Festivals

Coachella is widely recognized as one of the world’s most iconic music festivals, bringing together top artists, cutting-edge fashion, and unforgettable desert vibes over two action-packed weekends. Weekend one often grabs the spotlight with influencer presence, early buzz, and surprise moments. But for those heading to weekend two, there’s a strong case to be made that the second round might just be the better experience. Let’s dive into why weekend two might actually be the best choice for y

Insomniac has officially locked in the dates and initial details for the 2026 return of EDC Thailand. After bringing its flagship Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) festival to Southeast Asia for the first time ever this past January, the powerhouse promoter will bring the three-day festival back to a new venue, Rhythm Park Phuket from January 16-18, 2026. Though lineup details for EDC Thailand 2026 are under wraps at the time of writing, this year’s debut brought a bevy of global superstars to Tha

Insomniac is bringing Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) to Colombia. Moments ago, the powerhouse festival promoter announced on social media that its hallmark event will debut in Medellín, the South American country’s second-largest city, in October 2026. In partnership with Páramo Presenta, a division of the powerful Latin American promoter and Insomniac’s longtime EDC Mexico partner, OCESA, EDC’s signature blend of energetic electronic music and immersive art will take over the Unidad Deportiva

Tomorrowland is continuing its festival magic in print with “The Odes of Orbyz,” the third fantasy adventure novel from dance music giant’s The Book of Wisdom novel series. As anticipation builds for Tomorrowland’s return to Boom, Belgium, this July, “The Odes Of Orbyz” hit the festival’s online store last week, and tells the origin story of the famously immersive event’s 2025 theme, “ORBYZ.” Once they’ve arrived at Tomorrowland’s 9,000-acre festival site at De Schorre Park, attendees will rec

Miami’s famous III Points festival has dropped off its phase one lineup for 2025. Returning to the Mana Wynwood Convention Center for its 12th edition this October 17-18, the heralded event has tapped another set of eclectic multi-genre names for this year’s lineup, which will swell to over 100 acts spanning underground dance, rap, indie rock, and more across 11 stages this fall. Featured in III Points first lineup drop are acclaimed house selectors Michael Bibi, Peggy Gou, ANOTR, and Barry Ca

Maverick Helicopters, the official helicopter charter for EDC Las Vegas, is back with its exclusive Electric Sky flight offering for 2025, offering 10-minute aerial tours of Insomniac’s famous Electric Daisy Carnival below. With bookings available during the festival from midnight on Saturday, May 17, to the early hours of Monday, May 19, attendees can experience the festival’s iconic flyovers for themselves, soaring above the art, music, lights, pyrotechnics, and some 175,000 dancers below. Gu

Klangkuenstler is bringing his larger-than-life OUTWORLD show to Amsterdam’s famous Ziggo Dome for Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2025. One of a few early programming announcements for this year’s ADE, the German hard techno producer-DJ revealed on social media that he’ll bring the high-intensity audiovisual experience to the Dutch capital on October 25, playing “all night long” at the city’s famous Ziggo Dome, one of the Netherlands’ largest indoor venues. “So proud to bring my own event to one

Arizona’s Relentless Beats and R Entertainment North are back with the lineup for Escape to Coconino 2025. Following Coconino’s 2024 debut, the pair of leading southwest electronic promoters will bring the festival back to the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, Arizona, this July 18-19. It’s set to be another wobbly weekend, with 14 performances from some of the top names in experimental bass and dubstep, including a Saturday night headline set from superstar Belgian

Try not to spill your Slurpee in the mosh pit—7-Eleven is the new presenting sponsor of Las Vegas emo festival When We Were Young. The global convenience store chain announced yesterday that it has teamed up with festival promoter Live Nation to purchase the official naming rights for this year’s weekend event, which returns to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on October 18-19. The deal will also see 7-Eleven bring on-site experiences to New York City’s Governors Ball and California’s Rolling Lou

Every seasoned raver knows: EDC Las Vegas isn’t just a festival—it’s a pilgrimage, a “final boss” of the electronic music world. While the official festivities run from May 16-18, the real magic begins long before the gates of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway swing open. In true Vegas fashion, the city turns up the volume early, with pre-parties, legendary poolside ragers, and exclusive club events kicking off as early as Tuesday, May 14. From iconic residencies to after-hours sessions, EDC Week is

Hitting the rave solo? You’re not alone—well, technically you are, but solo raving by yourself can be an epic adventure. You get to dance to your own beat, discover new music, and meet awesome people without having to coordinate with a group. But flying solo means you need to be extra prepared to keep things fun and safe. Here’s how to stay safe, have fun, and make memories that last forever. 1. Tell Someone Where You’re Going Before you even leave the house, text a trusted friend your full p

Outside Lands has announced the full roster of DJs set to perform on its SOMA stage for 2025. After shedding its roof in favor of a new open-air, 360-degree format last year, the San Francisco festival’s dedicated house and techno hotspot will be back under the sun and stars at Marx Meadow when the event returns to Golden Gate Park this August 8-10, boasting another eclectic lineup of legendary selectors and rising stars. Throughout the weekend, SOMA’s picturesque views and sprawling dancefloo

Ultra Japan has shared its phase one lineup for 2025. The latest event lineup to arrive for powerhouse promoter Ultra Worldwide’s gauntlet of international destination festivals, now that its flagship event in Miami has come and gone, features a host of colossal dance DJs set to perform at Tokyo’s Odaiba Ultra Park on September 13-14. Among the first 10 entries on Ultra Japan’s phase one lineup for 2025 are headline performances from chart-topping producer Calvin Harris, superstar French heavy

Dust off your dancing boots—the lineup is here for EDC’s country music crossover party, YeeDC! After grabbing headlines and rounding up ravers in its debut at last year’s EDC Las Vegas, the genre-bending party series is back at the festival’s Downtown EDC area for 2025, where it promises to again blend the heart of country music with high-octane electronic beats all weekend long. With electrifying sets to come from country music mixers VAVO, Country Night, and Roadhouse, fans can expect a nigh

Music, art, and Gen-Z pop culture are set to collide in the Philippines when &FRIENDS, a first-of-its-kind music festival, debuts at Okada Manila next month. Helmed by global creator studio Clout Kitchen and billed as the “biggest EDM festival in the Philippines,” the two-day event and expo will bring top global DJs and digital creators to the five-star resort on the coast of Manila Bay this May 30-31, with interactive panels, meet-and-greets, and immersive activities by day, and premier mu

Insomniac has unveiled the lineup for the 2025 edition of Day Trip Festival. Once a Sunday afternoon party at Academy LA, Day Trip Festival is now known as one of the West Coast’s premier house and techno events, returning to the coastline of the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach, California, this June 21-22. Leading this year’s roster of global icons and underground heroes are UK hit-makers Gorgon City, renowned house producer Duke Dumont, and industry titan Tiësto. They’ll be joined by gri

Glastonbury is expanding its dance music areas for 2025. After the world-famous British festival unveiled its 2025 site map on Saturday, a report from Mixmag highlights that changes to its layout, stage placements, and campgrounds will revamp or expand several of Glastonbury’s electronic music party hubs, including Silver Hayes, Shangri-La, Arcadia, and The Glade.  The site map announcement comes as Glastonbury continues to roll out lineups for each of the musical areas across its roughly 1,20

Salt Lake City’s Das Energi Festival has confirmed its 2025 lineup. Utah promoter V2 Presents will bring the region’s boutique electronic festival back to the Great Saltair for its 13th edition this August 8-9, featuring a musically diverse lineup of top DJs across dubstep, drum & bass, house, techno, and trance. Several of the biggest current names in dance music will be on hand for Das Energi 2025, including tech house don Chris Lake, melodic bass superstar ILLENIUM, trap prodigy ISOxo,

Tomorrowland is opening its first-ever retail store in Ibiza. The festival behemoth today unveiled plans to launch a flagship storefront on the nightclub-laden island, showcasing Tomorrowland’s signature blend of music, art, dining, and hospitality across more than 5,000 square feet in the new Ibiza Gallery retail complex in Playa d’en Bossa, located just steps from Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza. Set to open on June 6, the store was designed by Tomorrowland’s in-house Great Library Design Studio and is

Goldenvoice has unleashed the full lineup for the 2025 edition of San Francisco’s Portola Music Festival. The two-night festival is back at Pier 80, a 60-acre former industrial site on the San Francisco Bay, for its fourth edition this September 20-21, featuring another high-powered roster of artists at the intersection of electronic and alternative music. Music lovers can expect everything from ravey house and techno DJs, to indie ensembles, pop stars, and cult favorite acts, with headline se

Insomniac’s Basscon brand is back with the full lineup for Wasteland 2025. The fan-favorite SoCal hard dance event will bring top-notch selectors in hardstyle, rawstyle, hardcore, uptempo, and other high-octane subgenres to San Bernardino, California’s NOS Events Center for its 12th edition this August 29-30. Wasteland’s 2025 lineup features a host of hardstyle heavy-hitters and emerging names alike, including Brennan Heart, Coone, Lil Texas, Lady Faith, Casska, Clawz, D-Sturb, and Restricted,

Miami’s III Points festival has shared its second lineup phase for 2025.  Helmed by Link Miami Rebels and Insomniac, the teams behind the city’s famous Club Space and Factory Town venues, III Points is back at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center for its 12th edition this October 17-18, featuring another roster of more than 100 musical acts spanning dance music, rap, indie, alternative, and more genres across 11 stages. Featured in today’s lineup announcement are headline sets from house frontru

Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) has unveiled its 2025 lineup. Another eclectic roster of more than 150 musical acts will descend upon Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, when the famed multi-genre festival returns over two weekends this fall, October 3-5 and October 10-12. Headline performances at ACL 2025 will come from pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Hozier, fan-favorite alt-rappers Doja Cat and Doechii, country hero Luke Combs, iconic NYC rockers The Stro

A new report investigating the impacts of climate change on the Australian festival scene finds that increasing extreme weather events in the country are an immediate threat to its live music sector.  Released today by Green Music Australia, the report, titled “Rain, Heat, Repeat: How Music Fans Are Experiencing Extreme Weather,” compiled survey responses from Australian festivalgoers and analysis from academics at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and La Trobe University. Res

Since its inception, Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) has been more than just a music festival—it’s a vibrant tapestry of self-expression, unity, and cultural convergence.  As EDC has grown from an underground gathering to one of the world’s largest music events, its attendees’ fashion has mirrored this evolution, reflecting broader societal shifts and the diverse communities that create its foundation. Read on below as we chart rave fashion through the years. The 1990s: Birth of the Rave Aesthe