Tickets On Sale for Robin Thicke Balloon Festival Concert – 600 Free Tickets for Residents Starting Nov. 3

CATHEDRAL CITY – 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, Nov.21, at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.

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 are 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 Oct.

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) o 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.

 

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