Phyoe Thaung
Jun 3, 2026
Relentless Beats' flagship festival heads back to Rawhide Event Center on September 11–12, bringing another weekend of electronic music, immersive production, and its signature Wild West atmosphere.
Relentless Beats' flagship festival heads back to Rawhide Event Center on September 11–12, bringing another weekend of electronic music, immersive production, and its signature Wild West atmosphere.
Arizona's largest fall electronic music festival is returning to the desert. Goldrush: Midnight Ride rides back into Rawhide Event Center on September 11 and 12, continuing one of the state's longest-running electronic music traditions. Produced by Relentless Beats, the two-day festival once again blends large-scale production with its signature Western theme, transforming Rawhide into an immersive destination for fans of house, bass, dubstep, and everything in between.
This year's lineup is led by Martin Garrix, deadmau5, GRiZ, and Green Velvet, alongside performances from Alesso, Sullivan King, DJ Pauly D, Valentino Khan, Deathpact, Ray Volpe, MitiS, AC Slater, Surf Mesa, Boogie T, Delta Heavy, Lady Faith, CID, Kaivon, it's murph, Midnight Tyrannosaurus, Riordan, Rossy, Silva Bumpa, DØMINA, Airrica, Joust b2b Mongrel, Know Good, Zoey808, IDEMI, Broken Hill, and Rsquared.
New Faces and Familiar Favorites
While Goldrush has welcomed many of electronic music's biggest artists over the years, this year's edition introduces a pair of notable festival debuts. Both Martin Garrix and GRiZ are set to make their first-ever appearances at Goldrush, adding two of dance music's most recognizable names to the festival's growing legacy.
Several returning artists also continue their history with the event. deadmau5, who previously headlined Goldrush in 2018, returns to the festival alongside Alesso and Sullivan King, both of whom last appeared during the 2024 edition. The mix of returning favorites and first-time performers reflects Goldrush's ongoing balance of celebrating established artists while introducing new experiences for longtime attendees.
A Staple of Arizona's Festival Calendar
Since its debut, Goldrush has grown into one of Arizona's defining electronic music festivals. Each year, Rawhide's Western streets are transformed with multiple outdoor stages, large-scale production, themed attractions, interactive art installations, and immersive environments that build on the festival's Old West identity.
The 2026 theme, Midnight Ride, continues that tradition while bringing together artists representing a wide spectrum of electronic music. From progressive house and techno to dubstep, bass, and hard dance, the lineup reflects the genre's diversity while maintaining the high-energy atmosphere Goldrush has become known for.
The festival also reinforces Rawhide Event Center's place at the center of Arizona's electronic music scene. Alongside events including Cyclops Desert, HEX Festival, and Decadence Arizona, Goldrush remains one of Relentless Beats' flagship productions and one of the Southwest's largest annual dance music gatherings.
Tickets for Goldrush: Midnight Ride are on sale now through the festival's official website. In addition to general admission, attendees can choose from GA+, VIP, Platinum, table service packages, and official after-party experiences.
For tickets, lineup updates, and additional festival information, visit https://goldrushfestaz.com/. Fans can also follow Goldrush Music Festival on Instagram, Facebook, and X for the latest announcements.