Head Trip Festival 2026 streams live on Apple Music on October 10 and 11, and the stream is completely free. You don't need an Apple Music subscription to watch Calvin Harris, Skrillex, and Swedish House Mafia headline 2 nights at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Here's what time the festival starts, how to watch for free, and the full performer lineup for both days.

What Time Is Head Trip Festival 2026?

Head Trip runs on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Doors open at 3 p.m. both days. Free parking opens at 1 p.m.

No exact set times have been published yet. Here's how each night runs:

Saturday, October 10

Sunday, October 11

Check Head Trip's official channels for confirmed set times as the dates get closer.

How to Watch Head Trip Festival 2026 for Free

Apple Music is the official livestream partner for Head Trip. They're streaming main-stage sets live across both days, in partnership with Goldenvoice, the festival's organizer.

The Apple Music livestream is free. You don't need an Apple Music subscription to access it.

You can watch through the Apple Music app on any device. The stream covers the main stage on both Saturday and Sunday nights.

In-person tickets started at $499 and sold out. Any remaining passes now start at $589. For most fans, the free stream is the only realistic way in.

Head Trip Festival 2026 Performers

Head Trip is an 18+ festival organized by Goldenvoice, the same team behind Coachella. The venue is the same too: Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.

Almost every slot on the bill is a B2B set. B2B stands for back-to-back: 2 DJs sharing a booth and trading tracks live, with no fixed setlist between them. It's a format usually reserved for clubs and underground raves, not festival main stages.

Saturday opens with Seth Troxler B2B Ben Sterling, moves through FISHER B2B Chris Lake and Peggy Gou B2B Four Tet, then closes with Calvin Harris headlining the night.

Sunday features The Blessed Madonna and DJ Harvey before Dom Dolla B2B Kettama takes the stage. Skrillex follows, and Swedish House Mafia close the entire festival.

Head Trip Festival 2026 Setlist Predictions

No setlists have been announced for any act. Everything below is a guess based on how each artist typically performs live.

Calvin Harris

Best guess: a wide-ranging headline set pulling from his biggest crossover hits alongside newer club material. His sets tend to run long and shift tempo throughout the night. Nothing is confirmed.

Skrillex

Best guess: heavier on recent material, with some well-known moments from earlier in his career. His sets don't follow a predictable structure. Nothing is confirmed.

Swedish House Mafia

Best guess: a closing set designed for maximum euphoria, drawing from across their catalog and built toward a big finish. They're a known quantity live. Still, nothing is confirmed until they play it.

The B2Bs That Make Head Trip Festival 2026 Different

Most festivals put 1 artist on stage at a time. Head Trip's lineup is almost entirely B2B sets, and that's unusual at this scale.

When 2 DJs share a set, there's no script. They read the crowd and respond to each other in real time. The result is something that can't be replicated on a recording or a solo tour. That's why the format is popular in clubs: it's inherently live.

Saturday's Peggy Gou B2B Four Tet is a pairing of deep house and experimental electronic that fans have wanted for years. Sunday's Dom Dolla B2B Kettama covers a different side of house music entirely. 

Goldenvoice is betting that the dance-music audience wants something more club-focused than a standard festival lineup. The in-person sellout suggests they were right.

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Head Trip Festival 2026 FAQ

When Is Head Trip Festival 2026?

Head Trip Festival takes place on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.

How Can I Watch Head Trip Festival 2026 for Free?

Apple Music is streaming the main-stage sets live across both days, and the stream is free. You don't need an Apple Music subscription to watch.

Are Head Trip Festival 2026 Tickets Still Available?

The first wave of tickets started at $499 and sold out. Remaining passes start at $589. The free Apple Music livestream is the best option if you don't have a ticket.

What Time Do Doors Open at Head Trip Festival 2026?

Doors open at 3 p.m. both days, with free parking available from 1 p.m. Head Trip is an 18+ event.

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