An Overview of the Festival

On November 8, 2025, the Los Angeles Equestrian Center will host Future Ruins, a groundbreaking music festival highlighting some of the world’s most influential composers. This event showcases a distinctive opportunity to experience live performances from veterans of film and television scoring, including Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, renowned for their Oscar-winning work.

Featured Artists

The festival promises to be a remarkable gathering of legendary musical talents. Confirmed participants include:

• Danny Elfman
• Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo)
• John Carpenter
• Terence Blanchard
• Hildur Guðnadóttir
• Cristobal Tapia de Veer
• Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow
• Questlove performing Curtis Mayfield’s scores

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will also contribute their innovative performances, enriching the festival’s lineup with their distinctive style.

Unique Performance Opportunities

The festival’s motto encourages each artist to take creative risks and reinterpret their music for a live audience. Attendees can look forward to a variety of formats, ranging from electronic music sets and live bands to orchestral pieces. This diversity provides a platform for performers who typically do not take the stage, allowing fans to witness rare live debuts.

Tickets and Additional Information

Tickets for the Future Ruins festival will be available starting May 21 at 12 PM. Interested individuals can find further details, including the full lineup, on the festival’s official website.

If you are unable to attend the festival in Los Angeles, consider catching Nine Inch Nails on their upcoming summer tour.