It mixes house and bass with acoustic, jam, bluegrass and live music, and ticket sales are limited to 7,500. The next edition is September 24th - 26th, 2027; the Community tier is closed and general on sale opens in the spring.
What's new
- 2027 dates are September 24th - 26th, 2027.
- The Community tier is closed. General on sale opens in the spring.
- A newsletter sign-up on the festival site covers on-sale news.
- The 2026 edition (September 25-27) ran with LSDREAM, GRAMATIK, OF THE TREES and TAPE B among the headliners.
- The festival raised funds from fans on Wefunder, with investors receiving equity in its parent company.
Same Same But Different 2027: dates, lineup and tickets
- Dates
- Sep 24–26, 2027 · SSBD 2027. Confirmed by the festival.[37]
- Lineup
- Not announced yet. 2026 headliners: LSDREAM, GRAMATIK, OF THE TREES, TAPE B, ANDY FRASCO & THE U.N..[6,7,8]
- Tickets
- On sale, from $29.99.[1,2,3,4,5] Official site ↗
- Live stream
- No live stream on record. If one is scheduled, it plays on this page.
Updated Oct 25, 2026.
Same Same But Different 2027 lineup
The 2027 lineup isn't out yet.
The 2026 lineup was led by LSDREAM, GRAMATIK, OF THE TREES and TAPE B, with Andy Frasco & The U.N., Wonkywilla and Koastle (Live) also on the bill. The 2027 lineup has not been announced.
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How much are Same Same But Different 2027 tickets?
Same Same But Different 2027 passes cost $29.99 across 1 pass type, fees included.[1,2,3,4,5]
Admission is a multi-day GA, VIP or Limitless wristband, and single-day tickets are not sold. Every motorized vehicle needs its own parking pass on top of admission, and payment plans are offered.
Payment plan: Payment plans are offered; missed payments make the partially paid plan ineligible for a refund, though the remainder may be paid to purchase a ticket in full as capacity permits.
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| Guest Wi-Fi (starting package) 3.5 GB for use during the festival, 2 devices; 7 GB available for $44.99. | $29.99[6] |
Plan your trip to Same Same But Different
GA and VIP wristbands include tent camping, and gates open Thursday for arrival and the preparty. Campers must be out by 3 PM Monday, and the festival is cashless.
- GA enters at the West Entrance, 18095 Lake Perris Dr., Perris, CA 92571.
- VIP and Limitless can use the North or West Entrance; the North Entrance is closed to everyone else.
- An Uber/Lyft drop-off zone is within walking distance, but drivers may struggle with night access and limited cell service.
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- Held at Moreno Beach inside Lake Perris State Park. GA entrance: West Entrance, 18095 Lake Perris Dr., Perris, CA 92571; the North Entrance is closed to non-VIP attendees.[9]
- VIP and Limitless may use the North or West Entrance (Vía Del Lago, Perris, CA 92571). To use the North Entrance, come off Iris Ave and head south on Via Del Lago.[9]
- Every motorized vehicle entering the park needs its own parking pass, including cars, motorcycles, RVs and buses.[10]
- There is an Uber/Lyft drop-off zone within walking distance of the festival. Drivers can have trouble finding their way into the state park at night and have limited cell service.[11]
- Bicycles and motorized scooters are not allowed in the festival area and must be locked outside the gate, but may be used from campsite to gates.[12]
- GA and VIP wristbands include free tent camping with a 50 sq ft per person guideline.
- Up-Front camping is closer to the stages but has no showers; Car Camping is a 5-20 minute walk and has free showers.
- Hotels are 10-15 minutes away; RV spots, group campsites and glamping are also sold.
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- GA and VIP wristbands include free tent camping in free-form campgrounds, with a 50 sq ft per person guideline. Arrive Thursday 9/24 when gates open; exit by Monday 9/28 at 3pm.[13]
- Up-Front campgrounds are closer to the stages with lakeside views; no vehicles on the grass and no showers in the campground (showers can be walked to). Music may be audible late at night.[14]
- Car Camping campgrounds are a 5-20 minute walk from the stages, offer free campground showers and a bit more space, and every spot is next to your vehicle.[14]
- Car Camping parking loops have State Park fire pits; Car Camping Pass or RV Parking With Power Hookups holders may build enclosed fires below the top of the pit. Wood may be brought or purchased.[15]
- RV rentals are booked through preferred vendor RV Way Of Life; the RV is waiting on arrival. An RV parking pass is still required. Only RVs from this vendor may be dropped off before the festival; others must arrive with their RV during gate hours.[16]
- RV spaces: with hookups 24-25 feet wide, maximum length 40 feet; a black water dump station is on-site for an additional fee to the State Park. Quiet hours are enforced at night. Generators only 10am - 10pm.[17,18]
- Hotel options are 10-15 minutes away.[19]
- Accessible camping is first come, first serve with close access to paths, entrances, shuttles, accessible restrooms and accessible showers.[20]
- All ages: kids under 6 are free, and anyone under 18 needs a legal guardian. Alcohol is 21+.
- No pets, only documented service animals; no glass bottles, and no outside liquids inside the festival grounds.
- Alcohol is allowed in campgrounds only: 1 case of beer, 1 box of wine or 1 plastic bottle per car.
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- All ages. Kids under 6 are free; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Alcohol requires age 21+.[21]
- Cashless; credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted.[22]
- Permitted in campground: camping gear, personal alcohol, food and water, coolers, enclosed propane stoves, Bluetooth speakers, floaties, paddle boards and rafts.[23]
- Permitted in festival grounds: backpacks, cameras and empty reusable water bottles.[23]
- Prohibited in campground: sound systems, weapons, illegal drugs, glass bottles, motorized vehicles, pets (except documented service animals), fireworks, fires outside designated pits.[23]
- Prohibited in festival grounds: outside liquids, glass bottles, generators, coolers, illegal drugs, offensive costumes or attire, motorized vehicles.[23]
- All patrons, items and vehicles are subject to search on entry; bags entering the festival grounds from camping are searched. Security may prohibit any item deemed dangerous.[23,24]
- Alcohol may be brought into campgrounds only, limited to 1 case of beer OR 1 box of wine OR 1 plastic alcohol bottle per car. No kegs, no glassware.[25]
- Re-entry is allowed through the weekend with wristbands on and the parking sticker left on the car; re-enter only during gate hours.[26]
- Gate/box office hours: Thursday 11am - 11pm; Friday 10am - 12am; Saturday 10am - 12am; Sunday 10am - 9pm. Arriving early is not permitted; outside these hours the box office is closed.[27,28]
- No pets. Documented service animals only; service animals must be registered with the ADA department on entry. Emotional support, therapy and companion animals are not permitted.[20,29]
- No boats with engines are allowed on the water during the festival. Floats, paddle boards and rafts are welcome.[30]
- Pack It In, Pack It Out: bring three trash sorting bags/bins; campsites separate their own trash and take it out.[31]
- All sales are final and rain or shine; tickets/wristbands are non-transferable and not replaced if lost. Volunteer and vendor passes are refundable up to 4 weeks before the event.[4]
- Full bars and food vendors, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
- Free water refill stations in the festival area, plus a medical tent and an ambulance.
- About 75 workshops, a Family Garden and a free official SSBD app with schedule and map.
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- Full bars and food vendors inside the festival with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.[32]
- Vendors include Tadaa Coffee, Happy Buddha Bowls, Dang Brothers, Big Sis Bobba Tea, Epic Eatz, Kalikos Flavors of East Africa, Java GOGO, Warm and Fluffy, Funky Frenchie, Veggie Bomb and Canary Den Diner; Lemongrass at Dusk is a 5 course Thai inspired dinner.[6]
- Free drinking water refill stations in the festival area; camping areas have drinking fountains and potable water spigots; cold water is for sale at bars.[33]
- Free State Park-maintained showers and bathrooms with running water in the Car Camping campgrounds.[34]
- A medical tent and an ambulance are on-site.[35]
- Guest Wi-Fi network 'Festival WiFi Guys' is sold in advance; unlimited plans are not offered. Cell service can be limited.[6]
- Free official SSBD app for iPhone and Android with schedule, map, workshops, meetups, Side Quests and updates.[7]
- Beyond the music: yoga, dance, meditation, arts and crafts, wellness and learning workshops, live painters, immersive experiences and large interactive art areas; about 75 workshops; Family Garden; Creation Station.[6,36,37]
- Accessibility: ADA entry lane at each entrance, an Accessibility Services Hub at ADA Camping for wristbands (onsite only, no pre-registration), accessible viewing areas, one companion wristband per disabled patron, and no wheelchair or scooter rentals. Effective communication requests (ASL) must be emailed 30 days prior.[20]
Same Same But Different stages
Five main stages cover house and bass as well as acoustic, jam, bluegrass and live music. There is also a stage on an island in Lake Perris, reached by a boat ferry for an extra charge.
Five main stagesHouse, bass, acoustic, jam, bluegrass and live music, plus pop-ups.
Nakey Island stageOn an island in Lake Perris; boat ferry costs extra.
Beach stageA stage on the sand, reached by accessible decking from the grass.
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Same Same But Different editions and history
In 2025 the festival diverted 8,220 pounds of material from landfill, a 25% diversion rate, and it has set a goal of zero waste by 2029.
| 2026 | Sep 25–27, 2026 LSDREAM, GRAMATIK, OF THE TREES, TAPE B, ANDY FRASCO & THE U.N. | Arrival and preparty on Thursday 9/24; all campers out of the park by 3 PM Monday 9/28. Themed days: Party Animals (Friday), Enchanted Forest (Saturday), 3AM at Walmart (Sunday).[6,7,8] |
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- Same Same But Different Fest raised funds from fans through Wefunder equity crowdfunding, with investors receiving equity in the festival's parent company.[38,39]
- Sustainability goal set: zero waste by 2029. The company has planted over 25,000 trees.[40]
- The festival diverted 8,220 pounds of aluminum, plastic, glass, cardboard and compost from landfill, a 25% diversion rate of total trash output.[40]
- Billboard reported SSBD pioneering a fan ownership model for indie festivals; SSBD also took part in the IndepenDANCE Pass joint ticket with three other California indie festivals.[41]
Same Same But Different FAQ
Can I buy single-day tickets?
No. Single-day tickets and parking passes are not sold.
How many tickets are sold?
Ticket sales are limited to 7,500.
Where do I get my ticket?
Tickets are emailed from TIXR and picked up at the gate; they are not mailed. Contact [email protected] if you cannot find yours.
Can I bring my own RV or do I have to rent one?
You can bring your own or rent elsewhere, but only the preferred vendor RV Way Of LIfe may drop off RVs before the festival. Your own RV must arrive with you during gate hours.
Are there size restrictions for RVs?
RV spaces are 24-25 feet wide with a maximum length of 40 feet.
Can my friends tent camp next to my RV?
Yes with an RV Parking With Power Hookups pass; no with an RV Parking Without Power Hookups pass.
Can I volunteer, and do volunteers get a free ticket?
Yes, apply via the Get Involved page. Most volunteer positions come with a free or discounted ticket in exchange for a set number of hours.
Do vendors need to bring their own setup?
Generally yes: vendors bring tents, tables, displays and other equipment.
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