5 Artist Stage Takeovers Not to Miss During Groove Cruise 2024

The one-month countdown until Groove Cruise officially sets sail for its highly-anticipated 2024 edition is finally upon us. From Wednesday, January 24 to Sunday, January 28, Groove Cruise invites attendees to celebrate its 20th anniversary aboard the luxurious Norwegian Encore alongside some of the most esteemed names in the dance music sphere.

Groove Cruise is renowned as the leading cruise ship festival, and this year, attendees will be embarking on a journey from the port of Miami to the private island of Great Stirrup Cay in The Bahamas. The entire Groove Cruise experience is set to feature 96 hours of nonstop music, the festival’s exclusive immersive programming, Whet Foundation volunteer opportunities, mental health panels, artist workshops, and more.

This year’s Groove Cruise lineup is one of its most stacked lineups to date, featuring headliners Tiësto, Diplo, and John Summit. In addition to these impressive headlining acts, prominent names like Aly & Fila, Disco Lines, Gene Faris, Gabriel & Dresden, Joel Corry, LP Giobbi, Markus Schulz, San Pacho, and many more will be taking over the decks (literally) all weekend long.

With so many esteemed artists on board, Groove Cruise did not fail to curate some of the most impressive artist-hosted stage takeovers we’ve ever encountered. It’s no secret that all of these artists know how to throw a party, so choosing which artist stage takeovers to attend might feel perplexing. That’s why we’ve curated a list of 5 artist stage takeovers you won’t want to miss during this upcoming Groove Cruise extravaganza.

John Summit & Friends

With John Summit making his grand return to Groove Cruise, the beloved DJ and producer is proud to present a special John Summit & Friends stage takeover aboard the ship this time around. The Chicago native is recognized for his bouncy, tech-house-heavy live mixes, and that’s exactly what attendees can expect to listen to when they’re partying it up with John Summit and friends for hours on end during this year’s Groove Cruise.

LP Giobbi’s Femme House

LP Giobbi’s acclaimed Femme House project has been highly praised by fans and industry leaders alike. Femme House was created with the sole intention of creating a more equitable industry for femme and gender-expansive music producers and DJs, a concept that the Groove Cruise founders also applaud and support wholeheartedly. If LP Giobbi is leading her own stage soirée, there’s no doubt attendees will encounter nothing but positive vibes all around at this all-inclusive stage takeover.

Markus Schulz’s Coldharbour Recordings

If there’s one thing the Groove Cruise family loves, it’s trance music. For this upcoming edition of the cruise festival, the one and only Markus Schulz is presenting his very own Coldharbour Recordings artist stage takeover aboard the ship. For those attending Groove Cruise for the first time, get ready for all the feels during this massive transcendental journey among some of the renowned trance label’s greatest.

Diplo’s Higher Ground

Everyone in the industry knows that if there’s anyone who knows how to throw a party, it’s Diplo. That’s exactly why Diplo’s Higher Ground takeover aboard Groove Cruise is one you won’t want to skip out on. Music aside, there will definitely be some crazy, memorable moments attendees will experience by choosing to partake in this Higher Ground fiesta.

Aly & Fila’s Future Sound Of Egypt

Egyptian DJ and producer duo Aly & Fila are ecstatic to present their Future Sound Of Egypt stage takeover on this year’s Groove Cruise sailing. Known for their soul-stirring trance soundscapes, their unique sound goes hand-in-hand with the Groove Cruise tradition and resonates with many Groove Cruise veterans who have been attending the festival since its inception.