The annual KAABOO Del Mar festival returned to the Del Mar fairgrounds for the fifth time and created an unforgettable weekend experience for fans from all over the US. Dreamy California vibes, gorgeous sunsets, a whirlwind of music and art, and positive festival vibes: KAABOO has truly become a paradise for music lovers.
The three-day festival featured some of today’s top pop and country acts and plenty of iconic rock stars. With the announcement of 3 major changes, name rebranding (from now on the festival would be known as KAABOO San Diego), the exciting move to Petco Park, and their acquisition by Virgin Fest (the music festival arm of the Virgin brand), KAABOO is gearing up to become one of the most anticipated events of 2020.
Listed below are some of the best performances we got to witness:
Photos by Alive Coverage
1. OneRepublic
OneRepublic blew the crowd away by taking them on a journey of not just their hit songs (“Stop and Stare,” “Love Runs Out,” “Apologize,” and “Counting Stars”), but also the biggest hits that the band’s frontman Ryan Tedder wrote for other artists, “XO” and “Halo” (Beyonce), “Sucker” (Jonas Brothers), and a brand new song “Somebody To Love” (from the show “Songland” where Tedder serves as a mentor/producer).
2. Kings of Leon
Kings of Leon mesmerized the festival-goers with their impeccable set featuring mega-hits “Use Somebody” and “Sex on Fire”.
3. Mumford and Sons
Mumford and Sons closed out the final day of the festival with a captivating performance. The set list included “The Cave,” “I Will Wait,” and “Little Lion Man.”
4. The Revivalists
The Revivalists offered an energetic show of old favorites (“Wish I knew You,” “Monster,” and “Criminal”) and new selections from their latest album “Take Good Care” (“Next to You,” “All My Friends”).
5. Lifehouse
Lifehouse wowed the crowd with their performance. The band’s set featured their biggest hits “Hanging by a Moment,” “You and Me,” and “Broken.”
Recap by Irina Liakh
