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It’s time to let out your inner love of 80s New Wave.
On Saturday, May 11, the Cruel World Festival will return to Pasadena, California’s Brookside Golf Club for a big day of reminiscing, elaborate eyeliner and good times.
The bill’s headliners include Rock Hall of Famer Blondie, hitmakers Duran Duran, Scottish rockers Simple Minds, post-punk icons The Jesus & Mary Chain and synthpop duo Soft Cell.
They will be joined by Adam Ant, Gary Numan, Interpol, The Faint and The Motels.
Additionally, Cure co-founder Lol Tolhurst will also be there.
In total, 30 acts will perform at Saturday’s extravaganza.
And if you want to be there, it’s not too late to get last minute tickets.
At the time of publishing, the lowest price we could find on single-day passes was $165 before Vivid Seats fees.
Still looking for a little more information?
We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the 2024 Cruel World Festival below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Cruel World Festival 2024 Tickets
A full breakdown of all the best Cruel World ticket prices can be found below.
| Tickets for the Cruel World | Ticket prices Starts at |
|---|---|
| General admission | $165 |
| General Admission Plus | $302 |
| VIP | $450 |
| Club | $924 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all prices above at the time of publishing. All prices are in U.S. dollars, subject to fluctuation, and include additional fees at checkout.)
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Cruel World 2024 Lineup
As we mentioned above, 30 acts are scheduled to take the stage at Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena this year.
For a more detailed look, here’s this year’s full schedule (including set times):
Big 80s stars on tour in 2024
If you don’t make it to the One Day Cruel World, that will be a pretty cruel fate.
Fortunately, many big stars from the “Back to the Future” era will be hitting the road this year.
Here are just five of our favorite artists you won’t want to miss live in the coming months.
• Boy George with Squeeze
• Rick Springfield
• Sting
• OMD (also known as Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark)
• Craziness
Additionally, Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello are also headlining together.
Who else is away from home this year? Take a look at our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, live events reporter at the New York Post. Levy stays up to date on all tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events, and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since beginning his tenure at the Post in 2021, Levy has evaluated Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that offers may expire and all prices are subject to change.
