88rising and Goldenvoice have officially revealed the lineup for the 2026 Head in the Clouds Music and Arts Festival, with Grammy-nominated girl group KATSEYE and Japanese sensation XG headlining the one-day event on August 8 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
The annual festival, widely regarded as a premier showcase for Asian and diasporic talent in the United States, will also feature performances by South Korean rapper Dabin.kr, who will make his U.S. debut, Indonesian singer-rapper Rich Brian, R&B singer-songwriter UMI, K-pop boy group LNGSHOT, girl group KiiiKiii, no na, DJ Gia Fu, Tiffany Day and rapper Warren Hue.
This year’s event marks a change from previous editions, as the festival shrinks from the traditional two-day format to a single day. Last year, Head in the Clouds celebrated the festival’s 10th anniversary in Los Angeles with a sold-out two-day event headlined by G-Dragon and 2NE1, attracting more than 75,000 attendees, according to Soompi.
The announcement comes alongside news that KATSEYE member Manon Bannerman will temporarily step away from group activities to focus on her health and well-being, according to a joint statement from Hybe and Geffen Records posted on Weverse. It’s unclear whether Bannerman will join the group in time for the August show.
KATSEYE, formed through the Netflix competition series “The Debut: Dream Academy,” earned a Grammy nomination and emerged as one of the fastest-rising artists in global pop. Rolling Stone reported.
XG, the seven-member group based in South Korea and managed by XGALX, has built a huge international following with hits that blend hip-hop, R&B and pop. LNGSHOT, a K-pop boy group produced by Jay Park, and KiiiKiii round out the roster of newer artists gaining attention on the global scene.
Head in the Clouds has grown significantly since its launch in 2018, expanding beyond Los Angeles to host editions in New York, Jakarta, Manila and China. The festival is known not only for its music but also for celebrating Asian culture through art, fashion and food.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. PT. General admission passes start at $179, VIP passes start at $329 and Club 1999 packages are priced at $479. All prices listed include service charges and taxes. Fans can register for ticket access via the official Head in the Clouds website, as per Forbes.
