Los Angeles is no stranger to massive music moments, but CORE Los Angeles 2026 is shaping up to be something else entirely. When Insomniac and Tomorrowland join forces, you know the city is about to feel a seismic shift in sound, culture, and pure after‑dark magic. On May 2 & 3, 2026, the iconic L.A. State Historic Park transforms into a futuristic playground of deep grooves, hypnotic rhythms, and global talent.
A Weekend Built for the Underground at Scale
CORE has always been Tomorrowland’s ode to the deeper, darker, more cerebral corners of electronic music — and bringing that energy to LA feels like a perfect match. The city’s nightlife scene has been evolving fast, and this lineup reads like a love letter to the heads who crave something more textured than the usual festival fare.
Saturday Highlights — May 2
Saturday leans into a blend of raw energy and refined selectors. Expect Four Tet to bend reality with his signature genre‑melting sets, while Honey Dijon brings her unstoppable blend of house, soul, and runway‑ready attitude. Dixon, a legend of emotional, long‑form storytelling, will no doubt turn the park into a twilight dreamscape.
On the heavier side, Mall Grab, Selective Response, and X Club. promise to push the tempo and test the limits of the CORE stage’s sound system. Rising names like Annika Wolfe, Emilija, and Leisan round out a day that feels both forward‑thinking and deeply rooted in the underground.
Sunday Highlights — May 3
Sunday hits with a different flavor — more melodic, more dramatic, and unmistakably global. Eric Prydz headlining a CORE‑style environment is a rare treat, and you can expect a set that’s equal parts cinematic and explosive. ARTBAT and Kevin de Vries bring the soaring, emotional techno that has defined Europe’s biggest stages.
For those who like things a bit left‑field, Nina Kraviz will undoubtedly deliver something unpredictable, while Krystal Klear brings his glossy, retro‑tinged dancefloor heat. The day also features a strong wave of rising talent — Hannah Laing, Mija, Reza (US), and Things You Say, each adding their own flavor to the mix.
Why CORE LA Matters
This isn’t just another festival weekend — it’s a cultural crossover. CORE represents a global movement, and hosting it in Los Angeles signals how deeply the city has become intertwined with the international electronic scene. It’s a moment where local ravers, global travelers, and music obsessives collide under the California sky.
The sculptures, the stage design, the immersive visuals — CORE is known for turning its environment into a living art piece. Pair that with LA’s skyline and the open‑air expanse of the park, and you’ve got a weekend that feels mythic before it even begins.
Final Thoughts
If you’re part of LA’s nightlife wave — whether you’re into warehouse grit, melodic journeys, queer‑friendly dancefloors, or the rave‑to‑sunrise lifestyle — CORE Los Angeles is the kind of event that becomes a reference point. The kind you talk about for years.
May 2 & 3 are going to hit different.
CORE PLAYLIST
LINEUP
Artbat, Benwal, Capoon, Corey Sizemore, Dino Lenny, Dixon, Emilija, Eric Prydz, Four Tet, Hannah Laing, Honey Dijon, Ignez, Kevin de Vries, Krystal Klear, Lake Hills, Leisan, Mall Grab, Malugi, Masha Mar, Mija, Nina Kraviz, Oscar and the Wolf, Samm, Simone, Tsha & X Club.
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