CRSSD Festival has officially unveiled the lineup for its highly anticipated Fall 2025 edition, set to take place September 27–28 at Waterfront Park in San Diego. As the event continues its 10-year anniversary celebration, this fall’s installment reaffirms CRSSD’s reputation as a premier destination for forward-thinking electronic music, immersive daytime vibes, and boundary-pushing artist curation.
Nestled between the Pacific coastline and downtown San Diego’s skyline, the iconic Ocean View stage will host a dynamic mix of live electronic talent and genre-spanning performers. Topping the bill are Empire of the Sun, bringing their signature cinematic synth-pop spectacle, and dance music juggernaut John Summit, whose meteoric rise has made him a staple on the global festival circuit. They’re joined by the lush soundscapes of Ben Böhmer (live), genre-bending Canadian visionary Caribou, the avant-garde brilliance of DARKSIDE, and UK’s beloved Maribou State. Additional standouts include Mexican nu-disco outfit Midnight Generation, crossover sensation Elderbrook, genre-hopping singer-producer Mindchatter, live melodic duo Sultan + Shepard, and mysterious newcomers Fcukers.
The Palms stage, CRSSD’s heartbeat for global house grooves, returns with a genre-spanning array of dancefloor tastemakers. The stage will feature a must-see B2B set from Jamie Jones and Adam Ten, iconic Dirtybird founder Claude VonStroke, and feel-good disco-house luminary Purple Disco Machine. Also set to perform are Dombresky, Cassian, Chris Stussy, Cloonee, Beltran, Max Styler, Alex Wann, and the nostalgic yet modern vibes of Swimming Paul.
Techno purists and underground heads will find sanctuary at City Steps, which brings together some of the boldest names in club culture. This includes the genre-defying force of Boys Noize, the visionary chaos of ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, the raw energy of Brutalismus 3000, and the relentless drive of Eli Brown. Other highlights include a playful B2B from Berlin’s DJ Gigola and MCR-T, Turkish techno standout OGUZ, powerhouse duo KETBOI69 (aka KETTAMA B2B Partiboi69), UK favorite Will Clarke, rare U.S. appearance from German industrialist Blawan, and Melbourne rising star Tobiahs.
Beyond music, CRSSD continues to offer a full-spectrum festival experience — with cutting-edge stage production, handpicked food and craft beverage vendors, and interactive activations at CRSSD Lab, featuring a vinyl market and tech-focused lounge. As always, the party will continue well into the night with the return of CRSSD After Dark, transforming select venues across San Diego into exclusive afterparty destinations.
Key dates for CRSSD’s Fall 2025 ticket rollout include:
- Alumni Presale: Begins May 27 at 12PM PT for past attendees from CRSSD Spring ‘15, Fall ‘24, Spring ‘25, Proper NYE/NYD ‘24/25, and DAY.MVS.
- SMS Presale: Begins May 28 at 12PM PT (opt-in).
- General On Sale: Launches May 28 at 12PM PT via crssdfest.com.
CRSSD Festival is strictly 21+. As CRSSD enters a new decade of music, community, and coastal celebration, Fall 2025 promises another unforgettable chapter in its evolution.
