Framework, one of the world’s leading independent purveyors of underground music experiences, has just concluded the historic 5 Year Anniversary installment of its Framework in the Desert event series. Held at the Atlantic Aviation airport hangar in Thermal, CA – just minutes from the iconic Indio festival grounds – Framework In The Desert returned from Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12, welcoming over 10,000 guests across three nights of their highly sought-after late-night event.

For its 2026 installment, Framework In The Desert sold out multiple shows (Friday & Saturday) before the weekend even began – cementing its evolution from an upstart concept, and one of the first desert afterparties open to the public, into a must-attend cornerstone of festival season. At its 2026 edition, the event upheld the world-class production and sound synonymous with the Framework brand, while showcasing top-tier electronic talent in its distinctive airport hangar setting.

On Friday, April 10, Framework In The Desert kicked off the weekend’s festivities with headlining performances from Disclosure (DJ Set), who packed their set with their enduring, classic tracks, and KETTAMA B2B Prospa, who closed out the sold-out night with an electrifying, decidedly underground curation.

At the sold-out Saturday, April 11 show, Framework delivered a stacked, three-headliner lineup: Brazilian superstar Mochakk, who moved effortlessly across genres; Boys Noize, who fused his brooding, experimental edge with high-energy crowd-pleasers; and British cousins Max Dean B2B Luke Dean, who shut it down with a barrage of deep tech heaters.

Then, on Sunday, April 12, Berlin party-starter Marlon Hoffstadt rocked his headlining set with a vibrant selection of 90s-inspired trance and hard house grooves, while global icon Armin Van Buuren officially closed out the weekend by seamlessly translating his large-scale, main stage sound to the more intimate airport hangar environment.

Throughout the weekend, Framework In The Desert also hosted a bevy of talented support acts like Riordan, Chloé Calliet, bullet tooth, Azzecca, Stawbry, Talón, and Erez.

For the fifth consecutive year, renowned hospitality brand Wynn Nightlife was on deck at Framework In The Desert for an elevated experience, allowing music fans to enjoy a memorable VIP experience that featured exclusive seating, dedicated bottle service, prime artist sightlines, and the acclaimed guest service that the brand is globally recognized for.

For the main event stage, Framework In The Desert 2026 also brought back the Long Feng Art Car installation, which made its public debut at last year’s installment. The Long Feng Art Car once again delivered a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art mutant stage: twirling dancers flanked its sides, while spellbinding LED panels and towering, mechanized dragon heads surrounded the entire structure.

The installation’s organizers also introduced the Long Feng Night Market, an interactive, Chinatown-inspired experience set just outside the hangar. Throughout the weekend, attendees could explore various stalls and engage with playful “shopkeepers,” who offered everything from lighthearted challenges to unexpected manifestation practices. The Long Feng team also curated Fins of Fortune, a sound stage art car positioned at the hangar’s entrance, providing a vibrant soundtrack for the outdoor space.

Also new to Framework In The Desert this year was the Red Bull Bar, located in the hangar’s back outdoor area. Above it, an elevated platform offered VIP ticket holders a place to lounge while taking in the performances with unobstructed views.

In addition to Framework in the Desert, Framework had its hands in various other events over the weekend, stretching its influence across the Coachella Valley and fortifying its status as the go-to brand for curating the most in-demand underground acts. Framework also co-produces the Desert Nights series at the ZENYARA private estates alongside Corso Millner Group and in association with Tao Group Hospitality and Dorsia. The Weekend 1 Desert Nights lineup featured an elite assortment of electronic music acts, such as David Guetta, Green Velvet B2B Afrojack, PAWSA, Adriatique, Bedouin, WhoMadeWho (Hybrid DJ Set), Deep Dish, Rossi. B2B Carlita, Kaz James, Brunello, Omar+, and more. Desert Nights will continue for three more nights this upcoming weekend.