Inside the HARD Summer 2026 lineup

Returning to Hollywood Park in Inglewood on August 1–2, HARD Summer 2026 is back and better than ever.

For its third consecutive year in Los Angeles, HARD Summer is returningto Inglewood. What feels like an homage to LA’s dance scene, the lineup is packed with names like Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, RL Grime, Maceo Plex, Mau P, and Knock2 B2B Zedd.

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Leading the lineup are the women. The femme-forward energy runs strong from techno queens Charlotte de Witte and Amelie Lens to VTSS, Anetha, and Hannah Laing; HARD is clearly not messing around this year. Shygirl Presents Club Shy stands out with her fully realized club concept that centers queerness, sexuality, and experimental sound design. Six Sex, Mary Droppinz, Sally C, Fifi, Dreya V, and Miluhska are also making appearances, showcasing the festival’s intentional representation of women when curating this lineup.

Since launching in 2007, HARD Summer has become a staple of Southern California’s festival circuit and often serves as a gateway festival for a generation of festival-goers. For many, HARD Summer was their first taste of a real festival experience that turned into a full-blown rave obsession and a summer ritual.

2026’s HARD is led by Colombian pop and R&B star Kali Uchis, alongside a rare back-to-back set from Knock2 and Zedd. DJ Snake is also set to deliver a hip-hop-focused performance, and RL Grime, Mau P, Maceo Plex, and Vintage Culture will bring a beautiful mix of bass, house, and techno for the stage-hoppers.

HARD Summer 2026 will also feature a Live From Earth stage takeover, spotlighting the Berlin-based collective’s influence on modern club culture. Artists including 2hollis, Frost Children, Underscores, and MCR-T will also bring their high-energy sounds to Hollywood Park. Spanning more than 300 acres, the venue will return in 2026 with a refreshed layout, designed to enhance stage-to-stage flow, along with an expanded Green Stage area that offers fans even more room to dance.

Two-day GA, GA+ and VIP passes go on sale Friday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. PT via the festival’s official website, with early access available through SMS signup.

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Lily Tenner

Hi, I’m Lily! I’m an LA-based concert & festival diehard! My life was forever changed after my first festival, Coachella 2019, and then fully spiraled (in the best way) after my first EDC in 2023. I have attended over 140+ shows… I am the ultimate stage hopper and will always make it to the barricade. I love dubstep, house, trance, techno, bass, you name it.

If I’m not at a show, I’m working as a social media manager & photographer, or probably listening to music, learning how to DJ, planning my next festival, or watching a Gordon Ramsay cooking show with my cat.

I am so excited to be writing for Exron and sharing my love for music. If you’re reading this, thanks for being here and reading my stuff!

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