Rawhide is playing host to another group of musicians in an ever growing segment within the music industry.
Goldrush Music Festival returns to Rawhide Western Town in Chandler on September 11 and 12, bringing two nights of electronic music to one of Arizona’s most recognizable festival venues.
This year’s festival is called Goldrush: Midnight Riders, and it brings the event’s Wild West theme back to the place where it fits best.
Goldrush 2026
Location: Rawhide Western Town and Event Center in Chandler
Dates: September 11 and 12, 2026
Doors: 6 p.m.
Festival hours: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Age requirement: 18 and older with a valid ID
Rawhide is located at 5700 W. North Loop Road in Chandler, approximately 20 minutes from Phoenix.
The festival will feature three stages, full bars, lockers and plenty of Western themed scenery throughout Rawhide.
This Year’s Lineup
Goldrush has put together a lineup covering several corners of electronic music.
The four headliners are:
- Alesso
- deadmau5
- GRiZ
- Martin Garrix
Other artists scheduled to perform include Green Velvet, AC Slater, Sullivan King, Valentino Khan, Ray Volpe, DJ Pauly D, Surf Mesa, Boogie T, Deathpact, MitiS and several others.
The complete list of performers can be found on the official Goldrush lineup page.
More Than Two Festival Nights
Several additional events are planned around Goldrush weekend, including a Thursday night preparty, a Saturday pool party and late night afterparties at Rawhide.
The scheduled events include:
- CID at the Goldrush preparty on September 10
- Goldrush Oasis Pool Party at Wild Horse Pass on September 12
- Boogie T at the Saturday night afterparty
- Valentino Khan at the Sunday morning afterparty
These are separate events and may require additional tickets. Details are available through the Goldrush afterparty page.
Why It Is Worth Checking Out
Rawhide already feels like it was built for a festival called Goldrush. Once the stages, lights and crowds arrive, the old Western town becomes something completely different.
Whether you are going for one favorite artist or planning to stay for the entire weekend, this is one of the biggest music events happening in the Valley this September.
Goldrush is an 18 and older event, and everyone entering must bring a valid ID. Festival passes and current pricing are available through the official Goldrush ticket page.
Parking, transportation and nearby hotel information can be found on the festival’s travel and location page.
If electronic music, late nights and a Wild West festival atmosphere sound like your kind of weekend, Goldrush is ready to ride again.