Hours & Info

Venue & Hours

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
99 Grove St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Learn more about the location.

Friday, August 17 & Saturday, August 18, 2018
Will Call opens: 4pm daily
Festival hours: 5pm–1am daily

Zero Tolerance

We have a zero-tolerance policy for drug use and possession. Police officers will be working inside and outside of the event, and all narcotics laws will be strictly enforced. Be responsible, and make smart choices.

Security & Entry

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to submit to a thorough, TSA-style search, including emptying your pockets and bags, having all of your items examined, a full pat-down, and possibly removing your shoes. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.

Ages & ID

You must be 18+ to enter and 21+ for alcohol. Valid photo ID is required.

ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF ID

• Any US government-issued driver’s license or ID card containing a photograph and date of birth
• US or foreign government-issued passport containing a photograph and date of birth
• Foreign government-issued driver’s license/ID with color photocopy of passport (Not valid for 21+ wristband. To purchase alcohol, a physical passport or US ID will be required.)
• Temporary DMV documents proving you are currently renewing a license—ONLY if accompanied by passport or expired license

UNACCEPTABLE ID

• NO School ID
• NO Consular ID
• NO Birth certificate
• NO Expired ID of any kind
• NO Photocopy of any ID (except as noted)
• NO Temporary DMV license without passport or expired license

Festival Policies

• NO Re-entry/ins & outs per day
• NO Camping
• NO Refunds or exchanges
• NO Sitting on designated dancefloor areas
• NO Moshing, crowd-surfing or stage-diving
• NO Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors
• NO Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways, etc.
• NO Tailgating

Acceptable Items

• Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries
• Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.)
• Selfie sticks
• Small bags, single-compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, purses (maximum 12“x12“)
• Official Insomniac water bottles—must be empty upon entry
• Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment—must be empty upon entry
• Fanny packs
• Sunglasses & hats
• Rain ponchos and umbrellas measuring less than 10″ when collapsed
• Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired (must show physician’s prescription and consult with a safety officer upon entry)
• Earplugs
• Sealed lip balm & gloss
• Sealed sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry)
• Powder makeup
• Sealed tampons
• Sealed wet wipes
• Sealed packs of gum
• Hula hoops (including LED hoops)
• Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
• LED poi & orbitals
• Inflatables (must be deflated upon entry)
• Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)
• Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines)

Prohibited Items

• Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)
• Laser pointers and air horns
• Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
• Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
• Balls or frisbees
• Tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets
• Weapons of any kind (includes pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
• Illegal substances
• Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Massagers
• LED gloves or microlights used for light shows
• Pacifiers, dust masks or gas masks
• Aerosol products/cans
• Eye drops (available inside festival at the general store)
• Over-the-counter medication (available inside festival at general store or from a first aid station)
• Liquid makeup
• Unsealed tampons (upon entry)
• Glass, cans, cups or coolers
• Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
• Markers, pens or spray paint
• Large chains or spiked jewelry
• Stickers, flyers
• Bota bags
• Large purses, bags or backpacks (over 12″×12″)
• Stuffed animals or dolls
• Pets