Full Breakdown
Goldenvoice Announces New EDM Festival: Head Trip
3/11/2026, 3:50:49 AM
Overview of Head Trip Festival
Goldenvoice, the organizer behind the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, has announced a new electronic dance music festival named Head Trip, set to take place on October 10 and 11, 2026, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. This festival will feature a lineup of prominent DJs, including Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, and Skrillex, among others. The event aims to provide an immersive experience for electronic music fans, showcasing a fully electronic lineup without overlapping sets.
Festival Lineup and Features
The Head Trip festival will kick off at 3 p.m. on both days, with a lineup that includes notable artists such as:
- Saturday, October 10: Calvin Harris, Fisher, Chris Lake, Peggy Gou B2B Four Tet, Seth Troxler B2B Ben Sterling.
- Sunday, October 11: Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, Dom Dolla B2B Kettama, The Blessed Madonna, DJ Harvey.
A unique feature of the festival will be the US debut of the Sunflower Sound System, designed by Floating Points. This system will be housed in a dome tent and aims to provide an unparalleled sonic experience through its innovative acoustics and design.
Background on Goldenvoice's Festival Model
Goldenvoice has previously utilized a "trip" festival model, beginning with the Desert Trip festival in 2016, which featured legendary rock artists such as Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney. This model has since expanded to include other genres, with the recent Power Trip festival showcasing metal and hard rock artists like Guns N' Roses and Metallica. The success of these festivals has led to a continued partnership with the City of Indio, which approved a decades-long extension of the development agreement allowing Goldenvoice to host major music festivals at the Empire Polo Club until at least 2050.
Official Statements & Responses
Goldenvoice's request for an amendment to their development agreement with the City of Indio reflects their commitment to hosting five major music festivals annually, maintaining an attendance cap of 125,000 attendees per event. This amendment extends their operational term by an additional 20 years, building on the original agreement.
Criticism & Opposition
While the announcement of Head Trip has been met with enthusiasm from electronic music fans, some critics have raised concerns about the environmental impact of hosting large-scale festivals in the Indio area. Local residents have previously expressed apprehensions regarding noise levels and traffic congestion during festival weekends.
What's Next
Tickets for Head Trip will go on sale on March 13, 2026, with general admission passes starting at $399 and VIP passes at $799. Pre-registration is required for ticket purchases. As the festival date approaches, further details regarding accommodations and additional festival features are expected to be released.
Verbatim Quotes
“Demand for tickets was so high that a second weekend was quickly added.” — Brian Blueskye, Desert Sun
