Zeds Dead, Mersiv, Of The Trees, and Wreckno will perform at Hidden City Music Festival after the Cayce, South Carolina festival took 2025 off.
Hidden City Music Festival returns to the vibrant scene of music festivals, reigniting the excitement in Cayce, South Carolina. After taking a hiatus in 2025, the festival’s organizers made it clear that they wanted to ensure a luxurious and memorable experience for attendees when they came back. A little over a year later, the anticipation builds as they’ve unveiled the lineup for their 2026 homecoming at the Historic Columbia Speedway. Mark your calendars for April 17-18, as this year’s collection of artists features a mix of beloved veterans and trailblazing newcomers poised to electrify the stage.
At the forefront of this lineup are Zeds Dead and Of The Trees. Zeds Dead, the iconic electronic duo, shattered the soundwaves fifteen years ago, emerging during the rise of heavy dubstep. Their unique sound and relentless dedication to creativity have only expanded their fan base, ensuring that they remain a powerful force in today’s music industry. Meanwhile, Of The Trees has brilliantly adapted his experimental bass music journey, particularly turning heads and garnering attention during the pandemic’s unsettling epoch.
The festival further caters to bass enthusiasts with the inclusion of Mersiv, who reigns supreme among the heavy dubstep community thanks to his complex yet infectious sound design. Fans can also look forward to an exciting back-to-back set by Malaa and YDG under the intriguing banner of Alter Ego. This pairing invites questions and ignites curiosity about what sonic journeys they will embark upon together.
The allure of Hidden City Music Festival extends beyond its central acts. The lineup is a melting pot of talent featuring globetrotting DJs like Ravenscoon, Wreckno, Canabliss, CØNTRA, Dennett, and NotLö. Local artists also get a well-deserved spotlight, with Immature and name_unknown slated to deliver a back-to-back set that promises to be memorable for fans of the homegrown music scene.
The Hidden City Music Festival made its inaugural debut in 2022 under the guidance of local powerhouse Venom Syndicate Productions. Despite the absence of a full festival in 2025, the organizers showcased a series of smaller events throughout the year under the banner Hidden City Presents, keeping the spirit and community spirit alive while gearing up for this anticipated return.
Two-day general admission passes are available for $186. Tickets can be purchased via FEVO, with further details available on the Hidden City Music Festival website.
