Niteharts Festival Returns to San Diego with Three-Day Electronic Lineup

Niteharts Sets a Three-Day Run at Snapdragon Stadium

Niteharts will return to San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium, located at 2101 Stadium Way, for a three-day takeover running October 9th through 11th. The festival's programming is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. As in the previous year, ISOxo and Knock2 are slated to perform special opening sets designed to encourage early arrivals and kick off each day.

Headliners Anchor a Hyperpop and Electronic Bill

The lineup spans hardcore and hyperpop, anchored by headlining performances from ISOxo with a hardcore diva set, ISOKNOCK, and a Knock2 B2B DJ Snake pairing. EDM Sauce noted the Knock2 and DJ Snake pairing functions as a "collaborative energy" pairing rather than a standard back-to-back, framing it as a relationship described as "mutual artistic respect and creative synergy." ISOKNOCK's connection to the event runs through San Diego as the festival's hometown base, lending the booking a relationship characterized as having "personal stake" for the acts.

Festival Logistics and Entry Requirements

General admission is restricted to attendees 18 and older with valid physical identification, while VIP admission and alcohol purchases require attendees to be at least 21. International visitors will need to present passports at will call. On-site parking is available for a fee, and a designated ride-share drop-off area is provided. Niteharts will operate with a single main stage, with GA and VIP sections divided by double-rails, a merchandise area, and festival vendors distributed across the venue grounds.

New Sponsorship Adds an Off-Stage Activation

A new addition this year comes via a Valorant sponsorship that brings a sound-truck and immersive experience to the festival grounds, hosting sets from artists including Beastboi, ALRT, Leotrix, and Cheyenne Giles. Afterparty programming is added to the schedule as a new element, distinguishing it from prior years' offerings.

Detailed Schedules Still Pending

Day-by-day set times and the full artist schedule have not yet been announced, with organizers indicating that detailed timing information will be released closer to the event. EDM Sauce described the full lineup as one that "bridges the gap between established headliners and the emerging voices pushing electronic music forward," characterizing the festival's direction as one centered on "artistic vision over commercial predictability."