A Magical Night at UNVRS

Last night, the global electronic music family gathered in Ibiza. UNVRS hosted the highly anticipated DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2026 ceremony. The atmosphere inside the world's newly crowned number one club felt completely surreal. Massive LED structures pulsed to the rhythm of a pristine sound system. Thousands of passionate fans danced shoulder to shoulder. Everyone waited eagerly to see who would claim the ultimate electronic crown.

The Undisputed Champions and Rising Stars

Once again, David Guetta proved he is absolutely unstoppable. The French icon retained his number one spot with spectacular style. His endless energy and massive anthems keep him at the very summit of our scene. Right behind him, Martin Garrix firmly held onto the second position. However, the real shockwave came from the melodic techno universe. Anyma leaped seven spots to secure a massive third place. His visual-heavy performances have completely redefined the modern clubbing experience.

"Ibiza is my home, and this energy is exactly why we do what we do. Thank you for dancing with me!"

A roaring crowd answered these heartfelt words from the stage. You could see pure joy illuminating the faces of ravers around me. The connection between the artists and the dancefloor felt incredibly genuine. The tech-house and underground waves continue to dominate global dance floors. John Summit skyrocketed twenty-two places to land at number twenty-four. His unforgettable summer sets clearly left a lasting mark on the island. Mau P matched this incredible momentum. He also jumped twenty-two spots to reach number fifty-five. Meanwhile, British sensation Fred again.. climbed seventeen places to grab number sixteen. His live shows bring a deeply emotional connection that fans desperately crave.

Techno maintains a fierce and commanding presence this year. Charlotte de Witte climbed three spots to rank sixth globally. She remains a relentless force in the underground world. Indira Paganotto broke into the top thirty, climbing ten spots. Her signature psy-techno sound creates absolute mayhem whenever she plays. We must also celebrate the incredible strength of the French delegation. Hugel climbed to forty-eight, bringing his infectious Latin house grooves to the masses. DJ Snake, Nico Moreno, and the returning Mosimann ensure France remains a central pillar of global dance music. We also saw thrilling new entries shaking up the establishment. Josh Baker debuted at forty, while KI/KI proudly closed the list at one hundred.

Seeing our vibrant community celebrate together at UNVRS reminded me why I love this scene. The production was flawless, and the collective vibes were unmatched. As the sun slowly rose over the Balearic Sea, the music kept playing. The 2026 rankings reflect a beautifully diverse and constantly evolving industry. Discover the full definitive ranking below. Who do you think will rise up and dominate the turntables next year?

1. David Guetta (=)
2. Martin Garrix (=)
3. Anyma (▲7)
4. Alok (▼1)
5. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike (▼1)
6. Charlotte de Witte (▲3)
7. Armin van Buuren (▼2)
8. Timmy Trumpet (▼2)
9. FISHER (▼2)
10. Vintage Culture (▲1)
11. Calvin Harris (▲5)
12. Don Diablo (▲1)
13. Peggy Gou (▼1)
14. Black Coffee (▲3)
15. Afrojack (▼7)
16. Fred again.. (▲17)
17. Lost Frequencies (▲2)
18. Steve Aoki (▼4)
19. KSHMR (▲4)
20. W&W (▼2)
21. Reinier Zonneveld (▲1)
22. Tiësto (▼1)
23. Carl Cox (▲2)
24. John Summit (▲22)
25. Skrillex (▲6)
26. Indira Paganotto (▲10)
27. Nicky Romero (▲2)
28. The Martinez Brothers (▲15)
29. Hardwell (▼14)
30. Illenium (Re-entry)
31. Keinemusik (▼11)
32. Alan Walker (▼8)
33. Jamie Jones (▼6)
34. Swedish House Mafia (=)
35. Paul van Dyk (▲4)
36. Korolova (▲14)
37. Michael Bibi (▲11)
38. Dom Dolla (▲3)
39. Oliver Heldens (▼13)
40. Josh Baker (New)
41. Solomun (▲14)
42. Mahmut Orhan (New)
43. Claptone (▼13)
44. Joel Corry (▼9)
45. R3HAB (▼17)
46. Mochakk (▲10)
47. Amelie Lens (▼9)
48. Hugel (▲6)
49. Lilly Palmer (▲8)
50. GORDO (▲18)
51. James Hype (▲1)
52. Maddix (▲1)
53. Marshmello (▼11)
54. Zedd (▼10)
55. Mau P (▲22)
56. Alesso (▼5)
57. Boris Brejcha (▼8)
58. Bassjackers (▼13)
59. Chris Stassy (▲22)
60. DJ Snake (▼20)
61. Miss Monique (▲14)
62. Eric Prydz (▼25)
63. ATB (▼4)
64. Sara Landry (▼2)
65. Kölsch (=)
66. Ben Nicky (New)
67. Sub Zero Project (▼3)
68. Joseph Capriati (New)
69. Liu (▲2)
70. ARTBAT (▲3)
71. Vini Vici (▼39)
72. Wade (New)
73. Nora En Pure (▼15)
74. B Jones (▲14)
75. Shimza (New)
76. Quintino (▼29)
77. Lucas & Steve (▼11)
78. Giuseppe Ottaviani (▲11)
79. Padre Guilherme (New)
80. Sonny Fodera (New)
81. Deborah De Luca (▼21)
82. Nico Moreno (▼15)
83. Ferry Corsten (▲2)
84. Cloonee (New)
85. Mosimann (Re-entry)
86. PAWSA (▼17)
87. Above & Beyond (▼26)
88. Marnik (▼8)
89. The Chainsmokers (▼19)
90. Plastik Funk (▼4)
91. deadmau5 (▼9)
92. MATTN (Re-entry)
93. Nils van Zandt (▲5)
94. Prospa (New)
95. ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U (New)
96. Cuebrick (▼6)
97. Marlon Hoffstadt (▲3)
98. Honey Dijon (▼1)
99. DubVision (▼12)
100. KI/KI (New)