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GENIUS LOCI FEST LATE NIGHT TAKEOVER
GENIUS LOCI FEST LATE NIGHT TAKEOVER

Saturday night rolls past 1am and you’re still ready to keep grooving through the night…the Genius Loci crew is going to be taking over the Coconut Club and kicking up the bass to keep the party rolling on through the night. Genius Loci is a beachside surfing and music festival that takes place each year in Mexico and they know how to bring the party so we couldn’t be more pumped to get their vibes going at SSBD Fest this year!

SSBD VIP Tickets
SSBD VIP Tickets

Our VIP ticket holders at Same Same But Different will have a special experience this year. Access to our VIP only lounge has it’s perks. Beyond having your own area to hang out in you’ll enjoy the following:

2019 Floatopia Day Party
2019 Floatopia Day Party

Catch all the music going down on two stages from your inflatable swan. DJ’s will start spinning beach-side at 10am on Saturday…
New For 2019...

We’re back to work, gearing up for this years festival at Lake Perris. This year we’re going to be holding the festival ON the sand at Perris Beach! Perris Beach is just down the way from Moreno Beach (last year’s location). The new location opens up a lot more possibilities for the festival like…- Camping ON the beach! Plop that tent, yurt or upside down canoe…
Everything You Need To Know Before You Go

As we get closer to the kickoff year of SSBD Fest the questions have been rolling in about what to bring, what to expect, when to get there, etc. We thought we’d shed some light on the plans for the festival and let you know everything we can tell you so you’re fully aware of what to expect when you get to Same Same But Different. We want to still keep some things a surprise though :)

Late Night Stages At SSBD Fest
Late Night Stages At SSBD Fest

When 2am rolls around and you're still dancing where do you go? Well we have two options for you, either the Coconut Club for an electronic dance party on the beach or the But Stage for some soulful jams and spacey flows through the night

What To Expect Volunteering At A Music Festival
What To Expect Volunteering At A Music Festival

Volunteering at a festival of any kind can be a very rewarding experience. It's a way to experience the magic of a music festival without the hefty price-tag that can come with weekend passes and camping passes. It's also a way to get a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of the festival, it's a chance to meet really cool people, and be part of the team that makes the magic happen.

SSBD Fest On-Site RV Rentals
SSBD Fest On-Site RV Rentals

Picture this...you show up on Saturday to the festival. Rather than hauling your stuff from your car and setting up your campsite, you're led to your RV site which is already there waiting for you.

5 Kid-Friendly Activities at SSBD Fest
5 Kid-Friendly Activities at SSBD Fest

Same Same But Different Festival isn’t just for the adults, the festival is kid-friendly as well so you can bring the whole family for a weekend getaway. We put together a list of some things you can do while at the festival that are more “kid-friendly”.

A Two-Stage Approach
A Two-Stage Approach

A lot of people have asked us why we chose to set up our festival with two stages, rotating back and forth, with music going on only one stage at a time. Many have asked, understandably, why we don't want to have music going on both stages at the same time like many other festivals.