 2026 | Sep 3–7, 2026 @josephcapriati, @pacoosuna, @melanieribbe, @traumer_music, @r_h_a_d_o_o | 2 stages, 54 artists, 84 hours of non-stop music. Stage 1 is the main stage. Festival Pass and Day Tickets. Joseph Capriati plays an extended set.[5] |
Timeline (7)
- SW38 took place in Roquetas de Mar, Spain, the 3rd consecutive year there.[5]
- The Ibiza residency at Playa Soleil ended with the NOW HERE closing party on 7 October.[5]
- SW32 accommodation packs were offered, each including two SW32 festival tickets.[9]
- Press described Sunwaves as a yearly pilgrimage for locals and international visitors.[10]
- Press described Sunwaves as a biannual festival in a seaside setting.[10]
- Press called Sunwaves integral to the development of the electronic music scene.[10]
- Press described Sunwaves as 17 editions in and as partying.[10]
FAQ
When was SW38 held?
SW38 was held from Thursday 3 September to Monday 7 September 2026 in Roquetas de Mar, Spain.
Where is the Sunwaves Ibiza residency held?
The residency is held at Playa Soleil in Ibiza, with Bora Bora as a partner venue.
What were the Ibiza residency dates in 2026?
August 5, 12 and 19; September 16 and 30; and October 7, which was the closing party.
Where was SW23 held?
SW23 was held in Mamaia from 27 April to 1 May.
What was the economic impact of the Roquetas de Mar edition?
The Sunwaves 36 festival in Roquetas de Mar had an economic impact of more than €2.7 million, and more than 3,500 people from 50 countries attended.
Who set the longest solo DJ set record at Sunwaves?
Dubfire played for 26 hours and 30 minutes, overtaking Marco Carola’s previous record of 24 hours. Joseph Capriati later played for 27 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the longest back-to-back set at Sunwaves?
The back-to-back set by tINI and Bill Patrick clocked in at 31 hours at the Romanian festival.
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Sources (10)
Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.