📷: Ivan Meneses for Insomniac
LONG BEACH, CA – Dreamstate SoCal, the beloved trance festival that has been captivating ravers’ hearts for years, is embarking on a new journey. In 2023, the festival is trading its previous venue, the NOS Event Center, for a stunning new location: the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach, California. This momentous shift promises a new experience, merging the ethereal vibes of trance music with the maritime charm of the iconic Queen Mary. Let’s dive into the details and explore what the new venue has to offer.
Nestled in San Bernardino, the NOS Event Center has been home to Dreamstate SoCal since its inception. With sprawling grounds and state-of-the-art facilities, the venue has played host to countless dance music events. Its expansive stages, cutting-edge light shows, and ample space for dancing have created memorable experiences for attendees.
📷: Kristina Bakrevski for Insomniac
The Queen Mary, on the other hand, is acn iconic ocean liner that once ferried the world’s elite across the Atlantic. The iconic boat is now docked in Long Beach, California. Its storied history and grandeur make it the perfect setting for the next chapter of Dreamstate SoCal. The Queen Mary Waterfront offers a unique blend of maritime mystique and festival vibes, promising an enchanting experience for trance enthusiasts.
The recent revelation from Dreamstate has also included an exciting detail: the fresh location will uphold the tradition of on-site after-parties that stretch beyond the festival’s official 1AM conclusion. Moreover, festival-goers can enjoy close-by deluxe hotel accommodations right aboard the Queen Mary itself, the legendary vessel from which the event space draws its iconic name.
📷: Insomniac
Last year, Dreamstate event producers Insomniac dipped its toes in the waters with Dreamstate Harbor, which took place at Outer Harbor / Berth 46 in San Pedro. This year, Dreamstate takes it mainstay and largest US event a step further towards the ocean at Queen Mary Waterfront.
The announcement of Dreamstate SoCal’s move to the Queen Mary Waterfront has sent some waves of anticipation throughout the electronic music community, while others on social media express their concerns about the venue given recent incidents at Insomniac’s other event Day Trip Festival. As the festival bids farewell to the NOS Event Center and sets sail for the maritime marvel that is the Queen Mary, attendees will look toward a new era of the premier trance destination.
