About
Future Ruins
Future Ruins is a first-of-its-kind music festival: a day-long event where the world’s most influential film and television composers step out from behind the screen and onto the stage.
Set across three stages at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Future Ruins is designed to feel thoughtful and immersive, bringing this music to light in an environment where it has never been heard before. Every artist is a headliner, each with their own specially curated moment. Each artist is encouraged to take big swings and reimagine their work for a live audience. Ranging from electronic sets and live bands to orchestral performances, fans have the chance to experience live debuts from composers who rarely appear onstage.
This one-time line up is not just a music festival — it’s a cinematic ceremony, a deep dive into sound and story, and a historic first for Los Angeles.
The music tells the story
Festival Lineup
Cristobal Tapia de Veer
(Babygirl, Smile, The White Lotus, Black Mirror, Utopia (UK), Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams, Ponyboi, The Third Day, National Treasure (UK),The Girl With All The Gifts, Humans)
Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow
(Ex Machina, Civil War, Men, Drokk, Annihilation, Luce, Free Fire, Black Mirror, Devs)
Danny Elfman
(Batman, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, Men in Black, Good Will Hunting, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Big Fish, Alice In Wonderland, Spider-Man, Milk)
Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin
(Suspiria, Profondo Rosso/Deep Red, Dawn of the Dead, Demons, Tenebrae, Phenomena, Opera)
HILDUR GUðNADÓTTIR
(Joker, Chernobyl, A Haunting in Venice, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Mary Magdalene, Tár, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Women Talking, Hedda)
(a performance of
Howard Shore's
score of David Cronenberg’s Crash)
Isobel Waller-Bridge
(Munich: The Edge of War, Emma., Black Mirror, I Came By, Wicked Little Letters, Fleabag, The Lesson, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Magpie, Sweetpea)
John Carpenter
(Halloween, They Live, The Thing, Christine, Escape From New York)
Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein
(Stranger Things, Lost in the Night, The Hole in the Fence, Spheres, Native Son, Butterfly, Retaliators, Valley of the Boom)
Mark Mothersbaugh
(The Life Aquatic, The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore, Bottle Rocket, Rugrats, The Lego Movie, A Minecraft Movie, Cocaine Bear, Thor: Ragnarok)
Questlove
(performing the score works of Curtis Mayfield)
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
(Candyman, Master, Telemarketers, The Color of Care, Grasshopper Republic, Power, Unvion, Seeds, Life After)
Tamar-kali
(Mudbound, Shirley, The Assistant, The Fire Inside, The Last Thing He Wanted, Come Sunday, Palmer, The Lie, Little Richard: I am Everything)
Terence Blanchard
(BlacKkKlansman, Malcolm X, Inside Man, Da 5 Bloods, When the Levees Broke, One Night in Miami, The Woman King, Perry Mason)
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
(The Social Network, Watchmen, Gone Girl, Soul, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Challengers, Empire of Light, Waves, The Vietnam War, Mank, The Killer)
Volker Bertelmann AKA Hauschka
(All Quiet on the Western Front, Conclave, Lion, The Amateur, Dune: Prophecy, The Day of the Jackal, Hollywoodgate, Adrift, War Sailor, The Old Guard, Stowaway, Patrick Melrose)
Tickets
Tickets for Future Ruins go on sale WEDNESday, May 21 at 12PM PT
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General Admission
A 1-day GA Ticket allows you general admittance to Future Ruins, including access to:
- Performances on three stages
- Food choices from regional and local vendors including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options
- Bars, Concessions, official merchandise, and specialty items from sponsors/vendors
- Secure lockers with charging capabilities for rent (available on a first come, first served basis)
VIP Access
A 1-day VIP Ticket allows you access to all general admission perks as well as VIP access including:
- Dedicated VIP Fast Lane Entry
- Exclusive VIP Only Gift Bag
- Access to VIP Village which includes:
- Access to elevated platform in VIP Village with views of one of the main stages
- Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and select beverages available within the lounge (3:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
- HD Video screens to view stages from VIP Village
- Live Art & Music Installations + Photo Opportunities
- Air-conditioned Restrooms
- Complimentary water refilling stations
- Comfortable areas to sit and relax
- Premium bar offerings
- Private merchandise stand for line free shopping
- Dedicated Food and Beverage vendors in VIP Village
FAQ
GENERAL INFO
Future Ruins will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.
Doors open and music start times coming soon.
Full schedule will be announced closer to the event.
The show will go on in rain or shine, unless weather poses a safety-risk. Follow our socials for updates.
Festival performers are subject to change or cancellation at any time without notice.
GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL
There is no on-site event parking. For the convenience of our attendees, a park and shuttle option will be available to get to and from the festival.
More information regarding ride-share, parking and shuttles coming soon.
TICKETS
The box office will be located near the event entrance at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.
Box office will open 1 hour prior to event doors open and close 1 hour prior to event end time.
ALLOWED & PROHIBITED ITEMS
Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry. Please adhere to the rules below.
The following items are ALLOWED:
- Bags in compliance with the bag policy
- On a case-by-case basis, security may make exceptions to the Bag Policy for parents of babies/toddlers with diaper bags, breastfeeding mothers and those with documented medical needs.
- Empty refillable water bottles - No Glass
- Collapsible strollers
- Standard non-professional camera (no detachable lenses)
- Poster Tubes
- Rechargeable portable batteries
- Chapstick / sun block (non-aerosol)
- Medications with a prescription and matching valid ID
- Raincoast & Ponchos
The event and private security personnel at the entrances reserve the right to make the final determination on allowed and prohibited items.
The following items are PROHIBITIED:
Prohibited items surrendered at security checkpoints will not be returned.
- Bags/Backpacks not in compliance with the bag policy
- Glass of any kind, including glass bottles
- Beach chairs / high back chairs / backpack chairs / hammocks / lounging equipment
- Outside Food and Drinks
- Coolers
- Umbrellas
- Wagons / Wagon Strollers
- Weapons or explosives of any kind
- Narcotics and drug paraphernalia
- Alcohol of any kind
- Drones or any other unmanned aircraft
- Kites
- Markers Pens / Spray Paint
- Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters (motorized or push), hoverboards, or segways
- Megaphones, PA systems, air horns
- Pets (service animals exempt)
- Video Recording Equipment
- Professional camera and camera equipment
- Amplified sound devices (wireless speaker, ect)
- Flyers / Stickers
- Selfie Sticks
- Colors / No patches of affiliation
- Unauthorized or unlicensed vending is strictly prohibited in or around the event site.
The event and private security personnel at the entrances reserve the right to make the final determination on allowed and prohibited items.
- Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6” x 9” or smaller do not need to be clear but can have no more than one pocket.
- All other bags larger than 6” x 9” must be smaller than 12” x 6” x 12” and CLEAR.
- For the avoidance of doubt, larger iridescent, color-tinted, and opalescent bags are NOT allowed; they must be clear.
- Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear but must be emptied of all liquid upon arrival and have no more than two pockets in addition to the one holding the water reservoir.
HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY
For the safety of everyone entering the festival, all fans are subject to an airport-style search prior to entry. This may include a pat down and magnetometer screening. If you would like to be screened by a security personnel of your same gender, please let security personnel know prior to the search process. Screening of children will always take place with the consent of a parent or guardian.
Unauthorized or unlicensed vending is strictly prohibited in or around the event site.
Please review the ‘Allowed & Prohibited Items’ list for a stress-free entry process.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Los Angeles Equestrian Festival welcomes all people with disabilities. We are continuously striving to enhance our efforts to ensure access to event amenities without limitations based on abilities.We welcome and encourage all feedback and suggestions from our guests with disabilities. We will do our best to assist you and address your accessibility needs.
Our Access Center services include but, are not limited to:
- Answer to questions specific to the accessibility program
- Information relevant to our patrons with disabilities
- Requests for accessibility wristbands
- Power outlets for recharging powered mobility devices
The venue is navigable for guests with mobility disabilities. The event is held at The Los Angeles Equestrian Center which is mostly made up of dirt, grass and cement. There are accessible routes connected throughout the venue including parking, entrances, stages, accessible viewing areas, vendors, and all other activity areas.
Guests must navigate the festival grounds between stages on their own or with the support of a companion, as the festival does not offer transportation between stages. If you need assistance finding your most accessible route around the event, please visit us at the Accessibility Services Hub.
We encourage all guests with mobility disabilities to utilize personal forms of transportation, including wheelchairs and scooters. Crutches, walkers and canes are also permitted. If you need to recharge your motorized mobility device or other medical equipment, you may do so at the Accessibility Services Hub. Guests should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20 amp circuit.
We will not be providing wheelchair or scooter rentals.
Please Note: You must stop here to get your accessibility wristband. This wristband is free of charge and will grant you access to the accessible services required on account of a disability or injury. There is no accessibility pre-registration before the event - this is all done onsite at the event. There is not an “ accessibility ticket” that needs to be purchased in order to utilize accessibility services at The Los Angeles Equestrian Festival.
The Accessibility Services Hub is conveniently located inside the festival grounds. The exact location of this hub will be labeled on the event map when it is released. At this location, you can:
- Learn about accessibility services and receive answers to your questions
- Receive an accessibility wristband
- Effective Communication check-in
- Register service animals
Wristband Policies
- Accessibility wristbands are valid for the duration of the festival.
- DO NOT remove your wristband for the duration of the festival.
- One (1) accessibility companion wristband will be issued per guest with a disability.
- Additional wristbands may be issued for families with young children.
If a person with a disability wishes to change their companion, they can obtain a new accessibility companion wristband by returning the formerly used companion wristband to the Accessibility Services Hub, where it will be replaced. We are unable to reissue any accessibility wristbands unless the original wristband is brought back to us to be reissued.
There will be accessible viewing areas made available to guests with disabilities and their one companion at designated stages. For more information on how to gain access to these areas, please visit us at the Accessibility Services Hub.
Accessible Viewing Area Policies:
- Companions may be asked to stand in the back of the viewing area if capacity is reached.
- Viewing Areas are non-smoking.
- Guests are not allowed to save spots.
- If a guest or companion is not-present for longer than 30 minutes, their spot will be given to another guest with a disability.
- Do not block the view of the guests behind you.
- All seating is first come, first served.
Service animals are permitted throughout the venue. However, emotional support animals, therapy animals, companion animals, and pets are not permitted into the event. Any animal whose task is to provide protection, emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship is not considered a service animal and will not be allowed into the venue. Only service animals that have been individually trained and are under the proper care of their owners will be allowed within the premises.
The following guidelines must be followed:
- All service animals must be verified by the Accessibility Coordinator or Manager before entering the event venue.
- Once verified, service animal handlers are required to fill out a Service Animal Agreement before proceeding into the event grounds. Once signed, service animals will receive a service animal wristband or tag to indicate verification.
- Service animals must remain by the handler’s side at all times and must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered.
- Service animals must be housebroken and should use the service animal relief area.
- Anyone bringing an animal will be responsible for and liable for any damage or injury caused by the animal.
- All service animals should have legally required vaccinations. The Accessibility Coordinator or Manager may ask for proof of vaccination during the verification process.
All service animals must receive a service animal credential at an Accessibility Services Hub in order to enter the venue. We ask that you do not leave your animal in your car while you're attending the event, as vehicles without active air conditioning may become too hot and unsafe for any animal.
We accept requests for any of the following services:
- ASL Interpretation
- Other forms of Effective Communication (such as: live captioning, large format print/braille literature, guided tours for guests with visual disabilities, assistive listening devices, or any other accommodation not listed)
To ensure adequate time for planning, requests for these services should be made no later than 30 days before the event. While we will strive to accommodate requests submitted less than 30 days prior to the event, we cannot guarantee fulfillment after the cutoff date. To submit a request, please fill out the 2025 Effective Communication Request Form.
Once you arrive, please check-in at the Accessibility Services Hub to be connected with our interpreting team.
- First Aid: We have several First Aid locations throughout the venue, noted on the event map and mobile app, if available. Professional medical staff can provide assistance to your medical needs at these locations.
- Special Dietary Needs: The event will have food vendors that provide gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free dietary options. For those with special dietary needs beyond what will be offered at the event, please fill out the Dietary Restriction Form.
- Prescription Medications: All prescription medications must be in the original manufacturer container with your name on it, which matches your government-issued photo ID. Please only bring a sufficient amount of medication for the duration of the event. Your medications must be cleared by the medical team at the event entrance.
The Los Angeles Equestrian Festival will consider requests by guests with disabilities for reasonable modification of event policies, practices or procedures, or for auxiliary aids and services that will permit the guest equal enjoyment of the goods and services offered at the event. We encourage you to make any such request as far in advance as possible to enhance our ability to evaluate and fulfill the request.