Dreamstate SoCal
- Dates
- Nov 20 to 21, 2026 (reported)
- Status
- Dates TBA
- Venue
- Queen Mary Waterfront
- Price
- $100 to $190
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 12, 2026
Dreamstate SoCal comes to Queen Mary Waterfront, Long Beach, CA, Nov 20 to 21, 2026 (reported), with Above & Beyond, Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, plus 25 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Dreamstate SoCal is a trance music festival produced by Insomniac, held over two nights each November in Southern California. The 2026 edition marks its tenth year and features a lineup of trance artists across multiple stages, with VIP options such as an expedited entry lane and dedicated viewing areas. The festival is part of the wider Dreamstate series, which also stages editions in Chicago, San Francisco and Europe.
How it works
Dreamstate SoCal runs Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, with gates open 4 pm to 1 am each night at the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach, and an afterparty from midnight to 6 am. Two-day general admission is $170 plus fees ($189.99 all in), a single day $90 plus fees ($99.99), and two-day VIP $390 plus fees. VIP adds an expedited entry lane, a lounge and dedicated viewing areas. Entry includes a full security search.
Who it suits
Built for adult trance fans: the festival is 18 and over, alcohol is 21 and over, and a valid photo ID is required. It suits those who want a night-time waterfront setting and a bill centered on one genre, with Above & Beyond, Ferry Corsten, Astrix, Infected Mushroom and Aly & Fila among the names. The afterparty runs until 6 am for those who want to keep going.
What people love
Attendees consistently describe the music as a highlight, with several praising individual sets as noticeably better than in prior years and the overall lineup as living up to the festival's reputation among trance fans. Commenters also note that the grounds did not feel overly crowded and that the atmosphere stayed enjoyable even during busy stretches.
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Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find Dreamstate SoCal on Spotify.
Lineup
Photos from the festival
Getting there
How do I get to Dreamstate SoCal?
By car
Most people drive to Dreamstate SoCal. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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🅿 Parking
Recommended lots per the official 2026 travel page: The Pike (65 Cedar Ave), Long Beach Convention Center lot (344 E Shoreline Dr), Marina Green (386 E Shoreline Dr). Official FREE shuttle pickup/drop-off is at the Long Beach Convention Center, running continuously from 3pm-7am both nights. Rideshare drop-off is a designated zone along E Shoreline Dr between S Chestnut and Pine Ave (no drop-offs/pick-ups directly outside the Queen Mary). Walking access via the Queensway Bridge pedestrian path, entered on the aquarium side off Golden Shore & Aquarium Way. The official page also notes designated scooter parking on grass areas only.
🚙 Car hire
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If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the center of Long Beach. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Dreamstate SoCal?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Mid-range hotels 2
500 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates285 Bay St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
700 Queensway Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates200 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
4105 East Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90809
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
Long Beach has an active downtown/waterfront Airbnb market. No Dreamstate-specific pricing or surge data is available. General downtown Long Beach short-term-rental inventory is otherwise active.
Search AirbnbHipcamp lists camping/glamping/RV options in the wider Long Beach area (per Hipcamp's own directory), though as a dense urban waterfront neighborhood, genuinely nearby options are thin and skew toward inland Los Angeles/Orange County drives rather than anything walkable to the venue, a car-hire-adjacent option, not a walkable one.
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Dreamstate publishes a full accessibility guide. The waterfront grounds are grass and concrete, wheelchairs, scooters, crutches, walkers and canes are welcome, and motorised devices can be recharged at the Accessibility Services Hub.
There is ADA parking, an offsite accessible shuttle, an ADA entrance, accessible viewing areas and a process for effective communication requests.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-10-12 · source
Pricing
Price history and tiers
Your Dreamstate SoCal fit
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Quick answers
When is Dreamstate SoCal 2026?
Nov 20 to 21, 2026 is the reported date; the organizer has not confirmed it yet. Froligo emails followers the day it does.
Who is playing Dreamstate SoCal 2026?
28 acts are announced; the full lineup is on this page.
How much are Dreamstate SoCal tickets?
$100 to $190 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Dreamstate SoCal held?
Queen Mary Waterfront, Long Beach, CA.