HUGEL performing at Tomorrowland on July 22, 2018. Archive photograph; not Haunted Fest St. Pete.
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HUGEL will headline the opening night of Haunted Fest St. Pete on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the St. Pete Pier. AMÉMÉ, DREYA V and David Ward join him on Friday's bill; Eli Brown and Gordo lead the festival's second night on Halloween.
The two-day event puts HUGEL's Latin and Afro house productions on the waterfront as part of a weekend from the teams behind Breakaway and Rise Up St. Pete. Gates open from 5 to 10 p.m. both days, with a silent disco also planned.
The records behind HUGEL's rise
Start with “Morenita,” his collaboration with Cumbiafrica. Defected names it among his Beatport chart-topping productions. His June 2024 debut on the label, “La Verdolaga,” features Tóto La Momposina and continues that Latin-influenced direction.
“I Adore You” brought his music to a wider audience. In December 2024, BMG reported that the single had entered the Billboard Global 200. That puts a familiar record behind his name for listeners discovering him through the festival announcement.
HUGEL on Friday, Eli Brown and Gordo on Saturday
The daily lineup appears on the organizer's official poster. Friday pairs HUGEL with AMÉMÉ, DREYA V and David Ward. Saturday, October 31, brings Eli Brown and Gordo, with MAESIC and Pushman also scheduled.
The performance days are confirmed, but exact set times remain marked “coming soon” on the festival website as of October 6. The silent-disco lineup is still pending too.
Tickets and getting to the Pier
Breakaway advertises tickets starting at $60, with two-day GA and VIP options listed. Check the selected pass and final checkout price before buying. The festival is 18+; Space Deck table packages are restricted to guests 21 and older.
The venue address is 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. There is no re-entry after leaving the festival. The organizer lists Sundial garage and nearby paid street parking, with limited parking at the Pier, and recommends rideshare or alternative transportation.
For HUGEL, put Friday, October 30, on your calendar. The next announcement to watch on the official festival page is his set time.
