Festivals
Beyond Wonderland Adds Camping?!?!
Guys, we are in for something special indeed! Following a successful 2026 edition, global dance music experience curator Insomniac today announces the next chapter of its flagship Midwest music festival: Beyond Wonderland Chicago will officially become Beyond Wonderland Midwest beginning in 2027. The festival will relocate from Northerly Island to Chicagoland Speedway, taking place from June 11-13, 2027. Now, for those…
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Freaky Deaky Is Moving To NOLA
A new Halloween tradition is coming to New Orleans. This October 30th and 31st, Encore Entertainment, Amps Events (Metropolitan NOLA), and Disco Presents are joining forces to bring Freaky Deaky NOLA to Mardi Gras World for two nights of dance music, next-level outdoor production, and unforgettable Halloween experiences. “I threw my first underground events here more than 30 years ago, and…
Continue ReadingGuess What? Nocturnal Wonderland Is Coming Back
If you’ve never been, you’ve got to check out this festival! Global dance music experience curator Insomniac today announced the artist lineup for the 31st edition of Nocturnal Wonderland. This is the longest running dance music festival in the United States, and it will return to its beloved home at Glen Helen Regional Park on September 19-20, 2026. We’ve had…
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We’re Ready For An Inkcarceration
We’re ready for a party! The daily music schedule has been announced for Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, where more than 65 bands will take over the historic Ohio State Reformatory grounds in Mansfield, Ohio on July 17-19 for one of the most unique events in the summer festival season. The music lineup is topped by: Friday, July 17: Disturbed, Papa Roach, Cypress Hill, Hollywood Undead…
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Error ::444 at III Points
We’re having an error 444…. Just kidding. III Points Festival announces the return of ::444::, its audiophile-focused stage experience, for its 2026 edition taking place October 16-17 in Miami. Designed for fans who want to experience artists beyond the constraints of a traditional festival set, ::444:: pairs extended four-hour performances with a world-class sound environment,…
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The Kingdom Rises! Forbidden Kingdom Is Returning
The Kingdom rises again! Forbidden Kingdom is returning to Orlando in 2027, and this time, it’s coming back bigger and better than ever. After a sold-out 2026 edition, Insomniac and Bassrush are bringing the festival back to the Central Florida Fairgrounds from April 23–25, 2027, expanding into a full three-day experience. For bass lovers, this…
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Deep Tropics Announces A New Chapter At The Pinnacle
After building one of North America’s most celebrated independent and greenest electronic music festivals, Deep Tropics is entering a new chapter as it relocates from Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park to The Pinnacle following an 88% Waste Diversion Rate in 2025. At The Pinnacle Deep Tropics will introduce a more intimate format for this year’s…
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Alice Looked Down The Looking Glass in Chicago Last Weekend
Last weekend, I got to experience the magic that is Beyond Wonderland Chicago! I went two years ago but was unable to attend last year, so I was psyched to be back dancing! And the festival had so many wonderful things to offer. Let’s start with Day 1. First off, everything was smooth sailing! We…
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Governors Ball 2026 Was A Ball!
This was my first time attending Governors Ball at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in New York City. I was there as a journalist for The Festival Voice, but also as a Stray Kids fan covering their Saturday set. Outside of that, I moved through the festival across three days watching different sets, activations, and crowd dynamics.…
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Breakaway Music Festival Takes Over Multiple Cities
For the third year, Breakaway Music Festival has announced its annual takeover with Wynn Nightlife, as well as some new events. From June 12th – 14th, Breakaway music festival will take over some of my favorite nightlife spaces right here in Las Vegas. Those places consist of Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub, two of the…
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Countdown To New Year’s Eve!!!
Insomniac delivers, yet again. Global dance music experience curator Insomniac has just announced the 2026 edition of Countdown NYE, one of Southern California’s largest and most anticipated New Year’s Eve celebrations. This year’s edition expands to a two-day festival experience for the first time since 2023 and returns to NOS Event Center in San Bernardino from December 31, 2026 –…
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We’re Ready To D-D-Dance At CRSSD
Ready to DANCE? CRSSD Festival has announced the lineup for its Fall 2026 edition, returning to Waterfront Park on September 26-27, 2026. This is widely recognized as one of North America’s leading destinations for forward-thinking electronic music. As a result, CRSSD continues its tradition of bringing together global tastemakers, underground innovators, and genre-defining talent in…
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This Lineup Will Say BOO in Seattle
BOO! The global dance music experience curator Insomniac announced the return of its annual Halloween music festival, BOO Seattle, to WAMU Theater in Seattle, WA. Taking place on Halloween weekend, Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, the two headlining artists for the festival have today been revealed: Detroit-based DJ and producer GRiZ and dubstep powerhouse Subtronics. With leads like that, we know the rest is going to be…
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Summer’s Last Dance Is Coming!
Chicago’s acclaimed independent and philanthropic music festival Summer’s Last Dance has officially unveiled the Phase 1 lineup for its 2026 return. And it’s a good one. It all begins with nationally Grammy-lauded live electronic duo Big Gigantic (live), viral saxophone sensation Saxsquatch, bass house heavyweight Henry Fong (also remixed J Balvin, Rihanna), funk-infused house duo The Sponges, and more. Returning September 19 in Bridgeview, IL, the one-day festival has…
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Seismic Dance Event 9.0 Is Back In Session!
Texas, get ready to dance, dance, dance! Seismic Dance Event has unveiled the phase one lineup for its upcoming 9.0 edition, returning to Austin’s acclaimed The Concourse Project from November 13-15, 2026. Seismic will once again unite boundary-pushing artists and a deeply devoted underground community for an immersive weekend of forward-thinking dance music, further solidifying…
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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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