Goldrush Music Festival is coming up, and we’ve got you covered with everything you’ll need to know ahead of the show!
Goldrush Music Festival is returning to Rawhide Western Town & Event Center in Chandler, Arizona on September 12-13, and fans couldn’t be more elated for this beloved Wild West showdown. Relentless Beats is bringing the event back to Rawhide after holding it at the Phoenix Raceway the past three editions. It’s set to be another top-tier weekend delving deeper into the festival’s Western theme.
Whether you’re a first-timer to Goldrush or a devoted longtime attendee, this two-day event has garnered wide acclaim in the Arizona dance music community. It provides a unique theme and plenty of beats so that every type of fan can get down.
Major names on this year’s lineup this year include Excision, Dillon Francis, Major Lazer, Crankdat, Benny Benassi, and a debut back-to-back set from Zeds Dead and ILLENIUM that is sure to turn heads. The festival leans heavily into the bass realm, but if you’re looking for a dose of house or techno, artists by the likes of Disco Lines, Destructo, HI-LO, Kyle Watson, LF System, ChaseWest, and Roddy Lima will have you covered.
As attendees gear up for Goldrush, we’ve compiled our essentials guide with everything you’ll need to know ahead of the show. Whether you’re looking for set times, parking information, or what you can bring into the festival, keep reading below for all the details on Goldrush Music Festival.
Goldrush Music Festival 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: September 12-13
Hours: 6pm-2am
Venue Address: Rawhide Western Town – 5700 W North Loop Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226
Tickets: Purchase on the Goldrush website
Goldrush Music Festival 2025 – Set Times:
Goldrush Music Festival 2025 – Festival Map:
COMING SOON!
Goldrush Music Festival 2025 – Pre-party and Afterparty Info:
INFEKT at Rawhide Event Center on Friday, September 12 – Get Tickets
Benny Benassi at Gila River Resorts and Casinos on Saturday, September 13 – Get Tickets
ChaseWest at Rawhide Event Center on Saturday, September 13 – Get Tickets
Goldrush Music Festival 2025 – Transportation (Parking and Shuttle Info):
Parking is available on site at Rawhide for no charge. Premium parking is available for purchase online at GoldrushFestAZ.com.
For those attending Goldrush: The Return to the West in Phoenix, shuttle passes are available to provide convenient transportation to and from Tempe and Glendale. These shuttle services ensure a hassle-free travel experience, allowing attendees to avoid the stress of driving and parking. Shuttles operate on a first-come, first-serve basis, with several departure times.
Shuttles will depart from Sunbar Tempe and Salt: Tacos y Tequila Westgate and drop off at Rawhide Event Center, and vice versa at the end of the night. Purchase Shuttle Passes via Tixr.
Reminder to Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, many recent festival-goers have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting attendees. It’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Goldrush Music Festival.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Goldrush Music Festival 2025 – Bag Policy:
CLEAR BAG POLICY:
In an effort to enhance fan safety, and to mirror many arenas and venues around the county, Goldrush has implemented a clear bag policy for all large attendee events effective immediately.
Goldrush defines a clear bag as a fully clear or colored clear plastic, vinyl, or mesh bag. One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags will be considered an acceptable clear bag. The maximum bag size that will be allowed is 15” x 15”x 5“. In addition to a clear bag, guests may bring in one small clutch up to 5” x 7”x 2” in size and two factory sealed water bottles.
Due to clear hydration packs not being readily available, EMPTY hydration packs will be the ONLY exception to the clear bag policy.
Goldrush Music Festival 2025 – Dos and Don’ts:
Prohibited Items
- Illegal substances
- Drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Pets
- Massagers
- Laser pens or pointers
- Eyedrops
- Glass, cans, cups, or coolers
- Markers, pens, or spray paint
- Large chains or spiked jewelry
- Stickers or flyers
- Tents, large umbrellas, or chairs
- Large purses or bags (over 15” x 15” x 5” inches)
- Open cigarettes, lipstick, chapstick, or tampons
- Outside food, beverage, or alcohol
- Professional cameras (SLR or detachable lenses)
- Video or audio recording equipment
- Knives, firearms, pepper spray, or fireworks
- Toy weapons or real weapons of any kind
- Sticks, staff, swords, sabers, or scepters
- Open sunscreen
- Balloons, balls, frisbees, or any other projectile
- Native American headdresses
- Festival totems
Permitted Items
- 2 factory-sealed water bottles of ANY SIZE
- Clear (transparent) bags – max size 15” x 15”x 5“
- Clear (transparent) backpacks – max size 15” x 15”x 5“
- Clear (transparent) fanny packs – max size 15” x 15”x 5“
- Empty, non-transparent Camelbaks with no more than 2 pockets
- Small clutch up to 5” x 7” x 2” in size
- Non-professional still cameras including GoPros (can’t be attached to a mono pod or extendable pole)
- Cell phones
- Lighters
- Sealed: cigarette packages, tampons, packs of gum, and chapstick/lip gloss
- Glowing/illuminated costumes and jewelry
- Sunglasses and hats
- Sealed liquid sunscreen and cosmetic products
- Disposable E-cigs and nicotine vaporizer pens (excluding those with refillable chambers containing visible liquid)
- Guide dogs for people with disabilities and other service animals with current rabies certification
