The excitement is building as Inglewood prepares to host the inaugural Fool In Love Festival on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Hollywood Park, adjacent to SoFi Stadium. This new festival is set to deliver a star-studded lineup featuring some of the most iconic names in pop, soul, and R&B. Headliners Lionel Richie and Diana Ross will be joined by legendary artists Santana, Al Green, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, The Isley Brothers, and many more. With a variety of ticket options, including VIP and Platinum experiences, fans are in for an unforgettable day filled with timeless music and premium amenities.
Here’s what fans need to know before heading out to the Fool In Love Festival.
Lineup and Stages
The Fool In Love Festival promises fans to be a celebration of six decades of soul, R&B, and funk, showcasing that these timeless sounds are far from fading into the past. The single-day event will feature a lineup that spans the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and beyond.
The festival will host these performances across four distinct stages: Fool, Love, Cruisin, and Bounce, each designed to deliver a unique experience.
The Fool Stage will have performances by The Spinners, Dionne Warwick,The Emotions, The Whispers, Gladys Knight, Charlie Wilson, Santana and headliner Lionel Richie.
The Love Stage will see performances from headliner Diana Ross, along with The Jacksons, Eric Burdon & The Animals, The O’Jays, The Isley Brothers, Chaka Khan and Nile Rogers & Chic. The Cruisin Stage will feature Midnight Star, Debbie Deb, The Temptations, Durand Jones & The Indications, Al Green, Smokey Robinson, Thee Sacred Souls, Barbara Mason, El Chicano, among others. The Bounce Stage will host War, Kool & The Gang, Tower of Power, Cameo, The Delfonics, Heatwave, The Intruders and more.
Activities and Amenities
Attendees at the inaugural Fool In Love Festival can look forward to a variety of food and beverage options from select Southern California-based restaurants and food stands. For guests 21 and over, several beer gardens and stands will be available for enjoying a drink while soaking in the music. Guests are also welcome to bring foldable low-back lawn chairs, as long as the cushions do not exceed 22″ x 16″, to use while enjoying the performances throughout the day. For more details, fans can visit foolinlovefest.com.
Those with General Admission Plus passes will have access to air-conditioned restrooms and dedicated entry lanes at the main entrance. VIP pass holders will enjoy these amenities as well, along with preferred viewing areas at every stage and mobile charging stations.
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Bag Policy and Times
For the Fool In Love Festival, small clutch purses and fanny packs measuring 6″ x 9″ or smaller do not need to be clear but are limited to one pocket. Any other bags larger than 6″ x 9″ must be clear and no bigger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but they must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two additional pockets besides the one holding the water reservoir. Larger bags with iridescent, color-tinted, or opalescent finishes are not permitted.
The festival will kick off at 11 a.m. and run until approximately 11 p.m. For convenience, lockers will be available for rent, allowing guests to securely store items throughout the day.
