The festival is returning to Denver for the second year.
Meow Wolfcan’t seem to help itself when it comes to providing immersive , thinker - bending experiences blending plenty , sound , and vibration . Vortex , the knockout three - day effect that also debuted Denver ’s New medicine venue , The Junkyard , in 2022 is back again this year on August 25 , 26 , and 27 . Expect a orca lineup , all the creativity and existential art , interior decoration , and concert accompaniment that Meow Wolf is known for , plus an array of food , booze , merch , and wiliness vendors to ascertain out in - between sets .
The festival is bestow to you by the unstoppable partnership of Meow Wolf and alive Nation , which ab initio held the EDM festival in Taos , New Mexico . ( Which makes sense , considering nearby Santa Fe is the OG Meow Wolf location . ) But due to a rapidly growing interview and Denver ’s Meow Wolf possible action in late 2022 , the team behind the event made the substitution from Taos to Denver last twelvemonth . Now , The Junkyard is in the mix , aim to wreak concertgoers not just an incredible music experience , but a “ halcyon multi - stage never-never land . ”
Guests can expect an experience like no other , combining ethereal genius with The Junkyard ’s highly strung , industrial atmosphere . Even cooler is the fact that the output team behind the blood , lather , and magic of Vortex is female person - run , and your pleasure will make a positive encroachment by supporting local hires and supporting Meow Wolf ’s sustainability initiatives .
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So grab your tickets before they ’re drop dead and allow yourself be translate and transported to a plane of euphoria , geographic expedition , and enchantment while dancing your little heart out . Here ’s everything you need to fuck about Vortex 2023 .
Where is Vortex happening?
The Junkyard , one of Denver ’s newest , grittiest , and coolest music venues sit on the west end of Lincoln Park amid an industrial area ( it did actually used to be a junkyard , after all ) , forth from the hustle , bustle , and dealings of other popular venue in the city . While The Junkyard is only a four - mo effort from Convergence Station , be sure not to direct there by mistake , unless you ’re planning to try on and get a line a meter here and a note there over the roar of I-25 .
There ’s no on - website parking , so your best bet is a ride - share or skip on the RTD to 10th and Osage , and trek the 20 - minute walking or 6 - hour scooter ride to and from the venue . For those using a drive - share app , plug in : 1098 Yuma Street , Denver , CO 80204 .
As for arrival , threshold open at 4:30 postmortem examination on Friday and 1:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday .
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What are the ticket options (and how can I get them)?
Depending on your preferred story of commitment , you may opt for a single - solar day toss or full weekend access with a three - day mountain pass . Single - day pass are presently selling for $ 110 , and three - 24-hour interval bye are going for $ 250 , which is quite the deal if you ’re interested in seeing acts each day of the fest .
quick to buy ? Purchase ticketshere .
What are the must-see acts?
The big name here is GRiZ. The internationally - known disk jockey and producer really played the first - ever ( and whole sold - out ) show at Meow Wolf ’s Denver venue , The Perplexiplex , so it ’s safe to say he ’ll be a huge hit ( again ) .
Also sneakily on the batting order is Two Feet , who has definitely attain some trend traction in the last twelvemonth thanks to the risque side of TikTok . The alternative singer / songster will bless the level with provocative electric guitar and sultry lyrics .
What’s the lineup?
There ’s no official lean of set times ( yet ) , but there is a lineup leaning for each twenty-four hours of the fest . wakeless hitters like GRiZ and Remi Wolf will headline on sure days , while acts like Pneuhaus , Andrea Fischer , and Shrine will play every 24-hour interval of the case . Here ’s who ’s bet on which days :
FridayRemi Wolf ; Claude VonStroke ; Dennis Ferrer ; Jadu Heart ; Jean Dawson ; KILTRO ; Nikki Nair ; NotMeghan ; QRTR ; Underscores ; Pneuhaus ; La Adorna ; Jon Medina ; Victor Rivera ; Andrea Fischer ; Gigi Douglas ; LUMENATI ; Rainbow Dome ; Shrine
SaturdayGRiZ ; Armani White ; BLOND : ISH ; Brownies & Lemonade All - Stars ; CATZ ‘ N DOGZ ; CJ ; Erez ; ESCPE ; Ford . ; Jacques Green ; Jerro ; Two Feet ; TF Marz ; Zingara ; Pneuhaus ; La Adorna ; Jon Medina ; Victor Rivera ; Andrea Fischer ; Gigi Douglas ; LUMENATI ; Rainbow Dome ; Shrine
SundayGRiZ ( chase after the Golden Era ) ; Chase West ; Dusky ; The Funk Hunters ; Justin Martin ; MINDCHATTER ; DJ Minx ; Parra For Cuva ; Parkbreezy ; Rossi . ; Shady Jones ; TOKiMONSTA ; Thought Process ; Pneuhaus ; La Adorna ; Jon Medina ; Victor Rivera ; Andrea Fischer ; Gigi Douglas ; LUMENATI ; Rainbow Dome ; Shrine
What’s allowed (and what’s definitely not)?
The event is happening rain or refulgence , so apparel — or pack — accordingly . think : it ’s an all - ages result , so the occasional kid will be around .
Each guest can bring in one small old bag that ’ll be capable to hunt . The grouchy - body grip that sent LuluLemon into a supply - demand spin this retiring twelvemonth are totally allow . But mind : No bags with range of mountains straps are permit in the locale . Vortex get passably specific about its extra udder regulations , so it ’s advised that you read the full listhere .
Reusable urine bottle are A - hunky-dory as long as they ’re empty when you go in , and service animals that are in accordance of rights with ADA guidelines are take into account .
The things that are unquestionably not o.k. to bring admit the common list : outside alcoholic drink , drinks , or food ; drugs or weapons of any sort ; and a decent - sized leaning of potentially dangerous or environmentally harmful ( or both ) items — like single - purpose plastics , gleaming stick , or spike jewelry — that you should alsofamiliarize yourself with .
What are the food options?
Several food vendors , concession booths , and piddle refill stations will be available . All bars are all cashless , and food trucks and marketer take credit with cash optional . There wo n’t be ATMs inside the locale , so get what you demand before you infix .
Will there be bathrooms?
A bank building of restrooms ( portable toilets ) will be usable , with approachable restrooms too . Close by will be a handwriting - washing station and a medical tent .
What should you listen to to get hyped?
If you ’re itch to trip the light fantastic and the thought of waiting another week and a one-half is killing you , insure out the official whirlpool play list feature call by every artist on the lineup onSpotify .
What are Vortex’s sustainability efforts?
In an exploit to add immersive entertainment to Denver in a more sustainable mode , Vortex has put a few initiatives in position , primarily to address waste simplification , climate legal action , and biotic community engagement . In addition to art installation made from upcycled material to shun single - use charge plate upon entry , there are a few noteworthy lineament of Vortex 2023 .
The push for reusable urine bottles and recycling is immense this year , as is the limiting of plastics and other disposable product , and remnant nutrient waste will be collected for composting . There will also be an increased effort to thin energy usage ( since live music events can take up an unnecessary amount of power ) and carbon emanation by tracking usage as it relates to staging .
to boot , vegetarian and vegan meal options will be bountiful , and waste management teams will be on the Holman Hunt for saltation floor trash throughout the case . The finish is a clean , safer , more sustainable Vortex from this twelvemonth forward ; read more about the effect ’s effortshere .
