Head In The Clouds Returns to Los Angeles With KATSEYE, XG, UMI, and More on the 2026 Lineup
Head In The Clouds is officially returning to Los Angeles this summer. The 88rising and Goldenvoice festival will take over Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on August 8, 2026, for a one-day event headlined by KATSEYE, also marking the group’s first time performing at the festival.
Here’s everything we know so far.
A Solid One-Day Lineup
The newly announced bill keeps the festival’s usual mix of major names and cross-genre appeal while continuing to spotlight Asian and diaspora talent. Alongside KATSEYE, the lineup includes XG, Dabin.kr, Rich Brian, Gia Fu, KiiiKiii, LNGSHOT, no na, Tiffany Day, Warren Hue, and UMI, shaping a day that moves across pop, hip-hop, R&B, and dance-oriented sets.
Even with its single-day format, Head In The Clouds still feels wide in scope. KATSEYE gives the event a strong pop centerpiece, while acts like XG, UMI, and Rich Brian help round things out with different sounds and audiences in mind. Fortunately, the result is a lineup with range that still feels cohesive.
Ticket Details and What to Expect
Passes officially go on sale Thursday, March 26, at 11 a.m. PT, with registration already open through the festival’s official site. General admission starts at $179, VIP begins at $329, and 1999 Club passes start at $479. According to the official pass page, those prices also include service fees and taxes.
Beyond the performances, the festival will also bring back its expansive food vendor programming, with more details expected in the coming weeks.
Another Strong Summer Date for L.A.
For Los Angeles, the festival’s return adds another notable date to the summer calendar, and the one-day setup may actually work to its advantage. With a bill that feels focused, current, and easy to get excited about, Head In The Clouds 2026 already looks like one of the season’s stronger festival draws.
