Everywhen in the Woods is back October 2–4 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, turning the redwoods into a three-day, two-night festival of music, art, camping, and creative experiences. This fall’s theme, Creatures Come Out at Night, is your excuse to get out of the city, put on a costume, and spend a weekend in the...Continue Reading

Portola Music Festival returns to San Francisco for its fifth anniversary, bringing two days of music to Pier 80 on September 26–27. Portola Week keeps the party going across the city with pre- and after-parties featuring artists from the festival lineup and beyond, making it one massive weekend of music from the waterfront to San...Continue Reading

Portola Music Festival is officially back at Pier 80 on September 26–27, 2026, and for its fifth anniversary, they are going ridiculously big. If you've been to the San Francisco waterfront for this before, you already know the vibe, but this year's mix of electronic, hip-hop, indie, and full-on dance-party sets is next-level. Just remember...Continue Reading

Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights returns July 17–19, 2026 at Cook’s Valley Campground in Northern California. Set along the Eel River in the redwoods, the collaboration between two of the region’s most established independent festivals continues after a sold-out 2025, with a focus on curation, community, and a music-first experience that blends Dirtybird’s playful energy...Continue Reading

Ultra Music Festival is set to take place from Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. The event is raising the bar for 2026 with a powerhouse Phase 2 lineup that adds more than 70 artists and solidifies one of the most forward-thinking rosters in the festival’s history. Leading...Continue Reading

When I first started going to festivals, especially when I went alone, I leaned toward exploring new friends and new artists. This year at Portola, I felt the other side, deepening relationships with friends and music I’ve known for years. Here are 5 moments with the friends I love and the music I love almost...Continue Reading

Splash House is an alternate reality for anybody who goes to camping festivals in California, like Lightning In A Bottle or Northern Nights. Instead of fields and forests, rivers and lakes, Splash House is hosted entirely in luxury resort hotels in Palm Springs. The sun is hotter; the beats are faster. Melodic house and bass...Continue Reading

Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights 2025 was on July 18–20, 2025, at Cook’s Valley Campground in Northern California. Another year done, another fantastic romp in the redwoods. I've been going to the Northern Nights Music Festival almost every year since 2014; as a fan, as press representing Balanced Breakfast, and last year as an artist through my...Continue Reading

Splash House 2025 returns for its milestone 10th year with two electrifying weekends—August 8–10 (Weekend One) and August 15–17 (Weekend Two)—delivering expertly curated house, techno, and genre-bending electronic sounds across Palm Springs' most stylish venues splashhouse.com+9splashhouse.com+9splashhouse.com+9. This summer's celebration blends poolside sets, immersive hotel takeovers, late-night aviation hangar raves, and vibrant desert aesthetics into one...Continue Reading

Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights 2025 on July 18–20, 2025 at Cook’s Valley Campground in Northern California. Get ready to unleash your inner camper and dance under the redwoods! Dirtybird Campout and Northern Nights are joining forces for an unforgettable weekend of music, games, wellness, and wild adventures. Set along the Eel River at the...Continue Reading

San Francisco’s Portola Music Festival 2025 is returning to Pier 80 on September 20–21, 2025, marking its third consecutive year at this iconic waterfront venue. Pier 80, a former industrial shipping terminal, offers a raw, urban backdrop that sets Portola apart from other festivals held in parks or open fields. The festival transforms this concrete...Continue Reading

Splash House 2025 is back and bigger than ever! This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Palm Springs’ most iconic summer festival, bringing together house music lovers for three weekends of sun-soaked beats, poolside vibes, and unforgettable nights under the desert sky. From June 9-11, August 11-13, and August 18-20, Splash House promises an electrifying...Continue Reading