he annual Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival is returning to Los Angeles, and this year, the spotlight belongs to Katseye. 88rising and Goldenvoice announced on Wednesday that the Grammy-nominated multicultural group will headline the event. Scheduled for August 8 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, the festival continues its tradition of highlighting Asian and Asian-diasporic talent on a global stage.
Katseye has experienced a rapid ascent since their debut in 2024. The group, which features members from the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States, has already secured high-profile endorsements and saw their second EP, Beautiful Chaos, debut at number four on the Billboard 200. This performance marks their first appearance at the festival.
A Lineup of International Talent
The 2026 roster brings together a diverse array of artists from across the globe. Joining Katseye are the Japanese group XG and the South Korean rapper Dabin.kr, who is making his debut performance in the United States. The bill also includes:
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UMI, the R&B singer-songwriter
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LNGshot, the K-Pop boy group produced by Jay Park
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Rich Brian, the Indonesian rapper and festival veteran
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Gia Fu, a DJ and producer from Hong Kong
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Tiffany Day and Warren Hue
The lineup is rounded out by K-pop girl group KiiiKiii and the Indonesian pop ensemble no na. Each year, the festival serves as a hub for music, art, and food, drawing tens of thousands of attendees to celebrate Asian heritage.
Ticketing and Festival Details
Passes for the event go on sale Thursday, March 26, at 11 a.m. PT. 88rising has simplified the purchasing process by including all service fees and taxes in the initial price. Interested fans can register for ticket access through the official festival website.
The Evolution of Head in the Clouds
Since its inception, Head in the Clouds has expanded from its Los Angeles roots to host editions in New York, Jakarta, Manila, and China. 88rising, the media company behind the event, has built a reputation for breaking Asian artists into the Western mainstream. Their partnership with Goldenvoice—the creators of Coachella—ensures a high-production experience that has become a staple of the summer music calendar.
Last year’s tenth-anniversary celebration saw sold-out crowds of over 75,000 people. While this year’s event is condensed into a single day, the inclusion of global powerhouses like Katseye and XG suggests the festival organizers are focusing on the current wave of international pop dominance.
