Escape Halloween 2024 brought a horde of EDM fans and thrill-seekers together over the weekend at the NOS Events Center to celebrate Halloween with epic beats, a heap of costumes, and a vibrant sense of community.

High-Octane Performances Across the Board

From the outset, the lineup promised an extraordinary experience and didn’t disappoint. Ludacris set the bar high with a short but nostalgically sweet set, filling the venue with that ATL energy as fans rapped along to his hip-hop anthems that defined an era. Martin Garrix closed out Escape and transformed his set into the heart of the festival. With his classic tracks and crowd-favorite recent ones, Garrix’s performance felt like a moment of collective unity. I’ve never seen so many strangers join in song, dance with abandon, and support each other in a rare show of spontaneous camaraderie rivaling all of us Dodgers fans all weekend.

Yet, Garrix and Ludacris weren’t alone in captivating the crowd. Artists across Escape Halloween’s stages brought their A-game. Hardstyle aficionados were thrilled as Da Tweekaz unleashed their signature high-energy sound to Feeding Grounds. Also, for drum and bass enthusiasts, Netsky brought a fresh blend of classic hits and unreleased tracks, delivering a pulsating set that kept the energy high throughout his set. Afroki, the dynamic collaboration between Afrojack and Steve Aoki, fused two powerhouse sounds into one fantastic set.

Expanded Layout and the New Favorite: Sewer District

Insomniac also showcased their evolving dedication to the fan experience with a redesigned layout that improved accessibility and ambiance. Inspired by EDC’s recent layout success, Escape Halloween added the Sewer District as a third main stage, forming a triangular design that reduced foot traffic and created an organic flow through the NOS Events Center. This shift allowed festival-goers to explore more freely without bottlenecking and transformed the event’s pacing by giving attendees more access to every corner of the venue.

At the same time, the Sewer District quickly emerged as a fan favorite. Drawing design cues from EDC’s cosmicMEADOW and circuitGROUNDS, the Sewer District was an expansive, open space featuring tiered bleachers for sitting and relaxing.

Looking Ahead to Another Escape Halloween

Although dates for Escape Halloween 2025 have not yet been announced, this year’s event reaffirmed its place as a must-attend Halloween celebration for EDM fans across the globe. From powerful performances and thoughtfully designed spaces, Escape Halloween 2024 proved it’s more than just a music festival; it’s a communal and cultural gathering. For anyone craving the perfect blend of music, community, and Halloween thrills, Escape Halloween remains an event to mark on the calendar year after year.