Hey, remember joy? We know it’s been a particular grim winter, but now more than ever we need to experience joy; we need to remember that these streets are ours to enjoy.

We’re Floating in Minneapolis for the first time ever! On Saturday, April 11th, it's time to bring joy back to this city. Minneapolis, it’s Floating Dance Party Time.

What's a “floating dance party”, you ask? It's kind of like a dance club, except without walls, borders, or limits. It's mind-expanding, heart-pumping, booty-shaking glory. It's all the best parts of dancing on your own or being part of a giant rave, with none of the downsides of either. It's FLOAT. We'll meet outdoors at 1 SE Main St., starting at 7:00pm but no later than 7:30pm, for check-in, but from there you’ll take off into the night, and explore the city as the music inspires us. 

To everyone else, we'll seem completely silent, but with our headphones on and the groove in your soul, all the world will become an endless surreal dancefloor, the mild-mannered will become fearless superstars, and the night will be ours. You will experience the city in entirely new ways. The power of the FLOAT will swell within you, and you’ll give yourself entirely to the dance in a way you never dreamed was possible. It’s time to dance everywhere. Buy your ticket now, and take $5 off the ticket price with the code EARLY.

What The Float: Minneapolis is organized and led by Lydia Grimes, Kurt Wyatt, Orion Caliph, and Abigail Walker.

What is Float: What The Float is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure. Explore Minneapolis in a synchronous groove odyssey with the music pulsed directly into your brain but silent to any observers. Simultaneously the city’s most private dance party and its most public spectacle, we'll lead you not just on a journey through the city's wide open spaces and hidden nooks, but also through the inner reaches of your own freshly liberated soul. Dance where you've never dreamed of dancing before. Reclaim your home.

How to Float: Dress to be true to you. Wear comfortable shoes in which you can dance and run and climb and jump. We'll equip you with a pair glowing headsets, and the carefully curated music will lead you on a unique adventure through the parks and plazas of the city. Pack lightly, and once we’re gathered at the rendezvous point, we'll all dance away together into the night. Expect the event to last about three hours, with two intermissions. Please join us promptly at 7:00pm if you do not want to be left behind. Our night ends at around 11:00pm, near where it began. If you drive, we recommend parking near the intersection of SE 4th St. and E Hennepin Ave. to have easy access at the beginning and end of the night. More info available at WhatTheFloat.com.

The fine print: COVID (still, STILL) isn't over. All tickets are FULLY REFUNDABLE, no questions asked, with advance notice; if you are in any way concerned about your well-being, we would very much prefer you stayed home. Just let us know so we let someone else in; these events are small and they will sell out. This is an age 21+ only event.

Hi. Missed you. Let’s Float. Our 2026 season begins with Little Float Peep April 18th-26th in Bushwick. Our opener has been immaculately crafted by Sasha Hawkins and Kelby Strobel, with the ultimate sondtrack courtesy of Erez Levin, Liv Dituro, as well as Sasha & Kelby themselves. Your adventure is led by Sasha each night, except the 8:00pm wave on the 25th. All other waves led by Erez.

If you’d like to plan ahead for the next seven months, you can buy a season pass here. You’ll lock in the lowest possible price and guarantee a ticket for one night of each of this year’s all new Floating Dance Parties. Group package deals are back on the menu as well: buy ten or more tickets to one event, and you’ll also get each ticket at the lowest possible price. To buy group tickets to an announced or future event, fill out our contact form or email us directly at float@whatthefloat.com. General sales begin Thursday at 5:00pm.

Not sure what you’re getting yourself into? Let us explain a little.

Each night, you’ll be able to take advantage of Floatcheck, our mobile coat and bag check service throughout the night. Expect the event to last about three hours, with two intermissions at bars (one of which is cash only), as well as an afterparty with live DJs and kitchen service. Check-in only runs thirty minutes, so do not delay! If you are late you may be left behind and may not be able to catch up.

The fine print: The horrors persist, so all tickets are FULLY REFUNDABLE, no questions asked, with advance notice; if you are in any way concerned about your well-being, we would very much prefer you stayed home. Just let us know so we let someone else in; these events are small and they will sell out. This is an age 21+ only event.

Float is a place for you to feel your best. Living your life, moving your body, celebrating yourself. We walk and dance and frolic and vibe. The event is yours to do with what you will! We'll take care of everything, you just Float Like No One Is Watching.

The highly anticipated return of Sylwia Dudzinska brings with it an homage to dance itself. Expect the unexpected as Syl leads us through an amazing exploration of global dance styles, across the dance capitol of the world: West Hollywood. (Yes- we're finally back!)

Our two to tango your tunes this month are none other than Daddy Disco Reed Kneski and Connor YOHO. This perfect combo of cutie checks all the boxes; Their diverse mixes will boogie your booties in every way possible!

TO OUR NEW FRIENDS:

What The Float is a roaming silent disco dance party. We walk and dance out around the neighborhood listening to music in the provided special headphones. The music matches our surroundings in real time, so it's part dance party, part curated adventure!

We facilitate safe spaces for our community members to celebrate themselves, explore their city, and above all: experience JOY. (Remember joy?!) All are welcome. Dance it alllll out, or just walk along and vibe: the night is yours! Have your own journey, or party with friends. Just don't miss it, because these are the nights to remember.

TO HAVE THE MOST FUN:

• Arrive as early as 7:30 to meet the community and enjoy some delicious bevvies. But the adventure begins and WE DEPART AT 8:30, so don't be late! WE MEAN IT THIS TIME!

• Sensible shoes are required! Flat and closed-toe are musts, and sneakers are best. Lewks appreciated, but optional! Wear whatever best enables your movement and makes you feel awesome.

• You can expect the night to end around 11:00 pm, two blocks from where it started.

(Not sure what you’re getting yourself into? That's understandable! You're so brave! It's beyond worth it; Let us explain.)

The fine print:

This is an age 21+ only event. All tickets are FULLY REFUNDABLE, no questions asked, with advance notice. COVID and various other horrors persist, and if you are in any way concerned about your health, we would very much prefer you stayed home! You DO NOT need to buy the event insurance, just let us know so we can let someone else in; these events are small and they will sell out!

Hey, DC! Long time no see...

The world's first silent disco dance adventure makes its highly anticipated return to our nation's capitol with the bespoke event you won't be able to live without. For fifteen years What The Float has been "the best night ever" in a list of other major US cities. Let's show them how it's done.

TO OUR NEW FRIENDS:

What The Float is a roaming dance party, using silent disco gear for mobility. We walk and dance out around the neighborhood, listening to music in the provided special headphones. The music matches our surroundings as we pass them in real time, guiding you through an immersive odyssey. Part dance party and part curated adventure, with breaks to refuel along the way, the night is designed to be whatever you need it to be!

We facilitate safe spaces for our community members to celebrate themsleves, explore their city, and above all: experience JOY. (Remember joy?) All are welcome. And the night is yours! You can dance it all out, or just walk along and vibe. Have your own journey, or party with friends. Just don't miss it, because these are the nights to remember.

TO HAVE THE MOST FUN:

• Arrive as early as 7:30 pm to meet the community and enjoy some bevvies. But the music begins and WE DEPART AT 8:30, so don't be late!

• Please let us know if you need a discount code to attend. We will never allow capitalism to stand in the way of your joy.

• Sensible shoes are required! Flat and closed-toe are musts, and sneakers are best. Lewks appreciated, but optional! Wear whatever best enables your movement and makes you feel awesome. We also recommend you carry as little as possible for ease of movement. Break out those fanny packs, babes!

• The night will end within easy walking distance of where it began, so parking anywhere near our starting bar is safe!

(Not sure what you’re getting yourself into? That's understandable! You're so brave! It's beyond worth it; Let us explain.)

The fine print:

This is an age 21+ only event. All tickets are FULLY REFUNDABLE, no questions asked, with advance notice. COVID and various other horrors persist, and if you are in any way concerned about your health, we would very much prefer you stayed home! You DO NOT need to buy the event insurance, just let us know so we can let someone else in; these events are small and they will sell out!