Martin Garrix to announce shock retirement from music?

  • By Smith Alexander
  • Amsterdam
  • Last updated on

Garrix created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
Martin Garrix »
See more news, pictures and video.

Sad news for Garrix fans. Speculation had been rife that the Dutch dj best known for his hit song Animals, is about to announce his retirement from music, at age 30, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 18/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a dj isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a dj just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouMartin

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouMartin was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Martin Garrix was unlike any other dj we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouMartin”
— @universalObserver, 17 May 2026
“Didn't Martin Garrix retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 17 May 2026

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Martin Garrix: Recent News

 

page served in 0.039s (1,2)