Goldrush Festival 2025: The Return to the West Hits Harder than Ever
This fall, Goldrush Festival: The Return To The West is set to take over Chandler, AZ, for a standout weekend of music, movement, and entertainment. Taking place on September 12 and 13, the two-day experience combines high-energy EDM with playful Wild West-themed elements. Hosted by Relentless Beats in collaboration with Global Dance, Goldrush packs the lineup with a massive mix of bass, house, and everything in between. All set under the Arizona stars with lasers lighting up the night sky.
5 Sets You Can’t Miss
Two festival giants are joining forces for what could be the most talked-about B2B of the year. Zeds Dead brings a gritty, hard-hitting mix of dubstep, drum & bass, and house. Illenium leans into melodic dubstep, future bass, and touches of rock and pop-punk. Together, their styles complement each other in a way that feels massive and immersive. It’s a B2B that’s sure to leave a mark on the desert crowd.
Wax Motif
The Australian DJ and producer blends tech-house and bass-house into sleek, high-energy sets built for the dance floor. His sound is crisp, driving, and guaranteed to get the whole crowd moving. This set will have you two-stepping in the desert all night long.
Nikita, The Wicked
Nikita, The Wicked is known for their dark tech vibes and genre-bending sound. Their sets blend elements of house, techno, and bass, creating a sound that feels raw and unpredictable. Expect underground intensity, hypnotic drops, and serious basslines from start to finish.
Sub Zero Project
Dutch duo Sub Zero Project levels crowds around the world with their high-speed, high-impact sound. Their sets combine fast kicks, cinematic melodies, and next-level visuals. It’s the kind of controlled chaos you’ll be glad you witnessed live.
Major Lazer
Major Lazer SoundSystem brings a kind of set that feels both fresh and nostalgic. With their signature mix of global rhythms and electronic beats, they’ve delivered some of the biggest global hits and iconic festival moments. It’s the kind of set that reminds you why you fell in love with EDM in the first place.
More Sounds, More Energy: Inside the Goldrush Lineup
This year’s festival lineup covers the full spectrum of sound. Excision is coming with his signature explosive dubstep to the desert, alongside bass-heavy favorites like Crankdat, Getter, Kompany, and Infekt. For fans of experimental and hybrid bass, Eliminate, Drinkurwater, ARIUS, and Versa B2B MVRDA are set to deliver unfiltered, high-intensity sets. On the harder end of the spectrum, Showtek, Space Laces, and SLAMM B2B Dan Molinari will keep the momentum high with fast tempos and relentless drops.
Likewise, house and techno fans have plenty to look forward to as well. Artists like HI-LO, Kyle Watson, LF System, and Iglesias will deliver deep, driving grooves and late-night club energy. Rising names like Dennett, Chasewest, and Destructo add fresh takes on tech-house, some with a hip-hop twist, while Benny Benassi delivers a dose of classic electro nostalgia. If you’re looking for something groovy and lively, Disco Lines is sure to bring the fun with his viral, feel-good sound.
The lineup also makes space for genre-bending artists and melodic moments. Dillon Francis returns to the desert, bringing the kind of electro, crowd-hyping set fans have come to love. You’ll find experimental left-field sound from Ninajirachi and Rinzen, euphoric bass from William Black, and melodic drum & bass from Wilkinson and Roddy Lima. With a lineup this stacked, it’s just a matter of where the music pulls you
This year’s lineup also highlights a wave of rising artists, including Pat Riot, Turbo, Animate, Ema, and Jimii, each bringing their own sound to the Goldrush stage. Joining them is Ghidorah, who earned his spot as the official DJ competition winner.
Get Ready to Ride
Between the immersive Wild Western theme, desert sunsets, and a genre-spanning lineup, Goldrush Festival continues to be one of the most unique dance music events in the U.S. In the end, no matter how you experience it, Goldrush 2025 promises two days of nonstop music and unforgettable moments.
