Insomniac has unveiled the full artist lineup for the 2026 edition of Escape Psycho Circus, the iconic Halloween music festival returning to the NOS Events Centre in San Bernardino, California on 30th–31st October, 2026. Now in its sixteenth year, the event will host over 80 acts across more than five stages, cementing its reputation as one of the premier Halloween dance music experiences in the United States.

Headlining the 2026 edition are global superstar Zedd, hip-hop icon Ice Cube, bass music titan Excision, and techno legend Richie Hawtin, joined by festival staples Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Galantis, Steve Aoki, Benny Benassi, Alok, and Morten. Hard dance and techno fans are well catered for with sets from 999999999, Indira Paganotto, Nina Kraviz, Darren Styles, Clara Cuvé, Trym, and a special Showtek Hardstyle Set, while house devotees can look forward to Cloonee, Disco Lines, San Pacho, TELYKAST, and OMNOM among many others.

The 2026 lineup delivers a series of compelling back-to-back pairings, including Joseph Capriati B2B SOSA, Jamie Jones B2B Franky Rizardo, and Lady Faith B2B LNY TNZ. Stage hosts Basscon, Bassrush, Factory 93, and Night Trip x Insomniac Records return alongside Mutate, Insomniac's new hard dance imprint making its Escape debut. Eurodance icon Cascada also joins the bill, alongside Insomniac's Discovery Project winner earning a coveted festival slot.

Tickets for Escape Psycho Circus 2026 go on sale Thursday, 6th August at 12pm PT, with two-day GA, GA+, and 21+ VIP options available via the official festival website. The event is open to ages 18 and over, and with such an expansive and genre-spanning lineup already confirmed, this year's Halloween edition is shaping up to be unmissable for dance music fans across the globe.