Dust off your skinny jeans and charge up your old digicam, because the “indie sleaze” revival is officially reaching fever pitch. Goldenvoice has finally dropped the Just Like Heaven 2026 lineup, and it is a glorious, nostalgic love letter to the era of blog house, synthesizers, and impeccable leather jackets.
Taking place on Saturday, 22nd August 2026, the festival is moving from its usual spring slot to late summer, reclaiming Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena for a single-day takeover that feels like a curated playlist from the golden age of alternative music.
This is such a unique and special lineup, it all feels core Just Like Heaven but also entirely brand new at the same time – Stacy Vee, Goldenvoice Executive VP
A LINEUP WORTH THE HYPE
The big news? THE STROKES and LCD SOUNDSYSTEM are sharing the bill as headliners. It’s a pairing that feels like the ultimate “Meet Me in the Bathroom” fever dream. For fans of James Murphy’s rhythmic brilliance and Julian Casablancas’ effortless cool, this is the essential date of the year.
But the depth of this year’s roster is what really makes it stand out. Joining the heavyweights are some incredible exclusive performances and long-awaited returns:
• TV GIRL: This will be the group’s only U.S. performance in 2026, making it a must-see for the cult following they’ve amassed.
• TWIN PEAKS: After a five-year hiatus, the Chicago natives are back. This Pasadena appearance marks their only show outside of Chicago this year.
• THE RAPTURE: Following their recent reunion, the dance-punk pioneers are set to bring “House of Jealous Lovers” energy back to the stage.
• FEIST: The Canadian singer-songwriter adds a layer of sophisticated indie-pop to the day’s more dance-forward acts.
The undercard is equally stacked, featuring festival favourites like CHROMEO (the self-proclaimed “ambassadors of funk”), MATT AND KIM, DAYGLOW, WHITNEY, and STRFKR.
THE ULTIMATE SUMMER PARTY
It wouldn’t be Just Like Heaven without the “side quest” dance party. A Club Called Rhonda returns to host a curated lineup of DJs, ensuring the energy stays high between the main stage sets. Whether you’re there to relive your 2000s youth or you’re a new fan of the eclectic indie sound, the vibe at Brookside is famously relaxed, picturesque, and brilliantly organised.
With the sun setting over the San Gabriel Mountains and the opening chords of Reptilia ringing out, August can’t come soon enough.
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