Robin Thicke To Play At Cat City Hot Air Balloon Festival: Early Bird Prices, Best Concert Days

CATHEDRAL CITY, CA - Tickets for this year's Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival, including singer-songwriter Robin Thicke's headlining performance, go on sale Friday.

"Join us for three days of activities for the whole family that include balloon tether rides, nighttime balloon glows, drone light show, live musical entertainment, gourmet food trucks, interactive family activities, art installations, an outdoor artisan market, carnival rides and games, and so much more!" the website says of the upcoming event.

The multi-platinum recording artist was scheduled to perform at last year's festival, but the event was canceled due to severe weather.

General admission tickets will go on sale online Friday starting at $35, which will grant access to all festival events. Presale tickets for subscribers who registered in advance was on sale as of Wednesday.

Thicke's performance will be held on Nov. 21 at the Community Amphitheater, at 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. Choose your seats accordingly!

The "Blurred Lines" singer and son of the late actor Alan Thicke is a five-time Grammy-nominated singer and record producer. He has written for numerous artists, including Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and Mary J. Blige.

The 12th annual festival will take place Nov. 20-22, with events featuring hot air balloon launches, weather permitting, a festival balloon glow and drone light show.

The schedule, according to the website is as follows:

Friday, November 20th

FLIGHTS:

• 6 a.m. | Sunrise Launch at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage – the festival’s traditional kickoff and first launch of the weekend - RESERVE FLIGHTS HERE

FESTIVAL:

• 5 p.m. | Festival opens at the Cathedral City Festival Grounds with music, games, rides, artisan vendors, craft food, and educational sessions led by balloon pilots
• 6 p.m. | U2 tribute concert
• 7:30 p.m. | Mini balloon glow
• 7:45 p.m. | Drone light show

Saturday, November 21st

FLIGHTS:

• 6 a.m. | Sunrise Launch at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa, lifting off from the driving range - RESERVE FLIGHTS HERE

FESTIVAL:

• 3 p.m. | Festival Doors Open — vendors, food, games & kids activities
• 3:30 p.m. | Just A Girl (No Doubt Tribute) — Glow Stage
• 5 p.m. | Amphitheater Opens — DJ A-One, Main Stage
• 6:30 p.m. | Robin Thicke — Main Stage
• 8 p.m. | Official Balloon Glow

Sunday, November 22nd

• 6 a.m. | Morning launch at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa, lifting off from the driving range - RESERVE FLIGHTS HERE

Officials said some city residents will be able to pick up complimentary tickets to Thicke's performance, with additional details to be announced at a later date.

Balloon Glow and Festival Admission Only tickets are also available.

Tickets and other details can be found at cchotairballoonfest.com.