HARD Summer Returns to Hollywood Park for 2026

HARD Events has officially announced the return of HARD Summer Music Festival, set to take place August 1–2, 2026 at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California, the expansive entertainment complex located adjacent to SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater.

Returning to the same venue it has called home since 2024, HARD Summer 2026 will feature a refreshed site layout, aimed at improving crowd flow between stages and expanding dancefloor space, particularly at the festival’s Green Stage, which will receive updates to allow for more room and easier movement throughout the weekend.

Since its debut in 2007, HARD Summer has grown into one of Southern California’s most influential summer festivals, known for its genre-spanning programming and unmistakable visual identity that reflects Los Angeles’ gritty, vibrant, and fashion-forward culture. Each year, the festival brings together electronic, hip-hop, and crossover live acts, creating a uniquely diverse musical experience that mirrors the city’s layered soundscape.

Hollywood Park’s nearly 300-acre footprint has allowed HARD to elevate its production and experiential design since relocating to the venue. The sprawling complex provides ample space for immersive stage builds, interactive installations, and large-scale crowd capacity, helping HARD Summer establish itself as the largest electronic music event in Los Angeles.

The festival’s 2025 edition showcased the event’s broad musical reach, featuring performances from leading electronic artists, crossover stars from the Latin and hip-hop worlds, underground tastemakers, and emerging talent. Headliners included Dom Dolla, Feid, Gesaffelstein, and Kaytranada, reinforcing HARD Summer’s reputation for delivering genre-blurring, high-energy programming across its multiple stages.

Beyond the music, HARD Summer continues to invest in community engagement through its HARD Pre-Game initiative, which partners with local businesses across Greater Los Angeles. Since 2023, the program has collaborated with more than 17 local establishments, including several in Inglewood, highlighting the festival’s ongoing efforts to support the neighborhoods that host it. Businesses interested in participating in this year’s program can apply through the festival’s official channels.

Presale access for two-day GA, GA+, and VIP passes begins Friday, January 23 at 10:00 AM PT, with an exclusive SMS presale starting at 9:00 AM PT. Fans can register for presale access and find additional information at the official HARD Summer website.