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LivestreamEDM.com (BackHARD BBQ livestream)2025
What's new
- 2027 dates are not announced yet.
- The 2026 layout was refreshed, with a redesigned Green Stage area that has more room.
- The HARD Neighborhood debuted in 2026, with photo ops, art car sets and shopping.
- The 2026 HARD Weekender used a new venue, Mission Four at Ace*Mission Studios in DTLA.
- Tickets use all-in pricing, so the listed total includes fees.
Watch HARD Summer
| 2025 | EDM.com (BackHARD BBQ livestream) EDM.com published a "BackHARD BBQ" livestream from HARD Summer on August 6, 2025.[1] |
Latest
- Beatport's What We Heard feature covered six sets from HARD Summer 2026 using Track ID, including Mary Droppinz, Zack Fox, Interplanetary Criminal b2b Main Phase, Shygirl, Tiga and Brutalismus 3000 b2b Boys Noize.[2]
- The HARD Neighborhood debuted at HARD Summer: a new area with photo ops, art car sets and shopping.[2]
- The HARD Weekender closed with afters at Ace*Mission Studios' Mission Four featuring Omar+, Miguelle & Tons and Sophia Ziskin.[2]
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Tickets
Past prices
| 2024 | 2-day GA $169 + fees[3] |
| 2023 | tier 1 (pass type not stated) $189[4,5] 1-day VIP $239[6] VIP (days not stated) $359[5] 2-day VIP $409 + fees[7] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Get tickets ↗Lineup
The 2026 lineup mixed electronic and hip-hop, with Kali Uchis, Mau P, Charlotte de Witte, Zack Fox, Maceo Plex, Knock2 B2B Zedd and RL Grime among the headliners.
Kali UchisMau PCharlotte de WitteZack FoxInterplanetary Criminal B2B Main PhaseMaceo PlexKnock2 B2B ZeddDJ Snake (Hip Hop Set)RL GrimeAmelie LensSammy VirjiB3K B2B Boys Noize
Stages
Five main stages (HARD, HARDER, Green, Purple, Pink) run alongside the Ice Cream Truck and the Beatbox Art Car. The Green Stage area was redesigned for 2026.
HARD StageMain stage; 2026 included Kali Uchis, Mau P and Knock2 B2B Zedd.
HARDER Stage2026 acts included Charlotte de Witte, RL Grime and DJ Snake (Hip Hop Set).
Green StageRedesigned for 2026 with more room; Amelie Lens played here.
Purple StageHosted by Live From Earth; Zack Fox and Shygirl played in 2026.
Pink Stage2026 acts included Maceo Plex, Tiga and Vintage Culture.
Ice Cream TruckSmaller stage with sets from Capes and debbiesthuglife in 2026.
Beatbox Art CarArt car stage sponsored by Beatbox Beverages.
Plan your trip
The festival is 18+ with no camping, no re-entry and a cashless setup. Parking follows the same procedures as NFL games at SoFi Stadium, and a free LA Metro shuttle runs from the LAX/Metro Transit Center.
- LAX is 5 miles from the venue and Long Beach Airport is 18 miles.
- A free LA Metro shuttle runs from the LAX/Metro Transit Center to SoFi Stadium.
- Rideshare pickups are on Kareem Court, Pincay Ave and Yukon Ave & 102nd St.
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- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 5 miles from the venue; Long Beach Airport (LGB) is 18 miles from the venue.[11]
- A free LA Metro shuttle runs from the new LAX/Metro Transit Center directly to SoFi Stadium. The Transit Center connects to the C Line and K Line, which provide access to over 10 free parking lots along both routes, with nearly 5,000 additional parking spaces.[10]
- Public parking is available in Lots I, Q, H, G, F, E, Parking Structure 4 and the Panhandle Lots at Hollywood Park and SoFi Stadium, with additional parking at the Intuit Dome and The Forum. Operations follow the same procedures used for NFL games at SoFi Stadium. All parking lots, including those on Pincay, have parking attendants and security.[10]
- Sleeping in cars in the festival parking is not permitted. Cars left in the lot during non-festival hours are towed at the owner's expense.[12]
- Designated rideshare pickup locations: North: Kareem Court between Manchester Blvd & Pincay Ave; North: Pincay Ave & Kareem Court/Manchester Blvd; South: Yukon Ave & 102nd St.[10]
- Traffic modifications under the same traffic plan approved for NFL games at SoFi Stadium: Saturday, August 1, 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday, August 2, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.[10]
- Accessible parking is limited, first come first served in all lots, and all lots are paid parking. A valid state-issued handicap placard, permit or license plate is required, and the credential holder must be in the vehicle.[13]
- There is no camping at the festival.
- Sleeping in cars in festival parking is not permitted.
- Skydeck Cabanas can be requested for parties of 6 to 20 people.
- You must be 18+ to enter and 21+ for alcohol or VIP, with photo ID.
- Bags must be clear (up to 12"x6"x12") or 6"x9" or smaller.
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- Attendees must be 18+ to enter and 21+ for alcohol and VIP. No one under 18 is admitted, even with a legal guardian.[8,12]
- Acceptable ID: any US government-issued driver's license or ID card with photo and date of birth; a US or foreign government-issued passport; a foreign government-issued driver's license/ID with color photocopy of passport (not valid for the 21+ wristband); temporary DMV renewal documents only with a passport or expired license. A physical passport or US ID is required to buy alcohol or enter VIP areas.[8]
- Unacceptable ID: school ID, digital ID, consular ID, birth certificate, expired ID of any kind, photocopy of any ID (except as noted), temporary DMV license without passport or expired license.[8]
- Approved clear bags: clear plastic, vinyl or PVC not exceeding 12”x6”x12”, or one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags. Approved non-clear bags: 6″x9″ or smaller, and hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (empty upon entry). Clear bags and hydration packs are highly encouraged.[8]
- Allowed: deodorant, e-cigs/vapes, festival totems or decorated pool noodles, flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate-branded, no hard flagpoles), glowsticks and illuminated costumes/jewelry, reusable water bottles (empty), personal misting fan with bottle no larger than 1.5L (empty), non-professional still cameras and handheld video devices under 6” including GoPro and extendable poles, unexpired physician-prescribed medication with prescription, and sealed intranasal naloxone.[8]
- Prohibited: aerosol cans; balls or Frisbees; costumes resembling police, SWAT, fire, security, medical or staff uniforms; drones and remote-controlled toys; drugs and paraphernalia; gas masks; glass, cans, cups or coolers; laser pointers and air horns; LED poi and orbitals; hula hoops including LED hoops; markers, pens or spray paint; massagers; outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy); over-the-counter medication; pets; professional photo, video or audio equipment; red light-up wands or lightsabers; stickers and flyers; tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets; toy guns, water guns, slingshots; weapons of any kind; wind chairs/sofas.[8]
- Totem guidelines: maximum height 5 feet; lightweight material (foam, PVC, no solid metal); PVC, light wood or aluminum poles no thicker than 1 inch in diameter; inflatables attached must be deflated upon entry; totems promoting illegal activity or hate speech are not permitted.[8]
- No re-entry; no ins and outs. A holder of an unscanned ticket may enter at any time during the event.[12]
- HARD Summer is a cashless event. Credit, debit, Samsung Pay, Apple Pay and Android Pay are accepted. Cash can be exchanged onsite for a prepaid card to use with merchants.[12]
- Security: a thorough TSA-style search, including emptying pockets and bags, a full pat-down and possibly removing shoes. Zero-tolerance policy for drug use and possession; police work inside and outside the event. The festival takes place rain or shine.[8]
- No refunds or exchanges; no sitting on designated dancefloor areas; no moshing, crowd-surfing or stage-diving; no unauthorized vendors, solicitations, handbills, sampling or giveaways. Posters and flyers may not be hung or handed out inside the festival or in the surrounding neighborhood.[8]
- Professional photographers must obtain a photo pass through the press submission form. Passes are not required for standard cameras without detachable lenses or handheld video devices under 6″. Professional video cameras are not permitted.[12]
- No fireworks follow the final performance on either event day.[10]
- The event is cashless, and cash can be exchanged onsite for a prepaid card.
- Free water refill stations are marked on the festival map.
- Free medical staff and first aid tents are placed around the grounds.
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- Free water refill stations throughout the venue, marked with water droplet symbols on the festival map; fill reusable bottles, hydration packs or empty beverage containers purchased inside.[15]
- Free medical staff and first aid tents throughout the grounds. Ground Control team members wear purple shirts, fanny packs and light sabers and help attendees.[15]
- Lost & Found at the venue on show day; afterward items are held at the box office. After 2PM on Monday 8/3, items are held at an off-site location.[8,12]
- Protect Your Phone: register a phone to receive a custom wallpaper that can be scanned to identify its owner if turned in to lost & found.[8]
- Locker rentals with a built-in universal phone charger.[16]
- Accessibility: the event is held on asphalt with accessible routes throughout. An Accessibility Services Hub, located to the left once entering, issues free Accessibility Wristbands with no pre-registration. There is an ADA entrance lane and accessible viewing areas at designated stages. Service animals are permitted; emotional support animals and pets are not. Mobility device charging is available at the hub (110-volt, 20 amp circuit). ASL and other effective communication requests were due by 7/1/2026.[13]
- Food vendors provide gluten-free options.[13]
- Set times are posted in the days before the festival on the website, social media and email, and an app is available on the App Store and Google Play. A festival map shows stage locations, food and bathrooms.[12,17]
- The HARD x Von Dutch market sold merchandise, with remaining items available at insomniacshop.com. The HARDFEST 2026 merch collection is also available.[2,18]
- HARD Neighborhood, new in 2026: a corner of the fest with photo ops, art car sets and shopping.[2]
Aftermovies and photos
Editions and history
Recent editions ran August 3 and 4 in 2024, August 2 and 3 in 2025, and August 1 and 2 in 2026.
| 2026 | Aug 1–2, 2026 Kali Uchis, Mau P, Charlotte de Witte, Zack Fox, Interplanetary Criminal B2B Main Phase | Doors at 2:00 PM, event ends at 10:00 PM each day. Five stages (HARD, HARDER, Green, Purple, Pink) plus the Ice Cream Truck and Beatbox Art Car. The festival layout was refreshed and the Green Stage area redesigned. The HARD Neighborhood debuted at the festival.[2,8,9,10] |
| 2025 | Aug 2–3, 2025 Kaytranada, Busta Rhymes, Feid, Barry Can't Swim, Walker & Royce B2B VNSSA | Five stages plus the Beatbox Boombox Art Car and Locals Only Ice Cream Truck. Official HARD Weekender 2025 had 11 parties: 3 pre-parties on August 1 and 8 afters on August 2 and 3.[19,20] |
| 2024 | Aug 3–4, 2024 Skepta (Más Tiempo), SOFI TUKKER (DJ Set), Disclosure, Major Lazer, Zeds Dead | Stages: HARD, HARDER, Green, Purple, Pink, Beatbox Boombox Art Car, and the Jose Cuervo Locals Only Stage. The HARD Pregame ran July 23 to August 5, 2024 with exclusive food and drink items at Inglewood and Los Angeles businesses.[21,22] |
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- HARD Summer returned to Hollywood Park in Inglewood over two days, August 1 and 2, with a refreshed layout and redesigned Green Stage area.[2,23]
- The HARD Weekender 2026 offered an official pre-party and afters, with Mission Four at Ace*Mission Studios in DTLA as a new venue.[24]
- HARD Weekender 2025 featured 11 parties (3 pre-parties on Aug 1 and 8 afters on Aug 2 and 3) across Aurora Warehouse, Exchange LA, Academy LA and Lot 613.[20]
- HARD Pregame ran July 21 through Aug 4, offering exclusive food and drink items at local businesses in Inglewood and LA.[25]
- HARD Summer 2024 took place August 3 and 4; the HARD Pregame ran July 23 to August 5.[21,22]
- A 2023 lineup page and past highlights archive exist; earlier archived years are 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022.[26]
FAQ
What time does the festival start and end?
Daily show times are 2:00PM to 10PM on both Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026. The box office opens Saturday August 1 at 9AM and Sunday August 2 at 1PM.
What is the difference between GA+ and VIP?
GA+ is for fans 18+ and includes expedited entry, dedicated entry and special access to premium, air-conditioned restroom trailers. VIP is 21+ with extra perks.
What if I bought VIP tickets and I'm under 21?
You must be 21 or older to enter with a VIP pass. No refunds are issued, but an even exchange for a GA pass can be made via Front Gate Tickets or at the box office.
Can I buy a VIP package if some of my group is under 21?
No. Only those 21 or older are permitted to enter VIP areas.
Will the festival sell out?
There is always a chance the event will sell out, in which case no more tickets are sold.
How can I avoid ticket fraud?
Buy directly from Front Gate. Resale tickets should only come from trusted friends. Arriving with an illegitimate ticket means being turned away with no refund.
Is there an expired or lost ID option?
Expired ID cards are accepted only with DMV renewal documentation. If an ID was lost or stolen, a government-issued interim license or passport is required. Consular IDs are not accepted; foreign driver's licenses need a passport photocopy, and a foreign passport works on its own.
Can I park overnight?
No. Cars left in the parking lot during non-festival hours are towed at the owner's expense.
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Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.