FORMA FESTIVAL

FORMA FESTIVAL returns to The Garage, once again harmoniously fusing the discipline of techno with central Maryland’s rural beauty. Two days of the finest American techno, programmed against views of rolling hills, await. Welcome to FORMA FESTIVAL 2026 on October 17th and 18th. FORMA will once again showcase rising and established techno artistry all backed by an immersive visual experience that encapsulates the barn. On Saturday and Sunday, from 12:00 until 23:00, over 15 musical performances across two stages will take place alongside multiple visual installations. The Garage ( @livefromthegarage.music ) once again serves as FORMA FESTIVAL’s hub. A spectacular, distant space, the barn catalyzes FORMA’s self-discovery, featuring common green space, friendly farm animals, and a truly unique dancefloor. Standing as central Maryland’s premier live music venue, The Garage is a beacon for the arts amidst farmland. Filling The Garage, Eklektik Elektrik’s ( @eklektikelektrik ) TurboSound system returns in full deployment. The legendary staple system, in a seven-point format, will saturate the barn’s dance floor. This full-force system projects the artistry and directs techno’s expression like no other. Community, safety, expressiveness, and freedom are the lifeblood of FORMA. Rolling hills, farmland, horses, tree lines, and fresh air—crafted with authenticity—frame FORMA, which removes unnecessary stimuli and focuses on the sounds on display: a sanctuary for techno in its purest form. Find your space between music and terrain. FORMA FESTIVAL 2026 October 17th & 18th, 2026 12:00 - 23:00 16915 Darnestown Road, Boyds, MD 18+ FORMAFST.COM Tickets on Shotgun ( @shotgun.usa )

FORMA FESTIVAL’s second exploration arrives late into autumn, bringing forth the freedom and expression that techno stands for. A two-day marathon of cutting-edge artistry will once again blend with the natural beauty of our protected farmland. A far-removed place, powered with Eklektrik Elektrik’s ( @eklektikelektrik ) TurboSound system, and featuring a select group of scene-defining artists. Expanding on the euphoria of our last encounter, FORMA FESTIVAL 2026 returns to The Garage for an extra-special weekend of pure techno and true expression. Find your space between music and terrain. FORMA FESTIVAL 2026 October 17th & 18th, 2026 12:00 - 23:00 16915 Darnestown Road, Boyds, MD 18+ FORMAFST.COM Tickets on Shotgun ( @shotgun.usa ) < Track: Metanoia - Luke Hess >

The full FORMA FESTIVAL lineup is set to release in just two weeks. With over 15 artists, FORMA’s two-day showcase will feature a profound spectrum of techno, all packed into The Garage. Come dance on our farm with us; you will not be disappointed. 🎫 Get your presale tickets NOW before it’s too late! This is your last chance to get reduced-priced tickets before the whole scope of our weekend is announced. A few returning faces, so many new ones. Energies aligned to take you on a journey from start to finish. You can’t miss this. FORMAFST.COM @ky_multimedia

Liminal Space joined FORMA last year, featuring the collaborative talents of Fluxxss and Marteka Fair. Their project merges audio and visual elements, creating an immersive experience of art and dance. Marteka Fair’s audio recording from FF25 is now live on our SoundCloud. The full experience, however, lives only in memory.

With immediate high energy, RAH brings a unique blend of sounds to the farm. From hypnotic grooves to Syrian classics, it was unpredictable what her next move was going to be. Layers of different textures was presented seamlessly to the DMV from Brooklyn. Listen to RAH’s unforgettable set from FF25, live now on SoundCloud.

As night fell, we shifted to the groovier side of things, courtesy of the DMV’s own Ether Pleaser. An hour-long, no-frills dance session commenced under his command, flowing between hard-line techno and explosive, soaring melodies. Ether Pleaser’s sound embodies the expressive and authentic DMV movement, with his FF25 set standing as a firm testament. Listen to Ether Pleaser’s FF25 set, live now on our SoundCloud.

Profiler’s sharp, metronomic hour-long journey built the dancefloor under the afternoon sun. With an industrial, hypnotic sound blending hard drive textures and compressed aggression, Profiler further established the day’s energy. His inorganic yet lively voice truly realized the collaboration between techno and FORMA’s establishment, embodying their uncompromising drama. Find Profiler’s exhilarating FF25 set live now on our SoundCloud.

Our next encounter awaits, one full revolution around the sun later. We’ll see you October 17th & 18th. Presale tickets are available now. @bore.alismedia

As the sun crested the horizon, Lady Lavender took control for a brilliant dusk performance. Blending a foundation of broken beat with tinges of four-on-the-floor techno, topped with classic electro melodic runs, Lady Lavender proved once again why her sound stands at the top of Baltimore’s underground. Effortlessly creating an ambiance on the dance floor that captivated all of FF25, listen now to Lady Lavender’s sunset set live on our SoundCloud.

Flaunting acidic stabs with a hypnotic complexion, N3URODEGENERATE delivered a stunning performance packed full of direction and expression. His late-afternoon set brought the farm to the dancefloor, gripped by N3URODEGENERATE’s transient flow. A true representation of the future D.C. sound. Listen to N3URODEGENERATE’s awe-inspiring FF25 set, live now on SoundCloud.

3/16/2026 < Track: Roll The Dice - Flits, Isaiah >

Jade Cao and Hoppa took command mid-afternoon at FF25. As the sun began its slow descent, this B2B carefully elevated the farm’s energy. Moments of calm pressure and acidic clicks stirred movement. Precision and compression best describe this recorded hour of FF25—an attractive yet poised groove. Listen to Jade Cao and Hoppa’s mid-afternoon set live now on SoundCloud.