From Billboard · Katie Bain · · 40s
Head Trip 2026 Ends Early
Head Trip 2026 festival cuts early due to lightning storm.
In brief
Head Trip 2026 festival cuts early due to lightning storm. Head Trip 2026 ends early on night one after lightning warnings force attendees to leave. Originally reported by Billboard.
Head Trip 2026 Night One
The first night of Head Trip 2026 ended early due to lightning warnings at Coachella grounds in Indio, California.
“Attention, in the festival, this is a lightning alert. The show is suspended due to lightning. Exit the venue the way you entered or seek shelter in personal vehicles or shuttle.”
Lightning Alert
Under Construction's set was cut off by a lightning alert at 9 p.m. PT on Oct. 10, with the festival app updating to say the show would not resume.
“Tonight’s show has ended. Due to continued lightning in the area, tonight’s show will not resume. Please exit safely the way you entered.”
Attendees Advised
Campers were told to shelter in vehicles until further notice as a weather system with lightning moved into the Coachella Valley region.
“Campers were later advised to continue to shelter in their vehicles until further notice as a weather system containing lightning moved into the Coachella Valley region, as tropical storm Rachel hit the coast of Southern California.”
The short version
Head Trip 2026 ends early on night one after lightning warnings force attendees to leave.
