Today, Escape Halloween, the world’s largest Halloween music festival, has announced the lineup for its thrilling 13th edition. Set to return to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, Insomniac has assembled an expansive lineup of over 80 artists across more than five immersive stages.
Showcasing the festival’s exceptional curatorial talent, this year’s lineup includes electrifying sets from dance music titans Afroki (a back-to-back performance by Afrojack and Steve Aoki), stadium sensation Illenium, a rare North American festival appearance by Martin Garrix, groundbreaking producer deadmau5, legendary UK artist Fatboy Slim, and hip-hop icon Ludacris.
For fans of heavier sounds, the lineup features the infamous Angerfist, the dynamic Dog Eat Dog project by Crankdat and Riot Ten, bass powerhouse Alison Wonderland, melodic bass expert Seven Lions, experimental bass producer PEEKABOO, and the unique blend of melodic dubstep and riddim from Wooli.
House and techno enthusiasts will appreciate the presence of techno visionary Nina Kraviz, the respected Berghain duo Ben Klock and Marcel Dettmann performing back-to-back, tech house star PAWSA, Hellbent Records boss Cloonee, and the eclectic rising star Chloé Caillet. Additional highlights include the British four-to-the-floor selector James Hype, Italy’s global streaming giants MEDUZA, prolific club favorites Denis Sulta and Dennis Cruz, and the high-energy techno of Patrick Mason.
With bone-rattling beats and monumental drops, Escape Halloween promises groundbreaking stage designs, plunging festival-goers into a world of spine-chilling delights. This year, Insomniac stage hosts include the bass-heavy Bassrush, the underground techno brand Factory 93, the hard dance epicenter Basscon, and a collaborative effort between Night Trip and Insomniac Records.
The world of Escape Halloween is vast and immersive. Festival attendees, known as Headliners, can dance among roaming performers from the Ringmaster’s Troupe, encountering a host of eerie characters. Art installations, including three-dimensional superstructures, glow-in-the-dark environments, and technological feats of light, sound, and fire, are scattered throughout the festival. At the heart of Escape Halloween lies Crazy Town, an enigmatic space filled with mysterious characters and supernatural forces. Here, attendees can grab a mystical drink at Poison Ivy, shop at The Butcher, or watch interactive shows at the Fire Organ.
Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP passes will be available starting August 8 at 12pm PST on the official Escape Halloween website. Escape Halloween is an 18+ festival.
*Feature Photo Courtesy of Escape Halloween // Credit : Jake West*
