Once viewed as a new festival filling a void in the Southeast, Imagine Music Festival now celebrates its fifth anniversary as one of the nation’s most anticipated electronic dance music events. Preparing for its most significant year to date, Imagine reveals the first phase of its lineup which includes some of the biggest and most exciting talents from around the globe.
Returning to Atlanta Motor Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia on September 21 through 23, 2018, the first round of headliners for the music and camping festival include: Armin Van Buuren, Alesso, Galantis, RL Grime, Zeds Dead and special guest: Adventure Club. With still more headliners to be announced, this initial collection of top-tier names are joined by over 40 additional artists.
Imagine Music Festival releases phase 1 lineup.
Four main stages + more stages and artists to be announced
Oceania Stage
12th Planet; Bear Grillz: Liquid Stranger; Riot Ten; Zaxx; Eddie Gold; Kevin Flum; Leah Culver; Midnite Panda; Ra; and Sunday Service.
Amazonia Stage
GRiZ; ZHU; Cashmere Cat; Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ set); Ekali; Eoto; Lotus; Jai Wolf; SunSquabi; Higher Learning; Juju Beats; Levitation Jones; Protohype and Zen Selekta.
Disco Inferno Stage
Green Velvet; Oliver Heldens; special guest: Noisia; Boogie T & Squnto; Chocolate Puma; EDX; Joker; Koan Sound; Shlump; Walker & Royce; Wax Motif; Afro Acid Block, with: Salah Ananse and DJ Kemit; Ariel; Exit 9; Halogen; Ployd; and White Rhino.
Aeria Stage
Paul Oakenfold; Gabriel Dresden; DJ Dara; IV Lab; Bryson Taylor; and DaddyDough.
“Topping the prior year’s lineup has undoubtedly become a bigger challenge each year,” says Iris Presents founders Glenn and Madeleine Goodhand. “Through many special requests, our fans and the Imagine Family have helped to curate another dream lineup. Our fan support has been an integral part in this festival’s growth and we cannot wait to welcome you all back for our best year yet.”
Returning to Atlanta Motor Speedway for a third straight year, with early admission available on Thursday, Imagine continues to grow while embracing the aquatic theme that runs throughout. Never ones to rest, Imagine will be presenting fans with increased upgrades, based on feedback from its 2017 attendees. Imagine will continue to improve the guest experience with more camping activities and services. Improvements include additional entry and exits gates, enhanced VIP area, more custom stage designs and overall enhancements that will create better flow and shorter wait times. Throughout the aquatic wonderland, there will be no shortage of aquatic creatures, dancers, Cirque acts, art, workshops, the return of the Imagine pool and of course an even better lineup. As one of the country’s last remaining independent festivals, Imagine creates an all-encompassing, 360-degree sensory experience that blends music, circus troupes, performers, dancers, art, workshops, classes and more.
Ticket Info
Tickets are on sale now starting at $219 for a 3-day pass and $285 for a 3-day pass with camping. VIP passes include express entry into the festival, exclusive viewing areas, VIP bars and lounges, and private air-conditioned VIP restrooms. VIP passes start at $360 for a 3-day pass and $479 with a 3-day pass with camping. A variety of lodging packages are available. These include GA camping, VIP camping, RV camping, Unity Travel Qube village, and hotels. Tickets are available here. Imagine is an 18 and over event.
