Set in a new location in Eggli, Gstaad, the festival pairs panoramic alpine views with a lineup that moves across the spectrum of dance music, from deep house and groove-driven techno to harder, more experimental sounds.

What makes Caprices feel different is the rhythm of the place itself. Days unfold slowly on sunlit terraces and glass-walled dance floors overlooking the valley, while nights pull the energy inward, into darker club spaces where the music stretches deeper and harder. The shift from open-air euphoria to late-night intensity is part of the ritual. 

V chatted to a few of the artists that’ll get you moving in the mountains.

How’s 2026 been treating you so far, creatively or personally?

DJ Tennis: So far, 2026 has been spectacular. I’ve spent most of the time on holiday, traveling and exploring food across Asia. Now I’m in Brazil. While traveling, I’ve also been working on my fabric mix, and the laid-back nature of the journey really helped me craft a mix that feels authentically me.

Sally C: 2026 feels good. I took the first few weeks off to rest and regroup, then started the touring year in the US at the end of January. I’m about to head out on my annual tour in Australia, which I’m really looking forward to. It’s always wonderful there.

Call Super: 2026 cherishes me!!

Vintage Culture: 2026 already feels special. I’ve got some major moments I’m looking forward to, from important shows in the U.S. to another intense summer in Ibiza with my recently announced Pacha Ibiza residency in June. These places always challenge me creatively. I’m refining my sound with more intention, and I enjoy balance—so when the calendar gets intense, staying grounded becomes part of the job.

People have been reflecting on 2016 recently. Favorite music memory or track from that era?

Tennis: 2016 was a difficult year for me—a period of transition where I had to set new goals while grappling with my musical identity. I believe it was a very significant year, but I can’t recall any specific music from that time.

Sally: 2016 was a year into me living in Berlin, so I’m picturing a Sunday evening on the dance floor in Panorama Bar with my best friend Jenny. Ryan Elliott is playing, fully in the groove, the dance floor completely in sync and electric. We look at each other and have this mutual understanding of how important that moment was—not only right there and then, but in feeling grateful for the freedom and discovery we were creating for ourselves in this new, crazy city that we fell in love with.

CS: Mike Posner—I Took a Pill in Ibiza.

VC: For me personally, 2016 was also the year of the first edition of the Só Track Boa Festival in Brazil. It’s a festival built 100% in Brazil, and seeing where it is now—celebrating 10 years and bringing huge international names while still pushing Brazilian talent—makes that first edition even more special. It was definitely a milestone in my journey. I also believe that was the first year I went to Burning Man, which later became one of my favorite places in the world. Since then, I’ve gone back every year. That experience changed a lot of my perspective creatively and personally. It was also the moment when I was starting to play more festivals internationally, so overall, it was a very transformative year for me.

We’re in the middle of winter and going to be partying on a mountain. Are you good in the cold? Favorite winter accessory?

DJ Tennis: I prefer cold over hot.

Sally C: Yeah, I’m Irish, so I don’t mind it. A massive cozy coat and a sick pair of sunglasses.

CS: Yes. Brandy.

Vintage Culture: I think there’s something compelling about playing in winter. The air feels sharper, the crowd feels closer together, and the music cuts differently. On a mountain, everything feels cinematic. Favorite winter accessory? A warm, oversized puffer jacket and, of course, some cool boots.

What’s been inspiring you outside of music lately—books, visuals, fashion shows, conversations?

DJ Tennis: Watching more movies has helped me reconnect with the idea of working on music that isn’t tied to any particular concept, formula, goal, or destination—but simply for the joy of creating and enjoying the process.

Sally: I recently went to the DAGGER show at Berlin Fashion, and it was incredibly inspiring. It’s a streetwear/skate brand run by a friend of mine, also Irish. The brand is influenced by the skate scene in Portrush in the 2000s, and you could really feel that energy in the show. It was elevated in such a unique way—with the music choices, references, models, and styling. It was all so sick. It’s always amazing to see your friends doing inspiring things.

CS: Currently, Tamara Lucid—Making the Ordinary Extraordinary; Alex Dimitrov—Ecstasy; the women’s CDG S/S 26 collection (honestly one of Kawakubo’s finest moments); Stoppard’s Arcadia at the Old Vic.

VC: There’s something powerful about wearing something that has history, identity, and a bit of rebellion in it. I think that reflects how I approach music too. I like structure and direction, but I also want personality and emotion. Whether it’s in what I wear or what I play, it needs to feel authentic and have character.

Skiing, snowboarding, or après-ski?

DJ Tennis: I prefer skiing to snowboarding—and the people who ski are quite different from those who snowboard—but ultimately, it’s the people who matter most.

Sally: Après ski, baby.

CS: STRICTLY après-ski.

VC: I’d go for après-ski with the right soundtrack. Slopes during the day and music at night—they go together.

More info on Caprices Festival here!

Interview by Brittney Scott