Kaaboo, the Gen X resort-like alternative to Coachella’s sun-soaked millennial paradise, is back this September for another year of contemporary radio staples and ’90s throwbacks.
The Kaaboo 2018 lineup includes headlining sets by Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry and Robert Plant across three days at the oceanfront Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds, just north of San Diego.
Aside from a couple of Top 40 radio headliners (Halsey, Post Malone, Wiz Khalifa, N.E.R.D) much of the lineup is straight out of the ’90s (Incubus, Slash, Cake, Better Than Ezra, Alice in Chains, Billy Idol, Stone Temple Pilots, TLC) with some soulful funk thrown in for good measure (War, Tower of Power, Earth, Wind & Fire). Once again, the fest’s comedy stage is surprisingly solid, with sets from Craig Ferguson, Iliza Shlesinger, Nick Offerman, Pete Holmes and Aparna Nancherla.
Tickets are on sale now, starting at $249 for a general admission three-day “Hang Loose” pass. That’ll also get you into the comedy stage and arts fair, as well as access to for-purchase tasting experiences and spa services. The $849 VIP “Hang Five” pass throws in expedited entry and dedicated seating areas, access to a Thursday night preview party and a VIP-only performance by Kool & the Gang (an option for $1,249 also includes a private lounge and beverages). For the small sum of $3,299, the “Hang Ten” pass basically makes all of those buy-up perks “complimentary” and throws in backstage access, a car service to the event and a golf cart to shuttle you around the festival grounds. Finally, for a mere $15,000, the “Ultimate Hang” basically caters to your every whim.
Kaaboo takes place September 14–16 at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds.