Where bass and jam meet

Secret Dreams is intentionally difficult to place in one genre. Experimental bass, electronic music and jam acts share the programme, with live painters and collaborative sets reinforcing the sense that the festival is built around exchange between scenes.

Four days at the Cardinal Center

The fifth edition is scheduled for September 3 through 6, 2026 in Marengo, Ohio. Three stages, late-night music, yoga and workshops fill out the camping weekend. The scale leaves room for art and daytime activity without losing the focus on sound.