.Sonar Festival
If you have been attending festivals for the last few years, then odds are you have seen almost everyone you’ve wanted too. If you are looking for something different for your festival season, then the Sonar Festival in Barcelona Spain is your destination. Featuring artists such as Flying Lotus, Star Slinger, James Blake, and Richie Hawtin, the Sonar Festival is a display of a variety of different forms of electronic music that you cannot find at your typical mass raves. Live performances, trippy visuals, and an energized crowd make the Sonar Festival a excellent choice for any seasoned festival goer. When: June 13th-15th

TomorrowWorld
The first of it’s kind, TomorrowWorld is the world extension of the festival powerhouse, TomorrowLand. In an effort to keep the event the same style of TomorrowLand, the rolling Chattahoochee Hills of Atlanta, Georgia will play host to the major festival as they provide a vast area for both camping, and stages. Instead of an all ages, TomorrowWorld says goodbye to the younglings and embraces an older target market as they make it a 21+ event. It will be interesting to see how the crowd is different from previous events, and how the feel of the overall festival is changed. When: September 27th-29th.

EDC Las Vegas
Las Vegas has already done a tremendous job in solidifying its postion as an EDM hotspot in the United States and with the launch of the new mega nightclub, Hakkasan, their dominance is almost complete. Although the 3 day madness on the Las Vegas Motorway is reason enough to go, EDC Las Vegas has a lot more to offer. For those who are 21 and older, shows continue all week long at some of the hottest nightclubs on the planet. If you want fantastic music as well as a crazy nightlife, this is your calling. When: June 21st-23rd.