General Admission: cchotairballoonfest.com | Cathedral City Residents: Free Ticket Pickup Begins Nov. 3 at The ACE Club at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City (First Come, First Served)
CATHEDRAL CITY, CA (October 21, 2025) – Tickets are now on sale for Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist Robin Thicke’s headline performance at the 11th Annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival. The highly anticipated concert takes place Friday evening, November 21, 2025, at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater. The announcement has been widely covered by local media following Cathedral City Council’s approval of the performance agreement on October 6.
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission Tickets Now On Sale Tickets are available now at cchotairballoonfest.com with multiple options:
Friday, November 21 – Robin Thicke Concert:
- Festival Entry: $10+ (festival access, does not include concert seating)
- Festival Entry + GA Concert Access: $49+
- Reserved Seating: $64+ (guaranteed amphitheater seating for concert plus full festival access)
- VIP Tables: $137-$1049+ (premium table seating, cocktail service, full festival access)
- All tickets plus taxes & fees
Payment plans available through Affirm at checkout.
600 FREE Tickets for Cathedral City Residents
Cathedral City residents, ages 21 and older, can pick up complimentary tickets at the ACE Club at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City (68960 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234) beginning Monday, November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM through November 20, 2025, during ACE Club operational hours (Sun-Thu 9AM-12AM, Fri-Sat 9AM-2AM).
Requirements:
- Valid photo ID with Cathedral City address
- One ticket per resident
- Ages 21+ only
- First-come, first-served while supplies last
- Must be or become an ACE Club member at time of pick-up
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
Robin Thicke brings his chart-topping hits and soulful R&B sound to the Coachella Valley for a Friday evening concert experience. Best known for his #1 hit “Blurred Lines” and other chart-toppers including “Lost Without U,” “Sex Therapy,” and “Magic,” Thicke has earned three #1 singles on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and four #1s on the Adult R&B chart.
The multi-platinum recording artist has written hits for Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, and Mary J. Blige, and has been recognized for his work on popular albums including Usher’s “Confessions” and Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter III.” Since 2019, Thicke has also appeared as a panelist on the hit reality competition series “The Masked Singer.”
This performance marks a significant milestone in the festival’s evolution, representing the city’s commitment to delivering world-class entertainment to residents and visitors. The Cathedral City Council approved the concert agreement on October 6.
11TH ANNUAL BALLOON FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
The three-day festival, presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, features:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
- 6:30 AM: Morning balloon launch at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage
- 6:00 PM: Mini-balloon glow at Cathedral City Community Amphitheater
- 7:00 PM: Robin Thicke headline concert
- 8:45 PM: Spectacular drone light show by Grizzly Entertainment
- Food trucks, beer and wine garden, and family activities throughout the day
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
- 6:30 AM: Morning balloon launch at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
- 1:00 PM: Downtown Cathedral City Festival doors open
- 1:30 PM – 7:45 PM: Free live entertainment featuring Queen Nation, Stevie Nicks Illusions, So Petty, and Radio Ready
- 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM: Evening balloon glow (the festival’s most popular event)
- Walk among inflated balloons, take photos, and enjoy DJ music
- Food trucks, beer and wine garden, kids’ zone, and family activities throughout the day
For the latest information, visit cchotairballoonfest.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
- 6:30 AM: Morning balloon launch at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
- Brunch & Balloons – An elegant dining experience at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa, featuring hot air balloon launches from the Pete Dye Golf Course
The festival will feature colorful hot air balloons with pilots and crews from across the nation and beyond, along with tethered balloon rides, a kids’ zone, and more family-friendly activities.
All balloon launches are subject to weather.
ABOUT AGUA CALIENTE CASINOS
Agua Caliente Casinos returns as the presenting sponsor for the fifth consecutive year, continuing their longstanding partnership that has helped elevate the festival into one of the region’s premier signature events. With locations in Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, and Cathedral City, Agua Caliente Casinos is the Coachella Valley’s premier destination for world-class entertainment, dining, and gaming experiences.
The Cathedral City location serves as the community hub for the ACE Club, where residents can access their complimentary festival tickets. For more information about Agua Caliente Casinos’ dining, entertainment, and gaming offerings, visit aguacalientecasinos.com.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival has grown from attracting several thousand attendees at its inception in 2015 to welcoming more than 25,000 visitors annually from across California and beyond. Listed among the Top 14 Hot Air Balloon Festivals by US News & World Report and winner of the prestigious Palm Award for Visitor Experience from Visit Greater Palm Springs, the festival is produced by SoundSkilz with balloon operations led by industry veterans Carol Popejoy-Davis (former Executive Director of the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival) and Wil LaPointe (FAA Certified Pilot, champion balloon racer ranked #5 in the nation, and owner of Balloons Above the Desert with over 40 years of ballooning experience).
The Cathedral City Community Amphitheater is located at 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, at the corner of Cathedral Canyon Drive and Avenida Lalo Guerrero within the civic center complex.
For tickets and festival information, visit cchotairballoonfest.com or contact Steve Clayton, Founder and President, SoundSkilz, at sclayton@soundskilz.com.
