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Proper NYE

Proper NYE: DEC 31 - JAN 1, 2027, San Diego, CA
Proper NYE, original concept poster (not official art)

In 10 weeksFrom $252

Official tickets ↗Ticket details ↓
  • Confirmed
  • On sale
  • Lineup out
  • House first

Research checked 2026-10-02. Details below may refer to earlier editions; source dates and notes show the context.

Dress sharp. Count it down.

San Diego's New Year's festival from the CRSSD team: two days at Petco Park with five stages of house, tech-house and techno, 21+ and walkable from downtown.

Recorded GA / 2026
$252.33
Days
2
Hours
Day into night
Camping
No camping
Age
21+
Capacity / day
Not confirmed

2-Day GA Tier 1 / plus fees / recorded 2026-10-02Field notes & sources ↓

← Previous festivalCountdown NYESan Bernardino, CAOpen the previous festival ↗

Tickets & cost

Recorded prices, not live quotes

On sale

Tickets opened Sep 8, 2026.

Alumni presale opened September 8, 2026 at noon PT, followed by SMS and general sale September 9, according to the September 1 announcement. The official site and Leap checkout still offer passes for December 31, 2026 and January 1, 2027.

Launch sources
Recorded 2026-10-03
Sources
Sources

These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    CRSSD Proper NYE: Proper NYE 26/27 ↗FNGRS CRSSD / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Check official tickets ↗

Availability, delivery, taxes and final totals must be checked with the official seller.

Recorded ticket tiers / 2026

Fig. 01.1 Ticket ladder / 2026 edition5 tiers on file

$0Recorded price$1,688.77

Full-event passes / cheapest first

  1. GA2-Day GA Tier 1$252.33

    plus fees / recorded 2026-10-02

    $52.67 service fee; $305.00 all-in.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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      FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
      Checked 2026-10-03      Full source ledger ↓
  2. GA2-Day GA Tier 2$260.80

    plus fees / recorded 2026-10-02

    $54.20 service fee; $315.00 all-in.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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      FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
      Checked 2026-10-03      Full source ledger ↓
  3. GA2-Day GA Tier 3$269.27

    plus fees / recorded 2026-10-02

    $55.72 service fee; $324.99 all-in.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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      FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
      Checked 2026-10-03      Full source ledger ↓
  4. GA2-Day GA (Refundable Ticket)$320.12

    plus fees / recorded 2026-10-02

    $64.88 service fee; $385.00 all-in. Listed as sold out on 2026-10-02.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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      FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
      Checked 2026-10-03      Full source ledger ↓
  5. PremiumGuest Pass$1,688.77

    plus fees / recorded 2026-10-02

    $311.23 service fee; $2,000.00 all-in.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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      FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
      Checked 2026-10-03      Full source ledger ↓

Prices are recorded snapshots. Fee status and tier notes stay with each record.

Read as a table
Recorded ticket tiers for the 2026 edition
TierKindRecorded priceFeesRecorded on
2-Day GA Tier 1GA$252.33plus fees2026-10-02
2-Day GA Tier 2GA$260.80plus fees2026-10-02
2-Day GA Tier 3GA$269.27plus fees2026-10-02
2-Day GA (Refundable Ticket)GA$320.12plus fees2026-10-02
Guest PassPremium$1,688.77plus fees2026-10-02

Payment plans, refunds & resale

Payment plan
4-step payment plan available; the festival's Facebook cites $25 down before the Sep 30 cutoff.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
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    Proper NYE ↗FNGRS CRSSD / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Refunds
All sales final; refunds only if the event is postponed or cancelled. Artist or venue changes are not grounds for a refund.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Resale
Not confirmed
No official resale partner named; the FAQ warns that third-party tickets cannot be verified.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

No source link is recorded for this fact.

Make a trip budget

Your own cost sheet / USD

  • Ticket$252.33 / 100%
Subtotal so far$252.33

Per person. Ticket starts with the recorded GA price; update it for fees and your tier. Enter your own costs. Use 0 for anything you do not need. Blank lines stay out of the stack. This sheet stays in this page.

The lineup

Last recorded 2026-10-02

2026 headliners

  • Tech house 33%
  • House 28%
  • Melodic 11%
  • Hard techno 8%
  • and 4 more

A line under a name marks its main sound. Counted from 36 of 41 artists named on this bill.

Also on the bill / 29 acts

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓

In the archive

5 editions on file

Fig. 03.1 Edition timelineSince 2022
2022FOUNDED2023202420252026
2022FOUNDED2023202420252026
  • Edition held
  • Ahead / dates open
  • Cancelled
  • No record in the archive
  • Weather or incident note

Attendance not recorded for any edition

Years with a dot have no edition record in our files. That does not mean the festival skipped the year.
Reported
Reported

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Read as a table
Editions in the archive
YearDatesStatusReported attendance
2026Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027ConfirmedNot recorded
2025Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026Past editionNot recorded
2024Dec 31, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025Past editionNot recorded
2023Dec 31, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024Past editionNot recorded
2022Dec 31, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023Past editionNot recorded
2026Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Confirmed
Headliners
Lane 8, Sara Landry, Green Velvet, Cloonee, Chris Lorenzo, Eli Brown, I Hate Models, KETTAMA, SIDEPIECE, Odd Mob, Nico Moreno, Klangkuenstler
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Venue
Petco Park
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
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Fifth edition; five stages with This Never Happened and Daisy Chain takeovers.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    CRSSD Proper NYE: Proper NYE 26/27 ↗FNGRS CRSSD / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
A 4-step payment plan was offered, with Facebook posts citing $25 down before a Sep 30 cutoff.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
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    Proper NYE ↗FNGRS CRSSD / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
2025Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026Past edition
Headliners
Adam Beyer, Chase & Status, Chris Lorenzo, Claude VonStroke, Disclosure (DJ Set), Four Tet, Green Velvet, Justice (DJ Set), Kaskade, Sara Landry, Skrillex, Purple Disco Machine, Sammy Virji
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2026 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Venue
Petco Park
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2026 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
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Fourth edition; the festival expanded to five stages and added a happy hour, with reduced capacity for more dance room.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Skrillex b2b Four Tet was the most talked-about set of the weekend.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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2024Dec 31, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025Past edition
Headliners
Charlotte de Witte, Cirez D, Dom Dolla, Eric Prydz, John Summit, Kaskade Redux, Lane 8, Mau P
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Proper NYE/NYD 2024 lineup ↗JamBase / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
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    CRSSD Proper NYE 2024 ↗Music Festival Wizard / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Venue
Petco Park
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Proper NYE/NYD 2024 lineup ↗JamBase / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Third edition; Cirez D played the Lot stage and Charlotte de Witte closed it on day two.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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2023Dec 31, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024Past edition
Headliners
Boris Brejcha, CamelPhat, Chris Lake, Claptone, Diplo, Duke Dumont, Gorgon City, Maceo Plex, ZHU, TESTPILOT
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Proper NYE/NYD 2023 lineup ↗JamBase / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
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    CRSSD Proper NYE 2023 ↗Music Festival Wizard / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Venue
Petco Park
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Proper NYE/NYD 2023 lineup ↗JamBase / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
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    Proper NYE ↗House Fire Magazine / news
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Held across Gallagher Square and Petco Park.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Proper NYE ↗House Fire Magazine / news
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
2022Dec 31, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023Past edition
Headliners
Chris Lake, FISHER, John Summit, Kaskade (Redux), Lane 8, Nora En Pure, Sofi Tukker, Dombresky, Jamie Jones, Loco Dice, Tinlicker, HI-LO, Eli Brown
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    CRSSD Proper NYE 2022 ↗Music Festival Wizard / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Venue
Petco Park
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Debut edition, a two-day, three-stage event across Gallagher Square and the Petco Park field.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Rain fell during Lane 8's set and the midnight Chris Lake countdown; the event ran rain or shine.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Artists from other editions / 38

Promoter
FNGRS CRSSD
Official
Official

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
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Festival status
Active
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    CRSSD Proper NYE: Proper NYE 26/27 ↗FNGRS CRSSD / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓

The read

Our editorial read

San Diego's New Year's festival from the CRSSD team: two days at Petco Park with five stages of house, tech-house and techno, 21+ and walkable from downtown.

The full editorial

Proper NYE is the CRSSD crew's New Year's festival, and since 2022 it has taken over Petco Park in downtown San Diego for two days: Dec 31 and Jan 1. Five stages sit on the ballpark field, in Gallagher Square and along the concourse, so you walk between an open-air main stage and smaller rooms rather than standing in one field all night. The bill is house, tech-house and techno, with a melodic thread through Lane 8's This Never Happened takeover; the 2026 lineup runs from Green Velvet and Cloonee to Sara Landry, I Hate Models and Klangkuenstler. It is 21+, doors are 3 PM on New Year's Eve and 2 PM on New Year's Day, and the whole thing wraps by 10 PM on Jan 1. The setting is the draw: you are a short walk from downtown hotels, the trolley and the bay, with the skyline behind the main stage. The trade-offs are real. It is a ballpark, not a field, so expect concrete, bag checks and security lines; a 2022 reviewer waited up to 90 minutes at the 5 PM peak. Bring an empty 32 oz water bottle, leave the camelbak at home, and book a hotel early.

Go if

  • House and techno fans who want a real New Year's countdown without camping
  • Groups staying downtown, within walking distance of the venue
  • People who prefer a stadium show to a muddy field

Inside the festival

Downtown New Year's energy with a stadium backdrop: house and techno on a ballpark field, a countdown at midnight, and a crowd dressed for a night out rather than a muddy field.

A 21+ Southern California house and techno crowd, plus out-of-towners who book downtown hotels; older than a typical rave crowd, with some rave wear turned away.

Filed underHouse headsTechno headsGroupsCity

The read, the audience notes and the tags are our judgment, based on the source ledger below.

NYE countdown on the field

Midnight fireworks over Petco Park and a headline set on the field stage; Chris Lake closed the 2022 countdown.

Sources
Sources

These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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This Never Happened + Daisy Chain takeovers

The 2026/27 edition features label takeovers from This Never Happened and Daisy Chain.

Sources
Sources

These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    CRSSD Proper NYE: Proper NYE 26/27 ↗FNGRS CRSSD / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓

The sound

Genre weights are our estimate

Fig. 05.1 Genre mixWeights out of 100
4 MORE 23
  • Tech house20
  • House18
  • Techno15
  • Hard techno12
  • Melodic12
  • Bass8
  • Other7
  • Progressive5
  • Hip-hop3
Our classification of the 40 announced 2026/27 artists by primary genre; b2b and takeover bills counted once.
Estimate
Estimate

An editorial estimate. It is not a confirmed measurement or announcement.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
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Compare the eight genre families

Fig. 05.2 Genre radar8 fixed spokes
10203040HOUSE38TECHNO27TRANCE &MELODIC17BIG ROOM0BASS8DRUM &BASS0HARD DANCE0LEFT FIELD10
Twenty genres grouped into eight families so one festival can be read against another. The grouping is ours.
Read as a table
Genre families
FamilyWeight
House38
Techno27
Trance & melodic17
Big room0
Bass8
Drum & bass0
Hard dance0
Left field10

Stage notes / 5

Each stage wears the inks of its sounds in Fig. 05.1. Hatched: outside the top five.

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    Field

    HouseTechno

    Main stage on the Petco Park field; named in 2022 and 2025 coverage.

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    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    Park

    House

    Stage in Gallagher Square, named in 2022 coverage.

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    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    Terrace

    Techno

    Upper-concourse stage named in 2022 and 2025 coverage.

  4. Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    Lot

    Techno

    Stage where Cirez D played and Charlotte de Witte closed in 2024/25.

  5. Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    Wall

    House

    Named among the five stages in 2025 coverage.

Start-here artists / 10

Editorial listening suggestions. These artists may belong to an earlier edition; check the dated lineup below.

  • Lane 8Progressive
  • Sara LandryHard techno
  • Green VelvetHouse
  • ClooneeTech house
  • Chris LorenzoTech house
  • I Hate ModelsTechno
  • Eli BrownTechno
  • KETTAMATechno
  • SIDEPIECEHouse
  • Odd MobBass

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Getting there

San Diego, CA

Venue
Petco Park
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
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Ground
Stadium, mixed. Surface: grass, concrete.
Main stage on the grass field; Gallagher Square lawn; concourse and lot are paved; dance floors are on field and pavement.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Shuttle
No official festival shuttle; the FAQ recommends rideshare and nearby paid lots.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Parking
No festival parking lot; the FAQ says several paid lots nearby can be booked ahead.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Rideshare
Recommended over driving; dedicated pickup is not detailed, and nearby paid lots can be booked in advance.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Transit
Petco Park is served by the MTS Green Line trolley and is a short walk from Amtrak's Santa Fe Depot; the FAQ links Pacific Surfliner schedules.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    CRSSD Proper NYE / NYD ↗San Diego MTS / reference
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Official travel page ↗

Airports & location map

Fig. 06.1 CA locator
32.71°N, 117.16°W. Coordinates are from our files and carry no source of their own. See every festival on the map →

Nearby airports

  • SAN San Diego International~12 min drive

Curated reference. Drive times are rough and vary with festival traffic.

Conditions

December in San Diego

Fig. 07.1 Climate band / DecemberHigh, low, rain days
TEMPERATURE / °FLOW 49.8° · HIGH 66°102030405060708090100110120DAYS WITH RAIN / 31-DAY MONTH6 OF 31 DAYS, AN AVERAGE. NOT A FORECAST.
TEMPERATURE / °FLOW 49.8° · HIGH 66°1030507090110DAYS WITH RAIN / 31-DAY MONTH6 OF 31 DAYS, AN AVERAGE. NOT A FORECAST.
NOAA 1991-2020 normals for December at SAN DIEGO LINDBERGH FLD, CA US (USW00023188), 2.4 miles from the venue. Average daily high and low; rain days have 0.01 in or more, rounded to whole days. A long-run average, not a forecast.
Official
Official

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Hours
Dec 31: 3:00 PM-12:30 AM; Jan 1: 2:00 PM-10:00 PM
Official
Official

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
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Weather and incidents on record

  1. 2022

    2022/23: rain fell during Lane 8's set and through Chris Lake's midnight countdown; the event ran rain or shine and fireworks still went up over the ballpark.

    Reported
    Reported

    Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Newest first. Each year with a mark is also flagged on the edition timeline, Fig. 03.1.

Before you pack

Check the official page before you go

Age / ID
21+
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
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Camping
No camping
No camping; the venue is a downtown ballpark.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    CRSSD Proper NYE 2026 ↗Music Festival Wizard / reference
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Bags
Single-compartment clear plastic bags up to 12x6x12 in, plus clutches/purses up to 5x7 in; infant and medical bags excepted.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Hydration packs
Camelbaks are not allowed; bring an empty plastic or Nalgene water bottle of 32 oz or less (no metal). Fountains inside the venue for refills.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Re-entry
No re-entry; tickets are good for one entry per day.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Cashless payments
Yes
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Prohibited items
  • Totems, hula hoops, LED gloves and flowlights
  • Alcoholic beverages and outside food or drink
  • Cameras with removable lenses or lenses over 6 in
  • Umbrellas
  • Glass containers and hard-sided coolers
  • Weapons of any kind, drones and selfie sticks
  • Lawn chairs and rigid framed seating
  • Wagons, tents and inflatables
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Safety & comfort

Medical
First aid stations on site, marked on the festival map.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Water
Water fountains inside the venue; free refills with an empty bottle of 32 oz or less. Metal bottles and camelbaks are banned.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Harm reduction
Not confirmed
No harm-reduction program named on the official pages.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

No source link is recorded for this fact.

Accessibility
Petco Park is ADA compliant with ADA entrances and viewing areas; ADA wristbands collected at Guest Services, and one guest may accompany.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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First-timer playbook

Each note keeps its source

Sourced tips / 9

Note 01

Arrive at doors (3 PM Dec 31, 2 PM Jan 1); a 2022 reviewer reported waits of up to 90 minutes at the 5 PM peak.

Reported
Reported

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Note 02

Book a downtown hotel early; the FAQ says several hotels are within walking distance of Petco Park.

Official
Official

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Note 03

Bring an empty plastic or Nalgene bottle of 32 oz or less; metal bottles and camelbaks are banned, and fountains inside refill free.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Note 04

Use the MTS Green Line trolley or Amtrak to Santa Fe Depot instead of driving; the FAQ links train schedules and there is no festival lot.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    CRSSD Proper NYE / NYD ↗San Diego MTS / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Note 05

Ask about the 4-step payment plan before the September cutoff; the festival's Facebook cites $25 down.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗Showclix / Leap Events / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
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    Proper NYE ↗FNGRS CRSSD / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Note 06

Complimentary ponchos are at Guest Services when rain is forecast, because umbrellas are banned; dress in warm layers either way.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Note 07

Pre-book a locker through the official ticket page if you want to shed layers or stash a bag.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Note 08

Keep rave attire light: the FAQ says over-the-top outfits will be turned away, though some kandi is fine.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Note 09

Buy Express Entry in advance if you want to skip the standard gate queue at peak times.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Easy mistakes to avoid

Worth it for / the catch

Worth it for

  • Five stages in a downtown stadium, walkable from hotels, trolley and the bay.
  • A genuine New Year's countdown with fireworks on the ballpark field.
  • A 21+ crowd and a lineup that stays on house, tech-house and techno.

The catch

  • No camping or official parking, so lodging and transport take planning.
  • Stadium security and bag rules, with long lines at the NYE peak.
  • Rain-or-shine in winter; the ballpark concourse gets cold and wet.

Compare with

Three match-ups, picked by measure

Filed togethervs. Decadence ArizonaLinked in our research notes; 77% genre-mix overlap.Open the match-up ↗Their mix / Avondale, AZHOUSE 33Closest soundvs. Seismic Dance Event90% genre-mix overlap, by our lineup weighting.Open the match-up ↗Their mix / Austin, TXTECHNO 285 MORE 29Nearest on the mapvs. CRSSD FestivalAbout <5 miles apart, San Diego, CA.Open the match-up ↗Their mix / San Diego, CA

Genre mix not recorded

Pairs are chosen by genre-mix overlap, distance between venues and recorded start dates. Compare all four at once →

The source ledger

19 sources

Source confidence stays attached to facts. Official pages can change; every source was checked on 2026-10-02 unless its row gives another date.

Fig. 12.1 What each section rests on5 of 19 sources are official
  1. 01Tickets3 of 4 official. Sources 1, 2, 4, 6
  2. 02Lineup1 of 1 official. Sources 4
  3. 03History5 of 15 official. Sources 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18
  4. 04Read1 of 2 official. Sources 2, 8
  5. 05Sound1 of 4 official. Sources 4, 8, 9, 10
  6. 06Travel2 of 5 official. Sources 3, 4, 7, 8, 11
  7. 07Weather2 of 4 official. Sources 3, 4, 8, 19
  8. 08Rules2 of 3 official. Sources 3, 4, 15
  9. 09Safety1 of 1 official. Sources 3
  10. 10Playbook3 of 5 official. Sources 3, 4, 6, 8, 11
Numbers match the source markers beside each fact. A filled number is the organiser's or venue's own page; an open one is news, a reference, data or a community account.
Read as a table
Sources behind each section
SectionSourcesOfficial
01 Tickets1, 2, 4, 63 of 4
02 Lineup41 of 1
03 History2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 185 of 15
04 Read2, 81 of 2
05 Sound4, 8, 9, 101 of 4
06 Travel3, 4, 7, 8, 112 of 5
07 Weather3, 4, 8, 192 of 4
08 Rules3, 4, 152 of 3
09 Safety31 of 1
10 Playbook3, 4, 6, 8, 113 of 5
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    PROPER NYE/NYD 2026 Lineup: Lane 8, Cloonee, Sara Landry, and More ↗

    EDM IdentityNewsChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 01 Tickets

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    CRSSD Proper NYE: Proper NYE 26/27 ↗

    FNGRS CRSSDOfficialChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 01 Tickets03 History04 Read

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    Info: FAQ, tickets and health and safety ↗

    FNGRS CRSSDOfficial

    Backs 03 History06 Travel07 Weather08 Rules09 Safety10 Playbook

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 ↗

    Showclix / Leap EventsOfficialChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 01 Tickets02 Lineup03 History05 Sound06 Travel07 Weather08 Rules10 Playbook

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    FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2026 ↗

    Showclix / Leap EventsOfficial

    Backs 03 History

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    Proper NYE ↗

    FNGRS CRSSDOfficial

    Backs 01 Tickets03 History10 Playbook

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    FNGRS CRSSD announces lineup for debut edition of Proper NYE ↗

    Glasse FactoryNews

    Backs 03 History06 Travel

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    Proper NYE/NYD was the perfect way to ring in the new year ↗

    EDM IdentityNews

    Backs 03 History04 Read05 Sound06 Travel07 Weather10 Playbook

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    Proper NYE/NYD 24/25: Day two recap ↗

    We Rave YouNews

    Backs 03 History05 Sound

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    CRSSD Proper NYE / NYD ↗

    San Diego MTSReference

    Backs 06 Travel10 Playbook

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    Proper NYE/NYD 2024 lineup ↗

    JamBaseReference

    Backs 03 History

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    Proper NYE/NYD 2023 lineup ↗

    JamBaseReference

    Backs 03 History

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    Proper NYE ↗

    House Fire MagazineNews

    Backs 03 History

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    CRSSD Proper NYE 2026 ↗

    Music Festival WizardReference

    Backs 08 Rules

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    CRSSD Proper NYE 2024 ↗

    Music Festival WizardReference

    Backs 03 History

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    CRSSD Proper NYE 2023 ↗

    Music Festival WizardReference

    Backs 03 History

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    CRSSD Proper NYE 2022 ↗

    Music Festival WizardReference

    Backs 03 History

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