LX 127 · State signalCalifornia Raves & EDM Festivals
California has the broadest catalog footprint, from large Southern California electronic festivals to Bay Area and San Diego weekends with distinct local scenes.
- Catalog signal
- 22 active festivals
- City signal
- 8 represented cities
- Genre signal
- 12 electronic genres
LX 128 · Live datesDates announced
These active editions have exact upcoming dates in the catalog.
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Press photo: Jake West / Insomniac Events Dates announcedNocturnal Wonderland
San Bernardino, California, United States
Sep 19–20, 2026
Tickets: On sale
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Official 2025 lineup art Dates announcedSame Same But Different
Perris, California, United States
Sep 25–27, 2026
- bass
- house
- dubstep
Tickets: On sale
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Official 2026 lineup art Dates announcedCRSSD Festival
San Diego, California, United States
Sep 26–27, 2026
- house
- tech house
- techno
- garage
Tickets: On sale
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Official 2026 lineup art Dates announcedPortola
San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 26–27, 2026
- house
- techno
- disco
- bass
Tickets: On sale
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Official 2026 lineup art Dates announcedNiteharts
San Diego, California, United States
Oct 9–11, 2026
- bass
- dubstep
- house
Tickets: Waitlist
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Official 2026 lineup art Dates announcedHead Trip Festival
Indio, California, United States
Oct 10–11, 2026
- house
- tech house
- electro house
- bass
Tickets: On sale
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Official 2026 lineup art Dates announcedDay Trip Festival NorCal
San Jose, California, United States
Oct 17–18, 2026
- house
Tickets: On sale
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Press photo: Brian Rapaport / Insomniac Events Dates announcedEscape Halloween
San Bernardino, California, United States
Oct 30–31, 2026
Tickets: On sale
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Press photo: Jamal Eid / Insomniac Events Dates announcedDreamstate Southern California
Long Beach, California, United States
Nov 20–21, 2026
- trance
Tickets: On sale
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Press photo: Orhun Uygur / Insomniac Events Dates announcedCountdown NYE
San Bernardino, California, United States
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Tickets: On sale
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Official 2027 lineup art Dates announcedProper NYE/NYD
San Diego, California, United States
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
- house
- tech house
- techno
- progressive house
Tickets: On sale
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Press photo: Don Idio / Insomniac Events Dates announcedBeyond Wonderland Southern California
San Bernardino, California, United States
Mar 26–27, 2027
Tickets: On sale
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Official 2026 lineup art Dates announcedCoachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Indio, California, United States
Apr 9–11, 2027 · Apr 16–18, 2027
- house
- techno
- bass
- progressive house
Tickets: Waitlist
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Official 2027 event art Dates announcedLightning in a Bottle
California, United States
May 26–30, 2027
- house
- bass
- techno
Tickets: Waitlist
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Press photo: Jake West / Insomniac Events Dates announcedZombie Apocalypse
Long Beach, California, United States
Jun 18–19, 2027
- bass
- dubstep
- drum and bass
Tickets: On sale
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Official 2026 lineup art Dates announcedOutside Lands
San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 6–8, 2027
- house
- techno
- progressive house
Tickets: Tickets not announced
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LX 129 · Holding patternDates TBA
These active festivals are waiting on their next exact date announcement.
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Official 2026 lineup art Dates TBACRSSD Festival
San Diego, California, United States
Next dates not announced
- house
- tech house
- techno
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Press photo: Don Idio / Insomniac Events Dates TBADay Trip Festival
Long Beach, California, United States
Next dates not announced
- house
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Press photo: Demian Becerra / Insomniac Events Dates TBAHARD Summer
Los Angeles, California, United States
Next dates not announced
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Press photo: Keiki-Lani Knudsen / Insomniac Events Dates TBALost In Dreams Festival
Los Angeles, California, United States
Next dates not announced
- bass
- dubstep
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Official 2026 event art Dates TBASkyline Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States
Next dates not announced
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Official 2026 lineup art Dates TBAWasteland
San Bernardino, California, United States
Next dates not announced
- hardstyle
Tickets: Tickets not announced
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LX 130 · Scene mapWhere the scene gathers
Los Angeles
A major Southern California anchor for club culture, warehouse events, and large electronic festival weekends.
San Bernardino
Large-scale festival grounds east of Los Angeles host destination-sized electronic gatherings and multi-day productions.
San Diego
A coastal market with its own festival weekends, club calendar, and border-region travel considerations.
San Francisco Bay Area
The Bay Area combines influential underground scenes with established electronic festivals and varied venue formats.
LX 131 · Before doorsPlan the next move
Distances are large across California, so confirm the exact city and venue before booking travel, lodging, or arrival plans.
LX 133 · Next circuitExplore another state
LX 134 · Quick answersCalifornia festival FAQ
- What are the main rave hubs in California?
- California's main rave hubs are Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area.
- Where can I find upcoming California EDM festivals?
- Browse upcoming EDM festivals on this California page, then open a festival guide for dates, venue details, and official links before planning your trip.