We are very close to one of our favorite festivals of the year, Beyond Wonderland PNW at the Gorge 2026! Since its inception in 2021, we’ve marveled at the improvements each year and are grateful for filling the void of Paradiso. The festival continues to impress us with well-rounded and diverse lineups. Insomniac consistently brings back old favorites while introducing fresh sounds.
This leads us to the update that REZZ, one of our favorites from the 2021 and 2024 editions of Beyond PNW, will not be performing. As many of you know, REZZ unfortunately canceled the rest of her planned shows for the year, stating that the stress of touring has caused her ongoing health issues to worsen. We feel terrible for her and hope that she gets the rest she needs.
Fear not, Zeds Dead is stepping up to replace REZZ for Beyond PNW 2026! Not only are we glad that Insomniac was able to book a replacement rather than extend the other artists’ sets, but we believe they absolutely killed it. The OG EDM titans are the perfect replacement, and honestly have piqued our interest in the festival this year! Zeds Dead last performed at Beyond PNW 2022, and they are currently on a major tour before taking a hiatus from touring in 2027. We love REZZ, so let’s give her some space to come back stronger than ever!
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Another change announced was for the Friday pre-party lineup. Instead of a solo Seven Lions set to end the day, attendees will get to see the return of Abraxis (Seven Lions b2b Dimibo). This is a psytrance-oriented side project of Seven Lions and Seattle-based Dimibo. Originally a duo, the PNW-based project is now a solo endeavor. Dimibo has been relatively quiet on the production and performance front lately. This return is very special and makes Friday a can’t-miss opportunity!
After the delays at Griztronics last month, there were concerns about Gorge security lines. Since then, Live Nation added more screening lanes and adjusted their check-in process. As a result, wait times for recent shows have dropped back down to their usual expectancy.
Grab your last minute tickets here!
Remember, the festival takes place on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29. The Friday pre-party on June 26 requires a separate ticket. Additionally, a separate camping pass is required as well to camp at the Gorge campgrounds.
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