Bass and Hard Dance music are defined by their visceral sonic impact, built upon meticulously engineered soundscapes. Expect colossal sub-bass frequencies that resonate through the body, intricate, often syncopated drum programming, and highly processed, sometimes abrasive, synthetic textures. From Drum & Bass's rapid-fire breakbeats to Dubstep's evolving wobbles and Hardstyle's signature distorted screeches, these genres prioritize technical mastery in sound design, delivering a relentless, high-energy assault on the senses that demands powerful sound systems for full appreciation.
Beyond the sonics, Bass and Hard Dance music boast a rich cultural lineage, rooted in underground rave scenes and the relentless pursuit of sonic innovation. Evolving from foundational UK hardcore and jungle, these genres have cultivated vibrant global communities united by a shared passion for high-octane rhythms and cathartic energy. Their enduring appeal lies in their capacity for both intense physicality and profound emotional release, offering a space where diverse audiences can connect through the sheer power of sound, pushing boundaries while celebrating collective euphoria.
The Homie Collective Campout
Jun 16, 2026 - Jun 16, 2026
The Homie Collective Campout is a grassroots music and arts festival in New England that features a diverse lineup of jam, bass, and electronic music. This community-focused event offers an immersive experience with live muralists, interactive workshops, and various art installations in a scenic camping environment.
PlayThink Festival
Jun 17, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
PlayThink Festival is an annual movement, music, and art celebration in Kentucky that focuses on community building through flow arts, yoga, and education. It offers a transformative family-friendly experience featuring diverse workshops, live performances, and personal growth opportunities in a natural setting.
Apocalypse
Jun 19, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
Apocalypse is an immersive bass music festival hosted by Insomniac Events at the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach, California. The event features high-energy performances from top dubstep and drum and bass artists set within a detailed post-apocalyptic, zombie-themed environment.
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Rebirthfest
Jun 20, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
Rebirth Fest is a heavy music festival held in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. The 2026 edition is listed at Reverb and features metal and hardcore acts including Dysentery and The Crimson Armada, along with multiple supporting bands. It is a daytime, all-ages event centered on heavier underground genres.
Electric Forest
Jun 25, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
Electric Forest is a multi-genre music festival held annually in Rothbury, Michigan, specializing in electronic music and jam band performances. The event is renowned for its immersive setting in Sherwood Forest, featuring elaborate art installations and vibrant light displays that foster a unique communal experience.
Coconino Campout
Jun 26, 2026 - Jun 27, 2026
Coconino Campout is an immersive three-day music and camping festival held at the Pepsi Amphitheater in Flagstaff, Arizona. Set within the scenic Ponderosa pine forests of Fort Tuthill County Park, the event features a diverse lineup of bass, electronic, and jam artists.
Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge
Jun 27, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge is an immersive electronic dance music festival held at the scenic Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington, featuring world-class DJs and elaborate Alice in Wonderland-themed production. Attendees enjoy a multi-day experience that combines high-energy music and art installations with a unique camping adventure overlooking the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge.
APOG
Jul 3, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026
APOG, also known as Any Patch of Grass, is a multi-day electronic music and arts festival held annually in Washington that showcases local DJs and immersive art installations. The community-focused event encourages creativity and participation within a scenic forest setting at Darrington Music Park.
Lost in Dreams Festival
Jul 11, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026
Lost in Dreams is an immersive electronic dance music festival hosted by Insomniac that specifically highlights future bass, melodic dubstep, and vocal-driven dance music. The event creates a multi-sensory dreamworld through ethereal stage production and performances designed to take attendees on an emotive, transcendent journey.
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4848 Festival
Jul 16, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026
The 4848 Festival is a multi-day "festivacation" held at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia, named for the mountain's 4,848-foot elevation. It features a diverse lineup of jam bands and Americana artists alongside outdoor adventures like lift-serviced mountain biking, hiking, and lake activities.
Northern Nights
Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
Northern Nights is an annual electronic music festival held at Cook's Valley Campground in the redwood forests of Northern California. The event is uniquely known for its riverside stage on the Eel River and for being a pioneer in offering legal onsite cannabis sales and consumption.
Big Dub Festival
Jul 21, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
Big Dub Festival is an interactive electronic music and arts event held at Four Quarters Farm in Pennsylvania that focuses on bass music and community-driven culture. Attendees enjoy a multi-day experience featuring workshops, fire performances, and camping in a picturesque woodland setting.
Summer Apex
Jul 24, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
Summer Apex is a high-octane music and motorsports festival held at Road America in Wisconsin, blending live electronic music with professional racing and drifting culture. The event features multiple stages for musical headliners alongside car shows, camping, and interactive fan activations.
Sound Haven
Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 2, 2026
Sound Haven is an underground bass music and arts festival held annually at Jaceland in Tennessee, renowned for its high-fidelity sound systems and community-driven atmosphere. The event features non-stop electronic performances alongside immersive visual art, workshops, and high-end audio production across multiple stages.
Breakaway Festival Michigan
Aug 14, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026
Breakaway Music Festival Michigan is a premier multi-genre event held at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, featuring a high-energy lineup of EDM, hip-hop, and pop artists. The festival offers an immersive two-day experience with large-scale production and multiple stages, drawing thousands of music fans from across the Midwest.
Bass Canyon
Aug 14, 2026 - Aug 16, 2026
Bass Canyon is a premier three-day bass music festival founded by Excision and held annually at the iconic Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington state. The event features a heavy-hitting lineup of dubstep artists and an immersive camping experience set against the scenic Columbia River Gorge.
Das Energi Festival
Aug 31, 2026 - Sep 3, 2026
Das Energi Festival is a premier electronic dance music event held annually at the historic Great Saltair on the shores of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. The festival features world-class EDM artists across multiple immersive stages, combining high-energy production with the scenic beauty of the surrounding salt flats.
Secret Dreams Festival
Sep 3, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Secret Dreams is an immersive music and arts festival held at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio, featuring a diverse blend of electronic, jam, and bass music. The event showcases large-scale visual art installations alongside interactive workshops and performances in a community-driven atmosphere.
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Deep Tropics Equinox
Sep 4, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deep Tropics Equinox is a climate-positive electronic music gathering in Nashville, Tennessee, serving as an intimate, community-focused spring extension of the flagship Deep Tropics festival. The event features a diverse lineup of house and bass music artists alongside immersive art and a strong commitment to regenerative, zero-waste environmental practices.
Basscon Wasteland Festival
Sep 4, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026
Basscon Wasteland is Southern California's premier hard dance festival, showcasing high-energy genres like hardstyle and hardcore within a massive post-apocalyptic themed environment. Organized by Insomniac, the event features world-class production and top international DJs, serving as the ultimate stronghold for the hardest sounds in electronic music.
Deep Tropics
Sep 4, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deep Tropics is a sustainable electronic music and art festival held in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring a curated lineup of house, techno, and bass artists. The event is recognized as North America's greenest festival, combining immersive tropical production with a deep commitment to climate positivity and zero-waste initiatives.
Dancefestopia
Sep 7, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Dancefestopia is a high-energy electronic dance music and camping festival held annually near Kansas City, Missouri. It features an immersive forest camping experience alongside world-class production, diverse art installations, and a lineup focused on bass and electronic genres.
Goldrush Fest
Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026
Goldrush Music Festival is a premier Wild West-themed electronic dance music and hip-hop event held annually in Arizona. The multi-day festival features world-class DJs and urban artists across several stages, all centered around an immersive frontier experience.
Sacred Acre Festival
Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Sacred Acre Festival is an immersive electronic music and arts event held in Ninilchik, Alaska, that combines world-class EDM performances with a strong focus on ocean conservation. The multi-day experience features large-scale laser displays, digital art, and educational workshops aimed at protecting marine habitats from destructive industrial practices.
Global Dance Festival
Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026
Global Dance Festival is a dance music event that takes place annually in Denver, United States, at the National Western Complex. It is known for showcasing a wide array of dance music acts, art installations, food trucks, and performers, creating an immersive festival experience.
Breakaway Festival Philadelphia
Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026
Breakaway Music Festival Philadelphia is a high-energy two-day event featuring a diverse lineup of top-tier electronic and dance music artists at the Subaru Park Festival Grounds. Part of a premier multi-city touring brand, the festival offers an immersive experience with massive stage productions, local food vendors, and silent discos.
Making Time Festival
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Making Time Festival is a transcendental electronic music event held at the historic Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia, curated by DJ Dave P. The festival features a diverse lineup of underground techno, house, and experimental artists designed to create a futuristic musical experience.
Cascade Equinox Festival
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Cascade Equinox Festival is a multi-genre music and arts gathering held at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon. The event features a diverse musical lineup alongside immersive art installations, workshops, and family-friendly activities within a scenic high desert environment.
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Lost Lands
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Lost Lands is an annual prehistoric-themed electronic music festival founded by Excision and held at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio. The event is renowned for its immersive dinosaur-themed production and a lineup dedicated to the heaviest artists in the bass music scene.
Nocturnal Wonderland
Sep 19, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Nocturnal Wonderland is the longest-running electronic dance music festival in the United States, renowned for its immersive neon-lit environments and diverse DJ lineups. Held annually in Southern California, the event combines world-class production with a unique camping experience that celebrates the spirit of old-school rave culture.
Big Fam Festival
Sep 25, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Big Fam Music & Arts Festival is an immersive electronic music and camping gathering held in Brooklyn, Michigan, that emphasizes community and creative expression. The event features diverse bass music lineups alongside live visionary art, workshops, and performance art in a forest setting.
Same Same But Different
Sep 25, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026
Same Same But Different is an intimate multi-genre arts and music festival held at Lake Perris State Park, California, featuring a diverse lineup of electronic, funk, and jam bands. The beachfront event emphasizes community and wellness through interactive art installations, over 75 workshops, and unique lakeside activities like Floatopia parties.
Breakaway Festival Carolina
Sep 25, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026
Breakaway Festival Carolina is a premier two-day music event held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway that showcases a high-energy lineup of electronic, house, and pop music. The festival provides an immersive experience for the local community, featuring massive stage productions, silent discos, and a variety of local vendors.
Wakaan Music Festival
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026
Wakaan Music Festival is an immersive electronic music event held at Mulberry Mountain in Arkansas, curated by Liquid Stranger and his record label to showcase experimental bass music. The festival features a unique blend of underground sounds, live art, and community-focused workshops within a scenic mountain landscape.
Submersion Festival
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026
Submersion Festival is an underground electronic music and arts event held at Paradise Lakes in Hammonton, New Jersey, that focuses on high-fidelity sound systems and curated bass music lineups. The boutique, 21+ festival offers a three-day camping experience featuring immersive visual art and a diverse range of electronic genres like dubstep and drum and bass.
ComplexCon
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
ComplexCon is an expertly curated festival and convention that brings together influential brands and artists to celebrate the intersection of streetwear, music, art, and pop culture. Attendees can experience exclusive product drops, insightful panel discussions, and live performances that define the current and future cultural landscape.
Valley Of The Seven Stars
Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Valley Of The Seven Stars is a three-day electronic music and camping festival hosted by the artist GRiZ at Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, Virginia. The event features a diverse lineup of electronic acts, immersive art installations, and wellness sessions set within the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.
Niteharts Festival
Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Niteharts Festival is an electronic music event held at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, United States. It is known for being curated by San Diego artists ISOxo and Knock2, featuring established acts, rising talent, and exclusive back-to-back sets alongside immersive art installations.
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Breakaway Festival NorCal
Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026
Breakaway Festival NorCal is a premier two-day electronic dance music event that brings world-class DJs and vibrant production to Northern California, including locations like Sacramento and the Bay Area. As part of the nation’s largest touring festival brand, it features high-energy performances, multiple stages, and immersive fan activities.
Off The Grid Campout SoCal
Oct 22, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Off The Grid Campout is a grassroots electronic music festival in the Southern California desert featuring nonstop house, techno, and bass music. The immersive event emphasizes a community-driven atmosphere with art installations, workshops, and 24/7 dance floors.
Boo! Seattle
Oct 30, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Boo! Seattle is an annual electronic dance music festival held over Halloween weekend at the WAMU Theater in Seattle, Washington. Organized by Insomniac Events, the two-day festival features multiple themed stages and immersive spooky production alongside a lineup of world-renowned DJs.
Escape Halloween
Oct 30, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Escape Halloween is North America's largest Halloween music festival, held annually in San Bernardino, California, featuring a diverse lineup of top electronic dance music artists. The event immerses attendees in a spooky, carnival-like atmosphere with themed stages, haunted mazes, and theatrical performers from the Psycho Circus.
Haunted Fest Columbus
Oct 31, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Haunted Fest Columbus is a premier Halloween-themed electronic dance music festival in Ohio featuring world-class DJs and immersive production. Held annually at KEMBA Live!, the event invites fans of all ages to celebrate with high-energy performances and creative costumes in a spine-chilling atmosphere.
EDC Orlando
Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
EDC Orlando is a premier three-day electronic dance music festival held annually at Tinker Field, featuring world-renowned DJs and immersive art installations. The event is celebrated for its vibrant carnival atmosphere, complete with iconic stages, full-scale rides, and a community-driven spirit.
Beyond Existence
Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Beyond Existence is an intimate, community-centered music and arts festival in Central Texas that showcases underground bass music and experimental electronic genres. The event features immersive art installations and high-fidelity sound systems designed to foster deep connections in a nature-focused camping setting.
Seismic Dance Event
Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
Seismic Dance Event is a premier boutique electronic music festival in Austin, Texas, dedicated to house, techno, and underground dance music. Held at The Concourse Project, the event is renowned for its intimate atmosphere, world-class production, and curated lineups of global headliners.
Darker Waves Festival
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
Darker Waves Festival is a music event held on Huntington City Beach in Huntington Beach, United States. It is known for its focus on new wave, post-punk, and dark wave artists, offering a nostalgic lineup across multiple stages as a single-day beach concert.
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Give Thanks Festival
Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026
Give Thanks Festival is an annual electronic dance music event held in Northern California over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The festival features world-renowned DJs and high-energy production to celebrate community and gratitude through dance music.
Jungle Bells
Dec 11, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Jungle Bells is an annual holiday celebration at the San Diego Zoo that transforms the park into a winter wonderland with spectacular light displays and seasonal music. The event features live performances, holiday-themed animal experiences, and festive activities like the Aurora multimedia show.
Eternal NYE
Dec 30, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Eternal NYE is a premier electronic bass music festival held annually at the Orlando Amphitheater in Florida to celebrate the New Year. The event features high-energy performances from world-class DJs alongside immersive visual productions and a cosmic-themed countdown experience.
Decadence Arizona
Dec 30, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Decadence Arizona is the Southwest's largest electronic dance music festival, held annually on December 30 and 31 at the Phoenix Raceway. The event showcases world-class DJs across multiple stages with high-end production, offering an immersive environment to celebrate the New Year.
Lights All Night
Dec 30, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Lights All Night is a premier electronic dance music festival held annually in Dallas, Texas, during the New Year's Eve weekend. As one of the longest-running EDM events in the United States, it features high-energy performances from top-tier DJs alongside immersive light shows and state-of-the-art visual productions.
Groove Cruise
Jan 21, 2027 - Jan 21, 2027
Groove Cruise is the world’s longest-running electronic dance music festival hosted on a luxury cruise ship, featuring non-stop sets from world-class DJs. Departing from various U.S. ports, it offers a high-energy immersive vacation that combines premium cruise amenities with non-stop parties and exotic destination stops.
EDSea
Jan 26, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027
EDSea is an electronic dance music festival that takes place on a cruise ship departing from Miami, United States. This festival combines a music festival with a cruise holiday, offering attendees non-stop music across multiple stages, themed nights, activities, and a stop at a tropical destination.
Gem and Jam
Feb 5, 2027 - Feb 7, 2027
Gem and Jam is an annual multi-day festival in Tucson, Arizona, that coincides with the world-renowned Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase. The event features a unique fusion of electronic music, jam bands, visionary art, and extensive mineral displays.
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Lightning in a Bottle
May 26, 2027 - May 30, 2027
Lightning in a Bottle is an annual music and arts festival set against the scenic backdrop of Buena Vista Lake in California's Central Valley, near Bakersfield. Beyond the electronic beats, attendees are immersed in a world of elaborate art installations, unique stage designs, and workshops ranging from yoga to cooking, all while sporting glitter and neon attire.
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