Photo Courtesy of INSOMNIAC // Credit: Skyler Greene
This Halloween, the circus returns — and it’s louder, darker, and more chaotic than ever.
Insomniac has officially revealed the 2025 lineup for Escape Psycho Circus, the world’s largest Halloween music festival, returning to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1. With over 90 artists, 5+ immersive stages, and a brand new main stage debut, Escape is once again primed to deliver a twisted, two-night descent into music, madness, and mayhem.
A Sinister Lineup Built for the Brave
The 2025 artist lineup reads like a hall of fame of electronic music, featuring global icons, rare B2Bs, underground legends, and genre disruptors. Leading the charge:
- Marshmello B2B DJ Snake – A world-stage-worthy pairing that blends bass, trap, and pop-fused chaos.
- Alesso, Dimitri Vegas, and deadmau5 – Festival titans with catalogs stacked with anthems.
- Porter Robinson (DJ Set) – A rare throwback-style set from one of dance music’s most visionary artists.
- RL Grime – Headlining both solo and via a Sable Valley Takeover, bringing the full weight of his label’s sound.
Other can’t-miss performances include:
- KSHMR B2B R3HAB – A high-octane electro house face-off
- NGHTMRE B2B Peekaboo – Bass-heavy mayhem
- Nicole Moudaber B2B Ilario Alicante – Dark techno synergy
- Amelie Lens, Gryffin, Vintage Culture, Kayzo, Jessica Audiffred, Ray Volpe, Walker & Royce, and The Martinez Brothers
There’s even a “Wholesome Riddim” set from San Holo, plus high-impact sets from Black Tiger Sex Machine, Virtual Riot, TroyBoi, Wavedash, Audien, Dax J B2B SPFDJ, Eli Brown, Matroda, Chris Lorenzo, and many more.
The Psycho Circus Expands
This year, Escape pushes the boundaries even further. Alongside a completely redesigned main stage, the festival resurrects its infamous “Psycho Circus” theme — a twisted carnival of sound, spectacle, and surrealism. You can expect:
- Towering art installations
- Interactive haunted zones
- Roaming performers from the Ringmaster’s Troupe
- Pyro shows, fire organs, cursed cocktails, and sideshow spectacles
- And the return of Crazy Town — a nightmarish hub where you can sip potions at Poison Ivy, barter at The Butcher, or lose your mind under neon skies
Escape Psycho Circus is more than a rave — it’s a living, breathing Halloween fever dream brought to life by Insomniac’s world-class production and theatrical design.
SMS Presale: August 7 at 11AM PT. General On-Sale: August 7 at 12PM PT. Pass Types: GA, GA+, and VIP available
Tickets on the Official Website.
