Relentless Beats is bringing its western-themed festival experience back to life as Goldrush: The Return to the West returns to Rawhide Western Town on September 12–13, 2025. After a three-year hiatus, Arizona’s signature dance music event is galloping back with a massive lineup, immersive production, and a full weekend of unforgettable experiences.
Leading this year’s high-octane lineup are global heavyweights Excision, Major Lazer Soundsystem, and the world premiere of Illenium b2b Zeds Dead, a long-awaited collaboration debuting exclusively at Goldrush. New addition Dillon Francis joins an already stacked bill that includes Crankdat, Disco Lines, Getter (with a Resurrection Set), Benny Benassi, Destructo, Drinkurwater, Kyle Watson, Wax Motif, and more than 40 additional artists spanning bass, house, techno, and hardstyle.
Among the weekend highlights is the 8th Annual Goldrush DJ Competition, happening on Friday, July 25, at Sunbar. The winner will earn a coveted opening slot on the Goldrush main stage. The night will also include live auditions for Weird & Wonderful performers and support ChildHelp, a nonprofit focused on ending child abuse and neglect.
New for 2025 is a sun-soaked Oasis Pool Party, hosted at Gila River Resorts & Casinos on Saturday, September 13, from 11 AM to 7 PM. Partnering with the acclaimed Oasis Pool Party Series—named Best Pool Party in the Valley by Phoenix New Times—this event promises luxury and energy, with 17 cabanas, stage-side tables, private bars, and top-tier production. Limited tickets are available now.
After the main event winds down each night, the party will keep rolling with official afterparties on both Friday and Saturday, giving fans even more chances to dance until sunrise.
Artists-By-Day
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 04: Arius presents Prism Warp; Crankdat; Destructo; Dillon Francis; Eliminate; Excision; Getter (Resurrection Set); Hi-Lo; Infekt; Kyle Watson; LF System; Nikita, The Wicked; Rinzen; Steller; Sub Zero Project; Wax Motif; William Black Pat Riot; Turbo.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 05: Benny Benassi; ChaseWest; Dennett; Disco Lines; Drinkurwater; IIglesias (Hybrid Live); Illenium b2b Zeds Dead; Kompany; Major Lazer Soundsystem; Ninajirachi; Roddy Lima; Showtek (Hardstyle Set); Slamm b2b Dan Molinari; Space Laces; Versa b2b MVRDA; Wilkinson; Animate; Ema; Jimii.
Goldrush is also offering hotel and ticket packages through Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass, which include complimentary pool party access and shuttle service to and from Rawhide. Fans can secure their spot now via the official website at www.goldrushfestaz.com.
Two-day passes for Goldrush: The Return to the West—including General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum options—are on sale now starting at $227 before fees. Single-day tickets begin at $138. Add-ons such as shuttle passes, lockers, parking, and festival merch are also available.
With its frontier-style production, massive lineup, and one-of-a-kind venue, Goldrush: The Return to the West is set to reclaim its place as one of the Southwest’s premier electronic music festivals. For tickets, packages, and the latest updates, visit www.goldrushfestaz.com and follow @GoldrushFestAZ on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
Goldrush: The Return to the West is an 18+ event, produced by Relentless Beats, Universatile Music, and Global Dance.