When and where did Same Same But Different 2026 take place?

Same Same But Different 2026 ran from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Moreno Beach inside Lake Perris State Park in Perris, California. Thursday, September 24 was arrival day with a pre-party, and all campers had to exit the park by 3 PM on Monday, September 28.

When is Same Same But Different 2027?

The festival's official Instagram lists September 24–26, 2027 at Lake Perris, CA. In a September 28, 2026 post the festival said it would see everyone "back on the beach in 2027" and announced a 24-hour Community Tier ticket window on October 1. As of September 29, 2026 the official website had not posted 2027 details yet.

Who played Same Same But Different 2026?

The official lineup page listed LSDREAM, Gramatik, Of The Trees, Tape B, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Kasablanca, Koastle, EFFIN and Steller on the Same Stage. On the Sunday the festival also revealed Kill The Noise as the secret closing set of SSBD 2026 on the InnerBass stage. The full list is on this page.

What stages were at SSBD 2026?

SSBD billed five main stages plus surprise sets and pop-up stages. Stages named for 2026 included the Same Stage, Coco Cove, InnerBass, The But and Nakey Island, along with Thursday's pre-party. Nakey Island is a stage on the island in the middle of Lake Perris, a collaboration between Almost Nakey and SSBD; attendees reached it by boat ferry for an extra charge, and the festival stresses it is not a nudist beach.

Is Same Same But Different all ages?

Yes. SSBD is an all-ages festival. Kids under 6 were free and anyone under 18 had to be accompanied by a legal guardian. Guests had to be 21+ to buy or drink alcohol, and the official arrival guide pointed families to the Family Garden.

Is camping included at SSBD?

Yes. In 2026 a GA or VIP wristband included tent camping in free-form campgrounds, with about 50 square feet per person. Up-Front campgrounds sat closer to the stages but had no showers; Car Camping campgrounds were a 5–20 minute walk away, with free State Park showers and your car at your site. RV spots with and without hookups, group campsites and glamping were separate options.

How did people get to SSBD 2026?

GA attendees used the West Entrance at 18095 Lake Perris Dr., Perris, CA 92571, while VIP and Limitless holders could also use the North Entrance on Via Del Lago. Every vehicle needed its own parking pass. There was a rideshare drop-off zone within walking distance, but the festival warned that drivers can struggle to find the park at night and cell service is limited.

What should I wear to Same Same But Different?

Plan around the theme days: in 2026 they were Party Animals, Enchanted Forest and 3AM at Walmart. The festival's packing list also called for a swimsuit and towel, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and layers for the night, and offensive costumes were not allowed in the festival grounds. For your crew, design a custom rave jersey or pick one from our rave jerseys, and add a rave hoodie for nights by the lake.

Can you bring food and alcohol to SSBD?

Into the campgrounds, yes: food, water, coolers and personal alcohol for guests 21+, limited to 1 case of beer or 1 box of wine or 1 plastic alcohol bottle per car, with no kegs and no glass. No outside alcohol or liquids were allowed into the festival grounds, where food vendors (with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options) and full bars were on site.

Is there an official SSBD app?

Yes. The official SSBD app for iPhone and Android carried the schedule, the festival map, workshops, Community Meetups, updates and Side Quests, and let you build your own lineup. The official arrival guide asked attendees to download and open it before leaving home, and warned that cell service at Lake Perris can be limited.

What was there besides music at SSBD 2026?

SSBD advertised over 75 workshops, including yoga, dance, meditation and arts and crafts, plus live painters and interactive art areas. The arrival guide also listed the Creation Station, the Family Garden, LSDREAM's LIGHTCODE, Butwood and Grandma's House, Community Meetups and a VIP Wellness Lounge with cold plunges and saunas.

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Same Same But Different 2026

A small lakeside music and arts festival at Lake Perris State Park in Perris, California, with camping included. The 2026 edition ran September 25–27.

📅 September 25–27, 2026📍 Perris, California, United States🏟 Lake Perris State Park - Moreno Beach🎵 Bass · House · Jam

This edition has ended. Same Same But Different 2026 took place on September 25–27, 2026, at Moreno Beach inside Lake Perris State Park in Perris, California. The festival's official Instagram lists the next edition for September 24–26, 2027 at Lake Perris, and on September 28 the festival announced a 24-hour Community Tier ticket window on October 1.

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September 25–27, 2026

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September 25–27, 2026

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Perris, California, United States

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What is Same Same But Different 2026?

Same Same But Different (SSBD) is a music and arts festival at Moreno Beach, inside Lake Perris State Park in Perris, California. The 2026 edition ran from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27. Thursday, September 24 was arrival day with a pre-party, and campers had until 3 PM on Monday, September 28 to leave the park. The festival calls itself "the Little Festival That Could" and stays small on purpose: it limits ticket sales to 7,500.

The festival billed five main stages, with house and bass for dancing next to acoustic, jam, bluegrass and live music. Stages named for 2026 included the Same Stage, Coco Cove, InnerBass, The But and Nakey Island, a stage on the island in the middle of Lake Perris that attendees reached by boat ferry. The official lineup page opened its headliners with LSDREAM, Gramatik, Of The Trees and Tape B on the Same Stage, and on the Sunday the festival revealed Kill The Noise as the secret closing set of SSBD 2026 on the InnerBass stage.

Music was only part of it. SSBD advertised over 75 workshops (yoga, dance, meditation, arts and crafts), live painters and interactive art, and its official arrival guide pointed attendees to the Creation Station, the Family Garden, Community Meetups, LSDREAM's LIGHTCODE, Butwood and Grandma's House, a VIP Wellness Lounge with cold plunges and saunas, and Side Quests in the official app. Each day had a costume theme: Party Animals on Friday, Enchanted Forest on Saturday and 3AM at Walmart on Sunday.

Lineup

Artists & Performers

LSDREAMHeadliner · Same Stage
GramatikHeadliner · Same Stage
Of The TreesHeadliner · Same Stage
Tape BHeadliner · Same Stage
Andy Frasco & The U.N.Headliner · Same Stage
Chef BoyarbeatzHeadliner · InnerBass
CØNTRAHeadliner · InnerBass
EFFINHeadliner · Same Stage
KasablancaHeadliner · Same Stage
KloHeadliner · InnerBass
Koastle (live)Headliner · Same Stage
MishellHeadliner · Coco Cove
Peace ControlHeadliner · Coco Cove
Ship WrekHeadliner · Coco Cove
StellerHeadliner · Same Stage
Tara BrooksHeadliner · Coco Cove
Très MortimerHeadliner · Coco Cove
Twin DiplomacyHeadliner · Coco Cove
WonkyWilla (feat. Strawberry Disco Circus)Headliner · InnerBass
YamagucciHeadliner · Coco Cove
Kill The NoiseSecret closing set · InnerBass
AndreasOneNakey Island
Baby KushInnerBass
BASS TEMPLEInnerBass
Bawab & SydkaCoco Cove
Casey ClubInnerBass
Cocoa CrescendoNakey Island · Sunday
CURLY BROWNNakey Island
Danny GrisaCoco Cove
Diggin DirtThe But
DJ IjoNakey Island · Sunday
FMLY BZNSNakey Island
GEO SMITHCoco Cove
GKATCoco Cove
HYPERLIGHTInnerBass
IZZY WISECoco Cove
JUSTJOECoco Cove
JuushCoco Cove
KAIPORAInnerBass
LUMICoco Cove
MARTACoco Cove
Misa JamesThe But · Sunday
MNTRACoco Cove
NARIMANCoco Cove
NO SUITSThe But
One LovellNakey Island · Sunday
Sosh & Mosh (live)Coco Cove
THE BOTANISTCoco Cove
The FloridiansThe But
Tone RangerThe But
ZOSKAInnerBass

Essentials

Festival Essentials

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2026 DatesFriday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, 2026. Arrival and pre-party on Thursday, September 24; all campers had to exit the park by 3 PM on Monday, September 28.

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VenueMoreno Beach, inside Lake Perris State Park, Perris, California. GA entrance: 18095 Lake Perris Dr., Perris, CA 92571.

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Age RuleAll ages. Kids under 6 were free and anyone under 18 had to come with a legal guardian. Alcohol was 21+ only.

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CampingYes. A GA or VIP wristband included tent camping; car camping, RV spots, group campsites and glamping were separate options, and every vehicle needed its own parking pass.

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SizeThe festival limits ticket sales to 7,500 to keep the crowd small.

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PaymentsCashless: credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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Official AppThe SSBD app (iPhone and Android) carried the schedule, festival map, workshops, Community Meetups, Side Quests and updates.

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Next EditionThe official Instagram lists September 24–26, 2027 at Lake Perris, CA.

Travel

Travel & Planning Guide

SSBD is held at Moreno Beach inside Lake Perris State Park in Perris, California, and the festival warns not to just type "Lake Perris" into your GPS. In 2026, GA attendees had to use the West Entrance at 18095 Lake Perris Dr., Perris, CA 92571; the North Entrance was closed to non-VIP attendees. VIP and Limitless pass holders could use either entrance, reaching the North Entrance from Iris Ave by heading south on Via Del Lago.

Every motorized vehicle entering the park needed its own parking pass, including cars, motorcycles, RVs and buses. Without a car, there was a rideshare drop-off zone within walking distance, but the festival warned that Uber and Lyft drivers can have a hard time finding their way into the state park at night and that cell service is limited. If you would rather not camp, the official site says there are hotel options 10–15 minutes away.

First-timer tip for next time: gate times are strict and early arrival is not allowed. In 2026 the box office was open Thursday, September 24 from 11 AM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to midnight and Sunday from 10 AM to 9 PM. Car Camping spots were first come, first served, so groups that wanted to park side by side had to arrive together. Check the official site for 2027 arrival details once they are posted.

Tips

What to Know Before You Go

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Dress for the Theme Days

SSBD 2026 had a costume theme each day: Party Animals on Friday, Enchanted Forest on Saturday and 3AM at Walmart on Sunday. The official arrival guide put theme-day fits on its packing list.

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Bring Your Lake Gear

The lake is part of the weekend. Floaties, paddle boards and rafts were welcome in the campground and lake areas, but motorized boats were not allowed during the festival. A swimsuit and towel were on the festival's own packing list.

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Know Camp Rules vs Festival Rules

Food, water, coolers, personal alcohol for guests 21+, enclosed propane stoves and Bluetooth speakers were fine in camp. Outside liquids, glass bottles, coolers and generators could not go into the festival grounds, and bags were searched on the way in.

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Pack It In, Pack It Out

Every campsite is asked to bring three trash sorting bags or bins and take out everything it brought in. The festival hand-sorts its trash cans and says it kept 8,220 pounds of waste out of landfill in 2025; its goal is zero waste by 2029.

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Plan for Weak Signal

Cell service can be limited at Lake Perris, so the festival advised screenshotting anything essential and downloading the app before arriving. SSBD is cashless, so bring a card or a phone wallet.

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Look Out for Each Other

The festival asks attendees to check in on anyone who seems lost or unwell and help them reach staff, medical or security. In 2026 there was a medical tent and an ambulance on site, and earplugs, sunscreen and layers for the night were on the official packing list.

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When and where did Same Same But Different 2026 take place?›

When is Same Same But Different 2027?›

Who played Same Same But Different 2026?›

What stages were at SSBD 2026?›

Is Same Same But Different all ages?›

Is camping included at SSBD?›

How did people get to SSBD 2026?›

What should I wear to Same Same But Different?›

Can you bring food and alcohol to SSBD?›

Is there an official SSBD app?›

What was there besides music at SSBD 2026?›

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