CRSSD Festival has officially revealed the lineup for its highly anticipated Fall 2026 edition, returning to Waterfront Park in San Diego on September 26-27. Celebrated as one of North America’s premier destinations for forward-thinking electronic music, the festival continues its long-standing tradition of bringing together global tastemakers, underground innovators, and genre-defining artists in one of the country’s most picturesque festival settings.
For more than a decade, CRSSD Festival has distinguished itself through a carefully curated programming philosophy that moves seamlessly between house, techno, indie-electronic, and live crossover performances. Rather than following trends, the festival has consistently championed artists shaping the future of dance music culture, creating an experience that balances musical discovery with large-scale festival energy.
The Fall 2026 lineup continues that legacy with one of the festival’s most diverse and ambitious artist rosters to date. Leading the announcement is a rare back-to-back performance from Chris Lake and Disclosure (DJ Set), alongside Brazilian house sensation Mochakk, hard techno powerhouse 999999999, grime pioneer Skepta Más Tiempo, legendary house outfit Groove Armada (DJ Set), and the genre-blurring pairing of Carlita B2B Rossi.
The lineup further expands with some of electronic music’s most in-demand names, including I Hate Models, Marlon Hoffstadt, horsegiirl, Layton Giordani, KETTAMA, and melodic techno duo Mathame, showcasing the festival’s commitment to presenting artists driving contemporary club culture forward.
True to the festival’s signature Ocean View programming, the crossover portion of the lineup highlights artists operating beyond traditional dance music boundaries. Big Wild returns with his expansive blend of live instrumentation, cinematic electronic production, and emotionally driven songwriting, while DRAMA continues to blur the lines between soulful vocal performance and dance-pop. French cult favorite Sebastien Tellier brings his signature art-pop eccentricity to the waterfront, joined by indie-electronic duo Balu Brigada, genre-fluid act ROYA, bass-house favorite AYYBO, UK garage standout Notion, rising producer beginagain, deep-groove specialist EAR, Norwegian producer Oskar Med K, and retro-futurist project Mind Enterprises, whose sound draws heavily from vintage Italo-disco and leftfield dance influences.
At The Palms, house music fans can expect a globally inspired showcase of groove-driven talent. Australian favorite Sonny Fodera leads the stage alongside euphoric UK garage duo Prospa and rapidly rising producer CHASEWEST. The lineup also features Dean Turnley, GENESI, Greg 99, Jamback, Jay de Lys, Locklead, Marco Strous, Rafael, Torren Foot, and Sam Alfred, creating a deep and diverse journey through contemporary house music.
Meanwhile, City Steps remains the festival’s underground heartbeat, delivering a carefully curated selection of techno and rave innovators. This year’s stage features boundary-pushing club icon VTSS, Berlin mainstay Helena Hauff, cinematic techno duo KAS:ST, influential selector Ben UFO, and globally celebrated dance innovator salute. The lineup also includes Son of Son, UK garage talent MPH, and melodic house and techno standout ARODES.
Set against the scenic San Diego waterfront, Waterfront Park once again provides the perfect backdrop for CRSSD’s three distinct stage experiences: Ocean View, City Steps, and The Palms. Each stage maintains its own carefully curated sonic identity, guiding attendees through a weekend of cutting-edge electronic music beneath the Southern California skyline.
Beyond the music, CRSSD Festival continues to deliver a thoughtfully curated cultural experience featuring craft food and beverage offerings, immersive activations, and unique community-focused experiences. Among the most beloved attractions is CRSSD Lab, an interactive space where attendees can browse vinyl collections, connect with fellow music enthusiasts, and discover emerging artists.
The celebration extends well beyond festival grounds through CRSSD After Dark, the festival’s acclaimed afterparty series taking over clubs and venues throughout San Diego. Featuring artists from the festival lineup alongside special guests and surprise performances, the afterparty programming has become an essential part of the overall CRSSD experience. Additional details surrounding After Dark events will be announced closer to the festival.
With another carefully assembled lineup spanning house, techno, indie-electronic, and cutting-edge club music, CRSSD Festival Fall 2026 continues to reinforce its reputation as one of the most influential and forward-thinking events in electronic music. By bringing together established icons, underground leaders, and emerging talent against the backdrop of Waterfront Park, the festival once again offers a snapshot of where dance music culture is headed next.
CRSSD Festival alumni presale begins Thursday, June 4 at 12 PM PT and will be available to Weekend Pass purchasers.
CRSSD Community Presale begins Friday, June 5 at 12PM PT, and fans can opt in by signing up at this link. The general on sale begins Friday, June 5 at 2PM PT via CRSSD Festival’s official website.
CRSSD is a 21+ festival.