Since its inception in 2008, Hard Summer has become one of Insomniac’s biggest electronic music festivals, even rivaling the promoter’s other staples like Electric Daisy Carnival and Beyond Wonderland. Last year, performances from Diplo, Skrillex, Kid Cudi and 21 Savage illuminated Hard Summer as a festival at the crossroads of house, techno and hip hop. This year, the reputation holds strong with headlining sets from the Grammy-nominated duo Disclosure, a collab by Fisher + Chris Lake called “Under Construction” and a deadmau5 and Rezz collaborative set known as Rezzmau5. The lineup is filtered across five stages, each with its own vibe. Prefer house and techno? You’ll be spending most of your time at the Pink Stage. Chest-thumping dubstep? The Green Stage is for you. Maybe a mix of genres? Head on over to The Harder Stage for a blend of high-energy DJs and smooth, tasty bass drops.
This year’s festival will move to the 300-acre Inglewood’s Hollywood Park from its former home at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. More space means more room for bursting pyrotechnics, billowing smoke jets, massive LED displays and obviously, nonstop dancing in your best lime green mesh tank top. As Southern California electronic festival do, Hard Summer will have the signature palm trees, inflatable flamingos and a bigass ferris wheel. If you shell out for a VIP ticket, you’ll also get some relief from the August heat at a splash pool, WiFi and air-conditioned bathrooms. Regardless of ticket type, this year promises to have more shade structures and water refilling stations available throughout the weekend.
The Specs
- 80,000 attendees expected each day.
- GA starts at $169 for both days, plus taxes + fees.
- Sticking around for a few days? Take a look at Fifty Grande’s California guide.
FAQs
What is the closest airport to Hard Summer 2024?
LAX is less than a five mile drive to Hollywood Park via W Century Boulevard.
Where’s the venue?
Hollywood Park adjacent to SoFi Stadium, 1011 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305
How can I pay for stuff at the Hard Summer music festival?
Hard Summer is cashless, so make sure to bring your debit or credit card. Otherwise, add a card to your digital wallet ahead of time.
Can I bring kids?
Hard Summer is an 18+ only festival. Check out the official site for valid forms of ID to enter.
Which artists will I see at Hard Summer?
Disclosure, REZZMAU5, FISHER B2B Chris Lake, Nelly Furtado, Chase & Status, Major Lazer, Jamie xx, Zeds Dead, Mochakk, Channel Tres, Wax Motif, Boys Noize, Sidepiece, Sub Focus, Dimension, Seth Troxler, DJ Tennis, Chris Stussy, Hamdi, San Pacho, Interplanetary Criminal, Ketboi69 (Kettama b2b Partiboi69), Chloe Caillet, Oppidan, Ranger Trucco, Ayybo, Bunt., Reaper, Infekt, Invt, 33 Below, Saka b2b Fly, Lake Hills, Hayes Bradley, Nazaar, Beme, Subtronics, Tchami x Malaa, Sofi Tukker DJ Set, Kenny Beats, Eli Brown, Dillon Francis, Matroda, Elderbrook, Troyboi, Armnhmr, Hedex, Overmono, Jyoty, DJ Heartstring, Kerri Chandler, Juelz, Beltram b2b Classmatic, Honeyluv b2b Bontan, Kanine, Level Up, Levity, Sosa, DJ Susan, Alleycvt, Panteros666, Camden Cox, Gudfella, Mary Droppinz, Curra, Pocket, Bianca Oblivion, Chloé Caillet, Teko and Lupa.
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