If you’re already planning your New Year’s festival schedule, PROPER NYE/NYD just gave you another reason to head to San Diego.
FNGRS CRSSD has revealed the Phase One lineup for PROPER NYE/NYD 2026, returning to Petco Park on December 31 and January 1. Since launching in 2022, the festival has become a favorite for fans looking for a more curated New Year’s experience. This year’s lineup might be its strongest yet.
NYE/NYD Lineup
One of the biggest highlights comes from a special b3b featuring Cloonee, KETTAMA, and Josh Baker. All three artists will also perform solo sets throughout the weekend. Expect this one to be a crowd magnet. Techno fans have plenty to get excited about as well. Sara Landry leads the charge alongside I Hate Models, Klangkuenstler, Nico Moreno, and Eli Brown. The lineup definitely leans heavier than previous editions, bringing more hard-hitting sounds to the forefront.
House music remains at the heart of PROPER. Green Velvet, Chris Lorenzo, Cassian, Odd Mob, Ben Sterling, Beltran, SOSA, Westend, OMNOM, and SIDEPIECE are all set to take over dance floors across the two-day event. Murda Beatz also appears on the bill, adding an unexpected crossover booking to the mix. My favourite as always is Lane 8’s This Never Happened Takeover. He is bringing along label favourites Massane, Qrion, Robby East and Otherwish.
Part of what makes PROPER special is the setting itself. Few New Year’s events can match dancing beneath the San Diego skyline at Petco Park. The open-air venue has become a signature part of the experience and continues to help the festival stand out from the crowded holiday calendar. With additional artists still to be announced, Phase One already delivers a strong mix of house, techno, melodic sounds, and underground talent. If this first reveal is any indication, PROPER looks ready to close out 2026 in style.
Whether you’re chasing sunrise sets, hard techno, or melodic house, PROPER has something for every dance music fan. Add in San Diego’s perfect winter weather and the iconic Petco Park setting, and it’s easy to see why this event has become a New Year’s tradition. Alumni presale begins September 8 at 12 PM PT. The community presale follows on September 9 at 12 PM PT, with general on-sale beginning later that day at 2 PM PT. Sign up for access here.
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