Desert Daze Festival 2024 Canceled Due to Costs

The Desert Daze music festival in Lake Perris, California, featuring headliners such as Jack White and Thundercat, has been canceled due to high production costs and a volatile festival market. The independent festival, initially scheduled for October, is known for its eclectic lineups of psych-rock and synth-pop acts and has been running since 2012. Organizers cited economic challenges, including inflation and lower-than-expected ticket sales, as the primary reasons for the cancellation. Despite taking a hiatus in 2023, the festival was unable to overcome financial obstacles this year. All ticket holders will receive refunds, and organizers express their commitment to finding a way to continue the festival in the future. This cancellation is part of a broader trend affecting the festival industry, with multiple events in the U.S. being called off this year due to similar financial strains.