The Wildest Halloween Festival Lineup in California Just Dropped
- By: Julianne Elise Beffa
Escape Psycho Circus 2025…
Get ready, Southern California. This fall, the most iconic Halloween music festival is coming back bigger, louder, and wilder than ever. Escape Psycho Circus 2025 is officially set to return to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1, bringing with it a bone-rattling lineup, immersive haunted environments, and an all-new main stage that promises to redefine the festival experience.
This year, Insomniac is taking the Halloween rave scene to a whole new level, unveiling a stacked lineup of over 90 artists across five-plus stages. Whether you’re into house, techno, bass, or main stage anthems, there’s something for every kind of party person. And with the return of the festival’s signature “Psycho Circus” theme, Escape is gearing up to transform its sprawling grounds into a fully immersive world of sound, spectacle, and late-night surprises.
Headliners, Heavyweights, and Once-in-a-Lifetime B2Bs
The 2025 lineup reads like a dream for electronic music lovers. Topping the bill is a rare and highly anticipated Marshmello B2B DJ Snake performance that is guaranteed to draw massive crowds. Also joining the madness are festival giants Alesso, Dimitri Vegas, and the genre-blending legend Porter Robinson with a special DJ set.
Other can’t-miss acts include RL Grime, who’s bringing a full Sable Valley Takeover to the festival along with his solo set, and dance music icon deadmau5. Fans of big-room, progressive, and electro can look forward to a high-energy showdown from KSHMR B2B R3HAB, a rare pairing of two festival mainstays.
For the Bass Heads and Techno Loyalists
Escape 2025 leans into the heavier side of Halloween with a lineup that dives deep into bass, trap, and techno. Expect walls of sound from NGHTMRE B2B Peekaboo, along with scene-shaking performances by Angerfist, Kayzo, Jessica Audiffred, Virtual Riot, Black Tiger Sex Machine, and a powerful ROSSY B2B Pauline Herr set.
Techno fans will be pulled into the shadows with a high-caliber roster including Amelie Lens, Nicole Moudaber B2B Ilario Alicante, Eli Brown, Alignment, Klangkuenstler, and a high-impact B2B from Dax J and SPFDJ. For anyone who craves darker, faster, and more intense sounds, these sets will be the place to lose yourself this Halloween.
House, Vibes, and Global Flavor
For fans of house, Escape brings the bounce. The lineup includes the endlessly cool Vintage Culture, Deorro, The Martinez Brothers, Chris Lorenzo, Walker & Royce, SIDEPIECE, and Matroda, each bringing their signature grooves and club energy to San Bernardino.
Whether you’re dancing under the stars at the main stage or discovering a hidden warehouse-style set tucked deep in the festival grounds, the weekend is packed with opportunities to vibe out, link up, and get weird in the best way possible.
The Psycho Circus Experience: Not Just Music, A Full-On Halloween World
Escape Psycho Circus isn’t just a rave. It’s a surreal Halloween theme park built for grown-up night owls and festival fanatics. Every inch of the NOS Events Center will be transformed into an interactive haunted world filled with roaming characters, fire shows, art cars, and elaborate set pieces designed to fully transport you.
At the center of the madness is Crazy Town, the festival’s eerie entertainment district. Here, you can sip otherworldly cocktails at Poison Ivy, shop bizarre finds at The Butcher, or catch twisted performances at the Fire Organ. The Ringmaster’s Troupe of performers will be roaming the grounds all night long, creating moments that are just as memorable as the music.
When and How to Get Tickets
Mark your calendar. Tickets for Escape Psycho Circus 2025 go on sale August 7, with an early SMS presale starting at 11 AM PT, followed by general on-sale at 12 PM PT. Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP passes will be available exclusively at www.escapehalloween.com. This is an 18+ event, so don’t forget your ID.
To get early access, sign up for SMS notifications now at the official Escape website. These tickets move fast every year, and with a lineup this massive, early birds will definitely have the advantage.
Why Escape Psycho Circus Is One of the Best Halloween Festivals in the World
From world-class talent and rare B2B performances to art installations and interactive environments, Escape Psycho Circus 2025 is shaping up to be the most thrilling Halloween rave in the U.S. With its unmatched attention to detail and curation, it’s more than just a music festival, it’s an entire world waiting to be explored.
Whether you’re a festival veteran or making Escape your first major rave experience, this year is not the one to miss. The lineup is explosive, the production will be next level, and the memories will last far longer than any costume.
See you in the circus.
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