Head in the Clouds LA 2026 — Food Guide & Where to Eat
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Your Complete Guide to Head in the Clouds LA 2026 — Including Where to Eat
Head in the Clouds is coming to Pasadena on August 8, 2026 — one day, one of the best lineups of the summer, and a festival grounds full of food worth planning around. If you're coming in for KATSEYE, XG, Rich Brian, or any of the 88rising crew, here's what you need to know to make the most of the day.
What Is Head in the Clouds LA?
Head in the Clouds is 88rising's annual music festival — the event that turned into a cultural institution for Asian and Asian-American music, art, and food. The LA edition lands in Pasadena on August 8, with a lineup that includes KATSEYE, XG, Rich Brian, Dabin.kr, Gia Fu, KiiiKiii, LNGSHOT, no na, Tiffany Day, UMI, and Warren Hue.
GA passes start at $199, VIP at $349, and the 1999 Club at $499. Tickets are available at axs.com.
Getting There
The festival is in Pasadena — which means you're already in one of the best food neighborhoods in the LA area. Whether you're driving in, taking transit, or Ubering from the westside, build in time before or after the show to eat properly. A full day on the festival grounds means you'll want a real meal going in and something worth sitting down for on the way out.
Food at the Festival — Find Bone Kettle on the Grounds
Bone Kettle is vending at Head in the Clouds LA 2026. Find us on the festival grounds for Southeast Asian flavors, bone broth, and the food that's been feeding Old Town Pasadena for years — now available right where the music is.
The 88rising world and the Bone Kettle kitchen have always made sense together. This is the most natural place we could be on August 8.
Before the Show — Sit Down at Bone Kettle
If you want the full experience, come to us before you head to the grounds. Bone Kettle is located at 67 North Raymond Avenue in Old Town Pasadena — less than two miles from the festival.
Come in for a proper sit-down meal before the day begins. Bone broth ramen slow-cooked for 36 hours, small plates built for sharing, and a bar program worth taking your time with. It's the kind of meal that sets you up right for a long day on your feet.
Reserve your pre-show table at bonekettle.com — August 8 will book up fast.
After the Show — Extend the Night in Old Town Pasadena
The final set ends and Old Town Pasadena is ten minutes away. If you want to keep the night going after Head in the Clouds, Bone Kettle is the spot. Settle in at the bar, order something from the kitchen, and let the evening wind down the right way.
Walk-ins welcome, or reserve ahead at bonekettle.com.
📍 67 N Raymond Ave, Old Town Pasadena
What to Know on the Day
Festival date: August 8, 2026 in Pasadena, CA
Check la.hitcfestival.com for set times, entry info, and day-of updates
Plan rideshare pickup in advance — post-show demand spikes fast
Bone Kettle is on the grounds and at 67 N Raymond Ave — find us both places
The Bottom Line
Head in the Clouds LA 2026 is one day and one of the best lineups of the summer. Build your August 8 around it — and build your meals around Bone Kettle. On the grounds during the show. On Raymond Avenue before and after.
Reserve at bonekettle.com | 📍 67 N Raymond Ave, Old Town Pasadena