August 25, 26 & 27 at The JunkYard in Denver Music, Adventure + Interactive Art
Presale Tickets Available Starting Thursday, April 20
General Onsale Begins Friday, April 21 at 10 AM MT on vortex.meowwolf.com
Enter the Vortex: Denver’s portal to a multifaceted music festival where the dance floor is the quintessential immersive experience. Meow Wolf is once again partnering with Live Nation for its second year of the festival, taking place at The JunkYard, a one-of-a-kind venue in the heart of Denver. The offbeat arts and entertainment company will dramatically transform the space into a halcyon multi-stage dreamland.
Brimming with off-the-wall performers, chill zones, experiential art, and an eclectic curation of the hottest multigenre lineup of artists, this festival is guaranteed to be like every Meow Wolf exhibition: indescribable, and yet all the buzz. The event will include three consecutive afternoons and nights of music with more than 30 acts across two stages – all ages are welcome. After its first year in Denver, EDM.com called Vortex “a surrealist escape” and 303 Magazine called it “a living, breathing embodiment of Denver’s artistic community.”
“Denver – let’s do this,” said Marsi Gray, Senior Director of Events at Meow Wolf, “Come out to The JunkYard and play with us this year. Denver has such a vibrant community and we are excited to dance with you!”
“Since last year’s Vortex wrapped up, we’ve been locked in with Meow Wolf to make year two in Denver nothing short of spectacular,” adds Eric Pirritt, President of Live Nation Rockies. “Here we are, ready to launch. It’s an exciting day for the city.”
Photo by Jess Gallo, Atlas Media | Courtesy of Meow Wolf
Headliners include GRiZ and Remi Wolf. Fans of GRiZ might remember when the internationally-known DJ and producer played the first ever show at Meow Wolf Denver’s venue, The Perplexiplex, which sold out in minutes. This past Sunday, GRiZ announced a free pop-up show for his fans. With less than two hours notice, more than 5,000 fans flooded The JunkYard where it was announced that he is headlining Vortex 2023. Other notable acts include TOKiMONSTA, BLOND:ISH, Claude VonStroke, Armani White and Mindchatter. See the full lineup below.
“I’m beyond excited to be playing Vortex this year!” said TOKiMONSTA, who will be playing in the Sunday lineup. “I’ll be coming through with a special set for a special festival.”
Produced by a female-run team within the arts and entertainment B-Corp of Meow Wolf, alongside Live Nation, Vortex is dedicated to sparking joy and transformation as well as making a positive impact through hiring locally, supporting sustainability initiatives, and uplifting marginalized groups.
TICKETS: Single day tickets start at $59.50 per day and 3 Day Passes start at $219.50. There will also be an enhanced experience option available. Be on the lookout for a number of presales starting Thursday, April 20. The general onsale will begin Friday, April 21 at 10 AM MT at vortex.meowwolf.com.
Please note, this event is not taking place at Convergence Station (Meow Wolf Denver). The JunkYard is located at 1098 Yuma St. Denver, CO 80204.
FULL LINEUP:
| FRIDAY 8/25 | SATURDAY 8/26 | SUNDAY 8/27 |
| REMI WOLF ALSO FEATURING: CLAUDE VONSTROKE, DENNIS FERRER, JADU HEART, JEAN DAWSON, KILTRO, NIKKI NAIR, NOTMEGHAN, QRTR, UNDERSCORES | GRIZ ALSO FEATURING: ARMANI WHITE, BLOND:ISH, BROWNIES & LEMONADE ALL-STARS, CATZ ‘N DOGZ, CJ, EREZ, ESCPE, FORD., JACQUES GREENE, JERRO, TF MARZ, TWO FEET, ZINGARA | GRIZ: CHASING THE GOLDEN ERA ALSO FEATURING: CHASEWEST, DUSKY, THE FUNK HUNTERS, JUSTIN MARTIN, MINDCHATTER, DJ MINX, PARRA FOR CUVA, PARKBREEZY, ROSSI., SHADY JONES, TOKiMONSTA, THOUGHT PROCESS |
About Meow Wolf
Recognized in Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies (2022 and 2020), Meow Wolf is a Santa Fe-based arts and entertainment company that creates immersive, interactive experiences to transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration. The company’s first location in Santa Fe opened in 2016 and showcases the THEA Award-winning, international sensation, House Of Eternal Return, where two million visitors have now discovered a multidimensional mystery house with secret passages, portals to magical worlds, and surreal, maximalist and mesmerizing art exhibits. In 2019, Meow Wolf expanded beyond Santa Fe and opened Kaleidoscape, the world’s first artist-driven ride at Elitch Gardens in Denver. Meow Wolf opened their second permanent installation, Omega Mart, at AREA15 in Las Vegas and their third permanent installation in Denver, Convergence Station, in 2021. Meow Wolf recently announced their next upcoming exhibitions, opening in Grapevine in summer 2023, and Houston in 2024. Meow Wolf is proud to be the only certified B-Corporation in the themed entertainment industry, with a team dedicated to social impact building a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Press Contact
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Live Nation Concerts
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Photo by Jess Gallo, Atlas Media | Courtesy of Meow Wolf