Since its debut version in 2008, HARD Summer has grow to be a staple of the Southern California pageant scene. After a few years at LA State Historic Park, it moved to Whittier Narrows in 2014, then the Pomona Fairplex in 2015, then the Fontana Speedway, one 12 months at Glen Helen, and has had its previous couple years at NOS Events Center.
Now in 2023, for its fifteenth anniversary, the pageant formally returns to Los Angeles county for the primary time in 10 years, showcasing the evolution of the pageant in a wholly new setting. As part of the enduring LA Coliseum’s centennial anniversary celebration, the 2023 version will present attendees with a model new tackle the multi-genre HARD Summer expertise at a model new, never-before-used venue mixture with varied phases unfold out throughout the campuses of the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park, and BMO Stadium (pka Banc of California).
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“We are thrilled to host HARD Summer’s return to Los Angeles as part of our centennial anniversary celebration,” stated Joe Furin, General Manager of the LA Coliseum. “As home to the most iconic events in the world, this festival is an exciting addition to our 100-year history.”
The pageant returns August 5-6 with 2-day passes on sale this Friday at 10am PT with solely a $2.13 deposit, representing the 213 space code in elements of Southern California.
HSMF 2023 – THE RETURN TO THE 213! 🏙 On Aug. 5 + 6, we’re taking on the LA Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park AND BMO Stadium for an enormous reunion in our first dwelling metropolis. 💥 2-Day Passes go On Sale this Friday, 2/3, at 10AM PT for a $2.13 deposit.
🔗 https://t.co/s83XEy4gBe pic.twitter.com/e2snJNvOIA— HARD Events (@HARDFEST) January 31, 2023
Photo by way of Matt Winkelmeyer for Insomniac Events