The time has almost come! Next week, Lake Perris transforms into a shoreline sanctuary where music, community, and creativity collide once again. Same Same But Different isn’t your average festival—it’s a weekend built on intention, connection, and lakeside liberation. With a lineup that fuses bass-heavy explorations, funk-fueled grooves, and soulful house, plus daily themes that invite everyone to join the party, SSBD 2025 is shaping up to be the most vibrant chapter yet.
Whether you’re floating with friends during a daytime set, wandering into a surprise late-night performance, or rallying your squad for theme night, this is a festival designed to immerse you in every sense. Consider this your guide to making the most of it.
The Pre-Party: Good Society Kicks It Off
The weekend sparks on Thursday night with Good Society‘s takeover at the InnerBass Stage, featuring Jilli, Madbliss, Roto b2b Moceans b2b DVNK, Hershe, Sumthin Sumthin, Lumasi, A Hundred Drums, and Phrva. This pre-party is your first taste of the lakeside energy and sets the tone for a weekend that doesn’t let up.
Daily Themes That Bring It All Together
Part of the SSBD magic is the daily themes that add flair to your festival fit and invite everyone to participate in something playful.
Friday: County Fair Flair
Kick off the weekend by channeling your inner farmhand, carnival performer, or retro fairground spirit. From cowgirl boots to quirky props, Friday is about playful Americana energy under the lakeside lights.
Saturday: Squad Spectrum
Saturday calls for your best sea-faring fits. Think pirates, sailors, mermaids, and castaways ready to dance ashore. With Lake Perris as the backdrop, this theme feels perfectly at home — a nautical takeover that blurs fantasy and festival.
Sunday: Squad Spectrum
Rally your crew, pick a color, and go all in. The Sunday Squad Spectrum is a rainbow parade of unity, with groups showing off their collective vibe in full technicolor.
Set Times
Music will run daily from late morning into the early hours, with the main stage anchoring the night while side stages like InnerBass, Coco Cove, and Nakey Island keep the discoveries flowing. Don’t forget: surprise late-night sets are part of the culture here, so expect the unexpected.
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Final Thoughts Before You Arrive
Same Same But Different is more than sets and stages. With a large variety of workshops, activations, and experiences you will have some of the most unique festival memories of your life. Arrive early, explore widely, and lean into the experience—you’ll leave with more than just memories.
See you on the shore.
