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GRADIENT 2026 ARTIST LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT > > > Gradient returns April 24th-26th, 2026! We’re going back to our favorite place in the high-desert of Johnson Valley for another three day-into night program of experimental and dance music by trusted selectors and artists from California, the Midwest, and beyond. If this is your first Gradient you are in for a special experience. This event invites a small sub-200 group of party goers to an other-worldly environment in the Mojave desert where artists present their more experimental and deep leaning taste on an impeccable soundsystem. Gradient caters to both deep listening and dancing so bring an open mind, comfortable blanket and chair as well as your favorite desert footwear. Gradient is approximately two hours from Los Angeles. Doors & camping opens at noon, music begins at 8 pm Friday evening. In order to experience the full immersion thoughtfully curated at Gradient you will want to plan on hitting the road before traffic on Friday so that you have ample time to find your camp in the daylight and your place on the dancefloor shortly before sunset. Programming ends at 10 PM on Sunday night. We encourage you to camp on Sunday and rest up before driving home Monday. Attendance Guide, Program, and location details will be emailed to ticket holders in March. LINEUP (Alphabetical) agraybé + Max Ellington AV Moves Carlos Souffront Carter + Leah Centrific Charles Edward Heckadecimal Izzy Vines Jake Muir Jane Margarette JdB Kaleb Marshall Luke Mele m50 Matt Sussman Yessi ETIQUETTE Please be aware of the experimental, inclusive, open-minded and safe environment we aim to foster. Please be very mindful of who you share this event with. This gathering is built on trust and mutual respect. If you see or experience anything that seems off, please connect with a Gradient team member — we’re here to help out. VOLUNTEER Gradient is built on the core tenets of DIY, we welcome the helping hands of our friends and attendees to make it happen. We have volunteer shifts available for discounted entry - we’d love it if you can help out! Shoot us a DM at the handles below if you’re interested. Follow us on IG for updates: @Gradientcampout DM us or affiliated crews with any questions PrintShop: @PrintShop.club New Palm: @new.palm See you in the desert!