HARD Summer 2025 Hits Hollywood Park

HARD Events has officially announced the return of HARD Summer Music Festival to Inglewood on August 2-3, 2025, once again taking place at Hollywood Park, the expansive entertainment district adjacent to SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater.

Since its debut in 2008, HARD Summer has solidified its status as a key fixture in Southern California’s festival landscape. With its unique multi-genre programming and vibrant Y2K-inspired aesthetic, the festival has steadily grown in stature. Today, it stands as Los Angeles’ largest electronic music festival, serving as a dynamic celebration of the city’s diverse musical influences and cultural identity.

After relocating to Hollywood Park in 2024, HARD Summer redefined the premier Los Angeles electronic music experience. Spanning 300 acres, the venue provided festival-goers with an immersive and expansive setting, featuring interactive installations, cutting-edge activations, and a spacious layout—making it the largest event of its kind in the city. Entertainment and pop culture outlet UPROXX hailed the festival, stating, “HARD Summer is an institution. From the moments between when the lineup drops to when the last attendee exits Hollywood Park—located on the SoFi Stadium grounds—everyone knows that the dance-music powerhouse is going to throw one of the best parties LA, or anywhere, is offering.”

The 2024 lineup showcased some of the biggest names in electronic music, including Disclosure, Jamie xx, Major Lazer, FISHER + Chris Lake, and more, while also featuring major crossover acts like Nelly Furtado, Sofi Tukker, and Channel Tres across seven stages. Additionally, HARD Summer highlighted local LA talent through Boombox Art Car and the Locals Only Stage. Fans can expect the 2025 lineup to continue this tradition of musical diversity, with an official announcement coming soon.

Beyond the music, HARD Summer remains committed to enhancing the festival experience while fostering meaningful connections with its local communities. Since 2023, its ‘Pre-Game’ initiative has collaborated with 17 small businesses across Greater Los Angeles, including five Inglewood-based partners in 2024. This initiative reflects HARD’s ongoing dedication to supporting its home city, further demonstrated through partnerships with 1500 Sound Academy, an Inglewood-based music education institution, and pop-up night market events with Grand Central Market. Local businesses interested in partnering with HARD Summer’s ‘Pre-Game’ initiative for 2025 can apply here.

Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP festival passes will be available for purchase starting January 31 at 10 AM PT, with an SMS presale beginning an hour earlier at 9 AM PT. Fans can visit HARD Summer’s official website to learn more and sign up for presale access.

About Hollywood Park

Covering nearly 300 acres, Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use development currently under construction in the Western United States. As a premier venue for global music festivals and world-class events, the district is centered around SoFi Stadium, a 3.1 million-square-foot facility that was recognized as the No. 1 stadium in the world for top-grossing concert and live event ticket sales in 2023. SoFi Stadium is set to host eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, Super Bowl LXI in 2027, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic Games.

Adjacent to the stadium, under the same iconic canopy, sits American Airlines Plaza, a 2.5-acre space, and YouTube Theater, a 6,000-seat state-of-the-art venue that regularly hosts concerts, comedy shows, esports tournaments, awards ceremonies, boxing matches, community events, and conferences.

Hollywood Park has become an iconic global destination for millions to experience and enjoy. For more information, visit www.hollywoodparkca.com