Day Trip Festival makes its Northern California debut for a two-day, open-air house & techno celebration

Laureen
May 6
2 min read

Set for October 17–18, 2026, Day Trip Festival NorCal will feature performances from Cloonee, Eli Brown, Gordo B2B Vintage Culture, After Midnight ft Matroda x San Pacho, & more at Discovery Meadow in San Jose.

Global dance music experience curator Insomniac has just announced the Northern California debut of its acclaimed Day Trip Festival, landing at Discovery Meadow in San Jose for a two-day celebration on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026. In partnership with NPU Live, the inaugural NorCal edition marks an exciting expansion for the fan-favorite series, bringing Day Trip’s signature blend of house and techno, sun-soaked energy, and vibrant community to the Bay Area for the first time.

Set against the open-air backdrop of downtown San Jose, Day Trip Festival NorCal will transform Discovery Meadow into a dancefloor haven, soundtracked by a curated lineup of globally recognized talent and rising local selectors. From groove-heavy daytime sets to high-energy after-hours moments, the weekend will showcase the full spectrum of the Day Trip sound.

Saturday, October 17 will feature Gordo B2B Vintage Culture, Eli Brown (sunset set), Wax Motif, Script, JLittle, and Lefty. Sunday, October 18 will include Cloonee, a special After Midnight set (Matroda x San Pacho), Fallon, Eve Lauren, Sage, plus one more very special guest to be announced soon

What began as a laid-back Sunday gathering in Los Angeles has grown into one of the country’s most celebrated house and techno brands, with events spanning major markets and drawing devoted fans nationwide. With its NorCal debut, Day Trip continues to expand its footprint while staying true to its roots—bringing people together through music, movement, and community.

Two-day 18+ GA and VIP tickets will go on sale at 12pm PST on Friday, May 8 at NorCal. NorCal.DayTripFest.com. Day Trip Festival makes its Northern California debut for a two-day, open-air house & techno celebration

Day Trip NorCal Festival press application is now open at press.insomniac.com.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and information regarding Day Trip NorCal at Norcal.DayTripFest.com. Follow Day Trip on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

DAY TRIP FESTIVAL NORCAL 2026 LINEUP

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

GORDO B2B VINTAGE CULTURE

ELI BROWN (SUNSET SET)

WAX MOTIF

SCRIPT

JLITTLE

LEFTY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

CLOONEE