4 women ready to own the stage at CRSSD Festival 2026

CRSSD Festival returns to San Diego’s Waterfront Park this September with a star-studded house and techno lineup.

There are four innovative DJs you should have on your radar: Carlita, Helena Hauff, HorsegiirL, and VTSS.

Carlita blends house with Latin and Turkish grooves, creating a warm, cinematic sound that pulls the crowd in from the first song. You’ll leave the set feeling lighter than when you walked in, like you just took a yoga class on the dance floor. You may have heard her tracks Time and Forever Baby, or even her most recent collaboration with Sofi Tukker, Manhattan. Carlita is currently on tour, mainly in Europe, so her San Diego show will be a special opportunity you won’t want to miss.

 

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While Carlita transports the audience to sunshine and ocean breezes, Helena Hauff sweeps you into a sweaty basement, hitting the crowd with an electric, gritty set. Her techno sound is raw and real, and keeps you guessing what kind of drop is coming next. Originally from Germany, Helena Hauff keeps a mysterious underground aura, with popular tracks Spur, C45p, and Sworn to Secrecy Part I.

 

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HorsegiirL is uniquely her. The horse mask adds to the cheeky, upbeat energy of her fast-paced techno and happy hardcore sets. She is a German-based DJ with popular tracks My Little White Pony, My Barn Rules, and eat, sleep, slay, repeat. HorsegirrL is getting ready to embark on her Nature Is Healing tour, stopping in the U.S. and Europe from Sept. 18 to Dec. 4.

 

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Then there’s VTSS. The Polish producer and DJ hits the stage with a fierce energy that will have you moving before you even realize it. Her techno takes every song to the next level, while remaining true to her iconic beats. You may have heard her remix of f@k€ or her original Make You Scream. She recently performed at Q Nightclub in Seattle and is making a few stops in Europe before throwing down in San Diego.

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You can catch these techno and house must-sees along with dozens of others on Sept. 26 and 27 in San Diego. For more information on CRSSD and to buy tickets, go here.