Taking over Hollywood Park from Aug. 1-2, sets include Knock2 b2b Zedd, DJ Snake, Shygirl, Mau P, Charlotte de Witte, Ameile Lens, & more.
HARD Summer Music Festival is locked and loaded for 2026, and the annual Southern California event is once again proving why it remains one of the most influential mid-year gatherings in dance music. Set to take over Hollywood Park in Inglewood on August 1 & 2, 2026, the fest continues its tradition of blurring genre lines while channeling the raw, smashing energy that has defined HARD since its debut in 2007.
With the massive complex adjacent to SoFi Stadium as its backdrop, this year’s edition promises another collision of electronic, hip hop, and live performance culture wrapped in that unmistakable Los Angeles cheekiness.
The 2026 lineup is a statement in scale and vision, balancing global superstars with underground disruptors and next-wave innovators. Headlining the charge are Kali Uchis, Knock2 B2B Zedd, DJ Snake (Hip-Hop Set), Tokischa, Shygirl Presents Club Shy, and Zack Fox, alongside electronic heavyweights Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Mau P, RL Grime, and Maceo Plex.
Over the course of the weekend, festivalgoers can expect high-impact performances from 2hollis, Adiel B3B Héctor Oaks B3B Quest, Brutalismus 3000, Chris Lorenzo, Confidence Man, Frost Children, HYPERBEAM (Odd Mob x OMNOM), Interplanetary Criminal B2B Main Phase, MCR-T, salute, Sammy Virji, Six Sex, Snow Strippers, Tiga, Underscores, Vintage Culture, VTSS, and many more.
Digging deeper into the bill, you’ll HARD Summer’s taste making edge become even more clear. The festival continues championing breakthrough talent with the likes of Hannah Laing, Oppidan, Anetha, Pegassi, AFTER MIDNIGHT (Matroda x San Pacho), Miguelle & Tons, Sally C, Omar+, Fifi, BOLO, Dreya V, Brunello, Miluhska, 10cust, DJ Seinfeld B2B Luuk van Dijk, X CLUB. B2B ATRIP, Alarico B2B Yanamaste, ANDY C: ALiVe, Nick León, Mary Droppinz, CQUESTT, Strawbry, DJ Warning, Etari, and Canary Yellow. The Live From Earth showcase in particular underscores HARD’s ongoing commitment to platforming internet-born, genre-agnostic artists reshaping rave culture for a new generation.
Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP passes go on sale Friday, February 27 at 10AM PT, with early SMS access available an hour prior. Find more info at hardsummer.com.