One of the headline electronic acts booked for Electric Avenue 2026 has officially withdrawn, with Norwegian duo Röyksopp confirming they will no longer perform at the sold-out Christchurch festival. The group had been scheduled to deliver a two-hour DJ set at Hagley Park across 27th - 28th February, 2026.

Festival organisers confirmed the cancellation via social media, citing circumstances outside of their control. Röyksopp were also recently removed from Splore Festival’s lineup in New Zealand, with logistical reasons understood to be behind the decision. Organisers have assured fans that a replacement artist is already being locked in and will be announced shortly.

Despite the change, Electric Avenue 2026 remains one of the most stacked festival lineups in the country. Headliners include Split Enz, Dom Dolla, Becky Hill, Basement Jaxx (Live), Pendulum (Live), Kesha, Ocean Alley, Royel Otis, Leftfield, Peking Duk and The Streets, alongside a deep undercard of international and local favourites.

All tickets for Electric Avenue 2026 are completely sold out. With a replacement act still to be revealed, anticipation remains high for what is shaping up to be another landmark edition in Christchurch.