As June and July arrive, Thailand’s festival scene takes a pause while Europe hosts its summer events. But you don’t have to wait for the next show. These films and documentaries place you at the heart of the EDM world, from artist journeys to behind-the-scenes festival moments.

🎬 Documentaries

• Avicii: True Stories (2017)

Follow Tim Bergling as he writes new songs alongside manager Arash Pournouri and producer Levan Tsikurishvili. You’ll see his first shows at Ultra Music Festival in Miami, the late nights in the studio that yielded “Wake Me Up” and the moments that led him to step back from touring.

• Under the Electric Sky (2014)

Watch Pasquale Rotella and the Insomniac team bring Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas to life. You see trucks unloading speakers and lights, stages rising on the speedway grounds and DJs such as Skrillex and Tiësto preparing their sets.

• This Was Tomorrow – Tomorrowland (2014)

Meet Michiel and Manu Beers as they transform a field in Boom, Belgium into Tomorrowland. The film shows the planning of themed areas, the care that goes into each stage design and the fireworks finale that closes every edition.

• Steve Aoki: I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (2014)

This film follows Steve Aoki through recording sessions in Los Angeles, performances at London’s O2 Arena and family moments in Miami. You get a behind-the-scenes look at his work ethic and why every show feels unique.

🎞 Movies

• We Are Your Friends (2015)

Zac Efron plays Cole, a DJ hopeful making beats in Los Angeles clubs. When veteran DJ James (Wes Bentley) offers to mentor him, Cole must decide between loyalty to his friends and the chance at his first big break.

• XOXO (2016)

Six people come together at a California festival. Their stories unfold alongside live sets by Deadmau5 and The Chainsmokers, capturing the chance encounters and new friendships festivals are known for.

• Ibiza (2018)

In this lighthearted romantic comedy, Harper (Gillian Jacobs) travels to Barcelona for work but ends up on an impromptu trip to Ibiza with her two best friends. There, she falls for a world-renowned DJ, leading to a whirlwind adventure filled with music, dancing, and unexpected romance. The film offers a fun glimpse into the European EDM scene and the spontaneous spirit of festival-goers.

Pick a film and press play. By the time it’s over, you’ll already be planning your next festival adventure.