Electric Forest, the festival that continues to occupy a category entirely its own, is returning to Rothbury, Michigan June 25th - June 28th, 2026. This is your sign to make your way to the best North American festival this Summer with iconic acts The String Cheese Incident, Kaskade, Chris Lake, GRiZ, Illenium, Excision, Disco Lines, Sammy Virgi, Wooli, and every other heavy hitter you can imagine.
Part of that reputation comes from the setting itself. Nestled within Michigan, Electric Forest feels less like a traditional music festival and more like stepping into an entirely different world. During the day, attendees wander through art installations, interactive experiences, secret sets, and hidden pathways tucked throughout Sherwood Forest. At night, the landscape transforms into a celebration of life filled with immersive lights, elite production, projection mapping, performers, and surprises waiting around nearly every corner.
What truly separates Electric Forest from other festivals is the culture surrounding it. Ask longtime attendees what keeps them coming back and most will talk about the people they've met, the traditions they've discovered, and the countless unscripted moments that seem to happen only in Sherwood Forest. It's one of the few major festivals where gift-giving and acts of kindness are woven into the experience. It’s where the sense of community feels just as important as the music itself. Peep the entire lineup along with the new Grand Artique, Silent Disco, and Honeycomb additions below.
The funny thing about Electric Forest is that after a while, the lineup stops being the main reason people go. It's the community and feeling of being back in the woods with thousands of people who get it. It's getting completely sidetracked on your way to a set and ending up somewhere even better. It's the moments you never planned for that end up defining the weekend. That's why every lineup announcement is the first sign that Forest season is officially back.
It’s an inspiration to witness this festival continue to attract the most respected names in electronic music alongside live bands, jam artists, indie acts, and emerging talent. The result is a weekend where attendees can comfortably bounce between genres while discovering artists they may never have encountered otherwise. Limited tickets and camping options are still available for purchase HERE! It’s time to get your friends and family on board See you at Electric Forest! ⚡️
Photos by Alive Coverage for Electric Forest
