Welcome to the EmeraldCityEDM Summer 2015 Festival Guide! We all know about Paradiso Festival in June at the beautiful Gorge Amphitheater, but what about What The Festival in Oregon, or some smaller and independent alternatives, such as Cascadia (formerly Photosynthesis) Festival? And, did you know that Jack U will be up in Pemberton, BC this summer with Tiesto & Missy Elliot?!?!! Now you know!

Make summer 2015 the best ever with EmeraldCityEDM’s handy guide to recommended outdoor events happening this summer in the glorious Pacific North West! We have compiled links, lineups, and relevant information to help you plan out your summer. Note that events in Canada will require crossing the US-Canada border. This list will be updated as more events are announced. In order of date:

 
 

Paradiso Festival

June 26 – 27
Gorge Amphitheater

Lineup:
Armin van Buuren
Knife Party
Martin Garrix
Skrillex
Alesso
Dash Berlin

Links: Full coverage of Paradiso Festival on EmeraldCityEDM.com

 
 

RECESS

July 3 – 5
Tonasket, Eastern WA
Presented by Photosynthesis & LiveNLove Productions

This 4th of July weekend, we bring back RECESS! This time with more toys, games and music than ever before. Join us while we play outside, and for the first time ever, RECESS is now a multi day event! Stay tuned for more information.

Lineup:

Links:
–Facebook event page
–Purchase presale tickets online

Video: Promotional Video for Recess on Facebook

 
 

FVDED in the Park

July 3 – 4
Surrey, BC Canada (suburb of Vancouver)

Lineup: Deadmau5, Afrojack, & more:

Links:
–fvdedinthepark.com
–Facebook event page
–Purchase presale tickets online

 
 

Bass Coast

July 10 – 13
Merritt, BC Canada

Immerse yourself in 4 interactive stage environments with sound design by world-renowned PK Sound. Explore installation art and expand your knowledge and understanding with workshops and yoga classes. Play in the refreshing Coldwater River and float to the beach party at Slay Bay stage.

Lineup:

Links:
–BassCoast.ca
–Purchase presale tickets online

 
 

Pemberton Music Festival

July 16 – 19
Pemberton, BC Canada

Lineup:
Tiesto
Jack U
+ more

Links:
PembertonMusicFestival.com
Facebook event page
Purchase presale tickets online

 
 

Cascadia

July 23 – 26
Granite Falls, WA
Formerly Photosynthesis Festival

Lineup:
Tipper + more TBA

-View the full Cascadia Festival lineup online.

Links:
–CascadiaNW.com
–Facebook event page
–Purchase presale tickets online

 
 

Capitol Hill Block Party

July 24 – 26
Capitol Hill, Seattle

Links
Lineup & Official Website
Purchase presale tickets online (single day passes to become available later in the summer)

Lineup – Notable EDM Headliners:
-Ratatat
-Giraffage
-Com Truise
-Daktyl
-Zoolab

 
 

Summer Meltdown

August 6 – 9
Darrington, WA

Where the music meets the mountain! A music, adventure, & camping festival. 15th Annual.

Lineup:
STS9, Tycho, & more:

Links:
SummerMeltdownFest.com
Facebook event page
Purchase presale tickets online

 
 

Shambhala

August 7 – 10
Salmo River Ranch, BC Canada

Lineup: Pretty Lights, Skrillex, Camo&Krooked, & more:

Links:
–ShambhalaMusicFestival.com
–Facebook event page
–Purchase presale tickets online

 
 

Bumbershoot

September 4 – 7 (Labor Day Weekend)

Lineup:

Linsk:
–Bumbershoot.org
–Purchase presale tickets online

 
 

Don’t forget to stay up to date on local EDM events happening in Seattle by following the EmeraldCityEDM Upcoming Event Calendar and enter to win FREE local show tickets on our Giveaways page.
 
 

Past Coverage:

Sasquatch!

Memorial Day Weekend, May 22 – 25
Gorge Amphitheater

Lineup: Notable EDM acts on the 2015 Sasquatch Lineup include The Glitch Mob, SBTRKT, Flume, Hot Chip, Chromeo, Cashmere Cat, Slow Magic, & more. Check out the full lineup here:

Links:
–SasquatchFestival.com
–Purchase presale tickets online

 

Parke Diem

June 6th
Noon – 6pm
Volunteer Park Amphitheater, Seattle WA

Presented by Covert Ops
Our favorite outdoor free party!
Lineup & Vendors TBA
Link: Facebook event page

 
 

Aquafunk Boat Party

June 6th
6pm – 10pm (afterparty for Parke Diem)
Presented by Uniting Souls

A 2-deck, 4-hour cruise on Lake Union & Lake Washington featuring local, national & international guest DJ/producers, all your friends & amazing views of our beautiful city & lakes ♡

Lineup: Stimhalt (Germany), Alexander East, Michael Manahan & more

Links:
–RSVP on Facebook
-Ticketing information coming soon

 
 

What The Festival

June 19 – 22
Wolf Run Ranch, OR

Lineup:
Griz, Big Gigantic, Odesza, Keys N Krates, Thomas Jack, & more:

Links:
WhatTheFestival.com
Facebook event page
Purchase presale tickets online

 
 

Conscious Culture Festival

June 19 – 21
Tonasket, WA

Lineup: See the entire Conscious Culture Festival 2015 lineup online here.

Links:
–ConsciousCultureFestival.com
–Facebook event page
–Purchase presale tickets online