The Strokes and LCD Soundsystem will headline Just Like Heaven, the one-day festival returning to Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The festival, which has typically run in May, is shifting to August for the first time in its six-year history. Organizers are billing the day as a nostalgia-leaning, danceable indie lineup with several exclusive sets and upgraded on-site amenities tailored to the summer date.
Tickets, pricing, and Clubhouse perks
According to Just Like Heaven, the festival is set for August 22, 2026, with general admission starting at $209, VIP at $439, and Clubhouse access beginning at $699. Payment plans let fans reserve a pass with $49.99 down through April 1. Clubhouse access is limited to guests 21 and older and includes an air-conditioned indoor lounge, an up-front stage viewing, and complimentary snacks and beverages. Organizers say they will add more shade and water refill stations, and sell bottled water for $3.
Lineup highlights and exclusives
The Strokes and LCD Soundsystem top a poster that also lists TV Girl, The Rapture, Chromeo, Whitney, Porches, STRFKR, and a mix of other indie and dance acts. As reported by Pasadena Now, the festival has moved from May to August for the first time in its run. The outlet also notes that TV Girl will play its only U.S. show of the year and that Twin Peaks will make its only non-Chicago appearance on the bill. The announcement confirmed that A Club Called Rhonda will return as the festival’s DJ experience and that the event is all-ages except for Clubhouse access.
Community support and accessibility
In partnership with the Rose Bowl Operating Company, Goldenvoice, and the Pasadena festivals donated $250,000 to the Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund, according to the Pasadena Community Foundation. The festival website also lists an accessibility assistance number, (888) 226-0076, for attendees who need help and directs people to contact organizers for ADA accommodations. Those local donations and accessibility measures were highlighted alongside the lineup as part of Goldenvoice’s outreach in Pasadena.
What to expect and planning tips
Some fans have already flagged concerns about mid-August heat and logistics for a Brookside date, and community threads urge more shade, water, and easier entry and exit points. Community discussions on Reddit show attendees debating GA versus Clubhouse and sharing tips for staying cool. If you plan to go, pack sun protection, plan arrival and exit times around headliners, and consider Clubhouse or VIP options for a quieter, air-conditioned respite.
