Goldenvoice just dropped a stacked run of April shows across Southern California — the unofficial “Localchella” circuit for 2026. Think of these as the post-Coachella local takeover: club, theater and bowl dates in Santa Barbara, San Diego, Pomona and LA-area rooms featuring a mix of indie, electronic, punk and nostalgia acts. Tickets go on sale 2/20 and 2/27.
Lineup highlights to watch
– April 7–8: Disclosure — Santa Barbara Bowl
– April 9: FKA twigs (The Sound, SD); French Police (Fonda); Roz + Cachirula & Loojan (The Glass House)
– April 10–11: Adam Beyer; Groove Armada (Sound Nightclub)
– April 13–14: Royel Otis (The Sound, SD); David Byrne (Santa Barbara Bowl); Lykke Li (Fonda); Subtronics (Fox Pomona); Ethel Cain (Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, SD)
– April 15: Noga Erez (El Rey); Joost Klein (Fonda); Swae Lee (The Novo); Wet Leg (Fox Pomona); Devo (Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, SD)
– April 16–18: A mix of punk, electronic and club dates — Suicidal Tendencies, Dimension, 54 Ultra, Tomora, Joezi and more at venues including The Glass House, The Roxy and Sound Nightclub
What fans are saying
The Reddit thread that shared the poster captures the mood: lots of excitement for shows like Wet Leg, Ethel Cain and Subtronics, but also disappointment from locals who expected more LA proper dates. Common gripes include a perceived shift of bigger names to regional venues (Santa Barbara, San Diego, Pomona) and the loss of classic spots like Pappy & Harriet’s. Other reactions called out venue sizes (is Fox Pomona too small for Subtronics?) and specific omissions fans wanted — Samia’s absence got mentioned more than once.
Why this matters
Goldenvoice’s April slate is part of a trend where festival-era artists also play regional runs nearby, letting fans who skipped the main fest catch favorites without a multi-day pass. For locals it’s double-edged: more chances to see big names, but fewer headline shows inside LA proper.
Quick tips if you’re going
– Know your venue: these range from bowl shows to intimate clubs — capacity varies big time, so expect quick sellouts for club gigs.
– Plan travel between venues: shows span SB → LA → SD → Pomona, so map your nights ahead.
– Watch presales and on-sale dates (listed on the poster) and set alerts.
– Pack light for club shows and hydrate — standard festival-adjacent advice.
Short take
It’s a solid roster for April and a nice chance to catch artists you might’ve missed during festival weekend — just don’t be surprised if the biggest names feel increasingly routed to regional slots outside central LA. Expect a mix of huge bowl nights, sweaty club sets and a few left-field surprises.
Want more coverage? We’ll keep tracking any add-ons, venue updates and ticket news as presale windows open.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1r8enra/localchella_26/