Hard Summer dropped its 2026 lineup for the August 1–2 weekend in Los Angeles (Hollywood Park / adjacent to SoFi Stadium), and the internet has opinions. The bill leans into modern festival chaos — big pop/electro draws, a fair amount of techno, and plenty of b2b DJ flexes that look built for viral sets.
Quick takeaways
– Headliners & highlights: Kali Uchis, DJ Snake (listed as a “hip hop set”), Knock2 b2b Zedd, Vintage Culture, MAU P, Maceo Plex, Charlotte de Witte, Brutalismus 3000, Confidence Man, and more.
– Notable pairings: Knock2 b2b Zedd stands out as a commercial dance moment; multiple b2b and club takeovers scattered across the poster promise late-night surprises.
– Scene & vibes: The lineup mixes mainstream EDM names with techno/underground favorites (Charlotte de Witte, Maceo Plex, Tokischa, Omar+). That split is exactly why some fans are hyped and others are salty.
Who you shouldn’t miss (crowd-sourced picks)
– B3K — several Redditors called this a can’t-miss set.
– 2Hollis — fans mentioned this as a sleeper hit worth catching.
– Brutalismus 3000 — showing up across festival lineups lately and getting love.
– Kali Uchis and Vintage Culture — big energy moments.
– Smaller picks: Amelie Lens, Maceo Plex, Charlotte de Witte for the techno heads.
Reddit reactions (summarized)
– Venue complaints: Multiple users expressed frustration about SoFi as the festival location and said Hard Summer feels oversold and less curated than it used to.
– Organization nostalgia: One user said they miss when Destructo ran Hard and felt the event used to be more diverse and curated.
– Lineup surprises: People were surprised to see Confidence Man on the poster and the Knock2 x Zedd b2b at Hard instead of EDC this year.
– Funny/short takes: Some commenters are just happy/nervous about getting old but still excited to go.
Quick tips if you’re going
– Expect crowds: several comments flagged the festival as oversold in previous years — plan arrival and exits accordingly.
– Plan your must-see list: with so many b2bs and overlapping club takeovers, decide early which late-night sets you’ll prioritize.
– Keep an eye on set times: big crossover moments (like the Knock2 x Zedd b2b) may conflict with other acts you want to catch.
Bottom line: This year’s Hard Summer mixes mainstream festival heat with genuine underground artists — enough to satisfy a lot of different tastes, even if longtime fans miss the old guard. Tickets and set times will tell the rest; for now, the reddit thread is full of excited takes, venue complaints, and a few classic “I’m getting old” posts.
Stay tuned — we’ll update with set times, stage splits, and any last-minute additions as they pop up.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1rdr3f0/hard_summer_lineup/