Untz Guide: Top 10 EDM Festivals This Fall
Just because summer's over doesn't mean the party has to stop. Luckily, there are still plenty of high-profile EDM festivals going down well into the fall season, and VIBE's got the top picks you should recognize. Stay true to your party animal instincts and be sure to make plans to rage before the cold chills of winter cause you to recluse to the clubs for hibernation till next year. ->
By Jessica Wunsch & Sarah Ponlonsky
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Electric Daisy Puerto Rico
September 13-14
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Why You Should Go: If you missed the Electric Daisy Carnival festival this year, this may be your last chance to experience the chaos and craziness everyone has been talking about and in a sweet, tropical location to boot.
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Dancefestopia
September 13-14
Kansas City, Missouri
Why You Should Go: The Coasts aren’t the only one who know how to throw down a killer festival. In the nation’s heartland, Dancefestopia steps up its lineup and stage inventory, plus they allow you to bring your own alcohol to the camping ground.
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Virgin Mobile Free Fest
September 21
Columbia, Maryland
Why You Should Go: The title says it all - it’s a FREE festival featuring the top acts from different genres. Kaskade, MGMT and Icona Pop will all be making an appearance, along with the man of the summer, Robin Thicke, who will hopefully repeat his performance at the VMAs.
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TomorrowWorld
September 27-29
Fairburn, Georgia
Why You Should Go: After a successful eight-year stint in Belgium, ID&T finally brings its iconic festival across international waters and into the U.S. for the first ever “TomorrowWorld.” To see what goodies may lie ahead, check out our gallery of this year’s Tomorrowland.
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Beyond Wonderland
September 28-29
Mountainview, California
Why You Should Go: Beyond Wonderland could be seen as Insomniac’s take on the TomorrowWorld franchise, combining the genre’s top DJs with a fantasy-base setup. With a stunning Bay Area backdrop and cast of colorful costumes and characters, you’ll want to dive in headfirst down this rabbit hole.
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Corona Capital
October 12-13
Ciudad, Mexico
Why You Should Go: Though summer be over in the U.S., things are still hot, Hot, HOT along the sandy beaches of Mexico. When things start to get a little chilly, this is the perfect opportunity to relive some of your favorite summer festival moments.
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Amsterdam Dance Event
October 16-20
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Why You Should Go: Every DJ from every inch of the globe travels to Amsterdam for four days of conferences, events, award ceremonies and live shows. Go get your Masters in electronic music and have fun doing it.
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Voo Doo Festival
November 1-3
New Orleans, Louisiana
Why You Should Go: There are few cities that embrace all forms of music culture like New Orleans. From brass bands to rappers to DJs, Nola is a melting pot of vibrant sounds. Voo Doo is the way to get bewitched by the atmosphere and wide scope of musical stylings. With acts ranging from Pearl Jam to Calvin Harris to Bassnectar to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis to Nine Inch Nails to Afrojack and beyone, there’s no shortage of talent heading to do their sonic voo doo to you.
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HARD Day Of The Dead
November 2-3
Los Angeles, California
Why You Should Go: From the people who brought you Holy Ship! comes the ultimate Halloween haunt with HARD’s Day of the Dead. The sick setup includes such ‘HARD’ hitters as Skrillex, Nero, Boys Noize, Bloody Beetroots, deadmau5 and Calvin Harris.
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I Love Techno
November 9
Ghent, Belgium
Why You Should Go: Few cities can do Techno justice like Detroit… except maybe one. Belgium pays homage to the classic EDM subgenre with an expert lineup and diehard patronage.
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