Southern California’s flagship electronic festival is set to return in full force as HARD Summer unveils the lineup for its 2026 edition. The two-day event lands August 1–2, 2026, once again taking over Hollywood Park in Inglewood, the expansive entertainment complex adjacent to SoFi Stadium.
Since launching in 2007 under the HARD Events banner, the festival has grown into a defining fixture of the West Coast circuit. Known for its genre-spanning curation and unmistakable visual identity rooted in Los Angeles’ raw, industrial energy, HARD Summer continues to bridge electronic music, live acts, and emerging cultural movements. Over the years, it has solidified its position as the largest electronic music event in Los Angeles and one of the most influential mid-year festivals in the U.S.
The 2026 lineup reflects that wide-angle vision. Among the leading names are GRAMMY-winning Colombian artist Kali Uchis, a special B2B moment between rising bass force Knock2 and global hitmaker Zedd, and a rare hip-hop set from French powerhouse DJ Snake. Also featured are Dominican provocateur Tokischa, boundary-blurring performer Shygirl presenting Club Shy, and multi-hyphenate creative Zack Fox.
On the electronic front, the billing brings together Belgian hard techno leaders Charlotte de Witte and Amelie Lens, trap architect RL Grime, Dutch house breakout Mau P, and the ever-evolving Maceo Plex. The lineup continues with artists including Confidence Man, Chris Lorenzo, Tiga, salute, Sammy Virji, Vintage Culture, VTSS, 2hollis, Frost Children, Snow Strippers, Six Sex, Underscores and many more, reflecting HARD’s continued commitment to both global headliners and fast-rising underground names.
Staying true to its forward-facing ethos, the festival dives deep into contemporary club culture. Acts like Brutalismus 3000 bring their industrial rave intensity, while UK garage torchbearer Sammy Virji and techno experimentalist VTSS represent the evolving European circuit. Brazilian house star Vintage Culture adds crossover appeal, reinforcing the festival’s balance between underground credibility and large-scale energy.
A dedicated stage takeover curated by Berlin collective Live From Earth will spotlight its internet-native, genre-collapsing approach to club music, merging rave aesthetics with hyperpop, synth-punk and experimental pop influences. The showcase underscores HARD’s long-standing instinct for platforming scenes that thrive both online and in the club.
Since relocating to Hollywood Park in 2024, HARD Summer has expanded its physical and creative footprint. The 300-acre venue allows for immersive stage builds, improved crowd flow and large-scale experiential design. For 2026, organizers are introducing a refreshed layout aimed at making navigation between stages smoother, alongside an expanded Green Stage area to offer more room to move.
Beyond the stages, HARD continues strengthening its connection to the surrounding community. Through its HARD Pre-Game initiative, the festival has partnered with more than 17 local businesses across Greater Los Angeles since 2023, including several Inglewood-based establishments, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the city it calls home.
Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP passes go on sale Friday, February 27 at 10AM PT, with early access available at 9AM PT for fans who sign up via SMS. Visit HARD Summer’s official website for more info.
HARD Summer 2026 Lineup (A-Z)
ALARICO B2B YANAMASTE
10CUST
2HOLLIS
ADIEL B3B HÉCTOR OAKS B3B QUEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT (MATRODA x SAN PACHO)
AMELIE LENS
ANDY C : AliVe
ANETHA
B3K b2b **** *****
BOLO
BRUNELLO
BRUTALISMUS 3000
BUSHBABY
CANARY YELLOW
CHARLOTTE DE WITTE
CHRIS LORENZO
COLE TERRAZAS
CONFIDENCE MAN
CQUESTT
DJ FUCKOFF
DJ SEINFELD B2B LUUK VAN DIJK
DJ SNAKE HIP HOP SET
DJ WARNING
DREYA V
ETARI
FIFI
FROST CHILDREN
HANNAH LAING
HYPERBEAM (ODD MOB x OMNOM)
INTERPLANETARY CRIMINAL B2B MAIN PHASE
JON CASEY
KALI UCHIS
KNOCK2 B2B ZEDD
LOCKLEAD
LOVEFOXY
LUKE ALESSI
MACEO PLEX
MARY DROPPINZ
MAU P
MCR-T
MIGUELLE & TONS
MILUHSKA
NICK LEÓN
OMAR+
OPPIDAN
PEGASSI
QUINN BLAKE
RANGER TRUCCO
RL GRIME
SALLY C
SALUTE
SAMMY VIRJI
SHAKING
SHYGIRL PRESENTS CLUB SHY
SIX SEX
SNOW STRIPPERS
STRAWBRY
TIGA
TOKISCHA
UNDERSCORES
VINTAGE CULTURE
VTSS
X CLUB. B2B ATRIP
ZACK FOX
