Celebrating the Wild, Weird & Wonderful World of Exotica!
As the orbit of contemporary culture spirals out farther from the 20th Century, it becomes ever more apparent how extraordinary the pop-culture escapism of that period really was. What we need now is a creative celebration, somewhere dynamic where we can all come together and bask in the glory of what was and what still could be…
EXOTIKON 3 is June 7th and 8th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
We have a very special line up this year and excited to have you join us!
EXOTIKON Music & Arts Festival is a rollercoaster, weekend-long celebration of Mid-20th Century suave escapism culture. Here, you’ll be immersed in the many worlds of VINTAGE EXOTICA: Lounge, Latin, Tiki, Jungle Funk, Trip Hop, Mod Dance, Psychedelia, Space, Electronica and so much more!
In June 2023, we held EXOTIKON ONE in Los Angeles, California. EXOTIKON celebrates the many worlds of VINTAGE TIKI, LOUNGE and EXOTICA! It was a whirlwind weekend filled with music, multimedia presentations, shopping, symposiums, exhibitions, rum tastings, meet and greets, live performance art, and so much more! If you love everything mid-20th century music and lifestyle, EXOTIKON is for you!
DAY ONE
The MAYAN THEATER, Downtown Los Angeles
DAY ONE you will find yourself mingling in the inner sanctum of the wonderous MAYAN THEATER! This special EXOTIKON DAY ONE CONCERT features an extravaganza of avant-garde exotica entertainment.
EXOTIKON is proud to announce our headliner, the legendary musical art collective, THE RESIDENTS performing A Special One-Time LIVE Performance of Their Groundbreaking 1979 Concept Album; ESKIMO!
This avant-garde group of musicians have been out on the cutting edge for five decades. Since their formation, they have consistently pushed the boundaries, earning a rabid fan-base and critical acclaim. This is THE RESIDENTS first concert back in Los Angeles in years.
Attendance is limited! Secure your Passports today!
CREEPXOTICA!
Opening DAY ONE is a rare LA performance by orchestral exotica masters, CREEPXOTICA at EXOTIKON! Their haunting sounds are matched by their theatrical presentation. The Creeps are world-renowned for their immersive stage performances and this show will be no exception. Their special brand of classic Exotica mixed with alternative vibes and hard driving surf rock are consistent crowd-pleasers and have earned them a dedicated following. Whether this will be your first experience delving into the magical world of CREEPXOTICA, or you are a seasoned follower of their mystical madness, prepare your mind for a hallucinatory trip to a psychedelic world of wonders.
AFTER THE SHOW
Join us for an EXOTIKON takeover at the World-Famous CLIFTON’S PACIFIC SEAS with special musical guest!
The newly reopened Clifton’s Pacific Seas is a true sight to behold! A wonderous Tiki Bar, filled with history, an immersive nautical themed environment and top-notch tropical cocktails to temp your pallet. EXOTIKON attendees are invited to join us at Clifton’s with meet and greets, quality hang time and special musical guests! We’ll celebrate into the evening before another jammed-packed day of adventure with our full immersive experience on Sunday, DAY TWO.
All EXOTIKON wristband holders will be admitted FREE of cover charge!
CLIFTON’S PACIFIC SEAS
648 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Dining is available. Reservations for dining are encouraged. More info coming!
DAY TWO
The MAYAN THEATER, Downtown Los Angeles
DAY TWO is the FULL-BORE line up you have come to expect from EXOTIKON: Live entertainment: The immersive experience featuring DJ music, slideshows, artist meet and greets with signings and all of it takes place in the absolute EXOTIK SPLENDOR of the celebrated, 1923 MAYAN THEATER in Downtown Los Angeles!
We have the FULL RUN of the place, from balconies to the basement with fun things happening throughout this historic facility. PARKING IS SUPER EASY!
The Famous EXOTIKON VENDOR VILLAGE
Over 25 national vendors offering unique Tiki, Exotica and Mid-Century lifestyle products you can’t find anywhere else.
The EXOTIKON Tiki Bar Crawl at The MAYAN
Hosted, known Tiki Bars such as The TONGA HUT, Los Angeles’ oldest original Tiki Bar offering their own signature cocktails.
Informative XYMPOSIUMS
Sit back and learn about Exotica and Tiki Culture from passionate experts on their given subjects, all included with your admission…
ALOHA, AMIGO: The Amazing World of Spanish TIKI Culture by SVEN KIRSTEN
STRIKING ART: The Story and Art of TIKI Matchbooks by GEORG JOHANN BALANDRAN
HOSTED RUM TASTINGS with BRYAN INMAN and SEAN CORK
The MAYAN Theater: A Walking Tour thru 100 Years with SVEN KIRSTEN
EXOTIKON LIVE BANDS ON STAGE!
The SCIMITARS!
Journey to where crashing waves meet the ancient sands of the desert! The SCIMITARS are a Southern California combo that fuses the vintage sound of surf music with mesmerizing, primal rhythms of the Middel East. This star packed band is accompanied on stage by the alluring beauty and artistry of Belly Dancer, AMI!
The SATANIC PUPPETEER ORCHESTRA!
Absurd satire? Experimental performance art? A glimpse in to our robotic future? A novelty act gone too far? Totally weird? Yes. Join mad scientist Professor B. Miller and singing robot SPO-20 as they take you on an infectious musical odyssey. Once described by Dr. Nericcio as "If Kurt Vonnegut was in Devo," their brand of surreal satire and performance art is like no other.
MARTY LUSH and the SINGAPORE SLINGERS!
Join virtuoso, Marty Lush and his band as they pay homage to the best of Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman and more ON-STAGE in a concert of true, classic Exotica in every sense of the word.
EXOTIKON BURLESQUE REVUE LIVE!
FULL LINE-UP and SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED SOON!
Schedule and programming subject to change
THE OFFICIAL EXOTIKON 3 SECRET SOCIETY FESTIVAL RING!
Every year, we create a custom FESTIVAL RING for each EXOTIKON proper. This year is no different! Here’s the work-in-progress concept sketches.
We’ll post production updates over the next few weeks. Limited supply available! We also have our first two rings in limited supply. See the SKETCH to FINAL PRODUCT below. Don’t miss out! Kollect them all!
The EXOTIKON SECERT SOCIETY RINGS automatically gains you entry to the EXOTIKON SECRET SOCIETY! Ain't that great? During the year, we'll announce exclusive BAR and SPECIAL SPOT MEET-UPS as well as unique deals, merch and discounts ONLY AVAILABLE TO RING HOLDERS. Don't get left out in the cold!
Depending on your hand size, these will work for both MEN and WOMEN. They are adjustable and you can get custom sized by our EXOTIKON RING-SMITHS at pick up at the PEEKABOO GALLERY BOOTH!
MORE SPECIAL SHOW MERCH ANNOUNCED SOON! When we do, you’ll be able to reserve that merch, including the rings here. Stay tuned!
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