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Countdown Reveals 75+ Artist Lineup for 2026 Edition
Global dance music experience curator Insomniac today announced the full artist lineup for the 2026 edition of Countdown NYE, one of Southern California’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Celebrating 30 Years Of Creamfields - Franky Rizardo Announced
Following last week’s announcement of The Prodigy as the first headliner for its landmark 30-year celebrations, Creamfields is back with its second artist announcement for August Bank Holiday 2027, revealing long-time fan favourite Franky Rizardo. A major name in the global dance music scene, Rizardo’s return is set to be a highly anticipated moment for the festival’s dedicated dance music crowd.

Electrisize Festival Launches Exclusive Community Pre-Sale: Pre-Registration Open Until Sunday
Tickets for Electrisize 2027 go on sale September 28 – limited pre-sale phases, Loyalty Packages and new Young Tickets

Give Thanks Festival Reveals Lineup For Landmark 2026 Edition in San Jose, 11/25 + 11/26 + 11/27
The global dance music experience curator Insomniac, in partnership with Northern California promoter Midnite Events, today announces the artist lineup for the 21st edition of Give Thanks Festival, with more acts to be revealed at a later date.

Time Warp Announces Artist Lineup for Debut Los Angeles Edition, Nov 27-28
Global dance music experience curator Insomniac and worldwide techno brand Time Warp today announce the full artist lineup for the debut edition of Time Warp Los Angeles. Taking over Ace*Mission Studios on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28, 2026, the inaugural event will deliver two days of cutting-edge techno and electronic music, transforming the raw venue into a new destination for the underground dance community.

Dreamstate Vancouver Announces Artist Lineup for Third Edition, Nov 28, 2026
Global dance music experience curator Insomniac today announced the artist lineup for the third edition of Dreamstate Vancouver, taking place at TradeX on Saturday, November 28. The November edition follows the sold-out March event earlier this year, this time with a larger venue to welcome more trance music aficionados.

CRSSD Festival Announces Fall 2026 After Dark Programming
CRSSD Festival’s official afterparty series, CRSSD After Dark, returns to San Diego for Fall 2026 with three nights of programming across some of the city’s favorite clubs and intimate venues. Extending the weekend beyond Waterfront Park, the series brings festival artists into late-night and daytime settings across the city, with sets from VTSS, Ben UFO, Layton Giordani, salute, Boys Noize, Helena Hauff, Groove Armada, KAS:ST, Mathame, Sam Alfred, Rossi., AYYBO and more.

Yahn Dawn Reveals Set Times & Wellness Programming for 2026 Edition
LP Giobbi (Dead House Set), Emancipator, and Gramatik Open The Main Stage; RJD2, Saturna, Pheel., and More Take Over the Prismatic Playa. Wellness Facilitators to Lead 20+ Breathwork, Sound Healing, Yoga, and Ceremony Workshops Throughout the Weekend. The Horizon 5K Returns for Its Second Year With a Pride-Themed Run Benefiting Buena Vista Pride Coalition, Building on 400 Sign-Ups in 2025

Celebrating 30 Years Of Creamfields First Headliner Announced: The Prodigy
Following what was undoubtedly one of this year’s standout festivals, with a sold-out crowd of 80,000 and an electric atmosphere, Creamfields returns for the August Bank Holiday weekend in 2027 to mark 30 years at the forefront of global electronic music. And Cream HQ isn’t wasting any time getting the celebrations started, revealing its first headliner for the landmark 2027 edition - The Prodigy!

Bateleur Festival Reveals Full Lineup Adding Miguelle & Tons And Bontan & More
Miguelle & Tons and Bontan join headliners Dennis Ferrer, Rafael and OMRI. on a bill built around house, from raw and rolling to warm and melodic.

Wasteland Socal Will Return To Nos Event Center In 2027 Following Successful 2026 Edition
Following a successful 2026 edition this past weekend, global dance music experience curator Insomniac announces the return of Wasteland SoCal to the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, CA on Friday, September 3 and Saturday, September 4, 2027. Celebrating its fusion of hard dance music and industrial-inspired production design, Wasteland SoCal will return in 2027 with three stages and another fully-immersive takeover of the NOS Event Center.

Ultra Music Festival unveils fan-focused 2026 aftermovie SYNCHRONICITY and opens waitlist for festival’s 27th edition next March
Ultra Music Festival will celebrate its 2027 installment from Friday, March 26 - Sunday, March 28, 2027, at its longtime home of Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami

Insomniac Announces 12 Days of Camp EDC Las Vegas, May 13 - 24, 2027
For the first time in its history, Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas is extending the Camp EDC experience across two weekends, inviting Headliners to camp from Thursday, May 13 through Monday, May 24, 2027, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The 12-day camping experience will coincide with the inaugural edition of EDC “Dusk Till Dawn”, a new two-weekend festival experience debuting in 2027.

Tomorrowland Winter 2027, Alpe D’huez, Where The Mountains Meet Magic
A week of world-class electronic music, unforgettable skiing and the People of Tomorrow returns to Alpe d’Huez, France.

BEONIX announces electric mix of stage hosts and brand showcases for unmissable 2026 edition
BEONIX has announced its stage hosts and brand showcases for 2026, with HÖR, Ibiza Global Radio, Desert Sound, LEGGO and Franky Wah & Friends taking over stages across the festival’s three days at ETKO, Limassol.

Zamna Tulum Marks 10 Years Of Shaping Global Dance Culture With Landmark 10-Day Anniversary Celebration In Tulum
Zamna, the globally recognized electronic music experience born in Tulum, is celebrating 10 years of redefining dance music culture with the release of a commemorative anniversary video honoring the artists, iconic performances, global destinations and defining moments that have shaped its evolution from an intimate gathering in the Tulum jungle into a worldwide force in electronic music.

Tomorrowland Brasil 2027 - The Global Journey simulator is now live
The world of Consciencia travels from Thailand to São Paulo for its final chapter, while Global Journey introduces new ways to experience Brazil with the People of Tomorrow. Pre-Registration is now open, with Global Journey packages going on sale September 15 and the first ticket sale following on September 21.

EXIT To Montenegro festivals draw 150,000 attendees from over 100 countries
EXIT to Montenegro's festivals in Ulcinj and Budva drew 150,000 people from over 100 countries this summer, both considered one of the largest and most significant free-to-attend music festivals of its kind globally, and the centrepiece of EXIT's first international season since being forced out of Serbia over its support for student protests.

Fngrs Crssd Announces Proper Nye/Nyd 2026 Lineup
Today, FNGRS CRSSD has unveiled the Phase One lineup for PROPER NYE/NYD 2026, returning to San Diego’s Petco Park on December 31 and January 1. Spanning the many corners of global club culture, this year’s lineup moves from stadium-sized house and melodic sounds to uncompromising techno, underground grooves, and left-field electronic selections, setting the stage to close out 2026 and usher in the new year.

Mud, Mayhem and Music: How Creamfields 2026 Refused to Let the Rain Win
By 2pm on Sunday August 30, the Daresbury Estate fields resembled swamps rather than grounds for a festival. The skies had broken open on more than one occasion during the four day weekend, and where there used to be green Cheshire fields, there were now churned up grounds covered in mud thick enough to suck your boots right off. None of which mattered.

The Magic Of Tomorrowland returns To China With A World-class Lineup for Its Expanded Two-day Experience
Tomorrowland together with its global presenting partner Budweiser, and China partners Hero Esports and INS LAND, is proud to unveil the full artist lineup and ticket details for the return of The Magic of Tomorrowland in Shanghai, China. Following the excitement surrounding the event's inaugural edition, this year's experience returns to a new and improved Hero Dome on October 17 and 18 with a world-class lineup, an expanded two-day format, and a premium festival experience for fans.

Boo Arizona Reveals Over 25 Added Acts For 2026 Edition At Westworld Of Scottsdale, Oct 30 & 31
The global dance music experience curator Insomniac today announces the full artist lineup for 2026 edition of Boo Arizona. Taking place on Friday, October 30 - Saturday, October 31, 2026 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, the Halloween-themed festival will make its return to Arizona for the first time since 2019.
