DESERT DAZE SCRAPS 2024 EDITION

Desert Daze, which was to have boasted a rare U.S. festival headlining set from Jack White atop a typically eclectic lineup, has canceled its 2024 incarnation. The event took a hiatus in 2023 but was scheduled to return to Lake Perris, California, 10/10-13.

Desert Daze, which was co-founded and is independently produced by Phil Pirrone, attributed the decision to "rising production costs and the current volatility of the festival market." Ticket-buyers will be contacted to initiate refunds.

"Desert Daze is more than a festival or business venture to us," he said. "The community that we’ve cultivated together means so much to us and is the reason we will work to find a way to keep this beautiful thing going for many years to come. With each year, we do our best to serve the Desert Daze community. We are always learning and working diligently to improve the experience, and we tried everything to find a way forward this year. While we hit pause for now, we will be working in the background to deliver another special experience for all of us to share in the future. We thank you for your support.”

The Mars Volta, Cigarettes After Sex, De La Soul, Thundercat, Alex G, 100 gecs, Fleet Foxes, Liz Phair and stoner-rock legend Sleep were also slated to perform at Desert Daze.