The countdown is almost over for Nocturnal Wonderland 2026, as one of Southern California’s longest-running electronic music festivals returns to Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino on September 19–20, 2026. Now in its 31st edition, Nocturnal Wonderland continues its tradition of combining electronic music, immersive art, colorful production and an unforgettable festival atmosphere.
With more than 80 artists on this year’s lineup, Nocturnal Wonderland 2026 covers a huge range of electronic music styles. Festivalgoers can expect major names including deadmau5, ILLENIUM, Seven Lions, James Hype, Green Velvet, Deorro, NGHTMRE, SVDDEN DEATH, Malaa, Hedex, TroyBoi, Dombresky, Sidepiece, Patrick Topping, Walker & Royce and many more.
Something for Every Electronic Music Fan
One of the biggest attractions of Nocturnal Wonderland is the variety of sounds represented throughout the weekend. Fans of bass music have artists such as Svdden Death, NGHTMRE, Hedex, Barely Alive, LAYZ, Infekt b2b Virtual Riot and Kompany b2b Samplifire. House and techno fans can catch performances from Green Velvet, James Hype, Malaa, Patrick Topping, Dombresky, Deorro and Fleur Shore, while melodic and emotional sounds are represented by Illenium, Seven Lions and Said The Sky.
There are also some especially interesting collaborations and special sets on the schedule, including Jkyl & Hyde b2b Nikita The Wicked, Donald Glaude b2b Thee-O, and a special T-Pain DJ set.
More Than Just the Music
Nocturnal Wonderland has always been about creating an environment that feels different from a traditional concert. The Glen Helen setting provides a natural backdrop for the festival, while colorful stages, art installations, lighting and visual production transform the grounds after dark. Time Out describes the event’s atmosphere as carnival-like, with Day-Glo visuals and lasers throughout the festival grounds.
For those who want to make a full weekend out of the experience, camping begins Friday, September 18, giving campers an additional day to settle in and participate in the festival community before the main two-day event begins. Official ticket listings include camping options along with two-day and single-day passes.
A Festival With History
Nocturnal Wonderland dates back to 1995 and is recognized as the longest-running dance music festival in the United States. Its continued return to Glen Helen has made the San Bernardino venue an important part of the festival’s identity.
That history is part of what makes the 2026 edition notable. While the lineup brings together current electronic music stars and rising artists, the festival also continues to celebrate the culture and community that have surrounded Nocturnal Wonderland for decades.
NOCTURNAL PLAYLIST
LINEUP
Angrybaby, B-Side, Barely Alive, Bassrush Experience, Basstripper, Braydon Terzo, Callen b2b Sektor B, CHYL, Deadmau5, Deorro, Discovery Project, DJ Uncle Noah, Dombresky, Donald Glaude b2b Thee-O, Ed Bailey, Eliminate, Ely Oaks, Flava D, Fleur Shore, Friction, Gainz, Gravagarez, Green Velvet, Gudfella, Hedex, Hybrid Minds, Illenium, Infekt b2b Virtual Riot, Inntraw, Insomniac Fridays, Insomniac Records, James Hype, Jkyl & Hyde b2b Nikita, The Wicked, John Kelley, Joshwa, JSTJR, Juos, Kendo b2b Slayy, Kompany b2b Samplifire, Layz, Lenny V, M-High, Malaa, Mark Lewis, Mattilio, Maximus Grooves, NGHTMRE, Nightstalker with MC Dino, Oscar Da Grouch, Oscure, Partiboi69, Patrick Topping, R3HAB, Ragie Ban, Reid Speed, Riot, Sabai, Said The Sky (Sunset Set), Seven Lions, Shay De Castro, Shima, Sidepiece, Simply Jeff, Sippy, Space Yacht, Stanton Warriors, Star Eyes, Steve Leclair, Steve Loria, Subsonic, Subset, Tankdubz, Teddy Pain (T-Pain DJ Set), Tini Gesler, Trainer Red, Troyboi, Vitamin D, Walker & Royce, & Wolfie
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