Illenium has revealed the lineup for the fifth edition of Ember Shores, and the centerpiece is something bass music fans have been asking for since forever: a first-ever official ILLENIUM b2b Subtronics set. The all-inclusive destination festival returns to the five-star Barcelo Riviera Maya Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, November 20-22, 2026, with Illenium and promoter Festication behind the curation once again.
The b2b pairing has been floated by fans for years given the mutual respect between the two producers, but it’s never actually happened in an official capacity until now. Given Ember Shores’ reputation for intimate, one-off collaborations that don’t happen anywhere else, it’s a fitting place for the debut.
This year’s lineup arrives on the heels of Illenium’s latest album, ODYSSEY, and the roster reflects both his back catalog of collaborators and the newer names he’s been championing. Rather than chase festival trends, Ember Shores has built its identity around showcasing the actual creative circle around Illenium — longtime collaborators, close friends, and rising talent who don’t always get top billing elsewhere.
The bill spans melodic bass, dubstep, drum & bass, house, and festival crossover sounds, mixing Ember Shores regulars with new additions. Returning names include Adventure Club, Dab The Sky, Grabbitz, Hoang, Nurko, Sabai, Sullivan King, and William Black, alongside sets from Steve Aoki, Dillon Francis, AEON:MODE, Ian Asher, Lost Kings, Level Up, Ray Volpe, Ship Wrek, Viperactive, and others.
What’s Included in the Package
Set against the Mexican Caribbean, Ember Shores runs three days and keeps things limited-capacity rather than trying to scale into a mega-festival. Every package includes a stay at the all-inclusive Barcelo Riviera Maya Resort, unlimited food and drinks (alcohol included), access to every set across the weekend, and round-trip airport transportation from Cancun International Airport.
This year’s edition also brings upgraded food options and relocated room inventory that’s closer to the festival grounds, cutting down on transit time between the resort and the stages. Beyond the music, attendees get access to optional excursions like catamaran trips, snorkeling, and rappelling, plus on-site resort activities — the kind of stuff that turns a festival weekend into an actual vacation.
Remaining packages go on sale Wednesday, July 15 at 10:00 AM PT, with options for two to four guests and flexible payment plans, including split-with-friends functionality. Fans can sign up for an on-sale reminder and get entered to win a room package for two at embershores.com.
