CRSSD Festival Fall 2025 Lineup Announcement

CRSSD Festival has announced its Fall 2025 lineup, marking a decade since its debut with a diverse slate of electronic acts scheduled to perform at San Diego’s Waterfront Park on September 27 and 28. The San Diego event features Empire of the Sun, John Summit, Ben Böhmer, and more across three stages.

This year’s edition continues CRSSD’s tradition of hosting a broad spectrum of electronic music, reflecting trends in global dance music. The festival’s three-stage format returns, each focusing on a distinct facet of electronic culture: Ocean View, The Palms, and City Steps.

Ocean View Stage Highlights

Headlining the Ocean View stage are:

• Empire of the Sun: Known for their visually rich live shows.
• John Summit: A house artist celebrated for recent mainstream success.
• Ben Böhmer: A German producer performing live.
• DARKSIDE: An experimental duo.
• Caribou: A Canadian artist with a unique sound.
• Maribou State: A UK group known for their melodic tunes.

This stage leans toward live sets and melodic sounds, offering a refreshing contrast to the DJ-heavy lineups typical of large festivals.

House and Techno at The Palms and City Steps

The Palms stage continues to cater to house music enthusiasts with performances from:

• Jamie Jones B2B Adam Ten: A highly anticipated back-to-back set.
• Claude VonStroke: A well-known figure in the house scene.
• Purple Disco Machine: Bringing a vibrant disco flair.
• Dombresky: A rising star in house music.
• Chris Stussy, Cassian, and Beltran: Promising talents in the house genre.
• Swimming Paul and Max Styler: New names making waves in the industry.

This programming reflects house music’s evolving landscape, where veteran acts are joined by emerging producers gaining momentum online and in clubs.

City Steps brings a harder-edged techno focus. Headliners include:

• Boys Noize: A prominent figure in the techno scene.
• Brutalismus 3000: Known for their energetic performances.
• DJ Gigola B2B MCR-T: A dynamic duo from Berlin.
• ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U: A Japanese DJ pushing boundaries.
• OGUZ: An artist known for innovative sounds.
• KETBOI69: A collaborative alias of KETTAMA and Partiboi69, tapping into meme-driven club culture.

The inclusion of these artists underscores CRSSD’s commitment to showcasing boundary-pushing underground talent.

Changing Scenes in Electronic Music

CRSSD’s 2025 edition arrives amid a broader shift toward genre fluidity and multimedia performance in electronic festivals. Its continued focus on live electronic acts and hybrid performances sets it apart from many US festivals dominated by traditional DJ sets. The lineup demonstrates an awareness of both digital-native breakout artists and legacy acts, capturing a moment in the genre where innovation and nostalgia often overlap.

CRSSD remains a 21+ festival and is known for its daytime, waterfront setting. Alongside the music, it features local food vendors, craft beverages, and interactive areas including a music-tech lounge and vinyl market. Afterparty events under the CRSSD After Dark banner will be announced closer to the event.

Ticket sales begin with an alumni presale on May 27, followed by SMS and general public sales on May 28. More information is available on the festival’s official website.

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