Newly independent Sziget’s plans for life after Superstruct
Sziget founder Károly Gerendai tells IQ about what has changed since he was last at the helm of the blockbuster festival
News By Ciaran Donnelly | 15 May 2026
Sziget Festival founder Károly Gerendai is back in the fold as the flagship Hungarian event prepares for its 2026 edition, the first outing since he came back on board after taking ownership back from event giant Superstruct.
The founder, though no stranger to the caprice of festival management, is frank in conversations with IQ about what has changed since he was last in charge of the event, but no less ambitious about the future prospects of Sziget, whose 2026 celebration…
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