No matter your musical taste – whether that be EDM, jam bands or just the chance to dress in costume – USA has an electronic music festival for everyone in 2023. Here are a few of the top ones you should attend.
House and techno enthusiasts should make time to attend this Insomniac event in 2024! Although no lineup has yet been unveiled, we expect an exciting lineup!
Get Lucky
Get Lucky is a two-day festival showcasing electronic music across a range of genres. Bringing together established artists as well as up-and-coming acts, Get Lucky promises an experience unlike any other. Hosted at Great Saltair and taking place April 1-33, Get Lucky promises an unparalleled festival experience.
This year’s lineup features Griz and Gryffin as first-time headliners as well as powerhouses like Chase & Status, Dillon Francis, San Holo and Flux Pavilion – plus several bass/house b2b acts such as UK Drum & Bass allstars Chase & Status with Koven from Chase & Status B2B Dabin or dancefloor hitmakers OMNOM B2B Odd Mob!
No matter your experience level in EDM music or dancing, this event should not be missed! Tickets are now on sale and sure to sell quickly; secure yours here before missing out on this incredible experience!
Beyond Wonderland
As Beyond Wonderland came alive with music and art, festival-goers were transported down a rabbit hole into a magical wonderland filled with world-renowned artists, pyrotechnics and trippy sights. Additionally, Beyond Wonderland offered activities suitable for all ages such as splash pools, carnival rides and educational classes that made for an engaging experience for all attendees.
Insomniac’s team kept evolving the event, adding new art installations and characters while staying true to Alice in Wonderland aesthetic. Even with its change in venue, fans still had an incredible time at this sold out show!
Beyond Wonderland offered more than incredible performances: it also featured an information booth from End Overdose, which trains festival-goers how to use Narcan as an antidote against opioid overdoses. Festivals like Beyond Wonderland must support organizations like End Overdose for safety and security purposes at their events.
Paradise Blue
Excision’s inaugural vacation destination event brings bass fans from around the globe together for an incredible bass music festival in Cancun. Paradise Blue features three sets from Excision himself as well as an amazing lineup that includes Jessica Audiffred, Eptic, Dion Timmer Kayzo Wooli AND rising artists ALLEYCVT YOOKiE AND LAYZ.
Resort Rooms
Resort rooms can be purchased separately from festival tickets, and are all-inclusive. When checking-in, each person will receive an ID bracelet containing all necessary access info for festival grounds and resort amenities. The lead booker/buyer must create and manage a list of names for purchase and hold onto a credit card (most resorts require at least $200 incidental hold on credit cards for incidentals).
All resort packages are non-refundable but may be transferred to another individual with the original ticketholder’s consent. Extending nights must be booked directly through the festival, not as part of existing reservations.
Imagine
Imagine Festival is a family-friendly electronic music event, boasting an eclectic lineup. Notable performers include singer-songwriter Fisher, Indonesian pop-star Niki, bass producer/rapper Sama’ Abdulhadi and Filipino-American hip hop duo Cigarettes After Sex. There will also be an exclusive performance from ISOxo during his Kids Gone Mad! debut album release party hosted by Brownies & Lemonade pre-party on Thursday afternoon!
Imagine Festival is a whimsical wonderland designed to look like King Triton’s palace from Disney’s The Little Mermaid with golden spires and bubble motifs, complete with golden spires. Other stages showcase genre-defying EDM artists like groove-driven hitmakers Dombresky and John Summit from Hellbent Records Cloonee as well as forward thinking house pioneer Dr Fresch and dynamic electronic duo Hi I’m Ghost. Additionally, Imagine offers wellness workshops as well as pool parties offering free floaties and rental cabanas – something no other festival does quite so well!
Lost Lands
Festival is famed for its thunderous bass drops and earth-shattering sound systems. Additionally, attendees are transported back in time with its prehistoric stage design that transports attendees back to long-gone planets. Excision, an accomplished bass music producer, started this event in 2017 which has now grown into an international gathering of bass music lovers.
On Friday and Saturday nights, The Forest Stage features drum and bass acts from Skellytn and Smith to Teminite and Sumthin Sumthin’s dubstep blends before Netsky and REAPER take over with high tempo sets until 4 am.
The Grove and Subsidia stages open Thursday in order to prep headbangers for Friday’s main stage openings. Ahee, Fransis Derelle and LAYZ kick off Wompy Woods before Au5 b2b Chime and Sodown take over, before LAYZ and Kayzo close it all out with some hard-hitting house. Furthermore, The Grove Stage features a silent disco so revellers can rave late into the night without bothering neighbors!
LightningIn A Bottle
Lightning In a Bottle has long been beloved festival by its passionate followers, and their commitment has allowed it to remain at the top of its game over a decade ago. While venues have changed multiple times over, incredible art remains at its core and enthusiastic attendees remain constants.
This year’s lineup at the festival boasts an all-star cast of electronic music discovery. Standout performers include HypnoVision label boss REZZ, playful genre-defying production duo SOFI TUKKER and Grammy-nominated producer and singer ZHU. Other performances at this year’s event include Phantogram’s multi-instrumentalist duo Phantogram; Caribou (Canadian composer/producer); Floating Points’ legendary multi-genre performance 070 Shake Mindchatter; and Mindchatter among many others.
The Thunder stage features bass-heavy acts such as Liquid Stranger, LSDream and Deathpact while the Woogie Stage features house and techno with Nora En Pure, Justin Martin and Mura Masa also performing. This event takes place at Buena Vista Lake in Northern California and offers an unique blend of music, art and self-expression.
Ubbi Dubbi
Ubbi Dubbi is an annual electronic music festival held in Fort Worth, Texas and known for attracting performers from all around the globe with its eclectic blend of dubstep, techno, and house music.
Fans of Ubbi Dubbi can expect an entertaining spectacle, featuring immersive stage designs and state-of-the-art sound systems. As well as this stellar lineup, attendees will also have plenty of activities available to them at Ubbi Dubbi.
VIP tickets for this two-day festival offer an enhanced experience, featuring expedited entry, access to private bars and vendors, exclusive viewing areas, luxury air-conditioned bathrooms and expedited entry – among many other benefits that will add even greater enjoyment of this festival experience! However, keep in mind there may be restrictions placed upon them:
Deep Tropics
Deep Tropics is a boutique festival that provides an experience focused on music, art, and style at Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. This year’s lineup of universal dance artists such as Rolling Stone lauded “future pop” sensation SG Lewis; Forbes “fastest rising star” LP Giobbi; NYT-acclaimed melodic innovator Kream; Coco & Breeze are just some of the popular performers that will grace this event.
Attendees can enjoy three immersive stages that boast captivating stage designs that enhance the music experience, upcycling workshops, vintage market curated by Finders Thrifters and runway show with clothing designs by BrownLee – as well as numerous other activities including upcycling workshops. Deep Culture also serves to foster sustainability and community spirit at this event by striving towards carbon negative status while making zero waste happen!
Reno-Tahoe
If you enjoy electronic dance music but want a less intense festival experience than camping and dancing at large events, check out one of the numerous smaller festivals featuring EDM. Not only can these smaller festivals offer just as much fun but can provide an intimate setting where you can explore local restaurants and bars without fighting through crowds!
Reno-Tahoe offers something for every kind of festival goer; whether it be weekend getaway or full-fledged musical extravaganza. Reno-Tahoe hosts three OffBeat Festival, an uproarious three-day music extravaganza that boasts emerging regional and festival circuit artists from psychedelic rock to outlaw honky-tonk music genres. Make sure to arrive well rested as this party goes all night every night!
Ultra Music Festival is one of the premier EDM events of each year, and 2024 should not disappoint in terms of line up announcement. Don’t miss this year’s event — make plans now to attend!
Coachella
Coachella 2023 was an unprecedented celebration of electronic music, featuring top DJs like Kali Uchis, Fisher, 2manydjs, Adam Beyer and Gordo alongside singer/songwriters like Jai Paul and the Breeders.
Coachella will feature several exciting acts this year, such as pop-punk band No Doubt’s return after nearly 10 years on the Coachella Stage, just before Tyler, the Creator. Also new this year is a Quasar tent; other major stages include Sahara, Mojave and Yuma tents which typically offer a mix of genres; however this year saw especially strong dance music presence on Yuma and Do Lab stages.