Just Like Heaven Festival Returns With The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, TV Girl

The 2026 edition of the indie and dance festival takes place on August 22 in Pasadena, California.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:51pm

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Goldenvoice has announced the lineup for the 2026 Just Like Heaven Festival, which will return to Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on Saturday, August 22. The single-day event will be headlined by The Strokes and feature performances from LCD Soundsystem, TV Girl, Chromeo, The Rapture, Feist, Twin Peaks, Matt and Kim, Dayglow and EKKSTACY.

Why it matters

Just Like Heaven Festival has become a highly anticipated annual event for indie and dance music fans in the Los Angeles area, drawing top acts in those genres. The 2026 lineup features several acclaimed artists making rare or exclusive appearances, further cementing the festival's reputation.

The details

This year's Just Like Heaven Festival will mark the return of the event after a pandemic-related hiatus. The lineup is led by headliners The Strokes, who will be making their only U.S. appearance of the year at the festival. Other notable acts include LCD Soundsystem, who are set to play, as well as TV Girl, which will perform its sole U.S. show of 2026 at Just Like Heaven. Twin Peaks is also slated to make its first Los Angeles appearance in seven years.

  • Just Like Heaven Festival will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
  • Passes for the festival will go on sale on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11 a.m. PT.

The players

The Strokes

An American rock band formed in New York City in 1998, known for their influential indie rock sound.

LCD Soundsystem

An American rock band formed in 2002, led by singer-songwriter James Murphy and known for their blend of dance-punk and electronic music.

TV Girl

An indie pop band from San Diego, California, known for their dreamy, lo-fi sound.

Goldenvoice

A major concert promotion company that organizes the Just Like Heaven Festival and other prominent music events.

Stacy Vee

The executive vice president of Goldenvoice, responsible for overseeing the curation of the Just Like Heaven Festival lineup.

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What they’re saying

“We are looking forward to getting back to Pasadena to play at the Just Like Heaven Festival later this summer.”

— Nikolai Fraiture, Bassist, The Strokes

“The stars have aligned and delivered The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, TV Girl, Feist and so many more beloved indie, rock and dance artists to Brookside this August. This is such a unique and special lineup, it all feels core Just Like Heaven but also entirely brand new at the same time.”

— Stacy Vee, Executive Vice President, Goldenvoice

What’s next

Passes for Just Like Heaven Festival will go on sale on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11 a.m. PT.

The takeaway

The 2026 Just Like Heaven Festival lineup showcases the event's continued ability to attract top indie, rock, and dance acts, solidifying its status as a must-attend event for music fans in the Los Angeles area.