After a sold-out 2025 edition and a year marked by innovation, Same Same But Different Festival (SSBD) is set to return to the picturesque shores of Lake Perris, CA, from September 25 to 27. One of the few fan-owned festivals in the world, SSBD delivers a massive Phase One lineup yet again. Notable headliners such as Of The Trees, LSDREAM, Tape B, and Gramatik will grace the stage this coming year. Accompanying them are an eclectic mix of house and bass music producers, including Ship Wreck, KLO, Effin, Steller, Kasablanca, Wonky Willa, and many more.
Beyond the music, SSBD offers wellness workshops, including the return of LSDREAM’s Lightcode. This fan-favorite experience combines sound, meditation, and healing. Attendees can visit the Family Garden’s creative workshops and all-ages activities, participate in the community 5K, or enhance their weekend with VIP wellness experiences, including saunas, cold plunges, and recovery amenities. Nakey Island, SSBD’s exclusive boat-access-only retreat, also makes a comeback, featuring secluded beaches and open-air dance floors, making it one of the festival’s most popular attractions.
BUTWOOD STYLE!
Same Same But Different Festival (SSBD) recently announced “Butwood” as the 2026 theme for its “But” stage. Inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood, the festival is turning into an interactive experience where attendees become part of the show. The grounds are reimagined as a living film set with a red carpet atmosphere, featuring prompts that allow fans to shape the weekend by developing characters and influencing the festival’s visual identity. This fan-forward-thinking, immersive touch invites attendees to be part of the magic, rather than just witness it.
Following a sold-out 2025 and 33% growth, SSBD emphasizes its community-first approach. It pioneered fan ownership, raising over $700,000 from fans and letting attendees become part-owners while maintaining independence. With 7,500 attendees, SSBD provides an intimate alternative to mega-festivals focused on connection, creativity, and shared ownership.
