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Rave Jungle

Seismic Dance Event Announces Phase Two Additions for 2026 Edition

Fresh global talent and surprise stage takeovers are set to ignite Seismic Dance 2026 in Austin this November.

EDM Identity

Ultra Music Festival Releases 2026 Aftermovie, Opens Waitlist for 2027 Edition

Dive into Ultra's 2026 aftermovie and snag a spot on the 2027 waitlist before the hype fades.

EDM Identity

EDC Mexico Unveils Official Theme for 2027 Edition

Get ready to blast off with EDC Mexico's kineticJOURNEY theme, a fresh portal to a new festival universe.

We Rave You

Tiësto reveals his dream festival lineup: Carl Cox, Sven Väth and himself

Imagine a festival where Tiësto, Carl Cox and Sven Väth share the decks - see his ultimate dream lineup.

Rave Jungle

Amsterdam Dance Event - ADE Reveals Second Wave of Artists for “30 YEARS ADE”

Get ready for the next wave of legends hitting ADE's 30 year celebration, with fresh names like Ben Klock and Âme set to ignite the dancefloor.

EDM Identity

Burning Man Confirms Two Deaths at 2026 Edition

Amid the dust and beats, Burning Man’s 2026 gathering faced a tragic loss that’s shaking the community.

DJ Mag

Manumission: the return of Ibiza’s naughtiest, most notorious club event

Get ready for the legendary Manumission to storm Ibiza again this September, promising three days of unapologetic hedonism across the island’s hottest venues.

Rave Jungle

Zamna Egypt Unveils Phase 2 Lineup For 2026 Edition

Zamna Egypt’s 2026 desert rave just got massive with techno titans Marco Carola, CamelPhat and bass‑driven Gordo on the bill, promising a record‑crowded weekend.

EDM Identity

ABGT700 Set Times and Essential Info

Get the full ABGT700 lineup schedule, wellness vibes and must know details to plan your ultimate festival day.

EDM Identity

Global Dance Festival 2026 Set Times and Essential Info

Get the full lineup schedule and insider tips so you can plan your perfect Global Dance Festival 2026 experience.

Mixmag

Festival line-ups you might have missed: Seismic Dance Event, ADE, Fabrika

Discover hidden gems in this week’s biggest dance festivals, from Seismic to ADE and Fabrika.

EDM Identity

EDC Thailand Adds More Artists to 2026 Lineup

Get ready for a fresh wave of Thai beats as EDC drops an expanded 2026 roster!

EDM Identity

Seismic Dance Event Packs a Punch on Phase 2 Lineup for 9.0 Edition

Get ready for a seismic shift on the floor as heavy hitters like Chris Liebing and Maddix join the 9.0 lineup

We Rave You

808 Festival unveils Phase 2 lineup for 2026 edition at BITEC Bangkok

Bangkok's 808 Festival just dropped its Phase 2 roster, featuring Adam Beyer B2B Chris Avantgarde, Illenium, W&W and more - check the full lineup.

Mixmag

Tyler, The Creator labels All Points East night one crowd “fucking dead”

Tyler, The Creator slammed the All Points East opening night as dead, and you need to know what killed the vibe.

EDM Identity

Goldenvoice Shares First Look at Head Trip Stage Design

Sneak a look at the mind-bending Head Trip stage that promises to blow your festival senses this October.

We Rave You

Burning Man co-founder says the festival has ‘lost its soul’ and become a ‘Disneyland for the well-heeled’

A Burning Man co-founder warns the iconic desert rave is morphing into a luxury Disneyland for the well‑heeled.

DJ Mag

DJ sets cancelled at Reading and Leeds festivals as overcrowding forces Warehouse stage closures

The warehouse stages at Reading and Leeds have been shut down, leaving top DJs off the bill, and you need to know why.