Nocturnal Wonderland drops expansive 2026 lineup featuring over 80 acts

Nocturnal Wonderland 2026 celebrates 31 years of dance music in Southern California with headliners like deadmau5, Illenium, and T-Pain.

Insomniac has revealed the lineup for Nocturnal Wonderland 2026, marking the festival’s 31st year in Southern California. The longest-running dance music festival in the United States returns to Glen Helen Regional Park on September 19 and 20. The lineup features more than 80 artists to set the weekend’s soundtrack.

Few festival settings rival the backdrop of Nocturnal Wonderland. Glen Helen Regional Park sits at the base of the Cajon Pass. By day, the landscape is surrounded by the views of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains that stretch for miles. By night, the festival transforms into a glowing escape beneath the hills.

Leading this year’s lineup are some of the most recognizable names in dance music. Illenium, deadmau5, Seven Lions, Deorro, James Hype, Green Velvet, Malaa, Patrick Topping, and SIDEPIECE lead a lineup that stretches across house, techno, bass, and melodic sounds. A special DJ set from T Pain adds another notable name to an already packed weekend.

Bassrush Experience once again takes over Nocturnal Wonderland with a lineup packed with some of bass music’s most in-demand artists. SVDDEN DEATH, NGHTMRE, Hedex, TroyBoi, Barely Alive, and LAYZ bring the heavier side of the spectrum. On the other end of the spectrum, Said The Sky, Seven Lions, and Illenium offer melodic moments.

Bassrush Experience returns as a destination for bass enthusiasts, while Insomniac Fridays channels the spirit of classic rave culture. House fans can look forward to artists like Green Velvet, James Hype, Patrick Topping, Walker & Royce, and Dombresky, creating a weekend where every stage offers a distinct journey.

With the lineup now revealed, attention turns to September, when Glen Helen once again prepares to welcome festival goers. Tickets go on sale June 12 with GA, VIP, and camping passes available

Feature image courtesy of Nocturnal Wonderland

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My name is Alejandra Benitez and I was born and raised in the DMV. Having close proximity to Washington D.C. means I am accustomed to a fast paced environment as things are constantly changing. For me, the EDM scene has provided so much comfort and space to really find myself even amongst chaos. My first ever show was Zeds Dead and it truly changed my outlook on community and further affirmed my love for music. I am a basshead at heart but enjoy exploring new genres and artists. Being a writer for Exron has given me an amazing opportunity to learn more about the electronic music industry and I love being able to express myself creatively. Some of my favorite artists include Levity, Rezz, Tape B, Disco Lines, and Sub Focus.

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