Escape Psycho Circus To Return To NOS Events Center For 17th Anniversary In 2027

San Bernardino is preparing for another massive Halloween takeover. Insomniac has confirmed that Escape Psycho Circus will return to the NOS Events Center in 2027, marking the 17th year of the long-standing festival.

Following a massive 2026 edition that saw thousands of costumed fans flood the Inland Empire, the promoter is wasting no time securing its place for next year. The two-night event remains North America’s largest Halloween dance music gathering, blending top-tier production with an immersive, dark carnival atmosphere. Two-day GA, GA+, and 21+ VIP tickets are set to go on sale this week via the official festival website.

The festival has come a long way since its 2011 debut as Escape From Wonderland. Over nearly two decades, it has evolved through various names and themes to become a cornerstone of Southern California's festival calendar. Beyond the music, the event is famous for its interactive zones, including Voodoo Ville, Crazy Town, and the Psycho Circus, where costumed performers and large-scale art installations blur the line between a rave and a haunted house.

While the 2027 lineup is still under wraps, the festival’s track record suggests a massive multi-genre billing. The 2026 edition set a high bar with a diverse array of talent. Friday featured house and hard dance heavyweights like Adam Ten, Cloonee, and KREAM, while Darren Styles and MORTEN kept the energy peaking. The main stages hosted legends like Benny Benassi, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Nervo, and Steve Aoki.

Bass music fans saw a heavy presence from Excision, Getter, Kai Wachi, and Level Up. Tech-house enthusiasts were treated to back-to-back sets from Jamie Jones and Franky Rizardo, plus a high-profile pairing of Joseph Capriati and SOSA. The 2026 event also introduced a stage curated by Mutate, Insomniac’s hard dance imprint, featuring AZYR, Cera Khin, Clara Cuvé, and Trym.

Saturday’s programming traditionally leans into crossover and melodic sounds. Recent years have seen headliners like Zedd share the bill with hip-hop icons Ja Rule and Too $hort, alongside melodic favorites Dabin and Galantis. The heavier side of the spectrum was handled by Adventure Club, Liquid Stranger, and Dr. Fresch, while 999999999, Indira Paganotto, and Nina Kraviz pushed the tempo at the Factory 93 stage.

For 2027, fans can expect the return of Insomniac’s core stage hosts, including Basscon, Bassrush, and Factory 93. As is standard for Insomniac events, ticket prices are expected to rise as the event approaches, so early planning is encouraged for those looking to secure the lowest rates.