The Lineup

First and most importantly, you need to know about the most fire lineup in all of Colorado. Global Dance Festival's 2023 lineup is hotter than ever, featuring acts such as Alan Walker, Haliene, Green Velvet, and even Borgore B2B Dion Timmer. 

Tickets

Tickets for Global Dance Festival start at $179 and can be bought here. There are GA and VIP tickets available, along with single-day tickets.

VIP tickets get you the following:

• Separate expedited festival entry on the south side of the festival. Off of Old West Colfax Avenue.
• Private viewing area in front of Global Summit Stage
• Commemorative VIP laminate & lanyard
• Access to Global VIP Village (private bars, private bathrooms, lounge seating areas)
• Plus more!

Rides

I think it’s super cool that there are rides at Global Dance! In the past rides have included swings, Ferris wheels, spinning cars and more! Stay tuned for this year’s ride list, coming soon. 

Photo credit: Badastronaut and Global Dance Festival 

Food Trucks

Ravers gotta eat! It’s important to refuel throughout the event so you have the proper energy to dance your booty off all night long! Plus, this is a great way to "taste" and support local Denver food. Stay tuned for a list of Food Trucks coming soon.

Location/Getting there

This year’s event will take place for the third year in a row at Empower Field at Mile High (in the parking lot of Bronco Stadium). Getting to this location is super easy and affordable! You can either take the light rail for a round trip of up to $12 and get dropped off just a few blocks away. Or, you can easily use ride share and get picked up/dropped off right next to the festival!

Photo Credit: Jeyhump and Global Dance Festival

What to Wear to Global Dance Festival 

Fantastic Fungi Bodysuit 

Out of the Dark Reflective Mesh Ultra Crop Top

Reflective Wave Mesh Long Sleeve Crop Top

Silly In Space Speed Clasp Crop Top

Nostalgia Bikini Top

Art installations / performers 

I love wandering the festival grounds at each fest and experiencing the different art and performers. It really makes the event feel so much more magical! This year, GDF will have art installations that are both returning and new installations that are “carefully curated for an experience to spark the imaginations.” Additionally, there are set to be tons of performers in creative costumes roaming the fest, including dancers, stilters, circus performers and more. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for this!

 Photo Credit: Jeyhump and Global Dance Festival

What are YOU looking forward to most at Global Dance Festival 2023? Tell us in the comments below!

Denver is truly blessed with some AMAZING artists every year (thank you rave gods, and Red Rocks), but this particular lineup blew me away! There are so many awesome artists on this bill, my eyes can barely focus every time I look at it. 

Before I go to a festival, I always map out my MUST-SEE artists. I’m talking like, these are the artists I WILL leave my squad for, should we have a scheduling conflict (sorry guys).

Here’s what’s on my list for Global Dance Festival:

Excision b2b Illenium

The king himself will be hitting up the Mile-High City for the second time this year. I saw him at 1st Bank Center in March and it was oh-so-wonderful. However, this time Excision will be doing a special b2b set with Illenium that is (currently) only scheduled to take place one other time this year - at Lost Lands. These are literally two of my favorite artists and if they’re set is anything like their track, “Gold,” I am ALL about it!

BTSM

Somehow, I've never had the chance to see BTSM live before and I am SO excited to finally have the chance! I've been listening to their live sets nonstop and I can't wait to experience it in person.

Chris Lake

Operator – we have a problem. In all my years of raving, I’ve never seen Chris Lake live before! I’ve only heard good things about his sets, so I’m really excited for the chance to finally see him live.

Kaskade

The last time I saw Kaskade live, I had the unfortunate experience of getting my phone pickpocketed while I was watching his set. Needless to say, I am excited for a second chance to see him that will hopefully be a much better experience. I'll be sure to pack some extra tissues with me for all the feels he's going to bring!

Joyryde

I saw Joyryde at Slugtopia in 2017 and it was freakin' awesome. His unique sound always gets me hyped and can always put me in a good mood, no matter what (even while stuck in traffic). I can't wait to see him again!

Who are YOU most excited to see at Global Dance Festival 2019?!

Whether you’re headbanging to Herobust, groovin to Chris Lake, or gettin all the feels with Kaskade, there’s truly something for everybody with this diversified lineup!

There’s some massive headliners on this lineup including Diplo, BTSM, and Galantis (just to name a few!) And can we talk about that Excision B2B Illenium set?! Aside from Lost Lands, this is the only other b2b set scheduled with Excision and Illenium (so far anyway!).

Aside from Decadence, Global Dance Festival is one of Denver’s only actual festivals, as opposed to shows (don’t get me wrong - we are in NO way short of awesome shows in this beautiful state). But unlike shows at Red Rocks, this event will have multiple stages and carnival rides, giving it more of a festival feel.

Although this event originally was hosted at Red Rocks, the location changed to Bronco Stadium a few years ago. In my opinion, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Here’s why: although Red Rocks is an iconic location, the logistics of getting to Bronco Stadium are much easier. You can take the light rail (public transportation) straight downtown and it’s just a short walk to the station. Additionally, getting an Uber to downtown is likely to be cheaper (depending on where you live/are staying) than Red Rocks. Plus, there are several dope events already happening at Red Rocks this year, so the diversity of this events location doesn’t bother me. Because the event is on flat ground, there’s a lot more freedom with the set up of the festival - including the FIVE stages and carnival rides!

In previous years, some sweet pre & after parties were also included as part of #GlobalWeek, so keep your eyes peeled for announcements regarding 2019.

I’ve had my eye on this festival for the past few years, but unfortunately never had the chance to attend. However, after experiencing Decadence a few different times, I’m excited to see what Global Dance Events will bring to this festival in terms of production and performers (because both were freakin' awesome at Decadence)!

Having recently moved to Denver this past winter, it’s safe to say that I am more than excited to check out this festival right in my own backyard!

Global Dance Festival 2019 Essential Info:

Dates: July 19 & 20, 2019

Show times: 3pm - 11pm

Venue Address: Bronco Stadium at Mile High; 1701 Bryant St, Denver, Colorado 80204

Ages: All ages welcome (must be 21+ to drink)

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 15th at 12pm (MST). Learn more and purchase tickets here.