Following a vibrant edition earlier this year in Medellín, and a memorable winter stop in the snow-covered mountains of Tomorrowland Winter in Alpe d’Huez, the renowned CORE Festival has officially landed in the United States with its first-ever CORE LA event. Set against the unique backdrop of Downtown Los Angeles, the festival brought its signature fusion of alternative house and techno music and immersive design to the iconic park in the heart of the city. 30,000 fans witnessed standout performances across three stages, from headliners Four Tet on Saturday and Eric Prydz on Sunday to Belgian artists Oscar and the Wolf and Samm, to next generation superstars like Malugi, Emilija and Mall Grab.
The CORE stage itself remains a defining element of the experience, showcasing how design and storytelling are deeply intertwined within Tomorrowland. The stage reflects a vision where every detail contributes to a larger narrative. The iconic CORE head is an instantly recognizable symbol that continues to evolve, with the latest split design representing openness and human connection, while its original version continues to travel the world. True to Tomorrowland’s DNA, the stage is not simply placed within a setting but is designed to become one with its natural surroundings.
With its Los Angeles debut, CORE continues to solidify its position as a globally expanding concept that blends cutting-edge music curation with striking visual environments. The successful U.S. edition follows the momentum built in Medellín and signals a strong future for the brand across continents. Next year, CORE will return to Los Angeles.
Next up is a home game for the CORE stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium, as well as a dedicated CORE stage at the sold-out debut edition of Tomorrowland Thailand.
In addition, CORE is set to expand further this year with its first edition in Melbourne this November, where the full line-up will be announced soon and ticket sales are about to launch.