Arguably the most scenic music venue in the world, the Gorge Amphitheatre hosts a wide array of concerts each year, and this year electronic dance music takes center stage.
Now that sunlight has returned to Washington, the Gorge Amphitheatre, known as the Gorge, is ready to once again become an EDM lover’s oasis.
The venue is starting off strong with none other than Martin Garrix on May 9. One of the top DJs in the world, the Netherlands-based progressive house performer has chosen to make a stop at the Gorge during his Americas tour.
Only two weeks later, on May 23 & 24, funky bass DJ GRiZ and dubstep-star Subtronics are headlining their own festival, Griztronics. The two-day event features a legendary bass lineup, including Of The Trees, LSDREAM, Boogie T, ALLEYCVT, and more.
Starting off June at the amphitheater is fan-favorite indie melodic-techno powerhouse, RÜFÜS DU SOL. The trio is playing June 5 & 6. Tickets are already sold out on Ticketmaster, but are available on resale websites.
Festivals take over the Gorge Amphitheatre
Three weeks later one of the Gorge’s most popular EDM festivals, Beyond Wonderland takes place on June 27 & 28. The house-heavy weekend will showcase headliners Kaskade, Fisher, Seven Lions, and Rezz. Popular DJs Liquid Stranger, Wooli, SIDEPIECE, Black Tiger Sex Machine, and Matroda will also be on the decks.
Next up, Bass Canyon is shaking the Gorge Aug. 14-16. The dubstep and bass festival is curated by one of the genre’s biggest names, Excision. Headliners include Illenium, Svdden Death, Sullivan King, NGHTMRE, Ganja White Night, and of course, Excision.
ABGT700, trance trio Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy 700 weekend, rounds out the Gorge’s electronic music season Sept. 12 & 13. The show celebrates “Group Therapy,” Above & Beyond’s DJ radio show, along with artists from the group’s label, Anjunabeats.
“Joining our hosts Above & Beyond, Ben Böhmer is the first artist announced for the weekend,” a post on Anjunabeats’ website shares. “The longtime friend of the label will close out Anjunadeep Open Air on Sunday, Sept. 13, while Above & Beyond will headline ABGT700 on Saturday. Full lineups to be shared soon.”
John Summit’s October show leaked?
While ABGT700 is the last event currently scheduled at the Gorge this year, it is rumored house superstar John Summit could return this fall. Vivid Seats is currently listing tickets for a two-day Summit event on Oct. 2 & 3, but the show hasn’t been officially confirmed. A Ticketmaster link for pre-party tickets also appears on Google, but doesn’t work.
Fans are speculating the show was leaked.
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Last year, Summit brought his “Everything Always” show to the Gorge with fellow house standout Dom Dolla.
More information about this year’s shows and ticket prices is available on the Gorge Amphitheatre’s website.
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