Night One Of Head Trip 2026 Ends Early Due to Weather
The first night of Head Trip 2026 in Indio, California, ended early after lightning prompted organisers to suspend the show. The cancellation left Calvin Harris’s scheduled headline set unplayed and required attendees and campers to leave or shelter safely.
The interruption came at about 9pm local time during Under Construction’s set, featuring Fisher and Chris Lake; organisers confirmed within half an hour that the show would not resume. A weather system brought continued lightning to the Coachella Valley as tropical storm Rachel reached Southern California, with rain forecast through Sunday morning. Day two was scheduled to feature Skrillex, Swedish House Mafia and other acts.
- Lightning ended Head Trip’s opening night early.
- Calvin Harris’s headline set was cancelled.
- Day two was scheduled to go ahead on Sunday.
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Head Trip 2026 is a music festival in Indio, California, that features electronic and dance music performances over multiple days. The event attracts thousands of people who travel to the desert venue to camp and watch live sets from various artists.
The festival's first night was cut short when lightning forced organisers to suspend the show around 9pm for safety reasons. Tropical storm Rachel brought dangerous weather conditions to Southern California, with continued lightning and rain expected throughout the weekend, making it unsafe to continue the outdoor event.
Several scheduled performers did not take the stage on opening night, including headliner Calvin Harris. The second day of the festival remains scheduled to proceed, with Skrillex and Swedish House Mafia among the acts booked to perform, pending improvement in weather conditions.