Cruel World Festival 2024 Lineup and Ticket Schedule

The second annual Cruel World Festival is coming! Taking place on May 11th in Pasadena, CA, you’ll dance the night away to the best new-wave artists in the world. The lineup includes Duran Duran, Interpol, Blondie, Simple Minds, Placebo, Adam Ant, Ministry, and 20+ more.

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Casual reminder: leg warmers aren’t included for this 80s extravaganza. But you won’t need them as you pump your fists and fiercely sing along to new-wave favorites under the Los Angeles sun! For many, the Cruel World Festival is a chance to relive their youth as they recall blasting Gary Numan and Soft Cell in their poster-adorned bedroom. Did we mention that they’ll both be performing at the festival?

For others who weren’t around for such a marvelous decade, the Cruel World Fest is a once-in-a-lifetime blast from the past. It’s not every day that all these new-wave favorite come together in one venue, and this is an incredible opportunity to see what all the fuss is about. From Dreamcar and The Stranglers to General Public and Body of Light, you’re in for a day of nostalgic new-wave essentials that you’ll never forget.

We knew it would be tough to top the inaugural Cruel World Festival last year, which featured Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, returnee Adam Ant and more. But it’s clear that the 2024 lineup can hold its own. Are you ready to sway your arms along to “Hungry Like The Wolf” by Duran Duran, “Call Me” by Blondie, “Evil” by Interpol and so much more? The musical opportunities are endless at Cruel World Festival, with tickets available now. Check it out!

Cruel World Festival 2024 Tour Dates

May 11, 2024 – Pasadena, CA – Brookside Golf Club

Cruel World Festival tickets are available on the secondary marketplace, TicketSales.com. Stay tuned for more announcements!