Nashville’s premier boutique EDM festival, Deep Tropics, is just a month away! We’ve crafted a survival guide to help you maximize your festival experience. With a diverse music lineup, enriching discussions on sustainability and community, and various immersive experiences, Deep Tropics offers several unique features that go beyond the typical music festival.
Music
For those looking to kick off their festival experience early, Deep Tropics has partnered with Virgin Hotels Nashville to host this year’s hottest pool parties at the Pool Club. The upcoming party will take place on Saturday, August 3, featuring live DJs, summer cocktails, and great vibes. This event is free with RSVP with cabanas, daybeds, and tables available for an additional fee.
When the Deep Tropics 2024 lineup was announced, excitement buzzed immediately. This year’s lineup is one for the books, with household names Kaskade and Sofi Tukker headlining the Meru Amphitheatre, and Peekaboo and RL Grime leading the Lotus Stage. The big-name artists don’t stop there—Elderbrook, Nora En Pure, Cassian, Marsh, Malone, Calussa, and Subrinse will also be gracing the Meru Amphitheatre. Performing on the Lotus Stage will be Tape B, Zingara, Cool Customer, Memba, Rohaan, and Yoko. The Congo Soundsystem will spotlight techno queen Hiroko Yamamura alongside Danny Daze, AHRT, Cruel Mistress, DJ Dainty, and more.
Although the festival grounds may close, the music doesn’t stop at the gates. Deep Tropics has partnered with Cannery Hall and Night We Met to continue the festivities with multiple late-night sets. On Friday, Zingara will take the main stage at Cannery Hall with support from Rohann and Skeyeview, Marsh will play at The Mil with support from Haums, and Hiroko Yamamura will headline Row 1 with support from Ivan Coronel. Meanwhile, Malone will headline at Night We Met with help from Sintra and Fiera.
On Saturday, Tape B will headline the main stage at Cannery Hall with support from Taiki Nulight and Prophet, Calussa will perform at The Mil with support from Matt Caines, and Danny Daze will play at Row 1 with support from Hanzz. Elderbrook will perform his DJ set at Night We Met with the help of Lux Velour and Ysheso.
Sustainability
Deep Tropics will host a Sustainability Summit at Colliers International on Thursday, August 15—the day before the festival—from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event brings together government officials, industry professionals, and engaged citizens to connect and showcase regenerative solutions. The summit aims to inspire the greater Nashville area to adopt holistic connections and promote a healthier, more sustainable future for all. You won’t want to miss this first annual summit!
Saturday from 2:40 PM to 2:55 PM, the Soho Fashion Club and various local designers will host the Tropical Paradise Runway Show on the Lotus Stage. Deep Tropics will roll out the red carpet to promote eco-conscious and sustainable fashion. Aimed at promoting fashion as a force for positive change, this event encourages audiences to look to local and small businesses for their festival and daily fashion needs.
Deep Tropics will also host a farm-to-table lunch curated by Kassia Fiedor of Infused Holistic Kitchen on Saturday at the Deep Culture Speakeasy. This four-course dining experience celebrates the benefits of slow, seasonal food and was created in collaboration with local regenerative farmers. Each dish is carefully designed to highlight seasonal ingredients harvested from their farms or foraged from the Tennessee wilds. Naturally, the meal will be beautifully accompanied by the smooth sounds of a live jazz band.
Community
On Saturday from noon to 2:30 PM, the main stage at Meru Amphitheatre will feature DJ Drez blending mystical hip-hop, reggae roots, world bass, and electronic beats while Marti Nikko leads yoga and breathwork. DJ Drez is a pioneer in bridging the dance and yoga communities, seamlessly transitioning the crowd from jumping at a dance party to feeling the relaxation of savasana.
Lolu, a Nashville wellness brand, aims to rejuvenate festival-goers with their ice bath activation, located behind the Lotus Stage from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. This experience features free guided ice baths and breathwork sessions, equipped with towels, changing rooms, and showers to ensure attendees can quickly return to the festival.
This year Modelo and Deep Tropics are teaming up to bring attendees the opportunity to create their very own limited-edition merchandise featuring Nashville Modelo graphics created by a local Nashville artist.
“We as the Constellation team are ecstatic to be a part of the Deep Tropics Festival,” said Modelo. “We will be showcasing our Modelo Custom Shop Activation where we will be making shirts, and tote bags with custom Nashville Modelo graphics from a local artist. We will also be handing out samples of Modelo at the same tent. So please come by and get a Modelo, a koozie to keep your drink cold, and a limited edition shirt or tote bag.”
Although it may seem impossible to add more features to this already stacked lineup, there are additional activities to keep you entertained all weekend. Visit The Alchemist Apothecary Pop-Up for unique health-focused beverages or check out the Eco Burlesque Show, which celebrates eco-conscious entertainment. Attendees can also participate in the Sunset Drum Circle, enjoy the Psychedelic Comedy Show, and visit the Healing Sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation.
It’s not too late to secure your passes for this year’s Deep Tropics Music Festival! While Platinum passes are sold out, General Admission and Plus passes are still available. Grab your passes now for an unforgettable weekend at Deep Tropics!
