FORM Festival Lands Lorde, Geese, Turnstile

Out in the Arizona desert, FORM Festival has built its reputation on scarcity, taste and the kind of lineup you commit to rather than discover by accident. The boutique event will returns to Arcosanti on Oct. 9-11 with another expertly curated bill, led by Lorde, Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker, Blood Orange, Kamasi Washington, Turnstile, Disclosure and… Geese.

With attendance capped at just 2,500, FORM remains one of the rare festivals where a global headliner can feel like a secret show. This year, that includes what’s poised to be one of the smallest performances of Lorde’s recent career, alongside Lenker’s only announced solo set of 2026. Also featured are Dylan Brady, Underscores, noise rockers YHWH Nailgun, acclaimed Danish experimentalist ML Buch, Nourished by Time, Twin Shadow, Sean Kuti & Egypt 80 and a Tinashe DJ set.

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FORM’s origin story still looms large over its identity. What began in 2014 as a DIY release party for founder Zach Tetreault’s band Hundred Waters has evolved into one of the most distinctive festivals in the U.S., thanks to its intentional scale and admirable refusal to expand.

This year, a new partnership with Spotify will kick off with a dedicated Fresh Finds stage spotlighting emerging independent artists, while the ambient-focused Envelop Stage returns with immersive, longform sets from artists including Tycho. Elsewhere, collective USAL will once again lead hikes and on-site wellness programming.

Early ticket tiers vanished almost instantly when made available last month, but a limited batch has been released alongside the lineup announcement. Click here for more details.

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