Fred again.. in Los Angeles. It’s a whole thing.
If you were anywhere near Exposition Park on June 14, 2024, you felt it. The air was different. Not just the typical June Gloom or the smell of street dogs, but that weird, electric hum of 77,000 people trying to find their way into a stadium that usually hosts football, not intimate British electronic music.
It was his biggest headline show ever. Period. But was it actually his best? Honestly, that depends on who you ask and where they were standing.
The Night the Coliseum Became a Nightclub
Most artists walk into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and try to look big. They build massive screens, they bring in pyrotechnics, and they try to fill the space by being loud. Fred Gibson—or Fred again.. to the rest of us—did the exact opposite. He tried to shrink it.
Basically, the goal was to make a 77,500-capacity stadium feel like a sweaty 1,000-cap room in London. To do that, the production team went absolutely mental on the sound. We’re talking 21 cardioid speaker stacks halfway up the bleachers and a literal "doughnut" of 68 triple 21-inch subwoofers circling the stage.
They didn't just want you to hear the music; they wanted the bass to shake the loose change out of your pockets even if you were sitting in the nosebleeds.
The Six Stages Strategy
Most shows have a main stage and maybe a "B-stage" if they're feeling fancy. Fred had six.
- The Center Stage: The hub where most of the finger-drumming happened.
- The Perimeter Stages: Small pods scattered around the floor.
- The Interaction: He spent a significant amount of time literally running between these spots.
It was a bold move, but it wasn't without its hiccups. If you look at the reviews from that night, there's a divide. People on the floor felt like they were in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime rave. People in the stands? Well, they spent a lot of time watching Fred jog.
Some fans complained that the momentum died every time he had to negotiate stairs or narrow passages to get to the next setup. It took 2-5 minutes sometimes. In a club, that's fine. In a stadium, 5 minutes of silence feels like an eternity.
What He Got Right (and What Went Wrong)
Let's talk about the guests. When Romy (from The xx) came out for "Strong," the energy was supposed to hit the roof. They tried this ambitious mashup with "Angie (I've Been Lost)," splitting the stadium in half to sing different parts.
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It... sort of worked?
The problem with a venue that big is that unless the sound is perfectly synchronized, the "left side" of the stadium is a few milliseconds behind the "right side." The result was a bit of a vocal soup. But when Obongjayar showed up, or when the bass finally dropped on "Jungle," none of that technical stuff mattered. The sheer scale of seeing 70,000+ people jumping at the same time is something LA hasn't seen for an electronic act in a long, long time.
The "Places We've Never Been" Hangover
After that Coliseum show, everyone expected a massive US tour immediately. Instead, Fred did what he always does: he kept it weird. He announced the "Places We've Never Been" tour for late 2024, hitting spots like East Troy, Wisconsin, and Buffalo, New York.
LA fans were left wondering: is that it? Was the Coliseum the grand finale for the West Coast?
Is Fred again.. Coming Back to LA in 2026?
Here is the reality of the situation as we move into 2026. Fred is currently obsessed with his "USB002" project. It’s this idea of an "infinite" album where he just keeps adding tracks as they’re finished.
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As of right now, his 2026 schedule is heavily weighted toward New York and London. He’s booked for a massive six-show run at East End Studios in Woodside, NY, throughout January, followed by four nights at Alexandra Palace in London in February.
But what about Los Angeles?
Rumors have been swirling in the r/avesLA and r/fredagain circles for months. While there isn't an official 2026 date on the calendar yet, history tells us he doesn't stay away for long.
- The Residency Rumor: Given the New York and London residencies, there’s high speculation he’ll do a multi-night "USB002" run at a mid-sized LA venue.
- The Venue: Don't expect the Coliseum again. Fans and critics both agreed that while the stadium show was a "moment," Fred’s music breathes better in places like The Shrine or even the Hollywood Forever Cemetery (where he played that legendary 2022 set).
- Surprise Pop-ups: He’s the king of the "text me for the location" show. If he’s in town, he’s probably playing a warehouse in DTLA or a random spot in Venice with Skrillex.
How to Actually Get Tickets (Without Losing Your Mind)
If you're trying to catch Fred again.. in Los Angeles during his next stint, you have to be faster than the bots.
First, sign up for the mailing list on his official site. That’s the "duh" step. But more importantly, keep an eye on his Instagram Stories. He usually drops ticket links for pop-up shows with about 15 minutes of notice.
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Second, if he does a residency, buy the tickets for the mid-week shows. The Friday/Saturday tickets will be gone in seconds and marked up 400% on the resale market. The Tuesday night show at a venue like the Shrine is your best bet for a human-priced entry.
Actionable Steps for LA Fans
- Check the "Seated" App: This is usually where his official presales live.
- Follow local promoters: Goldenvoice handles most of his big LA stuff, but keep an eye on smaller crews like Lights Down Low if you want the "secret" warehouse vibes.
- Get a Metro Tap Card: Seriously. If he plays the Coliseum or the Shrine again, do not drive. The traffic at the 2024 show was a nightmare. The E Line (Expo) stops right there. It saves you $50 in parking and two hours of sitting in your car.
Fred again.. has a weird relationship with LA. It’s where he proved he could be a stadium star, but it’s also where he learned that maybe "intimate" doesn't always scale to 77,000 people. Whatever he does next in the city, it probably won't be a repeat of the Coliseum. It'll be something new, something slightly disorganized, and something you'll definitely want to be at.