When and where did Group Therapy Weekender 2026 take place?

Above & Beyond Group Therapy Weekender 2026, billed as ABGT700, took place from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, at The Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW, George, Washington. Friday was the pre-party, Saturday was Group Therapy 700 and Sunday was Anjunadeep Open Air. The campsite opened at 12pm on Thursday, September 10 and closed at noon on Monday.

Who was on the ABGT700 lineup?

The official lineup listed Above & Beyond (a Deep Set on Friday and the Group Therapy 700 headline set on Saturday), Amy Wiles, Farius, Nourey and J Ribbon b2b Grum at the Friday pre-party; Darren Tate (live), Grum (live), ilan Bluestone, J Ribbon, Mat Zo, Nourey and Oliver Smith on Saturday; and Because of Art, Ben Böhmer, Durante b2b Ezequiel Arias, HANA, James Grant & Jody Wisternoff, Leaving Laurel, Marsh and Rezident at Sunday's Anjunadeep Open Air. Severe winds meant ilan Bluestone, J Ribbon and Oliver Smith missed their chance to play. The full bill is on the official lineup page.

Did every artist get to play?

No. Anjunabeats wrote that severe winds at ABGT700 meant three artists, ilan Bluestone, J Ribbon and Oliver Smith, missed their chance to play. The label booked all three for ABGT700.2 at 26 Leake Street in London on Thursday, October 29, 2026, to make up their lost sets.

What time did the sets run?

On the official set times page, the Friday pre-party was scheduled on the Meadow stage from 5pm to midnight, with Above & Beyond's Deep Set from 7pm to 8:30pm. Saturday's Group Therapy 700 was scheduled on the main stage from 4pm to 1am, with Above & Beyond from 10pm to midnight; severe winds meant ilan Bluestone, J Ribbon and Oliver Smith missed their sets. Sunday's Anjunadeep Open Air was scheduled from 3pm to midnight, with Ben Böhmer in the closing slot. The program also listed late afterparties each night at Camp Anjuna.

Can I watch ABGT700 again?

Yes. Above & Beyond's ABGT700 set is on the band's official YouTube channel: Group Therapy 700 live at The Gorge Amphitheatre. The official plan for the weekend was to stream every day on YouTube, Twitch and TikTok, with Sunday streamed except for Ben Böhmer's set.

Will there be another Group Therapy Weekender?

No 2027 Group Therapy Weekender or 2027 dates have been announced yet. Anjunabeats has announced ABGT700.2 in London on October 29, 2026, a make-up show for the three artists whose sets were lost to severe winds. For future announcements, follow the Anjunabeats events page and the official Above & Beyond site.

Was Group Therapy Weekender 2026 all ages?

No. The official FAQ said the event was strictly 18 years and older, and security would not let anyone under 18 into the venue, even with a guardian. You needed valid ID proving you were 21+ to enter the bar areas. For hotel packages, the person checking in had to be at least 21.

Was there camping at the Gorge?

Yes. Camping passes were sold separately from entry tickets, and you needed a valid ABGT700 ticket to enter the campsite. Sites were allocated as people arrived and could not be reserved. Each space took one vehicle; Standard spots measured about 15' x 25', Premier about 18' x 35' and Terrace about 18' x 40'. Hot and cold showers were free, and a General Store near the main entrance sold drinks, ice, snacks and basics.

What should I wear to Group Therapy Weekender?

The official camping checklist said to pack clothing for all temperatures, sunscreen and an empty reusable water bottle, and the Glam Tent offered free face paint and bio-glitter all weekend. For a Group Therapy weekend, a custom rave jersey with your crew name works for the day, and one of our rave hoodies covers the late sets. Keep bags to the Gorge's clear-bag rules.

What could you bring into the Gorge Amphitheatre?

Clear bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" or a small clutch (4.5" x 6.5"), a non-professional camera without detachable lenses, factory-sealed snacks in one clear 1-gallon zip-lock bag, one factory-sealed water bottle up to one gallon or an empty container, and a small umbrella. Weapons, alcohol, illegal drugs, glass, cans, lawn chairs, hard-sided or large coolers, laser pointers, fireworks and drones were not allowed. Service dogs were allowed; other pets were not.

How did people get to the Gorge?

The official FAQ listed three airports: Pangborn Memorial (EAT) in East Wenatchee, 28 miles away, Yakima Air Terminal (YKM), 48 miles away, and Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), 118 miles away. Parking was included in the ticket price, but there was no overnight parking in the lots. Official accommodation packages through 100x Hospitality paired tickets with hotels in Ellensburg and Moses Lake plus round-trip transportation, or with on-site glamping.

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Above & Beyond Group Therapy Weekender 2026

Above & Beyond's ABGT700 weekend at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington, held September 11–13, 2026: a Friday pre-party, Group Therapy 700 and Anjunadeep Open Air

📅 September 11–13, 2026📍 George, Washington, United States🏟 The Gorge Amphitheatre🎵 Trance · Progressive House · Deep House

This edition has ended. Above & Beyond Group Therapy Weekender 2026 (ABGT700) took place on September 11–13, 2026, at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. No 2027 Group Therapy Weekender or 2027 dates have been announced yet. Anjunabeats has announced ABGT700.2 in London on October 29, 2026, for the three artists whose sets were lost to severe winds.

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September 11–13, 2026

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George, Washington, United States

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About

What is Above & Beyond Group Therapy Weekender 2026?

Above & Beyond Group Therapy Weekender 2026, billed as ABGT700, took place from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. Anjunadeep described it as a multi-stage celebration of Above & Beyond's weekly Group Therapy radio show, with a different program each day: a pre-party on the Meadow stage on Friday, Group Therapy 700 headlined by Above & Beyond on Saturday, and Anjunadeep Open Air on the main stage on Sunday.

Friday was billed as the first time Above & Beyond would play a Deep Set in front of a live audience on festival grounds. Ben Böhmer had the closing slot at Sunday's Anjunadeep Open Air. Each night, the program also listed afterparties at Camp Anjuna in the campground: QTS with Farius, Jaytech and DRBL b2b Schrader on Friday, Gabriel & Dresden's Stories We Tell silent disco on Saturday and an Anjunadeep House Classics party on Sunday. The official program also listed free wellness sessions at Camp Anjuna on Saturday and Sunday, from yoga and meditation to Flow State with Paavo Siljamäki and Elena Brower.

Not every set went ahead. Anjunabeats later wrote that severe winds at ABGT700 meant three artists, ilan Bluestone, J Ribbon and Oliver Smith, missed their chance to play. The label set up ABGT700.2 at 26 Leake Street in London on Thursday, October 29, 2026, to make up their lost sets. Above & Beyond's own ABGT700 set is on the band's official YouTube channel: watch the replay.

Lineup

Artists & Performers

Above & BeyondHeadliner · Sat ABGT700 + Fri Deep Set
Ben BöhmerSunday closing set · Anjunadeep Open Air
Darren TateSaturday · ABGT700 (live)
GrumSat ABGT700 (live) + Fri b2b J Ribbon
Mat ZoSaturday · ABGT700
ilan BluestoneSaturday · ABGT700 · make-up set at ABGT700.2
J RibbonSat ABGT700 + Fri b2b Grum · make-up set at ABGT700.2
NoureyFri pre-party + Sat ABGT700
Oliver SmithSaturday · ABGT700 · make-up set at ABGT700.2
Amy WilesFriday · pre-party
FariusFri pre-party + QTS afterparty
Because of ArtSunday · Anjunadeep Open Air
Durante b2b Ezequiel AriasSunday · Anjunadeep Open Air
HANASunday · Anjunadeep Open Air
James Grant & Jody WisternoffSunday · Anjunadeep Open Air
Leaving LaurelSunday · Anjunadeep Open Air
MarshSunday · Anjunadeep Open Air
RezidentSunday · Anjunadeep Open Air
JaytechFriday · QTS afterparty
DRBL b2b SchraderFriday · QTS afterparty
Gabriel & DresdenSaturday afterparty · Stories We Tell (silent disco)

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Festival Essentials

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2026 DatesFriday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, 2026: Friday pre-party, Saturday Group Therapy 700, Sunday Anjunadeep Open Air.

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VenueThe Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW, George, WA 98848

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Age RuleStrictly 18+. Valid ID proving you were 21+ was needed to get into the bar areas.

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Set TimesThe official set times listed 5pm to midnight on Friday (Meadow stage), 4pm to 1am on Saturday and 3pm to midnight on Sunday (main stage). Severe winds meant three artists missed their sets.

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CampingYes, sold separately from entry. The campsite opened at 12pm on Thursday, September 10 and stayed open until noon on Monday. Hot and cold showers were free.

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PaymentsCashless: every point of sale took only credit, debit or mobile pay.

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Livestream & ReplayThe official plan was to stream every day on YouTube, Twitch and TikTok. Above & Beyond's ABGT700 set is now on YouTube.

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Next EditionNo 2027 Group Therapy Weekender or 2027 dates announced yet. ABGT700.2, a make-up show, is set for London on October 29, 2026.

Travel

Travel & Planning Guide

The Gorge Amphitheatre is at 754 Silica Road NW, George, WA 98848. For ABGT700 the official FAQ listed the closest airports as Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) in East Wenatchee, 28 miles away, Yakima Air Terminal (YKM), 48 miles away, and Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), 118 miles away. Parking was included in the ticket price, with paid upgraded parking closer to the main gates. The lots opened about two hours before gates and allowed no overnight parking, and by order of the Grant County Sheriff's Department nobody could park on the county roads or private property around the venue.

Guests who did not camp could book the official accommodation packages sold through 100x Hospitality for groups of 2 or 4. These bundled festival tickets with on-site glamping or with hotels in Ellensburg and Moses Lake, and the hotel packages included round-trip transportation between the hotel and the Gorge. The festival also pointed people to RVshare for RV rentals and asked them to share rides to cut the event's carbon footprint.

Useful for a future Gorge weekend: at ABGT700, campsites were allocated as people arrived and could not be held or reserved, so groups had to arrive together to camp together. Each camping space took one vehicle. Standard spots measured about 15' x 25' and Premier spots about 18' x 35'. Campers without a Thursday camping pass could enter from 10am on Friday, and the official FAQ recommended arriving early on Thursday. Rules can differ from event to event, so check the Gorge Amphitheatre camping page before you go.

Tips

What to Know Before You Go

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Know the Gorge Bag Rules

For ABGT700 the Gorge allowed clear bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" or a small clutch (4.5" x 6.5"). Snacks had to be factory sealed in one clear 1-gallon zip-lock bag. Alcohol, glass, cans, lawn chairs, hard-sided or large coolers and bags or backpacks larger than 16" x 16" x 8" stayed out.

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Bring an Empty Bottle

You could bring one factory-sealed bottle of water up to one gallon, or an empty clear or aluminum bottle. Empty CamelBaks were allowed too, as long as they fit the bag rules. Water fountains were located throughout the venue.

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Totem Rules

Totems could be up to six feet tall and had to be lightweight, such as foam or PVC, with poles no thicker than one inch. Inflatables had to be deflated at entry, and staff could ask you to lower or remove a totem that disrupted the show.

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Arrive Together to Camp Together

Campsites were allocated on arrival and could not be reserved, and each space took one vehicle. You also needed a valid ABGT700 ticket to enter the campsite, and parking lots allowed no overnight stays, so every car staying the night needed its own camping pass.

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Make Time for Camp Anjuna

The wellness sessions at Camp Anjuna were free to attendees, subject to capacity, and the Glam Tent offered complimentary hair styling, face paint and eco-friendly bio-glitter. The Meadow became the Anjunachill Out Area on Saturday and Sunday, a calmer corner away from the main stage.

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Leave the Cash at Home

ABGT700 was cashless: all points of sale took credit, debit or mobile pay only. The box office did not accept Apple Pay or Google Pay, so carry a physical card too.

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When and where did Group Therapy Weekender 2026 take place?›

Who was on the ABGT700 lineup?›

Did every artist get to play?›

What time did the sets run?›

Can I watch ABGT700 again?›

Will there be another Group Therapy Weekender?›

Was Group Therapy Weekender 2026 all ages?›

Was there camping at the Gorge?›

What should I wear to Group Therapy Weekender?›

What could you bring into the Gorge Amphitheatre?›

How did people get to the Gorge?›

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