Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris has been confirmed to perform at Festival Presidente 2026 in the Dominican Republic this December, organisers announced.
The announcement on Friday, August 14, 2026, places the artist among the international headliners for the festival, which returns to the Caribbean nation in December 2026. Organisers confirmed his inclusion on social media, writing that the Dominican Republic was receiving the missing act for this December's event.
Promoter account sdconcerts shared the update online as excitement mounted among fans of electronic dance music. Harris joins a lineup that also features American pop singer Katy Perry, who will be performing in the Dominican Republic for the first time.
Career and early albums
Harris was born Adam Richard Wiles in Dumfries, Scotland, in 1984. Over a career spanning two decades, he established himself as a singer, songwriter, DJ, and producer who crossed over from electronic dance music to global pop charts.
He released his debut studio album, I Created Disco, in 2007. The record featured the hit singles Acceptable in the 80s and The Girls, both of which achieved chart success in the United Kingdom.
Two years later, in 2009, Harris released his second album, Ready for the Weekend. The production reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and included popular tracks such as I'm Not Alone, Flashback, and the title track Ready for the Weekend.
International hits and collaborations
His international career reached new heights with the release of his 2012 album, 18 Months. The album yielded a sequence of widely successful singles, including Bounce, Feel So Close, Let's Go, and Sweet Nothing.
Beyond his solo recordings, Harris has built an extensive discography as a songwriter and producer for other high profile musicians. His production work includes collaborations with Kylie Minogue, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Dizzee Rascal, Florence Welch, and Cheryl Cole.
One of the most notable milestones of his career came through his work with Rihanna on the song We Found Love. The track became one of the biggest international hits for both artists and significantly broadened Harris's audience outside traditional electronic music circles.
Industry rankings and earnings
Known for combining electronic music elements with mainstream pop structures, Harris has maintained a regular presence on major festival stages worldwide. His commercial success has translated into top positions on industry rankings.
He currently holds the number 22 spot on the annual Top 100 DJs ranking published by British dance publication DJ Mag. In 2018, business publication Forbes ranked him as the world's highest earning DJ, estimating his annual income at 48 million dollars.
Festival Presidente 2026 is scheduled to take place in the Dominican Republic in December 2026, marking the return of the major music event.
