Thunderdome Music Festival (also known as Tacoma Dome and Thunderdome Excision) is a legendary event in the world of hardcore techno and many other EDM genres. The Thunderdome is organized by EDM legend Excision and takes place in Washington (USA).
The Thunderdome lineup varies from electronic dance music artists, known for their heavy bass drops and intense visuals, to artistic performances that tingle all your senses – just like any other US festival will do. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
When Is Thunderdome 2026?
The Thunderdome 2026 music festival took place from February 6 to February 8, 2026. The beginning of February is the usual timing for this festival, and it will probably be the same next year too.
Where Is Thunderdome in 2026?
This is not the same festival as in Europe! There are different organizers and concepts behind the two events. The 2026 Thunderdome Excision will be held at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington.
Assuming you purchase your pass and need to travel to Tacoma, find accommodation near the Tacoma Dome (🛒) to rest your aching feet after an exciting night.
What Music Genres Does Thunderdome Cover?
If you follow festivals organized by Excision, you know what to expect. Most of the traditional Thunderdome Music Festival lineup includes hard electronic dance music subgenres, ranging from techno, house to gabber and hardcore.
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Participants of The Thunderdome 2026 Lineup
The Thunderdome 2026 festival headlines are: Atliens (Friday), Sullivan King (Saturday), Saka B2B White Knight (Sunday), and Excision B2B Kai Wachi (Sunday).
Fri, Feb 6
Atliens, Jayz, Dion Timmer, Smoakland, Capochino, Neotek
Sat, Feb 7
Sullivan King, Hol!, Trivecta, Cyclops, Tisoki, Brainrack B2B Wiley
Sun, Feb 8
Saka B2B White Knight, Jessica Audiffred, Samplifire X Calcium B2B Bonefire, Khyl & Hyde, God Dubz, Austeria, Excision B2B Kai Wachi
How Much Are The Tickets for The Thunderdome 2026?
You can buy tickets on the official website, or if you want to support us, you can purchase them via our Ticketmaster affiliate link (🛒), which will redirect you to the official website seller. Currently (Nov 24, 2025), there are still tickets for this hardcore raving festival. When the festival sells out, if you didn’t purchase your pass, you can always look for tickets on reseller websites such as Vivid Seats. Just be aware that the tickets on Vivid Seats are at no original price (read: higher prices). Check out the VividSeats page for Excision (🛒), the festival organizer, to find passes for Thunderdome; You can also expect single-day tickets. And right now, let’s take a look at the Thunderdome Excision 2026 ticket prices.
When it comes to the tickets for Thunderdome 2026, things are simple. There are GA (General Admission) and Express Entry passes.
The original price for a 3-day pass is $311.39 (fees included). For a single day, the prices range from $105.40 to $192.37, depending on which day you want to attend and whether you have the nerve to stay in line to enter the arena.
NOTE: The last update to the price information was on November 24, 2025.
| Ticket Type | 3-Day Pass | Friday Pass | Saturday Pass | Sunday Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA Pass | $311.39 | $122.57 (Tier 1) | $149.46 (Tier 3) | $105.40 (Tier 2) |
| Express Entry, a dedicated entry lane for expedited entry | $169.48 | $192.37 | $158.04 |
Important Info About Thunderdome 2026 and Lineup
Is it your first time for a hard dance fest or perhaps your first time at Thunderdome, here are some words of wisdom from the Internet.
- Bring earplugs
- What should I expect from the Thunderdome lineup?
- Come well rested! It will be a long night
- Will I get to see the entire Thunderdome lineup?
Bring Earplugs
This is universal advice for most hard dance festivals. Bring earplugs and protect your ears.
What should I expect from the Thunderdome lineup?
Expect headbanging, heavy bass, and most hardcore music.
Come well rested! It will be a long night.
Rest up the day before. If you can take a nap in the afternoon, do it.
Will I get to see the entire Thunderdome lineup?
The lineup differs for each day, but it is a single-stage festival, so yes, you can expect to see every performer on a given day.
Some additional helpful information can be found on the organizer’s website.
Thunderdome Excision Shorts
History of Thunderdome Excision
How old is the Thunderdome festival?
The Excision’s event, known as Thunderdome or Tacoma Dome, was established in 2018. It’s different than the European Thunderdome festival franchise established in the early 90s.
Is the US Thunderdome the same as the Netherlands’ one?
Officially, NL Thunderdome is a different event from the US Thunderdome (by Excision). Anyway, the US event is often referred to as the Tacoma Dome to avoid confusion.
Thunderdome 2025 Lineup
The headliners for Thunderdome 2025 are Space Laces (Friday), Peekaboo and Flux Pavilion (Saturday), Hedex (Sunday), and, of course, Excision (Sunday).
Thunderdome 2025 was unique for several verifiable reasons:
- Three Excision sets, including a rare b3b (back-to-back-to-back) with surprise guests Wooli and Illenium.
- Overhauled production with more lasers and new arena visuals (360-degree dome visual experience).
- First-time Thunderdome performances by artists like Alleycvt, Levity, and Hedex.
Check out the full 2025 lineup by day.
Friday, FEB 7
Space Laces, Alleycvt, SoDown, Space Wizard, Kliptic
Saturday, FEB 8
Peekaboo, Flux Pavilion, Levity, Drinkurwater B2B Benda, Emorfik, Riot, Perry Wayne
Friday, FEB 9
Hedex, Gorillazt, Sippy, Effin, Prodeca, Excision B2B (Sunday set)
Thunderdome 2024 Lineup
The lineup for Thunderdome 2024 looks amazing. Lots of heavy hitters, perfect for all the headbangers’ needs. Some of the event headliners were Zomboy, Wooli, and Nghtmre, and Excision joined as part of his Nexus tour.
Let’s discover the day-by-day lineup for the 2024 Thunderdome Tacoma festival.
| Friday 📅 Feb. 2, 2024 | Saturday 📅 Feb. 3, 2024 | Sunday 📅 Feb. 4, 2024 |
| Zomboy | Wooli | Nghtmre |
| Atliens | Mersiv | Eptic B2B Space Laces |
| Ray Volpe | Hol! | Bear Grillz & Bad News Bears |
| Layz | Infekt | Hairitage B2B Drinkup Water |
| Sippy | Emorfik | Benda |
| Gorillat | Alienpark | Rated R |
| Excision B2B Svdden Death |
