Electric Castle has announced its first artists for 2027, bringing Limp Bizkit, 5 Seconds of Summer, sombr and Noisia to Romania.

The festival’s main programme runs from 15–18 July 2027 at Bánffy Castle in Bonțida, near Cluj-Napoca, with early-entry festival activity beginning on 14 July.

The first announcement arrived on 3 November, providing an early look at the festival’s 13th edition. thefestivals.uk+1

Who is playing Electric Castle 2027?

The first five confirmed artists are Limp Bizkit, 5 Seconds of Summer, sombr, Noisia and Joey Valence & Brae.

Limp Bizkit, 5 Seconds of Summer and Joey Valence & Brae are scheduled for Friday 16 July.

sombr and Noisia are confirmed for Saturday 17 July.

More artists are still to be announced, so this remains an early lineup rather than a completed programme.

Limp Bizkit return to Electric Castle

Limp Bizkit provide one of the strongest headline bookings.

The American band helped bring nu metal into mainstream popularity with albums including Significant Other and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water.

Songs such as Break Stuff, Rollin’ and My Generation remain recognisable alternative music favourites.

Their return to Electric Castle will give the festival a major rock and metal audience alongside its electronic music following.

5 Seconds of Summer make their Romanian debut

Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer are another important booking.

The group have built a global career with songs including She Looks So Perfect, Youngblood and Teeth.

Their Electric Castle appearance is expected to mark their first performance in Romania.

That gives the festival an unusually strong pop-rock booking alongside Limp Bizkit.

Noisia reunite as a trio

Noisia are arguably the most interesting booking for electronic music fans.

The influential Dutch electronic group helped shape modern drum and bass and bass music with their intricate production and sound design.

Their reunion as a trio after several years apart makes the Electric Castle appearance particularly significant. Kerrang!

When is Electric Castle 2027?

Electric Castle takes place at Bánffy Castle in Bonțida, Romania, with its main festival running from 15–18 July 2027 and early camping activity on 14 July.

The festival combines music with art installations, talks, performances and around-the-clock entertainment in the grounds of the historic castle.

Official website: Electric Castle