Global Dance Festival 2026 Set Times and Essential Info

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Global Dance Festival is finally here! Here’s everything you need to know about the festival’s anticipated return.

After taking a year off in 2025, Global Dance Festival promised to return better than ever in 2026. That promise was kept when promoter Global Dance announced the festival would return on September 11-12 at a brand-new venue, LVC Festival Grounds. The hype continued to build when the lineup dropped and contained heavy hitters of all genres.

Denver is commonly referred to as the Bass Capital, and this lineup reflects that. Massive names like Subtronics, SLANDER, SVDDEN DEATH, and Kai Wachi lead the way, giving bassheads exactly what they want. Plenty of other fantastic bass artists like Getter, NGHTMRE, Kompany, and Virtual Riot b2b YDG provide undeniable depth to the lineup.

If headbanging isn’t really your vibe, don’t worry because this lineup has you covered! People who want to get their boogie on will be delighted to dance the night away to the likes of Chris Lake, Chris Lorenzo, SIDEPIECE, BOLO, Wuki, Noizu, and Ship Wrek, among others. Those yearning for the sound of classic EDM are covered with artists like Tiësto, Kygo, and Timmy Trumpet. Listen to our complete playlist to get familiar with all the sounds of this year’s lineup!

From the festival map to set times, we’ve got everything you need to know for the highly anticipated return of Denver’s summer EDM festival. Dive into all the essential information below!

Global Dance Festival 2026 – Essential Info:

Dates: September 11-12, 2026
Hours: 4pm-12am daily
Venue Address: 4850 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216
Tickets: Purchase HERE

Global Dance Festival 2026 – Set Times:

Global Dance Festival 2026 – Festival Map:

Coming Soon!

Global Dance Festival 2026 – Official Afterparties:

There will be one official afterparty on Friday at The Church Nightclub. On Saturday, there will be an afterparty at Club Vinyl as well as The Church. The lineups for these afterparties are currently listed as secret guests, but will surely be great based on the lineup of the festival. You can purchase tickets for afterparties at The Church and Club Vinyl now.

Global Dance Festival 2026 – Transportation Information:

A dedicated rideshare drop-off area will be available on-site at Global Dance Festival. The venue is about a 20-minute walk from the nearest RTD light rail stations. Parking information will be available soon!

Reminder to Mind Your Belongings:

Unfortunately, festival attendees have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers. Be mindful of your valuables while at Global Dance Festival.

Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check out our post highlighting some ideas!

Global Dance Festival 2026 – Bag Policy:

OK: Camelbacks (They MUST be empty at entry and will be inspected) OK: Fanny Packs NO: Purses, bags, or backpacks over 12” x 12”

Global Dance Festival 2026 – Dos & Don’ts:

Permitted Items

Camelbacks (They MUST be empty at entry and will be inspected)
One empty water bottle to be used at the free water stations
Fanny Packs
Non-Professional Flash/Still Cameras
Cell Phones
Sunglasses
Hats
Flags (No poles)
Lighters
Closed Packs of Cigarettes
Sealed/Wrapped Tampons and Maxi Pads
Earplugs
Sealed Chapstick and Lipgloss
Powdered Makeup
Glowing/Illuminated Costumes or Jewelry
Sealed Packs of Gum
Factory Sealed Cream and Lotion-based Sunscreens
Prescription Non-Narcotic medications only if in original container with original label (Name on the bottle must match ID)
EX: hypertension medications, asthma medications, cardiac medications, and EpiPens
Only the dose for that day will be allowed in. These guidelines are at security’s discretion.

Prohibited Items

Non Factory-sealed beverage/liquid filled containers (including thermoses, bota bags, or wine skins)
Outside Food or Beverages OF ANY KIND
Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia
Marijuana
Non-Prescription Medications (Aspirin/Tylenol/ibuprofen will be available inside the venue)
Glass bottles or aluminum/steel cans
Laser pointers (will be confiscated & patron subject to ejection)
Purses, bags, or backpacks over 12” x 12”
Audio or video recording devices, professional cameras or cameras with removable lenses (including GoPros)
Weapons or items construed as weapons (e.g., guns, knives, sticks, fireworks)
Bullhorns or noisemakers
Confetti
Glowsticks
Pets or Animals (except service animals)
Skateboards or inline skates
Personal property that is a potential hazard to others (e.g., chains, wallet chains or jewelry with spiked edges)
Opened packs of cigarettes
Eye Drops, Aftershave, Liquid Makeup
Unsealed Tampons and Maxi Pads
Unsealed Chapstick and Lipgloss
Markers, Pens or Spray Paint
Stickers, Flyers, Banners or Posters
Aerosol-Based Sunscreens

Totem Guidelines

Maximum height is 10 feet. Maximum width is 4 feet.
Totems must be made from a lightweight material (e.g., foam, PVC / no solid metal).
Collapsible/telescoping camera extenders that follow the above guidelines are OK (lightweight/hollow aluminum/polycarbonate).
PVC, light wood, or aluminum poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter.
Inflatables attached to totems must be deflated upon entry.
Any item deemed dangerous will not be allowed.
Totems deemed inappropriate will not be permitted.