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Robin Thicke Returning to Headline 2026 Hot Air Balloon Festival in Cathedral City
Fans of live music and colorful skies have something to look forward to this fall.
Robin Thicke is returning to headline the 2026 International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Cathedral City for another year.
City officials say after weather disruptions affected last year’s festival, the multiplatinum artist and panelist on The Masked Singer wanted to return for Coachella Valley fans.
Best known for hit songs including "Blurred Lines", Thicke is scheduled to take the stage on Nov. 21.
The annual festival is known for its colorful hot air balloons filling the desert sky, along with live entertainment, family-friendly activities and community events that draw crowds from across the region.
Organizers say more details about this year’s festival lineup and activities are expected to be announced in the coming months.
By: NBC Palm Springs
June 1, 2026
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