80s band Duran Duran headlined the Cruel World music festival in Pasadena, following a post-pandemic resurgence in popularity.

Duran Duran brought joyful hit performances to the Cruel World music festival in Pasadena as they headlined the event. The band enjoyed a post-pandemic resurgence in popularity, including a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2022 and two sold-out nights at the Hollywood Bowl. Cruel World, now in its third year, typically features '80s new wave, goth, and post-punk acts, such as Blondie, Interpol, Adam Ant, and Simple Minds.