Goldrush Music Festival
- Dates
- Sep 10 to 11, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Rawhide Western Town & Event Center
- Price
- $249
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 3, 2026
Goldrush Music Festival returns to Chandler, AZ, Sep 10 to 11, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Goldrush Music Festival is a two-day electronic-music festival held each September at Rawhide Western Town near Phoenix, produced by Arizona promoter Relentless Beats since 2017. It pairs large-scale stage production and bass, house and techno headliners with a novelty Old West setting, where attendees wander mock frontier storefronts -- some staffed by costumed actors -- between sets. The desert location gives it a distinctly dusty, high-heat daytime character that cools into a production-heavy night festival.
What people love
Attendees repeatedly rank Goldrush among their favorite Arizona festivals and single out the stage production and sound as highlights, along with a friendly crowd and the quirky western-town theming. Several note the grounds rarely feel overcrowded, making it easy to find a good spot at a stage.
Last time around (2025)
The most recent edition returned to Rawhide in September 2025. Regulars again praised the production and crowd vibe while warning newcomers about heavy dust and daytime heat, advising face coverings and hydration; the promoter's bright-shirted 'Ranger' safety volunteers were noted as a reassuring presence walking the grounds.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2025:
Getting there
Nearest airport PHX.
How do I get to Goldrush Music Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Goldrush Music Festival. The nearest major airport is PHX, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Valley Metro's own bus/rail network does not reach Rawhide's exurban Chandler location (5700 W North Loop Rd, near I-10/SR 347) directly, this combined light-rail-to-Tempe-then-shuttle path is the only realistic non-driving option identified.
Book / infoFestival shuttle
Official festival add-on: a round-trip shuttle running from Sunbar in Tempe and Salt: Tacos y Tequila at Westgate in Glendale directly to Rawhide, explicitly marketed as a way to 'skip traffic and surge pricing.' Not airport-specific, reaching Sunbar/Westgate from PHX itself requires Valley Metro Rail (light rail reaches Tempe/ASU directly. Ticketed as an add-on through the same TIXR checkout as festival passes
Book / infoThree official multi-night travel packages (GA+ and VIP tiers, Double Queen or King room) bundle a stay at the Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Wild Horse Pass hotel with festival tickets AND festival-night shuttle service, marketed as 'ride home from the festival without ever turning a key.' This is the genuine hotel-operated/festival-partnered shuttle the spec's hotels_with_shuttle tier is built for, cross-referenced into lodging_alternatives below.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Both operate at PHX (designated pickup zones on the north curb of each terminal) and throughout the Phoenix metro.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost General parking: free. Prepay via Tixr. No designated rideshare-only zone was found published; general free parking lot is reached via the same 48th St approach per the official directions.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at PHX
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
Rawhide Western Town & Event Center
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Goldrush Music Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 4
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates5035 East Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85048
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates7445 West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85226
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates7171 West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85226
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates7101 West Sundust Road, Chandler, AZ 85226
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates5858 West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85226
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
Chandler, AZ, adjacent to the Wild Horse Pass resort complex
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 85004, Chandler, AZ
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
3547 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3541 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3725 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 2
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
No Hipcamp listings were found directly in Chandler. Hipcamp's nearest organized directory is its broader 'Camping Near Phoenix, AZ' listing page, which includes glamping-style stays (safari tents, yurts, tipis, vintage trailers) around the wider Phoenix metro rather than anything walking/driving-adjacent to Rawhide specifically. Given camping.offered is false and Goldrush explicitly bans overnight on-site parking, this is a genuinely secondary alternative for attendees comfortable with a longer drive, not a close substitute for a hotel.
Search HipcampSearch all hotels near Rawhide Western Town & Event Center
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
The venue block on the official site has an Accessibility panel, but it only gives a contact route: it directs ADA accommodation requests to venue management at Rawhide Western Town on (480) 502-5600 or [email protected], and states guide dogs and certified service animals are permitted.
Read the full notes
The FAQ separately lists guide dogs for people with disabilities and other service animals with current rabies certification among allowed items. The venue is Rawhide Western Town and Event Center in Chandler, described as directly off I-10 with minimal public bus access and designated rideshare pick up and drop off points near the main entrance; paid round trip shuttles run from Tempe and Glendale.
Nothing is published about ground surface, accessible parking, accessible toilets, viewing platforms, companion tickets or whether the shuttles are accessible.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is Goldrush Music Festival 2027?
Sep 10 to 11, 2027
How much are Goldrush Music Festival tickets?
$249 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Goldrush Music Festival held?
Rawhide Western Town & Event Center, Chandler, AZ.