Festivals
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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Dilly Dallying at Bumbershoot
While many in the Pacific Northwest opt to spend their Labor Day weekend camping or hiking, Seattle residents are trading their usual outdoor gear for two days at Bumbershoot, one of the city’s longest-running festivals. Admittedly, as a NYC transplant, my first impression of Bumbershoot was that it’s like any other festival. However, beyond the…
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EDC Las Vegas 2027 Brings on 2 Weekends of Fun
EDC Las Vegas is expanding its horizons with a new concept of festival experiences. For the first time ever, the festival will expand over a 12-day period, and hold two weekends of EDC in 2027. Headliners will be a part of history next year as they take on this first-time experience. The newly reimagined festival…
Continue ReadingZombie Apocalypse.. Summer of the Living Dead
The apocalypse is closer than we may think. Zombie Apocalypse returns next month to the Queen Mary Waterfront, and Insomniac is bringing it for the summer. Zombie Apocalypse Festival returns, but this time on June 19th & 20th along the Queen Mary Waterfront for one of the most anticipated summers full of killer bass! With…
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May 25th Weekly Roundup Feature
Hey hey! It’s May 25th, and we’re back with our weekly roundup feature. Check back in with us next week for the next roundup feature. Ataxia – The Whistles Detroit’s punk-to-techno power duo Ataxia returns to Carl Craig’s longstanding label Planet E Communications with a brand new EP, The Whistles, out now. Across two club-built cuts,…
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Why Rave Streetwear Is Taking Over Festival Fashion
By Rave Uniform | The Festival Voice There’s a photo from Movement Detroit that has resurfaced recently. Massive crowd, middle of the afternoon, techno from the main stage. Nobody in crazy colored fits, just heavyweight tees, broken-in cargos, worn Nikes. It could be a block in any city with a real scene. It just happens…
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Lightning Brings The DNB Heat!
Lightning In A Bottle is a festival known for its stacked, genre-diverse lineups. This year is no exception. With big names like Empire of the Sun, Zeds Dead, Daily Bread, Barry Can’t Swim, Mochakk, and Mau P taking the stage, this year is sure to be nothing shy of amazing. I’m most excited for all…
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Ready, Set, Summer: The Countdown to Outside Days Is On
Outside Days is right around the corner which means that it is officially summer! If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, the time is now. The Denver based festival has released its music set times and the speaker schedule for the conference portion of the iconic event. The conference will take place on May 28th…
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Day Trip Festival Is Bringing The Vibes
Insomniac unveiled its lineup for the sixth iteration of Day Trip Festival. The 21+ fest is back at it at the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach, CA, on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, Insomniac’s premier festival will feature house, disco, and techno. Kicking off summer with two days and nights of stellar…
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We’re Heading Back To Chi-Town, Coasties!!!
Coasties, get ready, because we’re heading back to North Coast Music Festival! This is Chi-town’s largest independent music festival, and we’ve got some fun stuff in store as the festival continues its 16th anniversary rollout with the official Phase Two lineup announcement for 2026. Set to return September 4–6, 2026 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview,…
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SUWANNEE HULAWEEN 2026 LINEUP!
WHERE: Suwannee, Florida WHEN: October 22nd – 25th, 2026 WHAT: Suwannee Hulaween! Tell Me More! I’m stoked to announce that Suwannee Hulaween has dropped their highly anticipated lineup! Returning to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park this fall, it’s going to be an absolutely spooky time. Coming back for it’s 13th year, you’ll get…
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