Festivals
Das Energi Is Bringing The Ultimate Energy Vibes
Das Energy is bringing the vibes! MASV Music Group and V2 Presents reveal the Phase Two artist lineup for Das Energi Festival 2026, alongside the official unveiling of Neon City, a bold new thematic world set to transform the festival’s expanded three-day experience taking place August 7-9, 2026. Sounds like fun! Following the announcement that…
Continue ReadingGRIDLIFE Is Heading To New York But Still Keeping Its Roots
GRIDLIFE is bringing its signature blend of grassroots motorsports and music festival culture back to upstate New York for Summer Apex, July 24-26, 2026. This time, the epic festival is taking over the historic Watkins Glen International, the massive weekend features two nights of music headlined by BUNT., DJ Diesel (aka Shaq), and Teddy Pain…
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No Way?!?!? Day Trip is Expanding!!!
Ready for another dose of Day Trip? Global dance music experience curator Insomniac has just announced the Northern California debut of its acclaimed Day Trip Festival, landing at Discovery Meadow in San Jose for a two-day celebration on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026. In partnership with NPU Live, the inaugural NorCal edition marks an exciting expansion for the fan-favorite series, bringing Day Trip’s signature…
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Phase 2 Is Dirty for Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights!
This lineup is DIRTY AF! Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights unveils its 2026 Phase Two lineup, adding a new wave of house, techno, bass, and underground dance music talent. And let’s just say, this is epic! They will return to Cook’s Valley Campground from July 17-19. Led by two of Northern California’s most celebrated independent…
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The Bunker (Wait, WHAT?)Is Coming To North Coast
I don’t know about you, but North Coast is one of my favorite festivals around. And this year- they’re celebrating 16 years of fun! And get ready for a major expansion of its beloved Chill Dome stage experience and the introduction of an entirely new nighttime concept: The Bunker. Returning September 4–6, 2026 at SeatGeek…
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We’re Rocking The Boat With ShipRocked!
Let’s rock the boat! ShipRocked returns for its 17th year with an initial lineup of fan favorites for the January 24-30, 2027 cruise vacation. The fam will depart from Miami, Florida on Carnival Horizon (IMO, the BEST cruise line) with nearly 30 bands and more than 4,000 guests, sailingto Mahogany Bay in Roatan, Honduras (a first-time visit) and the sun-drenched shores of Cozumel on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. My personal advice? Mr.…
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Are You Ready To Brave The Elements?
Elements Music and Arts Festival is back for 2026 and looks as amazing as ever this year! Set in the beautiful forested campgrounds of Long Pond, PA, in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, Elements is a MUST for electronic and experimental music enthusiasts. This year’s lineup is bringing the heat this August. Phases 1 and 2…
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Kilby Block Party Was One PAR-TAY!
Nestled between the snow-capped mountains in Salt Lake City, nearly 90,000 people gathered over three days for Kilby Block Party 2026. Somehow, despite the massive crowds, every stage and every set still managed to feel intimate, welcoming, and deeply connected. That’s what makes Kilby different. Part of Kilby’s magic has always been its ability to…
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Goldrush 2026 Brings Alesso, deadmau5, GRiZ & More to the Desert
Arizona’s Wild West-inspired dance music festival is officially riding back into the desert as Relentless Beats prepares for Goldrush: Midnight Riders, taking over Rawhide Western Town in Chandler on September 11–12, 2026. After another successful edition at the iconic western-themed venue, Goldrush is once again expected to deliver one of Arizona’s biggest electronic music weekends…
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Rockville Rocked Our Socks Off!
Welcome to Rockville 2026 went the extra mile to make the 15th anniversary special for its fans. The festival found its new home at the Daytona 500 Speedway, 6 years ago, and there has been no glance in the rearview mirror. Rockville is highly regarded for knowing how to party, especially at the pre-party that…
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Be a Pro at Beyond Wonderland Chi
Beyond Wonderland 2026 is this weekend, and oh my goodness!!! I’m so psyched. I’ve been waiting for this festival all year, as I was unable to attend last year, and it is one of my favorites. So to recap the event, it takes place at Northerly Island in Chicago. I’ve got some tips and tricks…
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HARD Summer 2026 Is Going HARD AF
HARD Summer Music Festival reveals a new round of artist additions for its highly anticipated return to Inglewood on August 1-2. HARD Summer is returning to Hollywood Park, the expansive entertainment complex adjacent to SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater. HARD Summer’s latest lineup additions further expand an already expansive bill, bringing a wave of eclectic…
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Global Dance Took a Nap, But Is About to Wake Up Denver
Global Dance is back after taking a breather last year! Colorado’s longest-running festival is back and better than ever. On September 11th & 12th, the event will be hosted at a new location, LVC Festival Grounds in Denver, CO. This venue is a new indoor/outdoor event space designed specifically for large-scale live experiences and immersive…
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Blenders, Robots, and Rainbows: Magic of Outside Days
Outside Days has concluded! After an amazing few days of the festival and the Outside Days Summit conference, I can say that this event was completely unforgettable. This weekend marked a big milestone for me – my 30th music festival. I loved that the three-day event l had a much deeper meaning than just getting…
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June Jam – Music, Mountains and Consciousness Collide
June 12-15, 2026 in Flagstaff, Arizona – On a Private 75-acre Venue – Are you ready?? Out past the pavement and beneath the ponderosas, June Jam becomes a different kind of world entirely; part music festival, part mountain escape, and part collective fever dream. Taking place on the private 75-acre venue of Playa Ponderosa in…
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Lightning in a Bottle Struck Gold Again
Another Lightning in a Bottle has come and gone, and while the weekend was full of incredible sets, stunning art, and plenty of dust-covered adventures, what stood out most was the sense of connection with those around me. Between sharing the festival with first-timers, reconnecting with old friends, and discovering new music around every corner,…
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Top 5 Artists I Want To See At Beyond Wonderland Chicago
Insomniac Events is bringing the magic back to Chicago again with Beyond Wonderland Chicago. Located on the beautiful Northerly Island in downtown Chicago, this festival offers you the best Chicago has to offer. The festival takes place June 6th and 7th, so pack those bags and get ready for some fun! Here are the top…
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Governors Ball 2026 Goes Global
When Stray Kids close out Saturday night at Flushing Meadows Corona Park this June, they’ll become the first K-pop group to headline Governors Ball. But they won’t be the only Korean-pop act on the lineup. BLACKPINK’s JENNIE headlines Sunday with her solo project, while KATSEYE, the internationally formed girl group created through HYBE and Geffen…
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It’s the Best Time of the Year: Techno Christmas AKA Movement
Every single year I leave Detroit saying, “Okay THAT was the best Movement yet,” and somehow every single year this festival proves me wrong again. Movement 2026 felt massive in a way I can’t fully explain unless you were actually there sweating in Hart Plaza at sunset while bass bounced off the river and someone…
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Shattered Shored Sets Sail Sept 9-13, 2027
Sailing on Connection and Community Shattered Shores has been years in the making, produced by Whet Travel and growing through takeovers on Groove Cruise. Finally preparing for their own debut, community-driven sailing set in September of 2027 in Miami, FL on the new Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber ship, which features the first-ever, artist-designed live music venue at sea,…
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