Los Angeles' iconic Venice Beach is preparing to host three open-air house music events throughout July, providing a vibrant soundtrack to the closing stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026. These beachfront gatherings promise to blend the energy of world-class football with the best of the global house music scene.
The series kicks off on July 10th with the Defected Records Official Afterparty at Windward Plaza. As a key component of the official FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone programming, the event will feature a stellar lineup including Riva Starr, Gene Farris, OFFAIAH, Heidi Lawden, Jon Besant, Ochok, and Danny Moggs.
Following this, Venice Afters Club will present The Closing Party on July 12th. This event is set to be a highlight of the tournament's most significant weekend in Los Angeles, headlined by Ship Wrek alongside Martin Ikin and Essel. Organizers have teased that additional Grammy Award-winning guests will be announced in the coming weeks.
The festivities conclude on July 19th with Revival’s The World Cup Final Block Party, taking place on Washington Boulevard. The lineup features the Revival House Project, led by ALEXA PERL, with performances by Mousse T., Bender, Danny Moggs, Scott Tweedie, and Jon Besant. Furthermore, organizers have confirmed that a special Venice Pier pop-up event is currently in the works, with further details expected to be revealed shortly.
