Insomniac has officially revealed the lineup for Escape Psycho Circus 2025, set to return to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California this Halloween Weekend, October 31 and November 1. Known for its twisted carnival atmosphere and immersive theatrical production, the two-night festival is once again plunging Headliners into a world of sonic horror and unhinged fun—with a sinister new main stage making its debut.
Leading the charge is an all-star cast of over 90 artists spanning the entire spectrum of dance music. Headliners include a blockbuster Marshmello B2B DJ Snake set, melodic titans Alesso and Dimitri Vegas, bass juggernaut RL Grime (with both a solo set and Sable Valley takeover), genre-shifting visionary Porter Robinson (DJ set), electro-house icon deadmau5, and an electrifying KSHMR B2B R3HAB showcase.
The festival also dives deep into the darker, bass-heavy corners of electronic music with a devastating NGHTMRE B2B Peekaboo throwdown, the relentless fury of Angerfist, a rare and emotionally charged San Holo (Wholesome Riddim Set), and signature sonic chaos from Black Tiger Sex Machine, Kayzo, Ray Volpe, Jessica Audiffred, Virtual Riot, and a unique ROSSY B2B Pauline Herr performance.
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House heads will find their groove with appearances from Brazilian superstar Vintage Culture, high-energy showman Deorro, underground staples The Martinez Brothers, bass-house leader Matroda, UK standout Chris Lorenzo, the ever-experimental Walker & Royce, and the party-starting duo SIDEPIECE.
On the techno front, Escape Psycho Circus brings a darker edge with scene leader Amelie Lens, a rare B2B from Nicole Moudaber B2B Ilario Alicante, chart-climber Eli Brown, Berlin’s own Alignment, melodic hypnotist Korolova, industrial maestro Klangkuenstler, and a fierce Dax J B2B SPFDJ set.
Rounding out the lineup are genre-bending standouts like What So Not, trap innovator TroyBoi, future riddim architects Wavedash, melodic house favorite Audien, and soaring bass music star Gryffin.
Beyond the music, Escape Psycho Circus 2025 promises a fully immersive festival world where the boundaries between nightmare and fantasy blur. Fans will once again explore Crazy Town, the festival’s surreal core featuring Poison Ivy cocktail bars, macabre merchants at The Butcher, and wild spectacles at the Fire Organ. Expect roaming characters from the Ringmaster’s Troupe, towering art installations, pyrotechnic madness, and a new main stage centerpiece that pushes production boundaries.
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Tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 7, with Early Access at 11AM PT (via SMS sign-up) and General On-Sale at 12PM PT through the official Escape website. Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP passes will be available. This event is strictly 18+.
This Halloween, step right into the madness—Escape Psycho Circus is back and more twisted than ever.
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