With less than a month out from Cascade Equinox, the festival has just unveiled set times, experiential programming, and the festival map for its 2025 event, taking place at Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon, from Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21, 2025, with a pre-party on Thursday, September 18.

Earlier this year, Cascade Equinox unveiled the stacked lineup for its third edition, marking a bold new chapter with a dance music-forward focus spotlighting top-tier electronic talent. For 2025, the festival will take a more refined approach, offering a thoughtfully curated experience with fewer overlapping sets, allowing fans to fully immerse themselves in the music they love. By streamlining the festival grounds and programming, Cascade Equinox will emphasize quality over quantity – enhancing flow, connection, and immersion across the board.

On Thursday, Cascade Equinox will kick off with an intimate early-entry pre-party featuring performances from ATYYA, Scott Nice, Dova Sutra, Keramel, Sakiya, and The Black Lotus, setting the tone for the weekend ahead.

On Friday, the festival officially opens with a diverse lineup led by electropop duo Sylvan Esso, bass music heavyweight Mersiv, and a rare DJ set from Passion Pit, marking a rare festival appearance from frontman Michael Angelakos. Additional highlights include genre-blending acts BALTHVS, Beat Kitty, Moon Hooch, The Funk Hunters, TF Marz, Yak Attack, and Zen Selekta. A wide array of emerging and regional talent rounds out the day, alongside curated stage takeovers by Somuchhouse and Tiger Fox Presents.

On Saturday, Big Gigantic will bring their signature sax-infused bass music to the main stage, joined by Chromeo (DJ set) and trap pioneer TroyBoi. The day also features sets from Flamingosis, Barisone, Cliché, High Step Society, New Constellations, and Scott Nice, plus a stacked roster of rising performers spanning live bands, DJs, and eclectic collectives. Saturday will also spotlight special takeovers from Mt. Tabor Dance Collective and Sublimate Records, bringing unique flair and energy to the experience.

On Sunday, the festival will close on a high note with a highly anticipated set from GRAMMY-nominated electronic duo Disclosure, returning for their first full Oregon performance since 2016. Rounding out the final day are Boogie T, Moontricks, Artifakts, ATYYA, Lapa (of Emancipator), Noetik the Alchemist, Kaipora, Pink Talking Fish, The Sponges, and White Denim. The weekend finale also features curated takeovers from Proper Sound and Lotus Lab, ensuring Cascade Equinox 2025 ends with an unforgettable celebration of music and community.

Cascade Equinox will offer various activities and programming, including a vendor marketplace, workshops, kids zones, Solar Spin roller rink, culinary commons, a healing sanctuary, yoga, beer and wine tastings, wellness experiences, interactive art installations and live art.

Healing Garden

Beyond the music, Cascade Equinox 2025 will feature a wide range of immersive workshops designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Attendees can explore self-care practices with offerings like breathwork, fascia flossing, qi gong, somatic healing, and cacao ceremonies, or dive into movement-based experiences including yoga, Thai massage, energy dance, and partner-assisted practices that encourage deeper connection. Flow artists will have the chance to expand their skills with innovative poi and Flowstar classes, while those seeking inner clarity can join sessions focused on intuition, sensual embodiment, and nervous system regulation. With facilitators spanning trauma-informed breathwork guides, prop flow experts, yogis, healers, and sound practitioners, the workshops at Cascade Equinox provide a space for personal transformation, collective healing, and playful exploration – balancing the high-energy festival environment with opportunities for grounding and renewal.

The Grove

The Grove offers a serene space to unwind and connect with friends between sets. This curated area features a selection of local wines, craft beers, and cocktails, alongside artisan booths showcasing handmade clothing, jewelry, and other unique items. With plush seating and a boutique-style ambiance, The Grove is designed as a tranquil oasis amidst the festival’s energy. Highlights include a custom hat workshop, hair and makeup services, henna and body art, and a vintage VolksWagon photo bus for capturing memories.

Solar Spin

Solar Spin returns to Cascade Equinox as the festival’s indoor roller skating rink, where attendees can glide to the rhythm of live music from top PNW and West Coast artists. Blending music and movement, Solar Spin creates a joyful festival experience complete with roller skate classes, a classic arcade bus, a vintage-inspired Jazzercise clothing shop, and family skate hours for all ages.

The Orbit

The Orbit is a smile-inducing kids’ zone at Cascade Equinox, designed to spark creativity and curiosity in children of all ages. This interactive area offers a range of engaging activities tailored to entertain and inspire young minds throughout the festival. Best of all, kids 10-years-old and under are admitted to Cascade Equinox for free.

Alpenglow Village

Alpenglow Village offers a tranquil retreat where wellness, creativity, and connection come together. Attendees can explore a haven of relaxation and rejuvenation with a variety of special features like the general store, which will have unique treasures and festival essentials; the café and coffee shop, serving freshly brewed coffee and delightful treats; the Healing Garden, a serene space to reconnect with nature with services like acupuncture, reiki, chiropractic, breathwork, and more; and the Oasis Bathhouse, providing a spa-like experience that offers a sauna, cold plunge, and massages for complete relaxation.

Deschutes County Fairgrounds is the Pacific Northwest’s premier event facility and venue. With sweeping panoramic views of snow capped mountain peaks, trees, and creek running through its 340 acre space, Cascade Equinox promises a vast, naturalistic music festival unlike any other.

Single-day tickets, weekend passes, VIP options, payment plans, and various camping options are currently available via https://cascadeequinox.com/pass-options.

Cascade Equinox 2025 line-up:

HEADLINERS
Disclosure
Sylvan Esso
Big Gigantic
Boogie T
Chromeo (DJ Set)
Mersiv
Moontricks
Passion Pit (DJ Set)
TroyBoi

SUPPORT
Artifakts
ATYYA
Barisone
BALTHVS
Beat Kitty
Cliche
Flamingosis
High Step Society
Kaipora
Lapa (Of Emancipator)
Moon Hooch
New Constellations
Pink Talking Fish
Scott Nice
TF MARZ
The Funk Hunters
The Sponges
White Denim
Yak Attack
Zen Selekta

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Asher Fulero Band
Blackstrap Bluegrass
Bodhi Mojo
Call Down Thunder
Family Mystic
Heaven Zest
Huck Finn Yacht Club
Ilko
Majitope
Matt Haze
Naraly
Spencer Marlyn Band
Stealhead
Takimba
The AM (Acoustic Minds)

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