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Coachella Grounds Dance Fest Shut Down by Lightning
11 Oct
Summary
- Head Trip festival halted due to lightning and tropical storm.
- Under Construction set cut short; headliner Calvin Harris missed.
- Show canceled for the night, campers advised to stay in vehicles.
The inaugural night of Head Trip 2026, a special dance music festival on the Coachella grounds in Indio, California, concluded early on Saturday, October 10, 2026, due to hazardous weather conditions. A significant lightning alert prompted the suspension of the Under Construction set around 9 p.m. PT.
Attendees received notifications that the festival would not continue for the night. Campers were instructed to remain sheltered in their vehicles as a weather system, including lightning and the effects of tropical storm Rachel, moved into the Coachella Valley region. Rain is anticipated to persist through Sunday morning.
The festival, organized by Goldenvoice, follows a similar model to previous large-scale events like Power Trip and Desert Trip. Day two is scheduled to proceed as planned, featuring artists such as DJ Harvey, The Blessed Madonna, Skrillex, and Swedish House Mafia.
