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EDM Festivals September 2026: Festivals We Can’t Miss

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EDM Festivals September 2026: Festivals We Can’t Miss Worldwide as major events take over North America, Europe and Asia throughout the month

September 2026 brings another busy month for the EDM festival calendar, with major events taking place across North America, Europe, and Asia. In the US, ARC Music Festival, North Coast Music Festival, Experts Only Festival, Breakaway Philadelphia, Breakaway Carolina, Lost Lands, Nocturnal Wonderland, and CRSSD Festival bring several major festival weekends to different cities throughout the month. Across Europe, BEONIX adds another international stop to the September schedule, while Asia hosts Ultra Japan in Tokyo. Here’s a full look at the EDM festivals taking place throughout September 2026.

Lost Lands

Dates: September 18–20, 2026
Location: Legend Valley, Thornville, Ohio, USA

Lost Lands takes over Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio, from September 18–20, 2026, with another huge weekend focused on dubstep, bass music, drum & bass, and heavier electronic sounds. Excision leads the lineup with a two-hour set on Friday, followed by an Excision Detox set and Excision B2B Space Laces on Sunday. Across the weekend, the festival also brings ILLENIUM, Subtronics B2B Level Up, Seven Lions, SLANDER, Sullivan King B2B Ray Volpe, Zomboy, Wooli, Virtual Riot, Bear Grillz, Borgore, Liquid Stranger, Flux Pavilion, Ganja White Night, Dr. Fresch, Adventure Club, ATLiens, Crankdat B2B Alleycvt, and YVM3 to Legend Valley. The 2026 edition also includes sunset sets from Wooli and Seven Lions, plus an Adventure Club Throwback Set, alongside several B2B performances and label takeovers across the weekend. With three full festival days and additional sets taking place on Wednesday and Thursday, Lost Lands remains one of the biggest bass music festivals taking place in the US during September 2026.

ARC Music Festival

Dates: September 4–7, 2026
Location: Union Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA

ARC Music Festival brings four days of house and techno to Union Park in Chicago from September 4–7, 2026, taking place across Labor Day weekend. Friday includes Sara Landry, Chase & Status, Chris Stussy, MEDUZA B2B GENESI, KI/KI, Joy Orbison B2B Ben UFO, and Notre Dame, while Saturday features 999999999, Cloonee, I Hate Models, Mau P, Nicole Moudaber, DJ Hyperactive B2B Lindsey Herbert, and The Blessed Madonna B2B Lil’ Louis. Sunday adds Anyma, Beltran, Brutalismus 3000, Chris Avantgarde B2B Kevin de Vries, Mochakk, Underworld, Will Clarke, and Walker & Royce B2B VNSSA. The festival closes on Monday with Adrián Mills B2B Funk Tribu B2B Serafina, WhoMadeWho, Derrick Carter, KLOUD, Vintage Culture B2B Damian Lazarus, and Sam Alfred B2B Club Angel. With a lineup covering established house and techno names, newer artists, live sets, and several B2B pairings, ARC Music Festival is one of the biggest electronic music events taking place in the US during September 2026.

Breakaway Philadelphia

Dates: September 11–12, 2026
Location: Festival Grounds at Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Breakaway Philadelphia heads to the Festival Grounds at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, from September 11–12, 2026, for two days of electronic music just outside Philadelphia. The 2026 lineup includes Tiësto, Marshmello, SOFI TUKKER, ISOxo, KREAM, CID, Layton Giordani, Malaa (Alter Ego), Deathpact, Devault, ARMNHMR, Whethan, KLO, Swimming Paul, and Starjunk 95. Also performing are AVELLO, Capochino, HILLS, Machaki, Tavatli, 2ŁØT, Brainrack, Gazza, Juls, Rich DietZ, and RLPZ, giving the weekend a mix of house, bass, techno, and melodic electronic music. Beyond the main lineup, Breakaway Philadelphia will also feature the Jimmy John’s Silent Disco with local artists, while the festival’s Space Deck offers an elevated viewing area overlooking the Main Stage. The 18+ festival runs from 4 PM until midnight on both Friday and Saturday, making it one of the larger electronic music events taking place in Pennsylvania during September 2026.

Breakaway Carolina

Dates: September 25–26, 2026
Location: zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Breakaway Carolina brings the Breakaway Music Festival series to zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina, from September 25–26, 2026, with two days of electronic music across five stages. The lineup includes Tiësto, Chris Lake, Cloonee B2B Chris Lorenzo, KETTAMA, Cassian, Beltran, San Holo, TroyBoi, What So Not, Kai Wachi, Hamdi, Nitepunk, J. Worra, Taiki Nulight, and Bonnie X Clyde. Several B2B sets are also scheduled across the weekend, including CHASEWEST B2B DISCIP and Dreya V B2B Cole Knight, alongside names such as Daily Bread, Darby, Gravagerz, KLO, KOASTLE, Łaszewo, nimino, SVDKO, Starjunk 95, and Z3LLA. The festival will feature the Celsius Main Stage, The Lab Stage, The Pavilion, Beatport Live: The Block, and a Silent Disco, with artists covering house, techno, bass, melodic, and experimental electronic music. Running from 3 PM to 11 PM on both Friday and Saturday, Breakaway Carolina is one of the larger electronic music festivals taking place in the southeastern US during September 2026.

North Coast Music Festival

Dates: September 4–6, 2026
Location: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, Illinois, USA

North Coast Music Festival celebrates its 16th year at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, from September 4–6, 2026, with three days of electronic music over Labor Day weekend. The lineup includes FISHER, ILLENIUM B2B SLANDER, Porter Robinson (DJ Set), GRiZ, Gryffin, Dabin, Ganja White Night, Crankdat, Wooli, Sammy Virji, BUNT., Holy Priest, and Levity B2B Tape B. Across the rest of the weekend, Deorro, ARMNHMR, Level Up, TroyBoi, Tchami, William Black, Alleycvt, Jade Cicada, Interplanetary Criminal, Restricted, Mersiv, Lilly Palmer, Nostalgix, Wuki, and YDG are also set to perform, with Chris Lorenzo appearing as a special guest. More than 75 artists will play across six stages, including the stadium, The Vega, The Shipyard, Firepit, Chill Dome, and Silent Disco. With house, bass, dubstep, techno, melodic electronic music, and drum & bass all represented across the weekend, North Coast Music Festival remains one of the biggest electronic music festivals taking place in the Chicago area during September 2026.

Experts Only Festival

Dates: September 19–20, 2026
Location: Randall’s Island Park, New York City, New York, USA

Experts Only Festival takes over Randall’s Island Park in New York City from September 19–20, 2026, for the second edition of John Summit’s two-day festival. Following its sold-out debut in 2025, the festival comes back with John Summit curating the lineup and performing across the weekend, including SUBJOHNICS, his B2B set with Subtronics. The 2026 lineup also features GRiZ, Adam Ten B2B Max Styler, Innellea B2B Korolova, Prospa, Taiki Nulight, Will Clarke, Partiboi69, Devault, LYNY, OMRI., Jackie Hollander, Dreya V, Airrica, Rohaan, and MADI (IT). Additional names include B/AN/K, Broken Hill, Dansyn, Gabss, Josie., Mishell, No Static, Philou, rSun, Soraya, Stello, and Yetti. Running from 3 PM to 10 PM on both days, the 18+ festival follows a debut edition that drew more than 50,000 people to Randall’s Island in 2025, making Experts Only Festival one of New York City’s biggest electronic music weekends during September 2026.

Nocturnal Wonderland

Dates: September 19–20, 2026
Location: Glen Helen Regional Park, San Bernardino, California, USA

Nocturnal Wonderland brings two days of music, camping, and art to Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino, California, from September 19–20, 2026. Saturday features Green Velvet, James Hype, Deorro, Malaa, Partiboi69, Sudden Death, Infekt B2B Virtual Riot, Basstripper, SIPPY, Steve Lawler, Steve Loria, Kompany B2B Samplifire, and KitaMami B2B Tony H, alongside a wide range of house and bass artists. Sunday continues with ILLENIUM, Seven Lions, Said The Sky with a sunset set, SIDEPIECE, TroyBoi, Walker & Royce, R3HAB, Eliminate, Barely Alive, CHYL, Hedex, Friction, and Teddy Pain, T-Pain’s bass set. The weekend also includes performances from Dombresky, Donald Glaude B2B Thee-O, Layz, Shay De Castro, Stanton Warriors, Tinlicker, and Tankdubz, covering house, dubstep, drum & bass, melodic bass, and techno across the two days. Open to attendees aged 18 and over, Nocturnal Wonderland continues its long-running Southern California festival tradition during September 2026.

Ultra Japan

Dates: September 19–20, 2026
Location: Tokyo Odaiba Ultra Park, Tokyo, Japan

Ultra Japan celebrates its 11th edition at Tokyo Odaiba Ultra Park from September 19–20, 2026, bringing another two-day edition of the festival to Tokyo. The Phase 2 lineup includes Afrojack B2B R3HAB, Alesso, Alan Walker, Peggy Gou, Sara Landry, The Martinez Brothers, Timmy Trumpet, WORSHIP, Yousuke Yukimatsu, and Zedd B2B Knock2. The festival also features HÅLO, Joris Voorn, Lilly Palmer, Maddix, and TRYM, with performances spread across the Ultra Main Stage, RESISTANCE, and Gou Talk stages. The 2026 edition brings together major EDM names with house, techno, and drum & bass artists, while several B2B sets give this year’s lineup some combinations not usually seen at other Ultra events. With another lineup phase still to be announced, Ultra Japan is one of the biggest electronic music festivals taking place in Asia during September 2026.

WAKAAN Music Festival

Dates: September 30–October 3, 2026
Location: Mulberry Mountain, Ozark National Forest, Arkansas, USA

WAKAAN Music Festival returns to Mulberry Mountain in the Ozark National Forest from September 30 to October 3, 2026, bringing back one of North America’s most community-driven festival experiences. Founded and curated by Liquid Stranger, WAKAAN caps attendance at 10,000 to preserve the intimacy, sound quality, and community focus that define it. Set across 400 acres of natural terrain with campgrounds, cabins, and wooded trails, the festival runs continuously across three days and nights, with stages shifting from daytime showcases into late-night explorations as the weekend progresses.

Beyond the music, WAKAAN places strong emphasis on art installations, immersive environments, and community-driven activations, with returning fan-favourite experiences and new additions expanding the festival’s creative landscape for 2026. Known as the WAKAAN Family, its attendee community has become central to the festival’s identity and culture year after year. Full lineup and programming details are still to be announced in the coming weeks, but WAKAAN Music Festival closes out the September and early October festival stretch as one of the most distinctive underground bass music gatherings in North America.

Yahn Dawn Festival

Dates: September 18–20, 2026
Location: Meadow Creek, Buena Vista, Colorado, USA

Yahn Dawn returns for its second annual edition at Meadow Creek, nestled in the Collegiate Peaks of Buena Vista, Colorado, from September 18–20, with an early arrival option on Thursday September 17 for pass holders. Curated by Pretty Lights, the festival expands to three nights for 2026 and introduces A Trip Thru Time, a weekend-long immersive concept inspired by his new album A Trip Thru Time Fantastic. The experience traces the interconnected sounds and album eras of the Pretty Lights universe chronologically across three nights of live band headlining exhibitions, beginning with an intimate opening ceremony on Thursday alongside founding member Michal Menert.

Friday is led by LP Giobbi with a special Dead House set blending Grateful Dead classics with house, alongside Mikey Thunder, Maddy O’Neal’s MADHAUS, Midicinal, Faceplant, TheBusiness., and R!AHT. Saturday goes deeper into low-end territory with Emancipator bringing his full ensemble, Thought Process on liquid drum and bass, and underground bass sets from Pheel, WeSelects, Shooka, Underlux, Parrott, and Dark City Agent. Sunday closes the weekend with Gramatik, RJD2, and Saturna, alongside Yahn Dawn debuts from Homemade Spaceship, TF Marz, Mithridates, Mondokoosh, Pants, and Hyperspace Sky. With an expanded curation of wellness programming, live art installations, and experiential elements rooted in connection to nature, Yahn Dawn is one of September 2026’s most distinctive and community-focused festival weekends.

BEONIX Festival

Dates: September 25–27, 2026
Location: ETKO, Limassol, Cyprus

BEONIX Festival takes place at ETKO in Limassol, Cyprus, from September 25–27, 2026, with three days focused on house, techno, and melodic electronic music. The 2026 lineup includes Adam Beyer, Argy, Benny Benassi, CamelPhat, Bedouin, Jan Blomqvist (Live), Monolink (Live), MRAK, Pan-Pot, Patrick Mason, Röyksopp (DJ Set), and Wade. Across the rest of the lineup, Franky Wah, OXIA, Raxon, Serge Devant, Spartaque, Plastik Funk, Omiki, Adiel, Artche, AWEN (Hybrid), Claxy (Hybrid), Estella Boersma, and Nikolina are also set to perform. Artists will play across four stages throughout the weekend, with Friday featuring Adam Beyer, Benny Benassi, Röyksopp, Jan Blomqvist, MRAK, and Pan-Pot, followed by Bedouin, Monolink, and Patrick Mason on Saturday, and Argy, CamelPhat, and Wade on Sunday. With more than 50 artists scheduled across the three days, BEONIX Festival adds one of Cyprus’ largest electronic music events to the calendar during September 2026.

CRSSD Festival

Dates: September 26–27, 2026
Location: Waterfront Park, San Diego, California, USA

CRSSD Festival heads back to Waterfront Park in San Diego from September 26–27, 2026, for its Fall edition with two days of house, techno, live electronic music, and club-focused sets. The lineup is led by Chris Lake B2B Disclosure (DJ Set) and Mochakk, alongside KETTAMA, Layton Giordani, Prospa, Sonny Fodera, Rossi. B2B Carlita, ChaseWest, Skepta Más Tiempo, 999999999, I Hate Models, Marlon Hoffstadt, Mathame, VTSS, and Groove Armada (DJ Set). The weekend also features Big Wild, DRAMA, Sébastien Tellier, AYYBO, Balu Brigada, Notion, salute, Ben UFO, Helena Hauff, KAS:ST, ARODES, MPH, GENESI, Sam Alfred, Torren Foot, and HorsegiirL. Artists are split across CRSSD’s three main areas, Ocean View, The Palms, and City Steps, each covering different sides of the festival’s house, techno, and live electronic lineup. The event is 21+, with gates opening at 12 PM on both days, making the Fall edition another major electronic music weekend in San Diego during September 2026.

From major US festivals including ARC Music Festival, Lost Lands, North Coast Music Festival, Experts Only Festival, and CRSSD Festival to international events such as Ultra Japan and BEONIX Festival, September 2026 brings another full month of electronic music festivals across North America, Europe, and Asia. City festivals, camping weekends, bass-focused events, and multi-stage electronic festivals are spread throughout the month, with lineups covering house, techno, bass, drum & bass, melodic electronic music, and more.

Visit our EDM Festival News section to stay updated on the latest announcements and lineup releases.

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With 13 years in the EDM scene, Preetika has built a strong presence around festivals, club culture, and electronic music. Based in Bangkok, she covers all things EDM in Thailand and beyond, with a focus on both local and international talent. She has attended major festivals including Tomorrowland, Ultra Japan, and Creamfields Hong Kong. Since working as a writer for EDM House Network, she has interviewed artists such as Blasterjaxx, James Hype, W&W, R3HAB, Alok, and many others. Her experience and consistent presence in the scene make her a trusted voice for EDM coverage.

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Seven Stars 2026: 7 Most Anticipated Sets at GRiZ’s Cosmic Campout

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As the second annual Valley of the Seven Stars approaches, bass music fans across the country are prepping their gear and locking in their set times. Taking over the Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, Virginia from October 8–11, this gathering marks the long-awaited payoff of GRiZ’s two-year hiatus. The event has quickly earned a reputation as one of the bass community’s premier “homie” festivals, trading commercial refinement for deep curation and authentic energy. Whether you are hunting for ground-shaking low end or sunset grooves, here are the 7 most anticipated performances to highlight on your schedule:

​7. Richard Finger

Set Time: Saturday, 4:50 PM – 5:50 PM

​Operating entirely behind anonymous masks, Richard Finger has become one of bass music’s most intriguing underground phenomena. The mysterious duo popped onto the radar with relentless sound design and uncompromisingly heavy drops, rapidly earning a rotation in festival sets worldwide. While internet investigators continue trying to uncover their true identities, the project lets the sheer sound of low end rhythm do the talking. Catching them in the afternoon heat on Saturday is guaranteed to wake up the crowd.

6. Hedex

​Set Time: Sunday, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM

​Hedex has been at the forefront of the modern drum and bass explosion. He has been taking jump-up rhythms out of underground UK clubs and pushing them onto major American festival stages. This performance serves as the official launch for his North American “Nu Era” tour. Known for quick double drops and explosive crowd control, his Sunday slot will deliver a shot of pure adrenaline just as festivalgoers enter the final night.

5. GRiZ (Chasing The Golden Hour)

​Set Time: Saturday, 6:05 PM – 7:20 PM

​GRiZ has always known how to curate a vibe, but his Chasing The Golden Hour (CTGH) concept holds a legendary place in the scene. It was originally conceived as a mixtape series built around vintage samples, mellow hip-hop beats, and live sax riffs. CTGH offers a soulful counterweight to his heavy dubstep headline sets. Following packed-out demand at past events, this sunset window is made for collective unwinding. It is the defining emotional anchor of the weekend, best experienced surrounded by friends on an open hill.

GRiZ's Chasing the Golden Hour set at Seven Stars 2025

4. Mersiv

​Set Time: Saturday, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM

​DJ & producer Anderson Gallegos, known professionally as Mersiv, has carved out a dedicated subculture with his trademark “Pretty Dark Loud” sound design. Mersiv crafts sets that feel simultaneously meditative and heavy by combining hypnotic downtempo atmospheres with distortion-heavy basslines. Dropping into Saturday prime time, his set will steer the valley into its deepest, most psychedelic sonic territory.

3. Seth David (R&Bass)

​Set Time: Friday, 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM (After Hours)

​Returning to the Seven Stars lineup for a second run, Seth David brings his signature R&Bass sound to the Satellite Stage. The project fuses classic 90s and 2000s R&B vocals with sub-bass frequencies. This set gives night owls a refreshing alternative to the standard festival sound anding directly in the after-hours slot,

2. Distinct Motive

​Set Time: Sunday, 6:50 PM – 7:50 PM

​Hailing from Ontario, Distinct Motive has spearheaded the revival of pure 140 BPM sound system culture in North America. His productions emphasize sub-bass, surgical mixing, and deep roots in old-school UK dubstep. Since his anthem “Wait A Minute” dominated stages everywhere, his profile has skyrocketed. Sunday evening marks his debut on the mainstage, bringing chest-rattling low frequencies to the festival’s largest sound system.

1. Kaleena Zanders

​Set Time: Thursday, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

​Revered as one of modern dance music’s most captivating vocal powerhouses, Kaleena Zanders channels gospel roots through classic house grooves. With major collaborative releases alongside fellow headliners, her live sets go far beyond ordinary DJ performances. Slotted into Thursday evening, she will set an uplifting, soulful tone for the entire cosmic campout before the heavier bass takes over.

With four days of music spread across The Valley, pacing is going to be everything. Set conflicts are inevitable when a lineup has this much variety. Be sure to leave room in your schedule to wander between stages and stumble onto artists outside your radar.

Grab the official festival app to stay updated on any last-minute schedule shifts and look out for your crew.

 

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MiNT XL: Leeds’ Newest Nightclub Opens With A Bang

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MiNT XL opens its doors in Leeds with a sold-out party for 2,500 ravers, as Craig Richards, Enzo Siragusa and Sonja Moonear launch the new nightclub

MiNT XL officially opened its doors on Friday, 25 September, with a sold-out opening party featuring names like Craig Richards, Enzo Siragusa and Sonja Moonear. 2,500 ravers gathered in the heart of Leeds city centre to experience the latest addition to the city’s rich rave culture, marking a memorable beginning for MiNT XL.

Taking over the former nightclub, PRYZM Leeds, MiNT set themselves the challenge of giving the venue a new identity through their own production and iconic signature. In an interview with EDM House Network earlier this year, MiNT marketing manager, Mikey McMahon said they wanted people to walk into MiNT XL and feel like they were part of something forward-thinking. There is no doubt they have achieved this, with the opening night already setting MiNT XL apart from other venues in Leeds.

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Credit: David Dumitru

Exploring The Venue’s Layout

Arriving at the venue, you could feel the excitement in the air as people made their way into the club. Music was bumping through the walls and the night was just getting started. Walking inside, the dark environment immediately made it feel like a rave and not a regular nightclub.

Heading up the stairs from the entrance, we reached the main hall of the venue, which houses two of the three rooms at MiNT XL, as well as an open-air terrace. The ‘Clubroom’ was the first room people encountered on the floor, while the main room, also known as the ‘Ballroom’, sits to the left of the hall.

The second floor is a great extension of what the main floor has to offer, hosting the venue’s third room, ‘Cage’, as well as an additional bar with sofas and seating for those wanting a quick break from the dancefloor. The VIP area is also located on this floor, providing a comfortable chill-out space with its own bar and seating area.

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Credit: David Dumitru

The Rooms at MiNT XL

1. Ballroom

The largest of the three rooms, the ‘Ballroom’ is a warehouse type of space hosting the headlining names on MiNT XL’s line-ups. Some of the lighting features that stood out as soon as we walked into the room included the large ring structure above the dancefloor, as well as the linear rigs placed horizontally across the ceiling, which rotate to create a wave-like effect through light.

Another standout piece of the room is the newly installed Funktion-One Vero sound system, delivering bass that pumps through your body and an overall premium sound quality. The same system can also be found in the other two rooms, where its impact is even greater due to their smaller capacities.

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Credit: @elliotyoungphoto

2. Cage

Probably the most interesting room of the three, and our personal favourite, ‘Cage’ delivers an experience like no other. Its design feels unique and fresh out of the box, while still maintaining a lush feel. Throughout the opening night, the room was lit up with orange lighting, creating a somewhat comfortable atmosphere amid all the chaos going on.

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Credit: David Dumitru

‘Cage’ also has a few sofas placed around the room, helping complete its luxurious feel. The cherry on top, however, is the fact that the space will often welcome DJs playing on vinyl. We had the chance to witness this live, and let me tell you, seeing the artists flip and swap records behind the decks totally elevates the experience.

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Credit: David Dumitru

3. Clubroom

With a large light panel on the ceiling covering the centre of the dancefloor, ‘Clubroom’ is an ode to MiNT Warehouse, the brand’s second ever venue. Sharing similar characteristics, the room brings the MiNT Warehouse spirit to MiNT XL, carrying over the energetic vibes that have become a trademark of the brand.

While the room has a great design from a production perspective, the air conditioning isn’t felt as well in some corners, often making it a very hot space.

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Credit: David Dumitru

4. Terrace

An open-air space with a nice view of some of Leeds city centre’s tallest buildings, the terrace is a well-arranged spot for those who want to unwind a little and take a breath of fresh air. Located close to the ‘Ballroom’, the path to the terrace can, however, become very busy at times.

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Credit: David Dumitru

The Music at MiNT XL

The venue opened with the brand’s own event series, ‘system.’, taking over the decks. Across the three rooms, a well-curated line-up delivered the soundtrack to MiNT’s new beginning.

From the perspective of EDM House Network, our highlights were Foehn & Jerome at the ‘Cage’, Craig Richards B2B Francesco Del Garda at the ‘Ballroom’, and then back to the ‘Cage’ for a vinyl session with Fumiya Tanaka.

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Credit: @elliotyoungphoto

Beyond the opening night, a wide range of renowned DJs are set to follow at MiNT XL, with the likes of Ewan McVicar, Riordan, Morgan Seatree and a Worried About Henry (WAH) takeover among those already announced. While so far only electronic music events make up the calendar, organisers have said they are excited to expand into new genres and live music.

Atmosphere Inside The Venue

MiNT XL operates a no-phones policy at all events, meaning attendees can fully immerse themselves into the music. Having experienced an event with such policy for the first time, it was impressive to see how big of a change it makes.

Seeing people living in the moment and having fun truly gave everyone a taste of what some mean when they say ‘raving was better in the 90s’. The no-phones policy genuinely made the night feel like a time machine that teleported us back to a time when people used to socialise and not chase Instagram clout at raves.

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Credit: @elliotyoungphoto

With three state-of-the-art rooms, a 2,500-capacity venue, a sound system that blows the roof off and a no-phones policy, MiNT XL has real potential to become one of the best nightclubs in the entire UK. The opening party was not just the green light for a new venue in Leeds, but felt more like a statement that MiNT XL is here, and for good.

The club season is only just getting started, with a packed list of upcoming events already lined up at MiNT XL.

Friday 9 October – Marsolo Invites: Marsolo + more TBA

Saturday 10 October – Airspace: Notion, Kyle Starkey, Camille Doe + more

Saturday 17 October – Mint XL Presents: Cam Stockman b2b Tommy Phillips

Friday 30 October – Airspace: Riordan, Stef Davidse + more

Saturday 31 October – Ewan McVicar Presents: Halloween – Ewan McVicar, Special Request, Olive F

Saturday 7 November – Mint XL Presents: ALISHA, Robbie Doherty + more

Saturday 14 November – Mint XL Presents: Morgan Seatree + more TBA

Friday 20 November – Framework Presents: Ben UFO, Papa Nugs + more

Saturday 21 November – Jampacked Would Tour Leeds Edition: Jamback, Anil Aras, A For Alpha

Saturday 19 December – Framework x Mugpie Presents: Christian AB, Unai Trotti + more

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EDM Festivals October 2026: Festivals We Can’t Miss

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EDM Festivals October 2026: Festivals We Can’t Miss worldwide as major events fill the month across North America, Asia, Europe, and South America

October 2026 brings another busy month for the EDM festival calendar, with events taking place across North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. In the US, 808 Festival, Breakaway Utah, We Belong Here Central Park, Experts Only at the Gorge, Niteharts, Head Trip, III Points Miami, Escape Psycho Circus, BOO! Seattle, BOO! Arizona, and Hocus Pocus Miami fill the month. Meanwhile, EDC Korea and Chill O’posite Festival add major dates in Asia and Africa. No Art Lisbon and AMF represent Europe, while EDC Colombia and Ritvales bring two large weekends to South America. Here’s a full look at the EDM festivals taking place throughout October 2026.

808 Festival

Dates: October 2–3, 2026
Location: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand

808 Festival returns to BITEC in Bangkok from October 2–3, 2026 for two days across two stages. The Phase Two lineup includes ILLENIUM, SLANDER B2B NGHTMRE, W&W, Argy, Ben Nicky, 999999999, Mesto, and KAAZE. Meanwhile, JUSTUS, RIVO, Dorian, Ian Asher, and Mary Droppinz are also confirmed. Several special performances are scheduled, including Adam Beyer B2B Chris Avantgarde and Nifra B2B Will Atkinson. Giorgia Angiuli will also perform live. More artists are still due to be announced before the festival returns to Bangkok in October.

Breakaway Utah

Dates: October 2–3, 2026
Location: America First Field, Sandy, Utah

Breakaway Utah brings the Breakaway Music Festival series to America First Field in Sandy, Utah, from October 2–3, 2026. Friday features John Summit, Tiësto, Max Styler, Jackie Hollander, Ray Volpe, LAYZ B2B TYNAN, and Trivecta. Hershe, Heyz, Roddy Lima, Soraya, and Obayashi also appear on the first day. Saturday then brings Chris Lake, Audien, Bonnie X Clyde, Frank Walker, Kasablanca, and Mojave Grey. In addition, Kaskade will play a sunset set, while Gorgon City B2B MPH adds another collaborative performance.

We Belong Here Central Park

Dates: October 2–4, 2026
Location: Wollman Rink, Central Park, New York City, New York

We Belong Here Central Park heads back to Wollman Rink in Central Park from October 2–4, 2026. Friday opens with MEDUZA³ and a sunset set from LP Giobbi. On Saturday, Ben Böhmer plays a sunset set before Stephan Bodzin performs live. Sunday closes the weekend with Steve Angello and a sunset club set from Bob Moses. Elsewhere on the lineup, Ashibah, Eve Lauren, and Tripolism are also confirmed. The wider program includes Aftours, Amanda Simpson, Anthony Romano, Malcolm Zeller, Sanvero, Sebi Luca, and several more artists.

EDC Korea

Dates: October 3–4, 2026
Location: INSPIRE, South Korea

EDC Korea returns to INSPIRE on October 3–4, 2026, with house, trance, techno, bass, and hard dance across the weekend. Saturday includes DJ Snake, ILLENIUM B2B Dabin, Ben Nicky Presents Xtreme, Brennan Heart, Coone, and Dimension. R3HAB, Sara Landry, Subtronics, and SVDDEN DEATH are also confirmed. Meanwhile, Bassrush Experience and an Insomniac Records Takeover appear on the Saturday program. Sunday features 999999999, Alok, Aly & Fila, Argy, FISHER, Kayzo, Nifra, and Tiësto. TOKiMONSTA, Vini Vici, W&W, and Wooli also join the second day.

Experts Only at the Gorge

Dates: October 3–4, 2026
Location: Gorge Amphitheatre, Washington

Experts Only at the Gorge brings John Summit’s Experts Only brand to Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington on October 3–4, 2026. John Summit leads the weekend alongside Cassian, Daniel Allan, Devault, Hamdi, Jackie Hollander, and KETTAMA. Before the main event begins, the EO Base Camp Pre-Party is scheduled for October 2. Layton Giordani is currently confirmed for that party, with additional names still to come. Across the full weekend, the music covers house, techno, and bass with a compact lineup centred on the Experts Only roster and its regular collaborators.

Starlight Festival

Dates: October 8–11, 2026
Location: Giza and Cairo, Egypt

Starlight Festival brings four days of events to Giza and Cairo from October 8–11, 2026. The main festival is held near The Pyramids of Giza on October 9–10. A welcome party takes place in Cairo on October 8, followed by a farewell party on October 11. The first main day features Adriatique, Indira Paganotto, Pete Tong, Vintage Culture, and WhoMadeWho with a hybrid DJ set. Awen, BiiA, Charlie Sparks, and Coco & Breezy are also confirmed. On day two, Charlotte de Witte, Michael Bibi, and Enrico Sangiuliano lead the lineup. Meanwhile, Deer Jade, Fiona Kraft, Floyd Lavine, Layla Benitez, and Olympe also perform.

Chill O’posite Festival

Dates: October 8–10, 2026
Location: Dahab, Egypt

Chill O’posite Festival brings electronic music, live performances, and hybrid sets to Dahab from October 8–10, 2026. The lineup includes 47 Soul, AIWAA, and Aly Fathalla performing live. Blacky, Jad Halal, Nico Morano, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Tia, and Tony L Issac are also confirmed. Several B2B sets appear across the three days. These include BĪSU B2B Welson, Borio B2B Shika, and Kotoe B2B Madmotormiquel. Meanwhile, Chitati, Karamell, Menna Hussein, Molotof, Netam, and Nubatronic add more live performances to the program.

Niteharts

Dates: October 9–11, 2026
Location: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California

Niteharts will run for three days at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego from October 9–11, 2026. Presented by ISOxo and Knock2, the festival covers bass, trap, electronic, and alternative music. The lineup includes Knock2 B2B DJ Snake, ISOxo, ISOKNOCK, RL Grime, Hamdi, 2hollis, and LYNY. Porter Robinson will also perform a DJ set. Elsewhere, Flava D, Jane Remover, Frost Children, Devault, Underscores, and Daine are confirmed. Nitepunk, Control Freak, Borne, Yaego, and Thaiboy Digital & Swedm® also appear across the weekend.

Head Trip

Dates: October 10–11, 2026
Location: Empire Polo Club, Indio, California

Head Trip makes its debut at Empire Polo Club in Indio on October 10–11, 2026. Saturday features Calvin Harris, Under Construction: FISHER + Chris Lake, and Peggy Gou B2B Four Tet. Seth Troxler B2B Ben Sterling is also confirmed for the first day. Sunday follows with Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, and Dom Dolla B2B KETTAMA. The Blessed Madonna and DJ Harvey also perform on Sunday. Meanwhile, Floating Points’ Sunflower Sound System will be featured throughout the weekend. Presented by Goldenvoice, the new two-day festival adds another major electronic music event to Indio’s calendar.

EDC Colombia

Dates: October 10–11, 2026
Location: Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot, Medellín, Colombia

EDC Colombia holds its inaugural edition in Medellín on October 10–11, 2026, at Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot. Saturday features Above & Beyond, Alesso, Alok, ARTBAT, Astrix, Chase & Status, and deadmau5. ILLENIUM, Jamie Jones, Maceo Plex, Miss Monique, and Richie Hawtin are also confirmed. In addition, Dreamstate Presents and Factory93 Presents appear on the festival program. Sunday includes 999999999, Afrojack B2B Green Velvet, Armin van Buuren, Boris Brejcha, and CamelPhat. Kaskade, Nico Moreno, Restricted, Subtronics, Sullivan King, and Vintage Culture also perform on day two.

No Art Lisbon

Dates: October 10, 2026
Location: Passeio Marítimo de Algés, Lisbon, Portugal

Following a sold-out edition last year, No Art Lisbon is back in the Portuguese capital on October 10, 2026. The one-day lineup includes Adriatique, ANOTR, Jennifer Loveless, Klin Klop, and SG Lewis. Franky Rizardo B2B Mau P adds a collaborative set to the program. With six acts currently listed, the event keeps its schedule more focused than many of October’s multi-day festivals. The Lisbon date also adds another European stop to No Art’s 2026 calendar.

AMF

Dates: October 24, 2026
Location: Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam, Netherlands

AMF returns to Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on October 24, 2026, for its annual one-night event during Amsterdam Dance Event. The 2026 lineup currently features Afrojack, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, ARTBAT, D-Block & S-te-Fan, Korolova, and Marlon Hoffstadt, with more artists still to be announced. David Guetta is also confirmed to bring The Monolith to the AMF stage, adding his large-scale live production to this year’s edition. The festival is scheduled from 8 PM until the early hours of the following morning, continuing AMF’s long-running place on the final Saturday of Amsterdam Dance Event and bringing several different sides of electronic music together inside one of Amsterdam’s largest venues.

Escape Psycho Circus

Dates: October 30–31, 2026
Location: Southern California

Escape Psycho Circus returns to Southern California on October 30–31, 2026, for two nights of electronic music across five stages. Friday’s The Big Top lineup includes Benny Benassi, Cascada, Cloonee, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, KREAM, MORTEN, NERVO, and Steve Aoki, while Bassrush hosts Sewer District with Excision, Getter, Kai Wachi, and Level Up. Feeding Grounds brings harder styles with AniMe, Coone B2B DJ Isaac, Darren Styles, Frontliner, Lady Faith B2B LNY TNZ, and Showtek, while The Cage features Adam Ten, DJ Tennis, Jamie Jones B2B Franky Rizardo, and Joseph Capriati B2B SOSA. Saturday continues with Alok, Disco Lines, Galantis, Ian Asher, JOYRYDE, Maddix, and Zedd at The Big Top, alongside Adventure Club, Dabin, Dr. Fresch, Liquid Stranger, 999999999, Funk Assault, Indira Paganotto, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin, Avalon Emerson, Champion, DJ Heartstring, and Malugi across the other stages. With house, bass, hard dance, and techno spread across the Halloween weekend, Escape Psycho Circus closes October with one of Insomniac’s biggest seasonal festivals.

BOO! Seattle

Dates: October 30–31, 2026
Location: WAMU Theater, Seattle, Washington

BOO! Seattle returns to WAMU Theater in Seattle, Washington, on October 30–31, 2026, with three themed stages and more than 50 DJs and performers across Halloween weekend. Friday’s lineup includes AMP, Casey Club, Champion, DJ Heather, Elderbrook with a DJ set, Gramatik, GRiZ, James Hype, Levity, LYNY, OMNOM, Ravenscoon, TroyBoi, Walker & Royce, and Westend. Saturday continues with A Little Sound, AZYR, Cloonee, Getter, Hannah Laing, Hershe, It’s Murph, Kayzo, Morgan Seatree, Sara Landry, Subtronics, Taiki Nulight, Taylor Torrence, Wuki, and YDG. With house, bass, techno, and harder electronic styles spread across two nights, BOO! Seattle gives the Pacific Northwest another major Halloween festival option at the end of October.

BOO! Arizona

Dates: October 30–31, 2026
Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona

BOO! Arizona takes place at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on October 30–31, 2026, with two themed stages across Halloween weekend. Friday’s lineup includes 2DY4, Capochino, Deorro, Fieldz B2B Mile32, Hydes, Kompany, Maddix, Marie Vaunt, PEEKABOO, Restricted, Sippy, Virtual Riot, Zedd, and Zoe Gitter. Saturday continues with ACRAZE, Aja Cruz, Alyssa Jolee, The Chainsmokers, Dombresky, Gravagerz, Heyz, James Hype, Jay Prior, JSTJR, Level Up, Luci, Papajan, Samplifire, Seven Lions, and TRYM. With house, bass, techno, and harder electronic styles spread across both nights, BOO! Arizona gives Scottsdale another large Halloween weekend event at the end of October.

Hocus Pocus Miami

Dates: October 30–November 1, 2026
Location: Factory Town, Miami, Florida

Hocus Pocus Miami returns to Factory Town in Miami, Florida, from October 30–November 1, 2026, for three nights across five stages during Halloween weekend. The lineup includes Chase & Status, ChaseWest, Cassian, Gorgon City, Indira Paganotto, Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati, Kerri Chandler, Layton Giordani, Marco Strous, MEDUZA, Odd Mob, Prospa, Purple Disco Machine, Seth Troxler, Skream, William Kiss, and Yanamaste. Several collaborative sets are also listed, including Funk Assault (Chlär B2B Alarico) and Vic Prydz >>> Franky Rizardo, while Apollonia, Ayybo, Azzecca, Beltran, Berbrakka, Chris Stussy, Cole Knight, Danny Daze, DJ Boring, Hudson Mohawke, Jayda G, Malugi, Mary Droppinz, Salomé Le Chat, Slam, and VTSS appear elsewhere across the three-night program. With house, techno, bass, and underground electronic music spread throughout Factory Town, Hocus Pocus Miami extends the Halloween festival calendar into the first night of November.

Ritvales

Dates: October 31–November 1, 2026
Location: Parque Norte, Medellín, Colombia

Ritvales returns to Parque Norte in Medellín, Colombia, from October 31–November 1, 2026, for two days covering techno, trance, house, melodic electronic music, and live performances. Saturday’s lineup includes Aly & Fila, Anetha, Ayybo, Carl Cox with an extended set, Ciaran McAuley, Dubfire, Guy J, Kobosil, LAVERN, Mauro Picotto, Paul van Dyk with an extended set, Somewhen, SPFDJ, Sven Väth, Tripolism, and WhoMadeWho with a hybrid DJ set. Sunday continues with Adam Beyer, Ben Böhmer live, Cloonee, Collabs 3000 (Chris Liebing B2B Speedy J), Crystal Waters live, Eli Brown, HI-LO B2B XXXXXX, I Hate Models, Klangkuenstler, Lilly Palmer, Massano, Marcel Dettmann, Oliver Heldens, Seth Troxler, Stephan Bodzin live, Supergloss, Victor Ruiz, and X CLUB. Stage hosts across the weekend include 44, Carl Cox Invites, and SHINE Ibiza, giving Ritvales one of the broader electronic lineups spanning the final day of October and the first day of November.

From major North American festivals including Breakaway Utah, We Belong Here Central Park, Experts Only at the Gorge, III Points Miami, Escape Psycho Circus, and BOO! Seattle to international events such as 808 Festival, EDC Korea, Starlight Festival, EDC Colombia, AMF, and Ritvales, October 2026 brings electronic music festivals to cities across North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. Halloween events, city festivals, multi-day weekends, and one-day shows fill the month, with lineups covering house, techno, trance, bass, drum & bass, hard dance, melodic electronic music, and more.

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