HARD Summer Music Festival returns to Los Angeles for the first time in 10 years! The festival will be taking over Downtown LA from Saturday, August 5 through Sunday, August 6 with special performances from major acts such as Kid Cudi, Diplo, Kaskade, Skrillex, and so much more.
Celebrating its 15th edition, HARD Summer is returning to the City of Angels for the first time in a decade. The 2023 lineup stays true to the multi-genre ethos and dedication to spotlighting emerging scenes that continue to make HARD Summer one of the most exciting festivals in the country. Fans can expect triumphant returns from those whose massive trajectories have defined HARD’s bleeding-edge curation, coupled with leading hip-hop headliners, beacons of the global underground, and scene risers du jour. This year’s event will utilize a brand new venue combination with various stages spread out across the campuses of the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park and BMO Stadium.
Longtime HARD fans know that the family of artists that developed around the brand in its early days have gone on to dominate the worldwide dance music conversation. To celebrate its fifteen year anniversary, the festival welcomes these titans back to the stage with a curational twist true to its creative essence. Skrillex returns to the fold with a special b2b set with production genius Four Tet following their Madison Square Garden sell-out. HARD favorite Kaskade has tapped John Summit for a multi-generational tag team of a lifetime. Diplo will continue his exploration of more esoteric strains of house set forth by his Higher Ground imprint alongside the ABRACADABRA icon BLOND:ISH.
The super-reunion of HARD alumni continues with the inimitable Boys Noize, LA’s own outrageous Dillon Francis, and the chart-topping tones of Gorgon City. This year’s event offers hip-hop and rap from past and present taking center stage, underground house and techno at the Pink Stage, with Emo Nite and heavier electronic strains taking over stages as well. HARD Summer continues to invest in creating a comfortable experience for attendees, with this never-before-used venue complex providing the perfect canvas to expand this mission. Fans can hop on the LA Metro for an easy journey to and from the event, or taste some of the city’s most celebrated food vendors at the foot of the Coliseum Torch.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit HARD Summer’s official website. Tickets include GA and VIP options, which can both be purchased with an initial deposit of $9.95. This event has a zero tolerance policy, all attendees must present a photo ID.
Locations: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park & BMO Stadium
Address: 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Show Time: 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Box Office Hours: 12:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Aug.5)
1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Aug. 6)
Ticket Price: $189+ (Some Options May Be Sold Out)
Age: 18+
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