Biggest Edm Festivals in the US
Over the past few years, EDM festivals have seen record-breaking attendance and lucrative salaries for superstar DJs. While some may dismiss this growth as a passing fad, it’s impossible to deny the economic benefits these events are creating in cities around the world.
EDC Las Vegas
EDC Las Vegas is an internationally-recognized dance music festival founded by Insomniac Events in 1997 as a warehouse party in Los Angeles. Since then, it has grown into an internationally-acclaimed live music experience.
The EDC Las Vegas festival is an awe-inspiring multi-day experience that incorporates carnival themes and attractions, cutting-edge stage production, world-class talent, as well as cutting-edge art and technology to create an unparalleled experience. Thanks to its passionate community of fans and unique philosophy – All Are Welcome Here – EDC has become one of the world’s most successful music festivals.
EDC Las Vegas not only features an impressive music lineup, but it also hosts carnival rides and an Electric Parade down Rainbow Road every night. Plus, this venue boasts an incredible collection of art installations, performances, and even interactive art that adds to the enchanting experience.
EDC Las Vegas provides guests with a selection of camping accommodations. Depending on your requirements, you can select from tents, pods or even “shiftpods”, which are self-contained units complete with kitchen facilities and toilet.
For those who don’t feel like camping, Hotel EDC presented by Vibee at Resorts World’s Las Vegas Hilton offers an authentic Electric Daisy Carnival experience with plenty of fan experiences and exclusive perks for festival Headliners.
Movement Detroit
On Memorial Day Weekend, Detroit hosts Movement Music Festival – a three-day electronic music event at Hart Plaza overlooking the Detroit River. It’s an excellent chance to get acquainted with Detroit’s techno culture.
This festival boasts an array of features, from vendors and artwork to hands-on demonstrations in the studio, yoga sessions, and more activities. Plus you can check out the newest electronic music technology up close at Movement Studio!
Movement always offers an extensive lineup of dance music artists to enjoy. From world-renowned DJs to underground classics, there’s something for everyone at Movement.
This year’s lineup includes house music icons like Chris Lake and Dom Dolla, as well as techno luminaries Gorgon City, John Summit and Will Clarke. Plus there is an array of local talent including Detroit’s DJ Minx and Robert Hood from Detroit.
Movement boasts several satellite stages around the city, each offering its own distinctive sound. For instance, the Pyramid stage features an amphitheater-style structure with stairs that converge into a pyramid shape for fans to watch their favorite artists perform. Another amphitheater-style stage called Stargate sits at the end of a long lawn running parallel to the river; these spots offer great opportunities to catch sets from artists you won’t usually encounter at other festivals and get better views of the main stage as well.
Wobbleland
Wobbleland has been taking place in San Francisco since 2010, featuring many subgenres of bass music. Held indoors at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, this winter event puts a unique spin on traditional EDC and Lollapalooza styles.
Vital Events always provides Northern California with top-notch dance music events, and Wobbleland doesn’t hold back when it comes to bass-heavy beats. Expect attendees to be rocked to their core by this intense soundscape and incompatible production as this three-day festival returns for another round on January 14-16 at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
From JOYRYDE and Ghastly as Ghost Rydr on the main stage to Kayzo, NGHTMRE, Slushii, Getter/Epic and more on the Toxic Stage; plus 12th Planet/Gamemer/ Wavedash/Riot Ten/Spag Heddy/Champage Drip Lil Texas Kumarion Tsuruda Volt and more – it’s an impressive line-up you won’t want to miss!
Wobbleland offers an unforgettable lineup, but also a kid-friendly experience. The festival has joined forces with artist Feast to create an interactive space where infants and toddlers can explore oversized soft food sculptures that engage their senses and imaginations.
EDC Orlando
EDC Orlando, held annually at Tinker Field in Central Florida, is a unique festival featuring immersive art, full-scale carnival rides, breathtaking stage designs and roaming theatrical performers for an unparalleled multisensory experience.
At EDC Orlando, the music is an eclectic blend of trance, house and bass. Popular artists at the event include Tiesto, Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren.
At EDC Orlando, there are plenty of other stages to discover besides the main stage. CircuitGROUNDS features LED walls that fill the atmosphere with positive energy while neonGARDEN presents an extensive selection of techno and house music.
Stereo Bloom is a smaller stage that showcases some of the biggest names in music like Wax Motif, Cloonee and Matroda. Situated overlooking Tinker Field’s water feature, this stage also boasts an art car equipped with flame cannons as well as a mechanical owl for added ambience.
Be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Hydration backpacks are allowed but must be empty upon arrival.
For the ultimate gaming experience, upgrade to SKYDECK status! This tier of ticket comes with exclusive benefits like fast entry and private decks.
EDC Orlando is an exciting two-day festival that brings thousands of headliners together to dance, sweat and party. This year’s lineup boasts some of the biggest names in dance music as well as up-and-coming talents who promise a memorable experience at this upcoming event!
Skyline LA
Skyline LA, one of Insomniac’s biggest house music festivals, returns for its second year this weekend at Expo Park in downtown Los Angeles. Expect an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
This two-day dance event boasts an impressive lineup of headliners and up-and-coming artists, offering fans a chance to dance the night away to some of music’s top names. Headliners this year include Meduza, Dom Dolla, Charlotte De Witte, Michael Bibi, Peggy Gou and Rechulski among others.
This festival promises an unforgettable experience for attendees with its eclectic lineup of techno and house music. Additionally, there will be food trucks and art installations added to the fun!
On February 25-26 at Exposition Park in Downtown Los Angeles, the festival will feature two stages – West Side for disco house music and East Side for tech house.
This event is a collaboration between Insomniac’s Day Trip and Factory 93 brands. The lineup will include acts that reflect the aesthetic of both labels, with exciting techno acts like Anfisa Letyago and Deborah De Luca bringing dark sounds to the stage.
At the festival, guests will experience an array of extraordinary back-to-back performances, such as sets from Shiba San and Solardo; J. Worra and Miane; Skream & Dennis Ferrer; Ellen Allien & Sara Landry; plus many more!
Basscon’s Wasteland
Basscon’s Wasteland is an annual hard dance music festival held at the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, CA since 2013. As one of the country’s premier edm events, it boasts an impressive lineup each year.
The event is typically held over two days in February and features artists that specialize in harder genres of dance music like techno and house.
There are various ticket types for this event, such as general admission and VIP passes. VIP passes usually provide expedited entry and priority access to the stage; although they may be more expensive than standard tickets, they’re usually worth it if you want the best seats at the show.
Basscon’s Wasteland is a highly sought-after festival with large crowds, so it’s best to buy your tickets as soon as possible. The most affordable tickets for Basscon’s Wasteland currently cost $N/A; however, prices can go up significantly if you want floor or front row seats.
America’s leading hard dance promoter has nurtured emerging artists alongside genre legends. It also makes appearances at numerous Insomniac festivals and collaborates annually with fellow Insomniac brand Bassrush for Project Z festival – an essential must-attend event for hard dance music fans that will return next year for its epic 10-year anniversary celebration, WASTELAND.
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