Inside Lights All Night’s 15th Anniversary Celebration in Dallas

Lights All Night brought nonstop EDM, playful stages, and unforgettable New Year’s energy for everyone ready to dance into 2026.

Lights All Night returned to Dallas, TX for its 15th edition, marking a milestone moment for one of the city’s highly anticipated New Yers celebration. The two-day festival offered an energetic sendoff to 2025 and a vibrant welcome to the year ahead. With a lineup spanning techno, dubstep, drum and bass, and house, Lights All Night catered to a wide spectrum of electronic music fans. The diversity in sound made it easy for attendees to bounce between familiar favorites and discoveries.

Dallas Market Hall provided a unique layout that shaped the overall flow of the event. Upon entry, attendees could head directly to the Disco Rodeo stage, the second-largest indoor stage of the festival. The stage hosted sets from Green Velvet, Odd Mob, Matroda b2b Chris Lorenzo, and more. Beyond that, guests could continue outside to an LED-lit area that resembled a playful installation space, complete with illuminated seesaws.

Inside the venue, vendors offered custom art, accessories, and festival fashion throughout the weekend. The mainstage, Metroplex, served as the heart of the festival and was watched over by the signature mirrored disco ball figure overlooking the crowd. Artists such as Sara Landry, GRiZ, Knock2, and Porter Robinson delivered standout performances beneath immersive lighting and aerialist displays. As an indoor festival, Lights All Night also allowed totems, adding a personal and communal touch to the crowd experience.

Just outside of Metroplex sat the Lone Star stage, accessible via wristband scan when moving between indoor and outdoor areas. Though it could be easy to underestimate at first glance, the covered stage proved spacious and energetic, hosting artists including Grabbitz, Wreckno, and Skellytn. Nearby food vendors kept attendees fueled throughout the night. The Watering Hole stage was also located outside and featured local DJs eager to showcase their talents.

As with most large-scale events, peak set times brought moments of congestion, particularly near stage entrances and the vendor plaza. These moments were manageable with some planning. Weather conditions were favorable overall, with cooler temperatures on the first night balanced by coat check and tightly packed crowds at the outdoor stages.

Ultimately, Lights All Night delivered a well-rounded New Year’s festival experience that balanced strong programming with engaging production. For those deciding how to close out the year, this festival stood out as a lively and reliable way to ring in the new year.

Featured image courtesy of Facebook/Lights All Night

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Alejandra Benitez

My name is Alejandra Benitez and I was born and raised in the DMV. Having close proximity to Washington D.C. means I am accustomed to a fast paced environment as things are constantly changing. For me, the EDM scene has provided so much comfort and space to really find myself even amongst chaos. My first ever show was Zeds Dead and it truly changed my outlook on community and further affirmed my love for music. I am a basshead at heart but enjoy exploring new genres and artists. Being a writer for Exron has given me an amazing opportunity to learn more about the electronic music industry and I love being able to express myself creatively. Some of my favorite artists include Levity, Rezz, Tape B, Disco Lines, and Sub Focus.

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