Goldenvoice is doing it again: one weekend, one stage, and a promise that it only happens once. Head Trip brings Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, and a run of back-to-back sets to the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026. It follows the same one-time formula as Desert Trip in 2016 and Power Trip in 2023, this time built for electronic music.
It is 18 and over, the set times are out, and general admission passes on their own are sold out, though GA with a shuttle pass and VIP were still on sale on September 28, 2026. Here is the plan, pulled from the festival’s official pages.
The quick version
| When | Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026. Venue opens at 3 p.m. |
| Where | Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201 |
| Headliners | Calvin Harris (Saturday), Swedish House Mafia (Sunday), Skrillex (Sunday) |
| Ages | 18 and over; physical photo ID required |
| Tickets | 2-Day GA + Shuttle $589, 2-Day VIP $899 (fees included); 2-Day GA sold out |
| Re-entry | No, except campers and ADA guests |
| Payment | Cashless |
| Parking | Free day parking, lots open at 1 p.m. |
| Official site | headtripindio.com |
Who’s playing, and when
There is one main stage and nine main-stage sets across the weekend, so you will not have to pick between headliners. These are the official set times.
Saturday, October 10
| Time | Artist |
|---|---|
| 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. | Seth Troxler b2b Ben Sterling |
| 7:20 to 8:50 p.m. | Peggy Gou b2b Four Tet |
| 9:10 to 10:40 p.m. | Under Construction (FISHER + Chris Lake) |
| 11:00 p.m. | Calvin Harris |
Sunday, October 11
| Time | Artist |
|---|---|
| 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. | DJ Harvey |
| 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. | The Blessed Madonna |
| 6:50 to 8:20 p.m. | Dom Dolla b2b KETTAMA |
| 8:40 to 10:10 p.m. | Skrillex |
| 10:30 p.m. | Swedish House Mafia |
The dome: Sunflower Sound System
Floating Points brings his Sunflower Sound System to a dedicated dome at Head Trip, in what EDM House Network reports is its U.S. debut. It runs all weekend: 3 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Saturday and 3 to 11:30 p.m. on Sunday. It is the one place to go when you want a break from the main stage without leaving the music.
Know the song, find the set
| If you know… | Go see | Day |
|---|---|---|
| “Summer” or “Feel So Close” | Calvin Harris | Saturday |
| “(It Goes Like) Nanana” | Peggy Gou (b2b Four Tet) | Saturday |
| “Losing It” | FISHER (Under Construction) | Saturday |
| “Marea (We’ve Lost Dancing)” | The Blessed Madonna | Sunday |
| “Saving Up” | Dom Dolla (b2b KETTAMA) | Sunday |
| “Bangarang” or “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” | Skrillex | Sunday |
| “Don’t You Worry Child” | Swedish House Mafia | Sunday |
Tickets
Head Trip only sells two-day passes, as a single RFID wristband worn both days. Prices include fees; taxes and shipping are added at checkout. Passes are sold through AXS.
- 2-Day GA + Shuttle, $589: GA plus an Any Time, Any Line shuttle pass good both days.
- 2-Day VIP, $899: Adds the VIP area next to the main stage, with specialty food and drink, flushable restrooms, shaded seating, and full bars.
- 2-Day GA: Sold out, including the GA 4-pack.
- Hotel packages are sold through the festival’s hospitality partner.
- Paying over time: Klarna and PayPal Pay Later are offered at checkout. (The festival’s $99-down plan had payments running through mid-July.)
- Shipping deadline: September 30 is the last day for a domestic order to ship. Orders after that are picked up at the offsite will call, and if your shipped order has not arrived by October 7, contact AXS to switch it to will call.
- All sales are final, and there is an 8-pass limit per order or household.
Add-ons
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Car Camping (10 x 30 foot site, 3 nights) | $129 plus tax |
| Up Front Car Camping | $258 plus tax (waitlist) |
| Camping Companion Parking | $149 |
| Preferred Parking | $199 |
| Any Time, Any Line Shuttle | $100 |
| Scheduled Departure Shuttle | $195 |
| Lockers | $57.36 to $92.48 |
Register your wristband
This one is mandatory. Register through the Head Trip mobile app before you arrive, using your legal name, a unique email and phone number, and the six-character code on the back of the band. You can only register once, so do it carefully, and do not put the wristband on until you are headed to the show.
Getting there
- Free day parking is first come, first served, open on show days only. Lots open at 1 p.m., and cars left after 2 a.m. are towed. Vehicles must fit within 8.5 x 16 feet, with no RVs, trailers, or tailgating.
- Preferred Parking ($199) guarantees a spot both days. No entry after 8 p.m.
- Shuttles leave for the venue at 3 p.m. each day, and return service runs until 60 minutes after the music ends.
- Rideshare and pickup zones have not been posted yet. Limo and black car drop-off requires a pass; others use the public pickup area at Madison Street and Avenue 52.
- Curfew: 1 a.m. Saturday night and midnight Sunday.
Camping
Car camping runs Friday at noon to Monday at 9 a.m. Each 10 x 30 foot site holds one car and as many people as fit, and everyone needs a festival pass. Check-in hours are Friday noon to midnight, Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No RVs or motorhomes and no cooking inside vehicles. Cars cannot leave during late-night lockdown hours, so if you need to go early on Saturday or Sunday night, leave before 10 p.m.
What to bring
- A physical, government-issued photo ID. No school IDs, expired IDs, photos of IDs, or digital IDs.
- A bag up to 18 x 13 x 8.5 inches. Backpacks and fanny packs are fine at that size.
- An empty plastic water bottle, 64 ounces or less. Free refill stations are on site. No metal or glass.
- An empty hydration pack of 2 liters or less.
- Earplugs, hats, sunglasses, and non-aerosol sunscreen.
- A blanket or towel up to 50 x 70 inches, and a paper-style parasol if you want shade. Umbrellas are out.
- A GoPro (no poles), a phone, or a film or point-and-shoot camera.
- A card or phone to pay. The event is cashless, with a cash exchange on site.
What to leave at home
- Totems, flags, signs, and kites. Anything held above your head on a pole gets taken.
- Glow sticks, LED gloves, laser pointers, hula hoops, and flow toys.
- Chains and chain wallets.
- Aerosols, including spray sunscreen.
- Chairs, coolers, tents, and hammocks.
- Professional cameras, video cameras, selfie sticks, and tripods.
- Outside food and drinks, stuffed animals, and massagers.
- Laptops and tablets.
Accessibility
Accessibility Services Hubs around the site hand out accessibility wristbands (one companion wristband per guest), register service animals, and offer charging for power chairs and medical devices. No accessibility ticket is needed. The ground is grass, and the festival does not provide transportation around the grounds, so expect some distance. Elevated accessible viewing is available at the main stage for a guest and one companion.
Free accessible parking is in Lot 2C with a valid placard and DMV paperwork: exit I-10 at Jefferson, head south, turn left on Avenue 49, then right into Lot 1A and follow signs. The accessible rideshare zone is in Lot 1D at Monroe and 52nd, with a shuttle to the entrance. Accessible camping is in Lot 8 by registration, and accessible hotel shuttles can be requested at shuttles@headtripindio.com. The festival’s accessibility line is (888) 226-0076.
Can’t make it?
The festival lists an Apple Music livestream on its site.
Still to come
Driving directions, the site map, rideshare zones, and food vendor details are listed as coming closer to the event. The 824 Journal will update this guide when they are posted.
Sources
- Head Trip, official site
- Head Trip: Music
- Head Trip: Set Times
- Head Trip: Passes (prices and add-ons)
- Head Trip: Pass and Order Info (payment plans, shipping deadlines, will call)
- Head Trip: Information (hours, ID, wristband registration, health and safety)
- Head Trip: Getting Here
- Head Trip: Camping
- Head Trip: Accessibility (ADA)
- Head Trip: Support and FAQ (allowed and prohibited items, cashless)
- EDM House Network: Head Trip Announces Set Times for Debut Festival
Featured photo: Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
