Electric Daisy Carnival
Dates: May 15-17
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is the largest electronic dance festival in North America and one of the largest in the world. The festival takes place close to the Las Vegas strip at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Electric Daisy Carnival is often regarded as the United States’ version of Tomorrowland. The festival takes place in one of the biggest, if not the biggest, party cities in the world making it a very attractive event for party lovers. If you are an electronic dance music lover, you need to experience the fairytale festival that is Electric Daisy Carnival.
Miami Ultra Music Festival
Dates: March 20-22
Location: Miami, Florida
Ultra Music Festival is one of the most well-known electric music festivals in the world. In 2019, people from 105 countries attended Ultra Music Festival. March is the month to kick-off the festival season so the artists are fresh and ready to put on an incredible show. Being held in mid-march also gives many college students the opportunity to attend during their spring breaks, which only adds to the absolute madness of this festival. Taking place in downtown Miami and right next to Biscayne Bay, Ultra Music Festival has one of the more memorable settings a festival could have.
Electric Zoo
Dates: September 4-6
Location: Randall’s Island Park, New York
Electric Zoo is held annually over Labor Day weekend, giving festival-goers the perfect to chance to attend. The festival is held in New York City which makes it easily accessible to people all over the world. The venue is straddled by the East River and the Harlem River with views of the city in the background which makes the venue truly one of a kind. It is right across the bridge from Manhattan which gives attendee many options for lodging as well as the opportunity to do a little sightseeing on the side. The Electric Zoo has become a staple New York City’s festival scene which is a testament to how highly regarded this festival is.
Electric Forest
Dates: June 25-28
Location: Rothbury, Michigan
Electric Forest is one of the newest major festivals to emerge in the United States. Every year since 2011, the festival has grown immensely. It is a 4-day, one-weekend festival that is unlike any festival you’ve ever seen. Most of the venue is within a forest on a large plot of land. Once it gets dark, the whole forest is lit up with florescent colors making the venue feel rather magical. Sculptures and art are scattered throughout the festival. One of the best aspects of Electric Forest is the large camping areas right by the venue which gives you a true festival experience.
Imagine Festival
Dates: September 17-20
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Taking place just outside of Atlanta at the Atlanta Motor Speedway is the Imagine Festival. It is the largest EDM festival in Georgia and one of the premier EDM festivals in the United States. The beauty of this festival is that the performances all take place within the speedway and just outside of the speedway is a massive camping area. Thousands of people camp in the large camping areas which just adds to the whole experience. The campground even offers a silent disco after the concerts are all done for the night. The theme for the festival in 2020 is “What Lies Deep at the Bottom of the Ocean”. The aquatic theme is very unique and it definitely captures the fairytale theme the festival was going for. Every year people embrace the themes so if you are planning on attending make sure to plan your outfits accordingly.
Paradiso Music Festival
Dates: June 12-13
Location: Gorge Amphitheater, Washington
Paradiso Festival is the largest dance music festival in the Northwest United States. Paradiso takes place on a venue overlooking the Columbia Gorge Canyon which makes it one of the most spectacular settings for a music festival in the world. This festival is known for the beautiful venue and the costumes people wear. The Gorge Campground is located right next to the amphitheater so you don’t have far to commute. There are also amusement rides at the festival to add to the experience. Paradiso might be one of the unique festivals in the world. It might actually feel like a fantasy.