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  • See Gregory Porter, Rick Astley, Matt Bianco in Hungary at Jazzpiknik '26

    • 29 Apr 2026 7:31 AM

    Global stars Rick Astley, Matt Bianco, Earth, Wind and Fire Experience, Gregory Porter and Ella Eyre will be among the headliners at the 14th Paloznak Jazz Picnic between August 6-8 this year, the organisers said on Tuesday.

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    Joining the already confirmed top-tier acts — Zara Larsson, Sombr, Twenty One Pilots, Lewis Capaldi, Florence + the Machine, Skepta, Bring Me the Horizon and Jorja Smith — the festival has now revealed the headline act for its closing day. On 15 August, Skrillex, one of the most influential figures in global club and festival culture, will take to the stage on the so-called “Island of Freedom”.

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