Venue Guide: 10 Incredible Places to See Your Favorite Artists

Every city has a place that dance fanatics can call home for the night. These should be at the top of your list.

Between the stunning décor, three floors, five separate music rooms with their own bars, video water wall and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, it’s no wonder 1015 Folsom is a top EDM pick in the San Francisco Bay Area. Previous acts have included Trippy Turtle, Alison Wonderland, Paul Oakenfold and Dada Life, but you can also catch hip-hop artists and the weekly, Latin-focused Pura Nightclub.

Barley House in Cleveland’s Warehouse District leads a double life. By day, it’s a casual restaurant with happy hour specials, big-screen TVs, cold beers on tap and a tasty menu. By night, the space becomes a nightclub complete with DJs and VIP seating. Barley House earned a spot on Nightclub & Bar’s Top 100 list, the first establishment from Ohio to make the cut.

Temple is one of those nightclubs that should be on every EDM fan’s radar. The three-story Denver venue features a coveted Funktion One sound system to pump deep bass beats and 50,000 floor-to-ceiling LED light bulbs for an immersive entertainment experience. From house music and techno to trance acts and more, Temple’s lineup is always a crowd-pleaser.

Spanning an entire New York City block, Avant Gardner is the second-largest entertainment venue in Brooklyn. This innovative indoor/outdoor destination features flexible event space with multiple configuration options for performances from intimate to iconic. Its Brooklyn Mirage space is open May through October and features a 60-meter LED wall. Top DJs from around the world perform here regularly.

If you like lots of room to move, unobstructed views, a jaw-dropping light show and top DJs like Dada Life, Eric Prydz and Diplo, Echostage is a can’t-miss stop in the Washington, D.C., area. Echostage is consistently ranked among DJMag’s Top 100 Clubs in the World. This is definitely a spot to add to your nightlife agenda.

Historic, scenic and legendary – these five fantastic outdoor venues are made for big-name acts and large crowds. They’re also in beautiful destinations you’ll want to explore.

Picturesque views of the Columbia River in Washington serve as the backdrop for this large concert venue about 2.5 hours east of Seattle. It’s a breathtakingly beautiful venue that hosts top performers and huge music festivals. For EDM fans, the electronic music-focused Beyond Wonderland Festival in June as well as the Bass Canyon Festival in August both take place at Gorge.

Open since 1922, performances at the Hollywood Bowl have featured everyone from the Beatles to Prince and Kanye West. Set within a natural “bowl” of the surrounding hills with the famous Hollywood sign in the background, the Hollywood Bowl is a Los Angeles icon hosting top-notch EDM acts throughout the year. Allow extra time before the concert to browse the Hollywood Bowl Museum inside. There are 14 picnic areas and multiple restaurants on-site.

In Chicago’s Millennium Park, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion is a work of art. The stainless-steel headdress and sweeping steel pipes were designed by world-famous architect Frank Gehry. In the summer, a twice-weekly free concert series brings in big crowds to hear artists from every musical style, from rock to jazz to EDM. When it comes to location, the Pritzker Pavilion can’t be beat. You’re close to downtown Chicago's many famous attractions, including the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis Tower, the Cloud Gate sculpture commonly known as "The Bean" and much more.

Red Rocks is another bucket-list music venue consistently rated among the best in the world. Set within ancient red sandstone formations in Colorado, the site is known as the only naturally occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world. If you’re into electronic music, notable performances have included deadmau5, STS9, Tchami, Kygo and the Global Dub Festival, but every genre is represented in this storied place. Check out the summer concert series under the stars, Yoga on the Rocks, the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and the hiking trails in the surrounding park.

In the winter, Deer Valley is a snow lover’s paradise with outstanding skiing amid the Wasatch Mountains. In the summer, it’s a popular place to enjoy hiking, mountain biking and outdoor concerts at Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater in Park City. The venue hosts several summer concert series, including the Deer Valley Concert Series, the Utah Symphony and the Deer Valley Music Festival, where you’ll hear anything from EDM to rock to bluegrass.