Slightly Stoopid Enlists Marley Brothers, Dirty Heads, Pepper & More For Closer To The Sun 2026
The one-of-a-kind concert vacation returns January 10 – 14, 2026 to Mexico’s Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya with an all-star lineup.
By Scott Bernstein May 28, 2025 • 8:41 am PDT

Photo by Jesse Faatz via Cloud 9 Adventures
Slightly Stoopid revealed details of the 11th edition of Closer To The Sun. The all-inclusive concert vacation returns to Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Mexico January 10 – 14, 2026.
Presented by Cloud 9 Adventures, Closer To The Sun 2026 will feature three full Slightly Stoopid shows along with multiple performances from Dirty Heads, Pepper, The Movement, The Elovaters, HIRIE, DENM, Little Stranger and Z-Trip.
Additionally, Rebelution and Rome will each perform and Damian Marley & Stephen Marley will deliver a special “Traffic Jam” performance. An Old Soul Unplugged set by Stephen Marley rounds out the musical offerings.
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Performances will take place across five stages at the idyllic beachfront resort. In addition to the music, which goes nearly non-stop from the afternoon well into the night, attendees can expect various curated activities such as morning yoga, hands-on workshops, a basketball tournament and more. Each of the concerts and activities will be held steps away from guest rooms.
Festivalgoers can book rooms at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya or nearby at the Barcelo Maya Beach and UNICO 20°87°, a pair of all-inclusive resorts located a mere 10 – 15 minute ride from the main stage.
Returning Closer To The Sun can reserve packages on Tuesday, June 3. Remaining rooms will go on sale on Wednesday, June 4 through a pre-sale first for new attendees who opt-in by Sunday, June 1 and then to the general public at 1 p.m. ET. Head to CloserToTheSun.com for more information and to book packages.
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