Bass Canyon’s lineup is not disappointing. If you were waiting for artist announcements before buying, well, I can’t see why you’d wait much longer. Bass Canyon just announced new additions to the lineup. ALLEYCVT, Avello, Trivecta, Richard Finger, and William Black are the latest artists making their way to the Gorge.
The Bass Canyon ’26 Lineup
The lineup is filled with names that are a blast from my raving past. Artists like Borgore, Kill the Noise, Bro Safari, Pegboard Nerds, Dirtyphonics, and Funtcase defined my taste in EDM. These are the names that solidified my love of dubstep and have me raving deep into my 30s.
Rising stars like Heyz, Tynan, PHRVA, Hostage Situation, and Level Up (Mrs. Subtronics herself) are going to light the Columbia Basin up. And the Pokémon ghost bros Ghastly and GHENGAR will keep their momentum going at the PNW’s biggest bass festival. Little did I know, it’s actually the same person with different personas. DJ David Lee Crow created GHENGAR as a heavier side project.
There are some mystery B2Bs with Crankdat and Illenium. That Excision B2B with Slander that might end up being the grimiest and most melodic set of the century. This year, you’ll be chasing sunsets with ATLiens, Ganja White Night, and Mersiv.
Then there are the bona fide superstars of Bass Canyon. Excision, Sullivan King, SVDDEN DEATH, Big Gigantic, Virtual Riot, and Dion Timmer will bring all the bass you can handle. It’s always a pleasure to watch masters showcase their craft live in the flesh.
The best part about lineups curated by Excision is that I will leave with my mental Rolodex stuffed with new artists. If there’s one set I can convince you to make time for, it’s Kill Safari. The duo of Kill the Noise and Bro Safari just released one of the coldest dubstep tracks of the year, “Chrome,” featuring Armanni Reign. With any luck, they will bring him up on stage to perform live. If they do, I guarantee it’s one of the highlights of the weekend.
Tickets and Camping
Last year’s Bass Canyon was a weekend to remember, and it’s already time to start planning for 2026. Bass Canyon 2026 is August 14-16 and will once again be at the one and only Gorge Amphitheatre, Washington. If three days isn’t enough, there are pre-party tickets available for Thursday, August 13.
Bass Canyon 2026 was announced two weeks ago, and I’m assuming tickets are going quickly. Tier two general admission three-day passes are sitting at $366, and tier two VIP three-day passes are sitting at $534. There are layaway options at checkout as well. General admission and VIP include all-day re-entry.
All-day re-entry is a game-changer. Re-entry at a multi-day camping festival makes the entire experience much more manageable. Being able to take a mid-day nap to recharge before night two made everything better. The weather at the Gorge can be unpredictable, and being able to change clothes in the parking lot makes the entire weekend easier to plan for. I commend Excision Presents, Live Nation, and all the Gorge employees for facilitating this feature.
Having access to your camping space at all times can definitely change the way you plan camping for the weekend. Camping passes range from $193 for standard all the way up to $2000 for options like Oasis Glamping, which is already starting to sell out. Terrace camping is also sold out, but there are still many great spots to stay. If you’ve never stayed at the Gorge, I highly recommend it. The views are some of the best in the world, and the vibes are off the charts, especially if the weather cooperates like last year. Camping grounds open on Wednesday, August 12, at 1 PM.
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My name is Jonathan, and I'm a writer, journalist, and photographer. I've been going to concerts and music festivals since 2007 and I started covering them professionally in 2017 after I graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from CWU.
I've written for publications such as Respect My Region, the Seattle Met, and CBR.com. I've covered festivals like Bass Canyon, Bumbershoot, and Capitol Hill Block Party, and interviewed artists such as Sol, Dave B, Big Gigantic, KJ Sawka, Vampa, Jeanie, and Virtual Riot.