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GRiZ and Subtronics Expand GRIZTRONICS at The Gorge to Three Days

Published Oct 28, 2026 By Matt White
GRiZ and Subtronics Expand GRIZTRONICS at The Gorge to Three Days

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TL;DR

GRiZ and Subtronics are expanding GRIZTRONICS at The Gorge from two days to three when it returns Memorial Day Weekend 2027. The festival will add Wednesday camping, a Thursday pre-party, additional camping lanes, and extra venue staff in response to long delays and logistical issues that plagued the sold-out 2026 debut.

“enjoying dipping my toes and slowly scaling up all our curated events as we gain experience”

GRiZ and Subtronics will bring GRIZTRONICS at The Gorge back for Memorial Day Weekend 2027 with a third day of programming and early camping options designed to address the operational problems that marred the festival's sold-out debut this spring.

Wednesday Camping and Thursday Pre-Party Added

The 2027 edition will offer Wednesday camping so fans can arrive before the weekend rush. A Thursday pre-party will entertain early arrivals while the rest of the festival fills in. Organizers also plan to open more lanes and add staff to camping check-in, responding to attendee reports of long delays during the festival's first year.

Security and Operations Overhaul

The Gorge amphitheater is bringing on extra security staff to improve movement through the venue and surrounding grounds. While details remain scarce, much of the announced overhaul appears aimed at the logistical complaints that followed the festival's May 23-24 debut.

From Dubstep Track to Festival Franchise

The festival grew out of the duo's 2019 dubstep collaboration "Griztronics." The 2026 debut featured GRiZ's "Chasing the Golden Hour" set, a headlining performance from Subtronics, and the first official back-to-back set the two have played together.

Subtronics recently opened up about his expanding role in festival production, noting he's been "enjoying dipping my toes and slowly scaling up all our curated events as we gain experience." Neither artist has revealed a lineup for 2027. The festival is produced by Live Nation.

Matt White

Matt White

EDM Source Editor

Reporting on the latest in the electronic dance music community with verified accuracy.

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