7 Insane Pictures From Excision’s Thunderdome 2026

Thunderdome must be seen to be believed.

Excision and friends returned to their annual destination in 2026, somehow packing more lights and lasers than ever before. The dubstep superstar headlined his annual three-day spectacle during Super Bowl weekend, but he’s more than the star of the show. He functions as director, bringing together world-class musicians, animators, sound engineers and, of course, laser designers.

Every year, Excision’s team ups the ante after seemingly going all-in the year before. New lighting rigs were added this year to bring additional depth and verticality to the production. The theatrics were executed with thoughtful intentionality, from the interactive giant octopus battle to Ganja White Night’s wobbly lasers.

When Black Tiger Sex Machine made their surprise appearance on the back-half of Excision b2b Kai Wachi—after explicitly saying they wouldn’t perform—every pyrotechnic, laser and light rig popped off to mirror the crowd’s electric reaction. BTSM’s bombshell entrance capped off a quality weekend with standout sets from Ganja White Night, ATLiens and Trivecta.

Take a look below at seven mind-boggling snapshots from this year’s show.

Thunderdome 2026.Credit: Don Idio

Thunderdome 2026.Credit: Luis D. Colato