The Live List – A Global Dark Dance Directory

The global list of annual live performance festivals and regular dark dance events which support the dark/alt/dance culture.

Annual Live Performance Festivals:


TypeNameLocationVenueEvent Days and Times
FestivalWave-Gotik-TreffenLeipzig, GermanyWave Gotik Treffen e.V., Feuerbachstraße 20, 04105 Leipzig, GermanyMay 18-21, 2023
FestivalM’era LunaHildesheim, GermanyM’era Luna, Flugplatz Drispenstedt, 31137 Hildesheim, GermanyAugust 4-6, 2023
FestivalInfestBradford, UKKlönneplein 1, 1014 DD Amsterdam, NetherlandsAugust 5-6, 2023
FestivalDarklandsBelgiumGashouder Westergasfabriek, Klönneplein 1, 1014 DD Amsterdam, NetherlandsAugust 11-13, 2023
FestivalAwakeningsAmsterdam, NetherlandsGashouder Westergasfabriek, Klönneplein 1, 1014 DD Amsterdam, NetherlandsJune 23-25, 2023
FestivalGo darkFranceUnknownUnknown
FestivalCastle PartyPolandFestiwal Castle Party, 59-420 Bolków, PolandJuly 27-30, 2023
FestivalNocturnal Culture NightRomaniaClub Subteran, Calea Rahovei 147-153, București 050892, RomaniaSeptember 22-24, 2023
FestivalDark Easter Metal MeetingCzech RepublicUnknownUnknown
FestivalBloodstock Open AirUKBloodstock Open Air, Catton, Swadlincote DE12 8LN, UKAugust 10-13, 2023
FestivalDarkForce FestCleveland, Ohio, USACleveland Oktoberfest, 160 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH 44017, USAApril 28-30, 2023
FestivalConvergenceChicago, Illinois, USAConvergence Design Lab, 600 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USAJuly 14-16, 2023
FestivalOut From the Shadows FestLos Angeles, California, USAL.A. Live Event Deck Top Floor Of The West Lot, 1005 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USAOctober 27-29, 2023

Regular Dark Dance Events:

TypeNameLocationVenueWeekdaysEvent Days and Times
Regular Dark Dance EventIndustrial StrengthLos Angeles, California, USAExchange LAFriday10pm-2am
Regular Dark Dance EventSchwarzschildBerlin, GermanyTresorSaturday10pm-2am
Regular Dark Dance EventSyndicateLondon, UKFabricSaturday10pm-2am
Regular Dark Dance EventNosferatuToronto, CanadaThe HoxtonFriday10pm-2am
Regular Dark Dance EventUnderworldSydney, AustraliaThe Factory TheatreSaturday10pm-2am
Regular Dark Dance EventAeon FluxNew York City, New York, USAElsewhereFriday10pm-2am
Regular Dark Dance EventBlack LodgeSan Francisco, California, USAAudio DiscotechSaturday10pm-2am
Regular Dark Dance EventDeath GuildSeattle, Washington, USANeumosFriday10pm-2am
Regular Dark Dance EventTemple of SoundDenver, Colorado, USACervantes’ Masterpiece BallroomSaturday10pm-2am
Regular Dark Dance EventEndzeit BunkerBerlin, GermanyBerghainSaturday10pm-2am
Regular Dark Dance EventCybergoth Club NightLondon, UKUnderworldSaturday10pm-2am
Regular Dark Dance EventRitual Club NightToronto, CanadaThe GarrisonFriday10pm-2am


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