TERROR IN THE WOODS 2026
July 18, 2026 • 8:00 PM – 5:00 AMA T4T / sapphic / queer / gothic ritual rave in the forests of Washington.For one night, we leave the world behind again.We gather beneath the trees to celebrate queer joy, trans resilience, underground music, and the strange beauty of becoming ourselves. No stages sponsored by corporations or VIP sections and no algorithms. We are a community of people building something together because we believe it deserves to exist.Expect a night of industrial, dark techno, EBM, Darkwave, aggrotech, hardcore, trad goth, experimental electronic music, ritual ambience, immersive lighting, a forest shrine, and an all-night dance circle beneath the stars.Terror in the Woods is a gathering for the outsiders in an already marginalized community. It's for the goths, the witches, the punks, the artists, the trans community itself, the neurodivergent weirdos, the people who never quite fit anywhere else, and everyone who believes underground culture is something worth protecting.This event is built entirely by volunteers, performers, and community members
who donate their time because they love this scene.Bring good energy.
Respect the land.
Respect each other.
Leave no trace.Whether this is your first year or you're returning to the woods once again... Welcome home🖤
The forest remembers and we hope you'll dance with us.Time: 8PM - 5AM
Date: SAT, JULY 18TH
Location: 45 mins from Seattle & Disclosed day of IYKYK
Bring: Water, offerings, shade, and the will to lose your form
8PM - 9PM
ISABEL COMPLEX
A well known, friend, raver and local, (it's the) The Isabel Complex has begun their DJ Journey to share with everyone the crazy music it's gathered throughout its Seattle based womanhood...
The Isabel Complex is back this time to give you that sting from the depths of hell to the crunch into the abyssal void of the night. The Isabel Complex is certain to give you that closed-eyed experience, that hungry nullness, the crush of the waves, the distortion to the brain and maybe even something new that you ever so desire.....
9PM - 10PM
GOODAWG
This slimy green dawg has been partying in the Seattle rave scene for 8 years, and two years ago finally hopped behind the decks to get your feet stomping. Top Dawg’s here, basic bitches to the back!
10PM - 11PM
Hellhound Industries
Autumn is the feral heartbeat of Hellhound Industries. The sonic embodiment of bloodlust, rave sweat, and genderfuck fury. Her sets lurch between raw industrial German techno, hyperpop meltdowns, and raw, apocalyptic bass, collapsing the boundaries between body and machine, club and spiritual battlefield. If you’re too loud, too queer, too full of teeth for this world BADGRRL is calling you to the floor.
11PM - 12AM
DATASPIKE
DJ DataSpike has established themselves as one of Seattle's recognizable names in the industrial and goth electronic music scene. A resident at Mercury at Machinewerks, they specialize in industrial, EBM, dark techno, and cyberpunk music that balances hard hitting energy with atmosphere. Their performances combine classic goth club staples with new releases, creating the perfect musical journey for goths, rivetheads, and techno enthusiasts alike.
12AM - 1AM
BASSPET
Forever a lover of both the old and the new, Basspet combines old school hardcore classics with new wave sounds to produce a distinctive blend that you don’t wanna miss out on! Her mixes blend seamlessly between gabber, frenchcore, uptempo, happy hardcore, as well as her own productions under the same name, mixing with a clear love for the sound that shows in each set. She is also the founder of DISTORTION, a new rave production that aims to bring the hardcore underground to new heights in Seattle and beyond.
1AM - 2AM
JUNO DELUXE
Louisiana bred, Washington raised, Juno The Beloved is a hardcore synthesist with a punk rock heart. Lover of all things uptempo, she commands her machinery blending abstract foley, grinding tribe basses, and tekno nostalgia. She asks you to feel the music with her.
2AM - 3AM
EXIMIOUS
Eximious’s journey began when she moved to Seattle in 2019, and got introduced to the rave scene and DJing. Ever since then, it’s been getting crowds dancing, playing any ‘-core type music’ like hardcore and breakcore, drum n bass and jungle, and all kinds of tek. Known for her crazy blends and deep cuts, and always playing to theme, trying to tell a story through mixing. They also are the co-founder of Impact! Foundation! No matter what the event, Eximious will make it bigger, better, and a time to remember, either up on stage or behind the scenes.
3AM - 4AM
HAZEL ZEN
Seattle’s own DJ Hazel Zen brings her signature blend of deep techno and lush ambient textures to the dancefloor. A staple of the local underground, Hazel crafts hypnotic, emotionally rich sets that blur the line between meditative and explosive. Catch her spinning live where the bass is heavy, the vibe is sacred, and every track tells a story.
4AM - 5AM
SHIMI
PERFORMING “TENEBRAE”, A NEW SPOKEN WORD, MUSIC AND SOUND RITUAL FOR THE END OF THE HUMAN WORLD AND THE CREATURES WHO FLEE ITS ENGINES. A FOREST LITURGY OF EXILE, RUMOUR, WOUNDING, RECONCILIATION, AND THE SEARCH FOR EDEN AGAIN. BRING THE FOREST YOUR GRIEF, YOUR TEETH, YOUR TENDERNESS, YOUR DEFIANCE. ENTER DARKNESS. STARVE THE ENGINE. COME BACK. COME THROUGH. COME HOME.
An 18+ sapphic + T4T Gothic ritual rave for the damned, divine, and the deliciously unhinged!
ISABEL COMPLEX | DATASPIKE
HELLHOUND INDUSTRIES | EXIMIOUS JUNO DELUXE | HAZEL ZEN
BASSPET | GOO DAWG
SHIMI
Time: 8PM - 5AM | Date: SAT, JUL 18TH
Location: 1 Hour from Seattle & Disclosed day of - [email protected]
Bring: Water, Food, and the will to lose your form!
Why not?Why “Terror in the Woods”?
Because we are not safe and yet, we dance.
Because we are hunted, hated, erased and still, we create.
Because in a world that tries to violently crush trans joy and queer love,
we build sanctuaries in the shadows and we make noise.Terror in the Woods is my offering. My rebellion. My altar to everything I wish I had when I was younger a place where genderfuckery, sapphic love, and raw queer power aren't just accepted at face value, they're fucking worshipped.This is for the ones who’ve never felt seen in glossy pride parades or polished nightclubs, in tenderqueer spaces who wish it went one deeper.This is for the therian babes, the ravers in goth ritual garb, the satanic lesbians, the doggirls, the werewolves, the liminal creatures between genders and dimensions.
This is for the t4t love stories, the forest witches, the autistic scene b!tches, the invisible, the ignored, uninvited and the unafraid.I wanted to make something ungovernable, a space not owned by brands or institutions. No cops. or permission. No palatability or pandering to be accepted, but raw, ecstatic self expression under moonlight, among trees, where we can howl without apology.It’s also about remembering.
Remembering the trans femmes and dykes who built the underground.
Remembering the power of ritual and gathering, of screaming into basslines and baptizing ourselves in sweat and dirt.
Remembering that our love, our rage, and our bodies are sacred.So I’m putting up my own stage. I’m curating my own lineup. I’m throwing the kind of party I’ve always wanted to go to. Where the forest is alive, the music is dark, and everyone around you is a little terrifying in the best way.To me, this eventhad turned into a lot more than an "underground rave" in the cosmic sense.It's more like a happening. Or of course, a summoning
A celebration of everything us weridos were forced to hideThis is wholeheartedly for the freaks out there who simply can't get enough of the dark.
This is a sacred space. Treat it like one.
This is a feral space. Respect that too.
We’re here to protect each other, not control each other.
🔥No Cishets Unless Invited🔥
Sorry not sorry. This is a trans-centered event. Allies may attend if invited by a queer person and are actively contributing to the safety, joy, and energy of the space. If you’re unsure—don’t come. This isn’t your playground.🖤 No Cops. No Fascists. No TERFs. No Bootlickers. No "Debaters." 🖤
Your politics matter. We will not argue about our humanity. This space is anti-authoritarian, anti-racist, and radically queer. If you don’t vibe with that—stay home.🐺 Consent Is Law.🐺
No touching, no unsolicited photos, no recording without explicit verbal consent. Flirting must be respectful and aware. No means no. "Maybe" also means no.
Respect people's physical space and neurodivergent boundaries.🩸 Protect the Forest.🩸
Leave no trace. Pack it in, pack it out. Don’t fuck with wildlife. Don’t light fires you aren't planning on maintaining/extinguishing. Keep offerings biodegradable.
We are guests here—act accordingly.🕯 Come As You Are. Come As You Aren’t. 🕯
All genders, all presentations, all body types, all neurotypes welcome.
This is a space for the weird and the wonderful. Bring your rituals, your dark ripped up clothes, your glam, your grime, your glitter, your shadows.❤️🔥 No Spiritual Gatekeeping.❤️🔥
This event is witchy, satanic, therian, fae-touched, haunted, and holy in the eyes of those who practice. All paths of magic are welcome—as long as they don’t infringe on others' autonomy or safety. Don’t hex without consent.💊 Drugs + Booze = Be Responsible💊
I can not and will not try to police your choices, but we will kick you out if you become a danger to yourself or others. Designate a sober buddy. Bring water. Practice harm reduction. Narcan will be present during this event. Please note that water will also be provided to anyone who needs it, though heavily stressed to bring your own.🌑 No One Left Behind🌑
If someone needs help—help them. If someone looks too far gone—check in. If something feels off—say something. We protect each other here. No exceptions.
Drop an email here [email protected]
Please note that the location will only be sent to you day of the show.
🕯️ Is this legal?🕯️
It’s a renegade. You’re here because you know better than to ask.📍 Where is it?📍
The exact forest location will be shared privately with confirmed attendees closer to the date. I don’t post public coordinates for obvious reasons🎪 Can I camp?🎪
You can—but camp at your own risk.
Remember that There are no "official" camp zones, no security, no infrastructure. If you plan to sleep in the woods, come prepared. That means a sleeping bag, layers, food, water, a flashlight, and a plan. While mutual aid is a huge part of this, please try and be as self sufficient as possible.💧 Is there water / food / bathrooms? 💧
I will try and ensure that the site has adequate resources, but again- it would help a lot to bring your own supplies.
Treat it like a spell: what you bring in, you must carry out. That includes trash, energy, and intentions. There may be offerings of snacks and water from the community, but don't count on it.🎧 Can I play a set / perform / vend? 🎧
Sure- Just keep in mind that it may be a bit difficult- I prioritize trans, gender-nonconforming, and T4T artists first. If you’re down to contribute to the vibe, email through the site, OR Join the Chat🧿 What should I bring? 🧿
Water, Snacks, Flashlight / headlamp, Bug spray, Layers, A cup for drinks / ritual offerings, First aid stuff, Charged phone + offline map, An open mind and respectful presence🐺 Can I bring my dog / animal companion?🐺
Only if they’re calm, quiet, and safe. I would prefer that animals stay home where they can not get hurt. (You, however, can be the chaos beast/animal. That’s absolutely encouraged!)🔊 Will it be loud? 🔊
Yes. Bring earplugs if you’re sensitive. A finite amount of earplugs will be provided.🌈 Do I have to be goth? 🌈
No. But goths get extra sparkle points. The vibe is “trans-dimensional cryptid attending a coven rave in a haunted glade.” Interpret as you will.Still got questions?
Join the Chat
Thank you for being part of this ritual.
Terror in the Woods was built on love, chaos, collaboration, queer intention- and your experience matters.This is a space to share:
- What worked
- What didn’t
- What moved you
- What could be improved
- What you’d love to see next timeWhether you danced all night or held someone in your tent, whether you were a performer, a volunteer, or simply a witness- we want your thoughts.You can be as detailed or anonymous as you like. All feedback is read with care and used to make the next gathering even stronger.🖤 Thank you for showing up. Thank you for being real.