It’s March, which means the sunshine is out, the breeze is blowing, and our city’s favorite house and techno oasis – CRSSD Festival – is taking over Waterfront Park soon. If you’re a local, you already know that CRSSD is the unofficial kickoff to festival season. It always brings immaculate vibes, world-class beats, and epic sunsets at the edge of the San Diego Bay. Here’s everything you need to know to survive and thrive the weekend.
CRSSD 2026 line-up
Once again, CRSSD is bringing a heavy-hitting roster across its 3 iconic stages. Headliners for the 2026 edition include powerhouses like Dom Dolla, Polo & Pan, Cut Copy, and Franc Moody.
You won’t want to miss acts like:
- TOKiMONSTA
- Tycho
- Lane 8
- The Martinez Brothers
- Vintage Culture
And for the techno purists, don’t forget:
- Amelie Lens
- Cirez D
- Deborah De Luca
- COLLABS3000 (Chris Liebing & Speedy J)
It’s a beautifully stacked weekend, so make sure you map out those set times early.
Tickets & pricing
If you haven’t secured your spot yet, you need to make moves quick. CRSSD historically sells out, and this year is no exception.
- Official 2-day weekend passes have hit “Last Call” tiers, currently going for about $379 (plus fees).
- Single-day tickets for Saturday or Sunday are going for around $195 before fees.
- If the official site is tapped out by the time you look, you can check resale sites too – just make sure they’re legit.
CRSSD After Dark
The Waterfront Park festival strictly ends at 10 PM due to city noise curfews; but the party definitely doesn’t stop there. CRSSD After Dark is taking over San Diego’s best venues from Friday night through Sunday. Here are some highlights:
- Friday, March 13: Will Clarke at Spin Nightclub or Only Fire & Friends at EQ
- Saturday, March 14: Deborah De Luca at Spin, Tycho (DJ Set) at Music Box, or Space 92 at The Brass Rail
- Sunday, March 15: Modeselektor at Music Box or Odd Mob at Spin
Keep in mind that tickets for After Dark events are sold separately and typically sell out very quickly.
Tips for locals
Fun is fun, but we also gotta talk logistics. You already know that Downtown and Little Italy are going to be a traffic nightmare. Pacific Highway gets heavily congested, and rideshare surge pricing will be through the roof at 10 PM. Here are a couple of tips for more chill vibes, and less stressy times:
- do not try to park near Waterfront Park. Street parking is practically nonexistent, and the nearby paid lots will charge a huge premium.
- if you can, take the MTS Trolley. The Green Line drops you off right at the County Center/Little Italy station, steps away from the festival gates.
Oh, also: quick reminder on the vibe. CRSSD has a famously strict dress code. Leave the LED gloves and fuzzy rave boots at home, as they’re prohibited. The festival leans heavily into a casual, trendy aesthetic.
Stay hydrated, look out for each other, and we’ll see you on the dance floor!
