Empire of the Sun is bringing a wholly new idea to the pageant world with Chrysalis Festival, a three-day immersive expertise set towards the beautiful backdrop of The Sculpture Gardens at Puerto Los Cabos in San José del Cabo, Mexico. The occasion, scheduled for Might 14-16, 2026, has simply dropped its inaugural lineup, promising a dynamic fusion of digital, indie, and psychedelic sounds that replicate the band’s signature visionary worldbuilding.
A Lineup Like No Different
Chrysalis is all about musical range and boundary-pushing performances, with an eclectic vary of artists from completely different genres. Highlights embody a DJ set from Disclosure, psychedelic rock legends The Flaming Lips, indie-pop innovators Magdalena Bay, and alt-pop favourite Del Water Hole. The pageant will even characteristic top-tier digital expertise like DJ Tennis, DJ Heartstring, and Walker & Royce, alongside rising stars like RIO KOSTA and Midnight Era.
Rounding out the lineup are Sofia Kourtesis, Aaron Hibell, and Roi Turbo, making a cross-genre constellation that exemplifies the pageant’s dedication to creative exploration and transformation. As an immersive expertise, Chrysalis isn’t just in regards to the music, however in regards to the journey the pageant guarantees
A pageant designed to be spirit-immersive, the place individuals depart remodeled,
Luke Steele of Empire of the Solar
The Chrysalis Expertise
Past the stellar lineup, the pageant presents an expertise like no different, formed by its immersive surroundings. Set inside The Sculpture Gardens, a panorama of desert flora and open air areas, the occasion integrates artwork, nature, and sound seamlessly. Festivalgoers will discover areas like Crania Reclaim, an excessive reclamation house constructed from salvaged supplies, and loosen up at El Ganzo Seashore Membership or Veleros Seashore Membership alongside the shoreline. This fusion of pure magnificence with curated experiences guarantees a weekend of connection, renewal, and creative exploration.
For these in search of a deeper dive into the Chrysalis world, VIP packages comparable to Empyrean and Tremendous Empyrean present unique entry to intimate gatherings, early entry, and one-of-a-kind moments with Luke Steele, additional enhancing the transformative expertise.
The Spirit of Chrysalis
The pageant attracts inspiration from themes of rebirth, transformation, and non secular awakening. The Chrysalis, the title itself a metaphor for private progress, it’s mirrored within the pageant’s symbols and creative narrative, together with the door (the edge), the important thing (the revelation), and the bell (awakening). This symbolism invitations friends right into a journey of self-discovery by music, artwork, and spirit, making the occasion not only a pageant, however an invitation to step into the creativeness of Empire of the Solar.
