Apple Music Will Livestream Head Trip Festival
The electronic music event will be broadcast for free from Indio on October 10 and 11, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Dance and Electronic
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Apple Music will host a free video livestream of the one-time-only Head Trip festival, taking place on October 10 and 11, 2026. The broadcast will feature performances from the festival main stage located on the Coachella grounds in Indio, California.
Why it matters
The livestream makes this exclusive, one-time festival accessible to a global audience without requiring a subscription. It highlights the continued integration of major streaming platforms into the live event ecosystem.
The festival spans 2 days of performances. Specific artist set times remain to be determined and will be released closer to the event.
The players
Apple Music
This is a digital music and video streaming service that provides access to curated playlists and live event broadcasts.
Goldenvoice
This is a prominent concert promotion and event production company known for organizing major music festivals.
Calvin Harris
He is a globally recognized DJ, record producer, and songwriter known for his significant contributions to electronic dance music.
Swedish House Mafia
This is a renowned Swedish electronic dance music supergroup consisting of three disc jockeys and producers.
Romain Pissenem
He is a creative director and producer who leads the production company High Scream.
The details
Presented by Goldenvoice, the festival lineup includes performances by Calvin Harris and Swedish House Mafia, alongside the United States debut of the Sunflower Sound System. The event main stage, which will be the focus of the livestream, features a design by Romain Pissenem and the production company High Scream.
Timeline
Apple Music launched Club Live at EDC Las Vegas in May 2026.
The Head Trip festival livestream takes place on October 10 and 11, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This broadcast follows the industry pattern established by Apple Music's Club Live at EDC Las Vegas, which similarly brought large-scale electronic music events to remote viewers. It reflects a broader trend of streaming platforms securing exclusive access to major festival experiences to drive platform engagement.
Viewers can access the festival sets through the Apple Music platform for free without needing a subscription. This allows fans to experience the event main stage performances in real-time from anywhere with internet connectivity.
The takeaway
Music fans can prepare for the event by ensuring their Apple Music application is updated to access the stream when the schedule is released. This broadcast offers a rare opportunity to view a one-time festival production without the logistical costs of attending in person.
Further reading
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