Kaskade and Insomniac are bringing Sun Soaked back, and honestly, it feels right. The beachside favorite returns to Huntington State Beach on September 12, 2026, setting up another full day with the ocean as your backdrop. If you’re planning it already, presale opens June 26 at 10AM PT, with general on-sale dropping the same day at noon. Given how last year went, you already know it won’t last long. Register for presale access here.
2026 Edition with Lineup
Sun Soaked came back strong in 2025 with a sold-out run, and it didn’t feel like a one-off. Now it’s building into something that sits in its own lane compared to the usual SoCal festival circuit. Smaller scale, but more intentional. This year’s lineup keeps that energy going. Kaskade leads the day, joined by Cassian, Matroda, BUNT., D.O.D, Me N Ü, Lavern, Bobby Harvey, and Esse. It’s a mix that leans into groove, melody, and that late-summer feeling. There’s something about being on the sand that changes everything. The setting does a lot of the work. You’re not boxed into a massive venue. You’re just there, with the music, your people, and the coast right behind you.
Kaskade isn’t holding back either. He’s playing two sets this year. One solo, and one back-to-back with BUNT. That one stands out. It’s a rare crossover moment between two different sounds, and it builds off their track ‘Comes Back Around,’ which he premiered earlier this year during his Coachella set. And that Coachella moment mattered. Kaskade closed Sahara and introduced ORIGIN //, a live concept that feels like a shift in how he’s approaching his shows right now. Since then, he’s kept the momentum going with new releases and a packed global run.
But Sun Soaked hits different for him. You can feel it. This isn’t just another stop on a tour. It’s something he built with Insomniac from the ground up back in 2017. It started small, more of a beach gathering than a festival. Over time, it turned into a destination. People travel for this now. He’s said it himself. The idea has always been simple. Put people in a place that feels different and let the music do the rest. When you’re standing there with the ocean behind you, it just lands differently.
Now, heading into 2026, it feels like Sun Soaked isn’t just back. It’s settling into its place again. A late-summer ritual that closes the season the right way. If you’re trying to make it happen, this is one you don’t overthink. Stay tuned to EDMTunes for all your latest dance music updates.
