Echostage is hands down the best venue for EDM per...

Echostage is hands down the best venue for EDM performances in the DMV area. I've attended more events this past year than I can remember and every event has always been an absolute blast. The production here at echostage is always fantastic and the people here are always super friendly. I was at the bar grabbing some water cups for my friends and I, when I happened to strike up a conversation with the gentleman standing next to me at the bar.. later on when we met again in the middle of the crowd he immediately recognized me and gave me a friendly greeting. I love the fact that my friends and I can come here to just have a good time after a long week of school/work.
Pro Tips: (That I learned from other friends who have been coming to Echostage for longer than I have)
- After the event is over exit to the left and at the bottom of the hill take a right and then walk forward you will very soon reach the 7-eleven and McDonalds. This is in my opinion the best place to call a ride/uber/lyft plus you can buy a snack while waiting for your ride.
- Echostage won't post an official set time until it is very close to (typically the night of the event) the event start time. But in my previous experience the main artist will typically come on after 12am (midnight) so if you are like myself and don't have enough energy to dance and party for 3+ hours you should arrive to echostage at around 11pm-12am in order to have the best time and not be too tired by the main artist.
- Don't wear shoes that you find uncomfortable. Trust me the inside of the venue is too dark to look at shoes anyway, so just wear something comfortable and easy to move in that way you'll be able to dance freely and you won't have to worry when somebody accidentally steps on your toes or spills their drink in the crowd.
- I would definitely make sure that your phone has plenty of battery before you leave the house because then you will definitely have enough battery to call a ride home afterwards.
- Most Importantly: just remember to have a good time and enjoy yourself! You aren't paying money to have a bad time and not be happy so don't care about what other people do/think just do whatever it is that you want to do. I dance like a mad man and some people definitely think that I'm crazy but I'm just doing what makes me happy and feel alive and to me that's all that matters.
Be Here Now.