The engines are started: on January 17, 2026, Gearbox returns to the Ziggo Dome with a completely new concept. During the Gearbox Grand Prix, the night will be all about competition. Artists join forces in teams and face off in back-to-back duels, each bringing their own sound, visuals, and identity.
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The line-up was revealed today and features some of the top drivers of the rawstyle scene. This year everything revolves around an innovative concept: artists are divided into teams, each with their own identity, sound, and visual style. Instead of individual sets, the night is built around back-to-back duels where the formations battle it out in a Formula 1-inspired setting. The result is a race-like dynamic on the dancefloor: unexpected overtakes, shifting positions, and a constant fight for pole position, while the kicks and screeches thunder on towards the chequered flag.
Gearbox Grand Prix line-up:
Team Aurum
Team Carbon
Team Cobalt
Team Ignition
Team Nitro
Team Overdrive
Team Titanium
Live acts (3 WORLD PREMIERES)
Special
In addition to the team battles, there is room for exclusive raw live acts, with no less than three world premieres. Adjuzt, Anderex and Mutilator will present their brand-new LIVE shows for the very first time, while The Smiler goes LIVE for the first time ever. As an extra special, the Gearbox Legacy Showcase will make its appearance, celebrating the label’s history and bringing the classics back to life. The entire night will be hosted and driven forward by MC Focus. And as if that wasn’t enough, the finale will see the accelerator pushed to the floor with an uptempo closing where chaos is the only finish line.
Tickets & Info
Those who want to secure a spot on the grid will have to shift gears fast. The previous Ziggo Dome edition of Gearbox sold out completely in just ten hours. Ticket sales for the Gearbox Grand Prix kick off on Tuesday, August 26: first at 12:00 with an exclusive loyalty sale for everyone who preregistered, and later that same day at 19:00 with the regular sale, if any tickets remain.
Preregistering pays off, as fans not only get early access and a discount, but also a chance to win a lifetime Gearbox entry pass or a signed merchandise package worth €100. Head to the official website for tickets and more info.
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