CRSSD Festival has unveiled its Fall 2026 lineup, and it arrives with the kind of weight that makes San Diego’s Waterfront Park one of the most anticipated stops on the North American festival calendar. Returning on September 26–27, 2026, the festival once again demonstrates why it has held a firm grip on the electronic music community since its debut in 2015 — not through spectacle alone, but through a consistent, considered approach to booking that spans house, techno, and everything in between.
The headline moment is one few saw coming: Chris Lake going back-to-back with Disclosure in DJ set format. Both acts have spent years operating at the upper tier of house music from very different angles — Lake through his relentless club output and label work, Disclosure through their ability to bridge pop crossover with genuine dance floor credibility. Seeing them share a booth at the Ocean View stage is the kind of pairing that justifies a festival ticket on its own.
Joining them at the top of the Ocean View billing is Mochakk, the Brazilian house producer who has become one of the most talked-about names in the scene over the past few years. Rounding out that stage are Big Wild, DRAMA, Sebastian Tellier, AYYBO, oskar med k, and Notion — a selection that keeps the energy varied without losing focus.
Over at The Palms, the programming takes on a grittier, more club-oriented character. Sonny Fodera, Prospa, Layton Giordani, and KETTAMA bring serious rave credentials, while Chase West adds further depth to an already stacked lineup. The stage also hosts one of the more intriguing pairings of the weekend: Carlita back-to-back with Rossi, two artists whose individual sounds make for a genuinely compelling combination. Skepta Más Tiempo — the grime pioneer’s electronic alias — also appears here, a booking that signals CRSSD’s willingness to pull from outside the traditional techno-house axis. Additional sets from Dean Turnley, Torren Foot, horsegiirl, and GENESI fill out the rest of the Palms schedule.
Techno heads will find their home at City Steps, where the programming is uncompromising. 999999999 brings the hard techno heat, while I Hate Models and VTSS keep the intensity locked in. Mathame offer a melodic counterpoint, and Helena Hauff’s presence alone is enough to make this stage a priority. Ben UFO, salute, and MPH add further range, and Groove Armada — a name that carries real history in dance music — rounds out a stage that should be running at full capacity throughout the weekend.
Marlon Hoffstadt also appears at City Steps, the German producer having built a reputation for high-energy sets that sit somewhere between house and electro. His inclusion alongside the harder-edged acts on that stage makes for an interesting programming decision, and one that should pay off on the floor.
Beyond the music, CRSSD’s setting remains a significant part of its appeal. Waterfront Park offers views of downtown San Diego, the bay, and the low-flying planes descending into the nearby airport — details that have become as much a part of the festival’s identity as the artists themselves. The combination of the physical environment and the programming philosophy has kept attendees returning across both the spring and fall editions year after year.
For those looking to secure tickets, the Alumni presale opens on Thursday, June 4 at 12pm PT. The Community Presale follows on Friday, June 5 at 12pm PT, with the general sale going live the same day at 2pm PT. Layaway plans are available for a limited time with 25% down at the point of purchase. Full details and ticket links can be found on the official CRSSD website.
Sources: When We Dip, EDM Identity
