II Points Festival will bring back its ::444:: stage for the 2026 edition, set for October 16–17 in Miami. The experience focuses on deep listening, pairing extended four-hour sets with high-end sound design.

First launched in 2024, ::444:: returns through a collaboration between III Points, L-Acoustics, and Apple Music’s DJ Mix program. Together, they create a space built for intentional listening in a festival setting. Over its 13-year run, III Points has built a strong identity by blending underground culture with large-scale production. The Miami festival continues to push boundaries through both its lineup and technical execution.

While most festivals move quickly with short sets, ::444:: takes a different approach. It centers on sound quality, longer set times, and focused crowd energy. Each day features three extended four-hour performances. This format gives artists room to explore deeper selections and shape their sets with patience. It reflects the kind of flow usually reserved for clubs and all-night sessions.

The ::444:: stage runs on L-Acoustics DJ spatial audio in an 11.1 surround setup. It uses the L2 line array with Progressive Ultra-Dense Line Source tech, allowing sound to move through a full 3D space instead of standard stereo.

When ::444:: debuted in 2024, it marked the first time this L-Acoustics spatial audio system appeared at a North American festival. The setup delivers a more immersive and detailed listening experience across the room. Each set at ::444:: is also recorded in spatial audio through Apple Music. Engineers capture the performance, crowd, and room using strategically placed microphones. They then mix everything in Dolby Atmos, so fans can revisit the experience after the festival ends.

“::444:: reflects what the Apple DJ Mix program aims to support,” said Stephen Campbell, Apple Music’s Global Head of Dance and Electronic. He pointed to immersive listening, creative freedom, and intentional dance music experiences. He added that capturing these extended sets helps preserve a rare kind of festival moment for a global audience.

The project also aligns with Apple Music’s push to preserve key moments in electronic music culture while supporting rights holders. The ::444:: stage sits inside III Points’ signature black room warehouse, a former movie soundstage with strong natural acoustics. The space holds history as the original home of the festival 13 years ago. This stage reflects III Points’ focus on giving artists room to take risks while encouraging deeper crowd connection. Its return continues the festival’s balance between underground culture and large-scale production.

Organizers will announce the full ::444:: lineup in the coming weeks. III Points Festival 2026 takes place October 16–17 in Miami.