The global festival landscape is set for a major new addition as CORE, the underground brand born from Tomorrowland, prepares to make its United States debut. In a massive collaboration with US dance music giant Insomniac, the festival will touch down in Los Angeles on Saturday, 2 May and Sunday, 3 May 2026. This partnership marks another significant chapter between the two powerhouse organisers following their joint work on the UNITY shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Tomorrowland and Insomniac are now teaming up again to bring the CORE experience to California, merging music and storytelling into a singular, immersive universe that transports the distinct atmosphere of Tomorrowland’s alternative stages to the West Coast.
For its first foray into the US market, CORE has delivered a lineup that reflects its reputation for deep, alternative house and techno. The roster features a mix of electronic music pioneers and contemporary heavyweights. Headliners include the eclectic Four Tet, house sensation Honey Dijon, and techno icon Nina Kraviz. The bill also features a strong showing of melodic and progressive sounds with Eric Prydz, Artbat, and Kevin de Vries confirmed to perform. Rounding out the impressive roster is a diverse collection of talent including Dixon, Mall Grab, TSHA, Oscar and the Wolf, and Hannah Laing. They will be joined by the likes of X Club, Benwal, Krystal Klear, Mija, and Sim0ne, alongside sets from Capoon, Corey Sizemore, Dino Lenny, Emilija, Ignez, Lake Hills, Leisan, Malugi, Masha Mar, and Samm.
Originally established as a fan-favourite stage within Tomorrowland Belgium, CORE has evolved into a standalone brand known for its distinctive artistic direction. Central to its identity is the spectacular ‘face’ stage design, which has previously captivated crowds in Tulum, Medellín, and Brussels. The Los Angeles edition aims to replicate this vibe, creating an open-air experience where nature, art, and music intersect. Organisers describe the event as a mythical world driven by refined soundscapes and cutting-edge visuals, intended to be felt as much as heard.
The Los Angeles event is part of a broader global tour for the brand in 2026, which also includes stops in Medellín, Colombia in February and Melbourne, Australia in November. Presale tickets for the Los Angeles debut will be available via core.world starting 29 January, with the general sale commencing on 30 January.
