Sun Soaked (Huntington, CA, USA) 2026

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A Pacific coastline setting will once again become the backdrop for Sun Soaked 2026, returning to the sands of Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, California, on September 12. Running from 12PM to 9PM, the single-day music festival brings Kaskade’s signature beachside concept back to Southern California following a sold-out 2025 edition, blending electronic music with ocean views, open-air dancing and a distinctly Californian atmosphere. The 2026 lineup is led by Kaskade, who will perform two special sets during the day, including a solo performance and an exclusive B2B with BUNT., creating one of the festival’s most anticipated moments. The programme also features Cassian, Matroda, D.O.D, Me N Ü, Lavern, Bobby Harvey and Esse, giving the event a focused selection of house, melodic electronic and dance-oriented sounds rather than an oversized multi-stage festival bill. Cassian brings his polished melodic and progressive sound to the beachfront, while Matroda adds his energetic house-driven style and D.O.D brings a more club-focused edge to the programme. BUNT.’s collaboration with Kaskade is particularly significant following their recent work together, giving fans the chance to hear the two artists share the stage in a rare live collaboration. Sun Soaked originally launched in 2017 and quickly became closely associated with Kaskade’s connection to Southern California’s beach culture before returning in 2025 after a lengthy hiatus. The 2026 edition continues that intimate approach, placing the festival directly on the sand rather than inside a conventional stadium or large-scale festival complex. Huntington State Beach will host the event closest to lifeguard tower number seven, with the main entrance positioned near Magnolia Avenue and rideshare drop-off available at Banning Avenue and Magnolia Street. The organisers are strongly encouraging rideshare use, while public parking lots are available nearby rather than dedicated event parking. VIP admission includes expedited entry, private luxury bathrooms, exclusive gourmet food options, premium viewing areas and access to dedicated photo opportunities, while a limited Stage Access option offers an even closer view from a dedicated platform on stage. With Kaskade appearing twice, a carefully curated lineup of nine artists and the Pacific Ocean providing the natural backdrop, Sun Soaked 2026 is designed as a more intimate alternative to Southern California’s massive electronic festivals. It is a celebration built around beach culture, warm-weather house music and the connection between the crowd, the artist and the coastline, giving Huntington Beach another distinctive electronic music experience as summer draws to a close.