GRIDLIFE Announces 2026 Music Lineups for Midwest Festival and Summer Apex

Michigan Festival Returns for 13th Year

GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival returns to GingerMan Raceway in South Haven, Michigan for June 12–14, 2026. The 300-acre venue, positioned between Chicago and Detroit, will host two nights of electronic and bass music alongside daytime motorsports programming.

Friday's lineup is headlined by Crankdat, with support from Ray Volpe, Distinct Motive, and Tsu Nami. Saturday features Tape B and INZO, joined by Borgore, Avello, and Seth David. Late-night afterparties will feature QLew, Tarro, Cheska, Hoodlum, and the Nightenin Takeover crew.

T-Pain to Drift and Perform at Summer Apex

Watkins Glen International in Upstate New York hosts Summer Apex from July 24–26. The event splits its music programming between a main stage featuring BUNT., Jai Wolf, and Laszewo, and a Bassmint Stage takeover curated by Teddy Pain (T-Pain).

The Bassmint Stage lineup includes a bass set from Teddy Pain, DJ Diesel (Shaquille O'Neal), a "Wholesome Riddim" set from San Holo, plus Kompany, Samplifire, Ivory, and Big Florida. T-Pain will also compete in drifting competitions on the circuit during daytime programming.

Motorsports and Music Converge

GRIDLIFE combines grassroots motorsports—track racing, drifting, and car shows—with electronic music programming. Co-Founder Chris Stewart commented on T-Pain's dual role: "That's what happens when you build something for this community. The artists are just as die-hard about the car culture as the fans."

Tickets, VIP access, and camping passes for both events are on sale now at www.grid.life.