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Head In The Clouds Festival Announces 2025 Line-up with G-Dragon, 2NE1, and More
88rising is bringing Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival back to Los Angeles this summer, teaming up again with Goldenvoice for one of the most anticipated Asian-led festivals on the circuit.
The 2025 edition lands at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, across Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 7 at 11 a.m. PT, with payment plans available for a limited time.
After expanding globally with editions in New York City, Jakarta, Manila, and China, Head In The Clouds returns to its home base in Los Angeles. The festival continues to spotlight Asian music, food, and art, and has earned a reputation as a major platform for both rising and established talent.
This year’s lineup leans big. Headliners include G-Dragon, marking his only North American festival appearance of 2025, alongside K-pop icons 2NE1 and R&B standout Dean. DPR Ian, Rich Brian, and a DJ set from Porter Robinson add to the top tier, along with a long-awaited reunion from Higher Brothers. There’s also a mystery set titled “The Magic Show?!?” and a special 10-year anniversary finale from 88rising, expected to bring together artists from across the label’s roster.
Beyond the headliners, the lineup mixes K-pop, hip-hop, and R&B with artists like 4EVE, ARMNHMR, Bixby, DPR Artic, DPR Cream, Jonah Love, Karri, Milli, Miso, Number_i, PIAO, PISCEE, Seiji Oda, SF4AM, Stephanie Poetri, Sunkis, Tabber, WANG OK, Warren Hue, Xin Liu, Youha, Yung Kai, and YY.
Food remains a core part of the festival experience. This year’s curation is led by MAMA’S NIGHTMARKET, bringing together a range of Asian food vendors from across the diaspora.
The 2025 event also doubles as a milestone moment for 88rising, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Over the past decade, the company has grown into a major force in music and media, helping push Asian artists into global spaces. Its roster includes Joji, Jackson Wang, NIKI, and Rich Brian, among others, and it has expanded into film and cultural projects, including work on Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and the Sundance-premiering film Jamojaya.
Festival passes start at $300 for two-day general admission and $450 for VIP, with all fees included. For those looking for a more premium experience, the 1999 Club offers perks like a private entrance, air-conditioned lounge, dedicated viewing areas, and concierge service, with passes priced at $800.
Head In The Clouds is also contributing to local relief efforts. In partnership with the Rose Bowl Operating Company, Goldenvoice’s Pasadena festivals have donated $250,000 to the Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund, supporting nonprofits responding to wildfire impacts in the area.
With a stacked lineup, a major anniversary, and its signature mix of culture and community, Head In The Clouds 2025 looks set to be one of the standout festivals of the summer.
More information on the festival’s website.
HITC LA HEADLINERS
G-Dragon 2NE1
Dean DPR Ian Rich Brian
Porter Robinson Higher Brothers
THE MAGIC SHOW?!?
88rising’s 10-year Anniversary Finale
HITC LA SUBHEADLINERS
4EVE ARMNHMR
Bixby
DPR Artic & DPR Cream Jonah Love
Karri Milli Miso
Number_i PIAO PISCEE
Seiji Oda SF4AM
Stephanie Poetri Sunkis Tabber
WANG OK
Warren Hue Xin Liu Youha Yung Kai YY
Festivals
Coachella 2026 Set Times Are Out, With Jack White Added to Weekend One
The schedule for the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is here, and weekend one is already looking packed. Music starts at 1 p.m. PST on Friday, April 10, kicking off three days of tight set clashes, late-night headliners, and one surprise addition.
Headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G lead the bill across the weekend. Carpenter opens things on Friday with a 9:05 p.m. set on the Coachella Stage, running just over 90 minutes. She’s followed by Anyma, who takes over at midnight to debut a new production titled “Æden.”
Saturday belongs to Bieber, who closes out the night with an 11:25 p.m. start. Before that, The Strokes hit the same stage at 9 p.m. Sunday wraps with Karol G, with competing sets from BIGBANG and Kaskade pulling fans in different directions.
The big curveball this year is Jack White, who joins the lineup for a Saturday afternoon slot. He’ll open the Mojave Stage at 3 p.m., marking a return to the festival after last headlining as a solo act in 2015. His appearance follows a recent run of surprise bookings at Coachella, a trend that’s become part of the festival’s identity.
Saturday night also brings Nine Inch Noize—a collaboration between Trent Reznor and Boys Noize—to the Sahara Tent for an 8 p.m. set.
Elsewhere, Coachella is leaning into immersive experiences. A new installation tied to Radiohead, called “Radiohead Motion Picture House: Kid A Mnesia,” will debut near the Sahara Tent. The 75-minute film blends visuals and audio pulled from the recording era of their albums Kid A and Amnesiac, created by Thom Yorke and longtime collaborator Stanley Donwood. It’s free with a reservation, with standby access for anyone willing to wait.
Beyond the headliners, the real challenge this year is picking a path through the schedule. Set conflicts are everywhere: David Byrne vs. Interpol, FKA twigs vs. The Rapture, and a crowded overlap featuring The xx, Dijon, Ninajirachi, DEVO, and more. Late Saturday gets especially messy with PinkPantheress going up against The Strokes, and Sunday throws in clashes like Moby vs. Turnstile.
A few lineup tweaks round things out. Foster the People move to Sunday, and new additions include Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Afrojack x Smiza, Deep Dish, and more.
Weekend two set times are still under wraps. For now, weekend one already looks like a scheduling headache, in the best way.
More information on the festival’s website.
Festivals
Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins to Headline Darker Waves 2026
Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins will headline Darker Waves Festival on November 14, 2026 in Huntington Beach, CA. Returning to Huntington Beach City Beach at Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Highway, the ocean-side festival will feature legendary performances from over 35 artists across three stages including Simple Minds, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell, The Damned, Manic Street Preachers, Gary Numan, Silversun Pickups, Buzzcocks, EMF, Circle Jerks, Spacehog, Marky Ramone and more. Fans can sign up now for the festival SMS list at DarkerWavesFest.com to receive a passcode to the presale beginning Thursday, April 2 at 10am PT with access to the lowest-priced GA tickets from 10am to 11am PT. GA, GA+, VIP, and Ultimate VIP Tickets will be available, with layaway payment plans starting at $19.99 down. Any remaining tickets will go on sale to the public following the presale.
GA+ tickets include access to the exclusive GA+ Lounge with shaded seating and air-conditioned restrooms, plus a dedicated entry lane at the festival main entrance, and more. VIP tickets include unlimited entry into the VIP Lounge with preferred viewing area by the main stage, charging stations, air-conditioned restrooms, dedicated entry lane at the festival main entrance and more. Ultimate VIP tickets feature all amenities of VIP, plus access to elevated and unobstructed views of both main stages with shaded open lounge seating, dedicated VIP concierge team, a complimentary locker to store personal items, three complimentary drinks including choice of craft cocktails, beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverages, a complimentary meal redeemable for exclusive food options in the VIP Lounge and more.
Official Darker Waves vacation packages from Jampack pair GA, GA+, or VIP tickets with beachfront stays at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa or The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, and more. Bundles include a dedicated entrance, re-entry access, and commemorative merch.
For tickets and the full list of amenities available in each ticket package, please visit DarkerWavesFest.com.