Some of the Biggest Musicians of the Y2K Era Are Reuniting This Fall

If your playlist once bounced from "Hot in Herre" to "Fly" to "All Star" without missing a beat, you might want to clear your calendar this fall. A brand-new music festival is bringing together some of the biggest hitmakers of the late '90s and early 2000s.

The newly announced Dial Up Festival is celebrating the music, fashion and pop culture that defined the pre-streaming generation, with headliners Nelly and Sugar Ray set to appear at all three festival dates.

But that's just the beginning.

Depending on which city you attend, you'll also find familiar names like Smash Mouth, Lit, Warren G, Alien Ant Farm, Buckcherry, Paul Wall and Unwritten Law on the bill.

In other words, it's the kind of lineup that feels tailor-made for anyone who grew up burning CDs, watching music videos after school and spending weekends at the mall.

The festival kicks off Nov. 7 at Castaic Lake Park outside Los Angeles, where fans can catch performances from Nelly, Sugar Ray, Lit, Alien Ant Farm and Unwritten Law.

The party then heads to Chandler, Arizona, on Nov. 21, adding acts including Smash Mouth, Warren G and Paul Wall to the mix.

The final stop lands Dec. 12 in Fort Worth, Texas, where organizers are putting a holiday spin on the nostalgia-filled event. Along with performances from Nelly, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Buckcherry, Paul Wall and Unwritten Law, attendees can expect festive décor, holiday-themed drinks and even a visit from Santa.

According to organizers, Dial Up Festival is designed as a full-on Y2K experience, complete with themed bars, photo opportunities, games, food vendors and throwback-inspired attractions meant to transport attendees back to the days of flip phones, disposable cameras, VHS rentals and dial-up internet.

Tickets for all three events are on sale now, with general admission starting at $64.99 and VIP passes beginning at $159.99.

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This story was originally published June 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM.