PROPER NYE/NYD returns to Petco Park for two days of world-class acts. Here’s everything you need to know for San Diego’s biggest New Year’s celebration.
As the year draws to a close, PROPER NYE/NYD 2025 returns to Petco Park for a two-day, city-spanning celebration that has become a defining fixture of San Diego’s New Year’s calendar. Curated by FNGRS CRSSD, the event transforms the downtown stadium into a multi-stage electronic music experience, bringing together artists from across the global dance music spectrum.
More than just a countdown party, PROPER is designed as a full-scale festival — complete with expanded staging, immersive production, and a lineup that reflects the current moment in dance music. With tickets nearly sold out and official after parties extending the celebration into the early hours, PROPER NYE/NYD 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most in-demand ways to ring in the new year on the West Coast.
This year’s lineup spans house, techno, melodic, UK Garage, and even drum and bass, featuring an impressive mix of global headliners, underground favorites, and fast-rising artists. Expanded street closures and a reduced-capacity setup are planned for 2025, aiming to improve crowd flow, comfort, and overall experience throughout the weekend. Below is everything you need to know ahead of the festival, from dates and venue details to afterparties and planning tips.
PROPER NYE/NYD 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 – Thursday, January 1, 2026
Hours: December 31: 3pm – 12:30am I January 1-2pm – 10pm
Venue Address: Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Be sure to download the PROPER NYE/NYD app to make sure you have the schedule handy and don’t miss any of your favorites.
PROPER NYE/NYD 2025 – Set Times:
PROPER NYE/NYD 2025 – Festival Map:
Coming Soon!
PROPER NYE/NYD 2025 – Afterparty Info:
For those looking to keep the party going, PROPER will host a series of official afterparties across downtown San Diego following each festival day. Afterparty tickets are sold separately and are moving quickly. Due to limited capacity, fans are encouraged to secure tickets in advance.
PROPER NYE/NYD 2025 – Kickoff Week:
FNGRS CRSSD has teamed up with some of their favorite San Diego spots to create Proper-inspired takeovers. These include exclusive bites and drinks, themed fitness classes, CRSSD flash tattoos, and more. Those who attend one of these activations are eligible to win a pair of two-day passes to the festival by visiting the official website and uploading their receipt. Visiting each activation equates to one entry per location.
PROPER NYE/NYD 2025 – Transportation:
Ridesharing is highly encouraged for this event. There are additional parking options in Downtown San Diego, including different lots and structures. For these options, it is recommended that you arrive early and drive responsibly. You can also plan on taking the train; schedule your trip via Amtrak.
Reminder to Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, many recent festival-goers have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define the entire crowd, some opportunistic people attend these events to take advantage of unsuspecting attendees. It’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at PROPER NYE/NYD.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
PROPER NYE/NYD 2025 – Bag Policy:
For enhanced ballpark security and to expedite the entry process for all guests, Petco Park will prohibit bags with the exception of single-compartment clear plastic bags not exceeding 12” X 6” X 12” as well as infant and medical bags. Clutches and purses no larger than 5” X 7” are also allowed.
PROPER NYE/NYD 2025 – Do’s and Don’ts:
Prohibited Items
- Totems, hula hoops, LED gloves, flowlights, etc.
- Nudity, pasties, or thongs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Amplified music, bullhorns, or loudspeakers
- Animals (except ADA and ADA-recognized service animals)
- Bags (except single-compartment clear plastic bags not exceeding 12” X 6” X 12”, and infant and medical bags. Clutches and purses no longer than 5” X 7”)
- Ball retrievers
- Balls of any type
- Balloons
- Banners or signs larger than 4 feet by 8 feet (may not be commercial, political, obscene, ballpark signage, or anything blocking other guests’ views)
- Bats, full-sized brooms, sticks, or rods
- Bicycles (may be parked at approved bike parking at gates)
- Bubble-making devices
- Cameras with lenses longer than 6 inches (no extra detachable lenses)
- Drones, remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles, or other motorized vehicles/devices
- Drugs or other illegal substances/paraphernalia (including medical marijuana)
- Firearms
- Fireworks or other incendiary devices
- Frisbees, footballs, or other throwable sports devices
- Glass containers of any type
- Hard-sided coolers
- Hover boards
- Inflatables (unless approved by the Padres)
- Knives of any type
- Lawn chairs or rigid framed seating devices (Except ADA or as approved by the Padres)
- Laser pointers
- Microphones (for non-credentialed media)
- Noise-making devices (unless approved by the Padres)
- Obscene or offensive clothing that is likely to provoke an aggressive response from others
- Segways
- Selfie sticks
- Skateboards, scooters, or razors
- Tents
- Umbrellas
- Wagons
- Wallet chains
- Weapons of any other type (tasers, nunchaku, pepper spray, mace, expandable batons, etc.)
- Find full Petco Park venue rules here
Permitted Items
- Prescribed medication (in a container with a matching ID to be checked at entry and only containing the number of doses needed for the duration of the event as prescribed on the pill container)
- Cell phones
- Non-professional cameras
- Blankets and towels
- Hand sanitizer and wipes (open and unsealed okay)
- Sunscreen (contents to be checked at entry)
- Chapstick, lipstick, and makeup (open and unsealed okay)
- 32oz or less empty plastic/Nalgene-style water bottle (water fountains inside venue!), but no metal bottles
- GoPros (w/o sticks)
- Sunglasses
- Earplugs
- Good times
