Empire of the Sun has announced the inaugural Chrysalis destination festival.
The three-day event takes place May 14-16, 2026, in San José del Cabo, Mexico. The "Walking on a Dream" outfit will perform three headlining sets during the festival; a complete lineup will be announced shortly.
"Chrysalis is about imagination and rebirth," says frontman Luke Steele. "This festival is designed to be spirit immersive - where people leave transformed. The festival's story focuses on the circle of symbols - the door, the egg, key, wings and bell. It's in the Chrysalis that these symbols communicate to us like a secret language - The Door, the threshold. The Key, the revelation. The Bell, awakening. Wings, the future self and The Egg, beginnings."
Steele continues, "It's about creating a journey through music, art and spirit. In a world that is overflowing with distortion, it's time to let yourself be carried away."
Presales begin Thursday at noon PT, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at noon PT.
Empire of the Sun released their latest album, Ask That God, in 2024.
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