CRSSD Festival
Research checked 2026-10-09. Details below may refer to earlier editions; source dates and notes show the context.
A two-day, 21-plus electronic festival on the waterfront at Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego, held twice a year in spring and fall.
- GA / 2026
- Not recorded
- Days
- 2
- Hours
- Day into night
- Camping
- No camping
- Age
- 21+
- Capacity / day
- Not confirmed
No full-event GA price recorded for this editionField notes & sources ↓
Tickets & cost
Recorded prices, not live quotes
Availability, delivery, taxes and final totals must be checked with the official seller.
Recorded ticket prices
No ticket prices are recorded for any edition. Check the official seller for current tiers.
Payment plans, refunds & resale
- Payment plan
- Not confirmedNo payment plan was found on the pages reviewed.
Official
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No source link is recorded for this fact.
- Refunds
- Not confirmedNo refund policy was found on the pages reviewed.
Official
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No source link is recorded for this fact.
- Resale
- The venue warns about fake third-party resale tickets and scammers.
Official
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The lineup
Last recorded 2026-10-09
No 2026 lineup is recorded. The Fall 2026 lineup was not checked in this pass.
Official
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In the archive
1 editions on file
- Edition held
- Ahead / dates open
- Cancelled
- No record in the archive
- Weather or incident note
Attendance not recorded for any edition
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Read as a table
| Year | Dates | Status | Reported attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sep 26–27, 2026 | Past edition | Not recorded |
2026Sep 26–27, 2026Past edition
- Headliners
- Not confirmedThe Fall 2026 lineup was not checked in this pass.
Official
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
No source link is recorded for this fact.
- Venue
- Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego
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Artists from other editions / 55
- 999999999
- Adam Sellouk
- Ahadadream
- ARODES
- AYYBO
- Balu Brigada
- BB Shaine
- beginagain
- Ben UFO
- Big Wild
- Boys Noize
- Carlita
- ChaseWest
- Chris Lake
- Chris Lorenzo
- Dean Turnley
- Disclosure
- DRAMA
- ear
- GENESI
- Greg 99
- Groove Armada
- Helena Hauff
- Heminguey
- horsegiirL
- I Hate Models
- Jamback
- Jay de Lys
- KAS:ST
- KETTAMA
- Layton Giordani
- Locklead
- Marco Strous
- Marlon Hoffstadt
- Mathame
- Mind Enterprises
- Mochakk
- MPH
- Notion
- oskar med k
- Pete Soul
- Prospa
- Punkybutter
- Rafael
- Rivka M
- Rossi.
- ROYA
- SAAND
- salute
- Sam Alfred
- Sébastien Tellier
- Son of Son
- Sonny Fodera
- Torren Foot
- VTSS
- Promoter
- FNGRSThe venue page is titled FNGRS CRSSD.
Official
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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- Festival status
- ActiveTwo 2026 editions ran: Spring on March 14 and 15, and Fall on September 26 and 27. No 2027 dates were checked.
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The read
Our editorial read
A two-day, 21-plus electronic festival on the waterfront at Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego, held twice a year in spring and fall.
The full editorial
CRSSD Festival takes place over two days at Waterfront Park, on the San Diego bay in downtown San Diego. The 2026 editions ran March 14 and 15, and September 26 and 27. Doors open at noon each day. The festival is 21-plus only, and it asks everyone to bring a valid government photo ID. The park is open air, with grass, fountains and walking paths, and the festival is cashless. Payment works by credit or debit card and Apple Pay only. Tickets are good for one entry per day, with no re-entry. The logistics are the main planning task. Bags must be clear, and the venue lists two different clear-bag sizes on its pages, so check the size before you pack. Camelbaks and bladders are not allowed, but a clear 24-ounce bottle is, and water refill stations are on site. The festival says it is smoke free, and it lists a zero-tolerance policy on drugs. The park is walkable from downtown hotels, and the venue page points visitors to the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and to San Diego International airport, about a mile away. The trade-off is that it is a city-park setting with a 21-plus rule and cashless entry, not a camping weekend. For a San Diego group that wants a waterfront show close to home, it is a practical pick.
Go if
- San Diego and Southern California groups who want a waterfront show in the city
- Fans of house and techno who want a daytime and early-evening festival
Skip if
- You need to camp or stay on the grounds
- You plan to leave and return the same day, since there is no re-entry
Inside the festival
A two-day waterfront festival in downtown San Diego, held on grass and fountain-lined paths by the bay, rain or shine.
21-plus only, with house and techno fans, city visitors and Southern California groups.
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The read, the audience notes and the tags are our judgment, based on the source ledger below.
Waterfront setting
Waterfront Park sits on the bay, with fountains, grass and walking paths around the County Administration Center.
Sources
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The sound
Genre weights are our estimate
No genre mix is recorded for this festival. The full lineup for these editions was not checked in this pass, so we do not estimate a genre mix.
No stage-by-stage notes recorded
Getting there
San Diego, CA
- Venue
- Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego
Official
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- Ground
- Waterfront, outdoor. Surface: grass.The venue page refers to green grass and sitting on the grass.
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- Shuttle
- Not confirmedNo shuttle was named on the venue page.
Official
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No source link is recorded for this fact.
- Parking
- Not confirmedNo parking detail was found on the pages reviewed.
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- Rideshare
- Not confirmedNo rideshare pickup or drop-off point was found on the venue page.
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- Transit
- Walkable from Union Station for Amtrak and trolleys, according to the venue page.
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Airports & location map
Nearby airports
- SAN San Diego InternationalDrive time not recorded
Curated reference. Drive times are rough and vary with festival traffic.
Conditions
September in San Diego
- Hours
- Doors open at noon daily. Arrive before 4 PM to avoid the afternoon entry slowdown, which the venue says runs from 4 PM to 6 PM.
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Weather and incidents on record
No weather or incident notes recorded. That is a gap in the archive, not a clean record.
Before you pack
Check the official page before you go
- Age / ID
- 21+
Official
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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- Camping
- No campingThe venue is a city park; no camping is listed.
Official
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- Bags
- Clear totes and backpacks only, after inspection. The venue lists 12 by 6 by 12 inches on one page and 12 by 12 by 6 inches on another. Small clutch bags and wallets up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches may come in with a clear tote. Oversized bags and camelbacks are not allowed.The two clear-bag sizes conflict on the venue page. Check the current size before you go.
Official
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- Hydration packs
- Camelbaks and bladders are not allowed. One empty clear 24-ounce bottle is allowed, and refill stations are on site.
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OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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- Re-entry
- No re-entry. Tickets are good for one entry per day.
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- Cashless payments
- YesCredit card, debit card and Apple Pay only.
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- Prohibited items
- Camelbaks and bladders
- Outside food and drink, except with a doctor's note
- Glass bottles and containers
- Weapons of any kind
- Drones
- Professional cameras with removable lenses
- Lighters
- Laser pointers
- Umbrellas (parasols are allowed)
- Chains and chain wallets
- Drugs and drug paraphernalia
- Vapes and cigarettes
- Pets, except guide and service dogs
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Safety & comfort
- Medical
- First-aid stations are on site, marked on the site map.
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- Water
- Refillable water stations are on site. Fans may bring one 24-ounce clear bottle for refills.Locations are on the event map, which is published near the date.
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- Harm reduction
- Not confirmedNo harm-reduction service was named on the venue page. The festival states a zero-tolerance drug policy.
Official
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
No source link is recorded for this fact.
- Accessibility
- ADA-compliant event with several ADA entrances and viewing locations. An email address is listed for entry help.
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First-timer playbook
Each note keeps its source
Sourced tips / 4
Bring a valid government photo ID. The venue refuses DMV temporary IDs.
Official
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Check the clear-bag size on the venue page before you pack, since two sizes are listed.
Official
Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Use a clear 24-ounce bottle for water. Camelbaks are not allowed.
Official
Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Set up a card or Apple Pay for payment. The event is cashless.
Official
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Easy mistakes to avoid
- Buying a resale ticket from an unofficial seller. The venue warns about scammers.
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- Planning to leave and come back the same day. There is no re-entry.
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OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Worth it for / the catch
Worth it for
- Waterfront location in downtown San Diego, walkable from hotels
- Walking distance from Union Station for Amtrak and trolleys, according to the venue page
- Open-air setting with grass, fountains and refill stations
The catch
- 21-plus only, with photo ID required at entry
- No re-entry and no camping
- Bag and camelbak rules are strict
Compare with
Three match-ups, picked by measure
Genre mix not recorded
Pairs are chosen by genre-mix overlap, distance between venues and recorded start dates. Compare all four at once →
The source ledger
6 sources
Source confidence stays attached to facts. Official pages can change; every source was checked on 2026-10-09 unless its row gives another date.
- 01Tickets1 of 1 official. Sources 5
- 02Lineup1 of 1 official. Sources 2
- 03History4 of 4 official. Sources 1, 3, 4, 5
- 04Read1 of 1 official. Sources 5
- 05SoundNo sources on file
- 06Travel2 of 2 official. Sources 3, 5
- 07Weather1 of 1 official. Sources 5
- 08Rules1 of 1 official. Sources 5
- 09Safety1 of 1 official. Sources 5
- 10Playbook1 of 1 official. Sources 5
Read as a table
| Section | Sources | Official |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Tickets | 5 | 1 of 1 |
| 02 Lineup | 2 | 1 of 1 |
| 03 History | 1, 3, 4, 5 | 4 of 4 |
| 04 Read | 5 | 1 of 1 |
| 05 Sound | None | — |
| 06 Travel | 3, 5 | 2 of 2 |
| 07 Weather | 5 | 1 of 1 |
| 08 Rules | 5 | 1 of 1 |
| 09 Safety | 5 | 1 of 1 |
| 10 Playbook | 5 | 1 of 1 |
- 1CRSSD Sponsorships ↗
Backs 03 History
- 2CRSSD Fest Artists ↗
Backs 02 Lineup
- 3CRSSD Fest - Fall 2026 ↗
Backs 03 History06 Travel
- 4CRSSD Fest Spring 2026 ↗
Backs 03 History
- 5Waterfront Park ↗
Backs 01 Tickets03 History04 Read06 Travel07 Weather08 Rules09 Safety10 Playbook
- 6San Diego County Administration Center ↗
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