Australian electronic act Empire of the Sun , known for hits like “Walking On a Dream,” have announced their first-ever destination festival. Dubbed Chrysalis , the band-curated event goes down from May 14th through May 16th, 2026 in San José del Cabo, Mexico.
Produced in partnership with 100x Hospitality, Chrysalis seeks to be an immersive musical experience, complete with overarching themes, art installations, open-air stages, hidden activities and surprises, and more. Empire of the Sun themselves will headline each night (totaling three performances), and a full lineup of supporting international artists is set to come at a later date.
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Tickets for Chrysalis will first be available via an artist presale and a Citi cardholder presale , which both laun

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