Dial Up Festival

Celebrates Music And Culture Of The Late ‘90s And Early 2000s

Music Lineups Announced For Festival Dates In

Castaic (Los Angeles), California – November 7,

Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona – November 21, 

Fort Worth, Texas – December 12

Each Event Features Performances From

Iconic Artists Nelly & Sugar Ray, 

Along With Additional Music Artists From The Y2K Era On Various Dates,

Including Lit, Smash Mouth, Buckcherry, Warren G, Alien Ant Farm & More

Tickets On Sale Now At

DialUpFest.com 

(June 18, 2026): Dial Up Festival is a new multi-market outdoor music event celebrating the culture of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Each festival date will feature performances from Nelly and Sugar Ray, as well as additional iconic artists who helped define the crossover sound of the era, spanning pop, hip-hop, rock, punk, and alternative radio.

Dial Up Festival launches Saturday, November 7 at Castaic Lake Park in Castaic, California, just outside Los Angeles, and will feature era-definining music from Nelly, Sugar Ray, Lit, Alien Ant Farm,Unwritten Law and more.

The Saturday, November 21 Dial Up Festival at Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds, Chandler, Arizona, adjacent to Phoenix, will feature music from Nelly, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Alien Ant Farm, Warren G, Paul Wall, Unwritten Law and more.

The Saturday, December 12 edition of Dial Up Festival at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, Texas will blend the festival’s late ‘90s and early 2000s vibe with a festive holiday party twist. Confirmed music artists include Nelly, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Buckcherry, Paul Wall, Unwritten Law and more. In addition to a full day of music, attendees can enjoy Christmas libations, holiday-inspired specialty cocktails, and festive décor, with Santa onsite to spread good cheer. Scenic Panther Island Pavilion is located at 395 Purcey Street on the Trinity River, with the beautiful downtown Fort Worth, Texas skyline as a backdrop.

Tickets for all three Dial Up Festival dates are on sale now at DialUpFest.com. 

General Admission tickets for Dial Up Festival start at $64.99 (plus fees) and VIP tickets start at $159.99 (plus fees). For all details and to purchase tickets, visit DialUpFest.com.

Fans can sign up here for festival updates. 

Built around the music, fashion, drinks, games, and shared pop-culture memories of the pre-streaming generation, Dial Up Festival brings the Y2K era back to life through the sounds, visuals, references, and social experiences that defined a generation raised on mixtapes, burned CDs, flip phones, landlines, mall culture, music videos, disposable cameras, VHS rentals, and early dial up internet. Each event will feature a full day of music, themed bars, specialty cocktails, food vendors, interactive games, photo moments, and immersive experiences inspired by the late ‘90s and early 2000s. Attendees are encouraged to dress the part and gather their original friend groups to reconnect with the music and memories that helped shape them.

Dial Up Festival is produced by CODA Entertainment.

Event Details:

Saturday, November 7 – Castaic Lake Park, Castaic, California

Location: Castaic Lake Park, Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic, California

Music Lineup: Nelly, Sugar Ray, Lit, Alien Ant Farm, Unwritten Law and more

Saturday, November 21 – Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds, Chandler, Arizona

Location: Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds, 5244 48th Street, Chandler, Arizona

Music Lineup: Nelly, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Warren G, Alien Ant Farm, Paul Wall, Unwritten Law and more

Saturday, December 12 – Panther Island Pavilion, Fort Worth, Texas

Location: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey Street, Fort Worth, Texas

Music Lineup: Nelly, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Buckcherry, Paul Wall, Unwritten Law and more 

Tickets

-General Admission Tickets Start At: $64.99 + fees

-VIP Tickets Start At: $159.99 + fees

VIP Tickets Include Access To All GA Areas, Plus:

-Commemorative VIP laminate

-Dedicated festival VIP entrance lanes

-Dedicated VIP stage viewing area

-Access to VIP lounge with seating

-Air conditioned & flushable restrooms

-Dedicated food and VIP bars

Learn more about Dial Up Festival and follow on socials here:

Website: DialUpFest.com 

Socials: @dialupfest 

Here’s more info about the music artists performing at Dial Up Festival:

About Nelly (Castaic, Chandler, Fort Worth)

Diamond Selling, Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor Nelly has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality. 2020 brought the 20th anniversary of Country Grammar and the release of new single “Lil Bit” featuring Florida Georgia Line followed by country inspired EP entitled Heartland. Additionally, Nelly has secured a firm place in America’s hearts through his time on Dancing with the Stars, and most recently secured a movie role in Clear Lake playing Chuck Berry. Nelly has performed on NBC’s The Voice, The American Music Awards, ABC’s Greatest Hits, and served as a judge on CW’s The Next. Just some of his hits include: “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma” [feat. Kelly Rowland], “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” “Just a Dream, “Cruise” (which reached diamond status), “The Fix” sampling Marvin Gaye, and summer sixteens dance anthem “Millionaire” with Cash Cash and Digital Farm Animals.

About Sugar Ray (Castaic, Chandler, Fort Worth)

Sugar Ray—co-founded by Mark McGrath [vocals] and Rodney Sheppard [lead guitar]—embody the endless summer of popular music and culture. With sales of 10 million records, four top 10 songs, streams in the hundreds of millions, and millions of tickets sold, Sugar Ray’s immortal lead single “Fly” [feat. Super Cat] made them a household name. Sugar Ray is also known for hits “Someday,” “Falls Apart,” “Every Morning” and “When It’s Over.”

About Smash Mouth (Chandler, Fort Worth)

Smash Mouth is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling American rock band whose unmistakable sound and feel-good energy helped define a generation of pop culture. Bursting onto the global stage in the late 1990s, the band quickly became a household name with chart-topping hits like “Walking on the Sun,” “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby,” “All Star,” “Then the Morning Comes,” and their iconic re-imagining of “I’m a Believer.” Their music dominated radio, MTV, and major film soundtracks, most notably becoming forever woven into pop history through the Shrek franchise.

About Lit (Castaic)

Just as the nineties dissolved into the 21st century, Orange County, California’s Lit charged up rock ‘n’ roll with uncompromising punk energy and a power pop punch. Twenty years after its initial release, the Billboard Music Award-winning “My Own Worst Enemy” not only went double-platinum, but Post Malone and Kelly Clarkson also covered it on Instagram Live. Lit has amassed a catalog highlighted by fan favorites such as the platinum A Place in the Sun [1999], Atomic [2001], Lit [2004], The View From The Bottom [2012], These Are The Days [2017], and Tastes Like Gold [2022].

About Warren G (Chandler)

When you think about West Coast hip-hop, you can’t overlook the impact of Warren G. Born Warren Griffin III, this Long Beach native didn’t just ride the wave of G-Funk—he helped create it. Warren’s journey from the streets of Long Beach to the global stage is a testament to talent, hustle, and staying true to your roots. Now, if you’re talking about hits, you can’t skip over “Regulate.” That track, featuring his longtime friend Nate Dogg, wasn’t just a song—it was an anthem. In 1994, “Regulate” dominated the charts, hitting #1 on the Billboard rap chart and #2 on the pop chart. The album, Regulate…G Funk Era, sold four million copies worldwide, solidifying Warren G’s place in hip-hop history. But Warren didn’t stop there. His career continued to climb with tracks like “This D.J.” and collaborations with the biggest names in the game. 

About Alien Ant Farm (Castaic, Chandler)

Southern California alt-rock band Alien Ant Farm is known for fusing heavy riffs, catchy hooks, and an unmistakable sense of personality. Since forming in Riverside, CA in 1996, the band has carved out a unique place in rock history, first exploding onto the global stage with their breakout 2001 album ANThology, which featured the hit single “Movies” and their era-defining cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.” The record went on to be certified multi-platinum, and is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026; a milestone that underscores the band’s enduring impact 

About Buckcherry (Fort Worth)

Buckcherry is unique, complex, simple, passionate, explosive, original, and always a good time. Their ninth record HELLBOUND marks 22 years since their debut self-titled release and what an amazing roller coaster they have been on…from hit songs to platinum and gold records and millions of fans worldwide. Buckcherry’s various hits since their 1999 debut include “Lit Up,” “Crazy Bitch,” “Sorry,” “Check Your Head” and “For the Movies.” 

About Paul Wall (Chandler, Fort Worth)

Paul Wall is an American rapper and DJ. He began his career performing alongside fellow Houstonian Chamillionaire, with whom he released several albums. In 2005, Paul Wall released his first album, The People’s Champ, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. In November 2005, Paul Wall was featured on Nelly’s “Grillz,” which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

About Unwritten Law (Castaic, Chandler, Fort Worth)

Unwritten Law is an American punk rock band formed in 1990 in Poway, California by drummer Wade Youman. The band is best known for their singles “Seein’ Red” and “Save Me (Wake Up Call),” both of which were Top 5 on the U.S. Modern Rock charts.