At the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md., on Saturday, August 10 through Sunday, August 11, 2019, fans of dubstep, progressive house and electro house music as well as hip-hop can attend one of the most well-known events in the area. The Moonrise Music Festival was first successfully held in 2014 and 30,000 music fans attended. Since its inaugural year, the attendance numbers have grown, and so have the lineups. The growth of the event has been organic, by many accounts, due to the genre of music as well as the artists who graze one of the stages. The inaugural event was held on August 9 and 10, 2014, and featured
Kaskade
, Bassnectar and
DJ Snake
as well as Zeds Dead, Carnage and Lotus.
Electronic dance music festivals have become mainstream since the early 2000s. They have also become more than just a concert. The Moonrise Music Festival concert will feature several artists like Illesium,
R3hab
and Excision as well as
San Holo
. Concertgoers can also opt for the VIP experience. Additionally, this particular festival offers other add-ons. Lockers can be rented where attendees can store their belongings, including IDs, purses and any merchandise purchased on-site. Locker quantities are limited, but they are great meeting points for groups of friends. They also offer a universal phone-charging site.
When Moonrise Music Festival tickets go on sale, you can snag your spot at StubHub. Whether you plan to attend both days, pop in for a single day of music or go all out with a VIP experience, StubHub has your passes for this once-in-a-lifetime revelry.
At the 2018 Moonrise Music Festival performance, several popular artists performed, including
Marshmello
,
Diplo
, and Cashmere Cat. The 2017 event featured
Zeds Dead
, Pretty Lights and Carnage as well as Dillstradamus.
When you attend the Moonrise Music Festival concert, you are going to find four stages. During the 2019 event, there will be the Stellar, Lunar and Solar Tent as well as the Celestial Garden. The Stellar Stage is scheduled to feature
Tiesto
. The Lunar Stage will feature
Blackbear
, while the Solar Tent will feature Dirt Monkey. At the Celestial Garden, you will find Justin Martin. The Solar Tent will be 60% larger and include more production effects and a C02 system throughout the area in addition to more bass. Keep in mind that through the day of the concert, more acts may be added to the existing lineup.
The Moonrise Music Festival 2020 is not scheduled at this time. Often the event is scheduled for the second weekend of August. Past events were held on August 11-12 in 2018, August 12-13 in 2017 and August 6-7 in 2016.
The draw of the Moonrise Music Festival is the music. With four stages of full performance lineups, there is plenty to enjoy. Additionally, concertgoers will have the opportunity to explore art installations, a vendor village and tasty food. Beverages and stylish VIP lounges are also available. When the event draws closer, a map will be released so attendees can plan their days accordingly. Information on pre- and after-parties will also be announced.
There is an array of other festivals in Maryland. Those interested in jazz music can check out the Capital Jazz Fest held at the
Merriweather Post Pavilion
. Those who are into hardcore punk might consider checking out the Maryland Deathfest held at
Rams Head Live
and
Baltimore Soundstage
.