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GA is for ages 18+; VIP is 21+. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. International visitors need their physical passport to collect a wristband.

Clear bags must be smaller than 12 × 6 × 12 inches. Purses and clutches may be at most 4.5 × 6.5 inches.

“No re-entries are allowed.” Tailgating is also prohibited.

Register your own wristband online before arrival using the code inside it. Each attendee needs a registered wristband.

Put it on when leaving for the festival: tightening is permanent. Do not cut, stretch, or alter it. Replacement before entry costs $25 if it was tightened, lost, or damaged.

For activation problems, check the code and contact [email protected] before arrival.

Southeast box office: October 7–8, 10 AM–5 PM; October 9–11, normal festival hours for GA and VIP. An additional VIP pickup operates on the south side near the trolley during the festival.

GA: East Lawns entrance. VIP: east side of SDSU Mission Valley River Park near the trolley. Visibly intoxicated guests will be refused entry.

• Friday, Oct 9: parking 2 PM; doors 3 PM; music 4–11 PM.
• Saturday, Oct 10: parking 1 PM; doors 2 PM; music 3–11 PM.

Buy parking ahead or use the trolley; parking may sell out. GA parking: Orange Lot. Accessible parking: Green Lot. Event parking at Fenton Marketplace is prohibited.

Use the designated Purple Lot pickup area northeast of the stadium.

Purchases require a credit or debit card. Major cards, including American Express, are accepted; cash is not.

Accessible entry and ADA viewing platforms are available in both GA and VIP.

Empty hydration packs with one main compartment are listed as allowed.

The page contradicts itself about empty clear plastic/rubber bottles up to 1 L, listing them as both allowed and prohibited. Confirm the bottle rule with the organizer. Metal bottles are prohibited.

• Earplugs, hats, sunglasses, rain ponchos, powder makeup, and sunscreen lotion are allowed; lotion is inspected.
• Deodorant, gum, lip products, wipes, tampons, and pads must be sealed. Sealed hand sanitizer: at most 2 fl oz.
• Personal misting fans: empty bottle, at most 1.5 L.

Bring unexpired prescribed medication, show the prescription, and speak to a safety officer at entry. Sealed intranasal naloxone is allowed. Unsealed over-the-counter medication is prohibited.

Examples include outside food/drinks, aerosols, weapons, illegal drugs, blankets, chairs, umbrellas, totems, and professional recording gear. Smoking supplies, cigarettes, and vaping devices are banned; smoking and vaping are prohibited onsite. Review the official page for the full list.

Lockers cost $25 for one day or $65 for three days. Charging packs are included. Dimensions: 11 inches wide × 13.5 high × 18 deep. VIP lockers require a VIP wristband.

Access is during event hours; multiday renters may leave belongings overnight. Location, number, and combination arrive by email/text 12 hours before the event.

Contact [email protected] for ticket order questions.

VAL sound truck performances take place in Thrive Park.

The official closing party runs Oct 11, 10 PM–4 AM the next morning, at Pechanga Arena San Diego.