This Ain't No Picnic returns with an eclectic lineup celebrating the past, present, and future of music. Get your tickets for an unforgettable festival experience!
This Ain't No Picnic is an American multi-genre music festival organized by Goldenvoice, the promoter behind iconic events like Coachella. The festival was originally established in 1999, with editions at Oak Canyon Ranch in Irvine, California, before its more recent revival at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The festival's name is inspired by the song "This Ain't No Picnic" by the San Pedro band The Minutemen.
Designed to celebrate a wide array of musical genres, the festival features a mix of artists from the past, present, and future, spanning cutting-edge indie, hip-hop, dance, and underground sounds. The 2022 edition, for example, boasted headliners such as The Strokes and LCD Soundsystem, alongside the reunion of Le Tigre, and an impressive roster including Phoebe Bridgers, IDLES, and Courtney Barnett. The event is spread across multiple stages, offering attendees a variety of sonic experiences, including the acclaimed Despacio sound system, designed by James Murphy and his team, which provides an immersive disco experience. This Ain't No Picnic strives to be a reflection of the diverse and sophisticated musical tastes of the Los Angeles audience, bringing together a team of talented Goldenvoice buyers to curate a memorable musical weekend.
Three years after its successful 2022 revival, there have been no official announcements from Goldenvoice regarding a future edition of the festival.
Music publications continue to praise The Strokes' memorable headline performance at the 2022 festival as a modern classic festival moment.
The reunion of Le Tigre for their first show in over a decade remains one of the most talked-about moments from the 2022 This Ain't No Picnic.
Speculation grows in music forums about whether the 2022 event was a standalone revival, with no current plans for it to become an annual fixture.
Brookside at the Rose Bowl, the 2022 host venue, has since held numerous other festivals, but This Ain't No Picnic has not returned to its calendar.
Promoter Goldenvoice has focused on its flagship events like Coachella, with no new dates announced for This Ain't No Picnic.
The 2022 edition is still lauded for its unique and diverse lineup, blending indie legends with contemporary acts like Phoebe Bridgers and Turnstile.
On the third anniversary of the festival, attendees took to social media to share photos and memories from the successful 2022 weekend.
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