Hours & Info
Location & Hours
Queen Mary Waterfront
1126 Queens Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90802
Event Hours
Box Office / Will Call Hours
Weather
The festival will take place rain or shine. Please keep up-to-date on weather reports and plan your attire and preparations accordingly.
Zero Tolerance
In the midst of the apocalypse, we maintain a strict stance against drug use and possession. Police officers will be present within and around the event premises, ensuring the rigorous enforcement of all narcotics laws. Stay vigilant and make decisions that safeguard your well-being.
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 maintain the right to deny entry to anyone.
Ages & ID
You must be 18+ to enter. 21+ for VIP. 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 or enter VIP areas, 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.
Acceptable Items
If you are staying aboard The Queen Mary, please view The Queen Mary Hotel Policies for additional information.
- Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries
- Cigarettes (must be sealed upon entry) and lighters
- E-cigs/vapes are permitted (Refillable liquid chambers OK, must be empty upon entry. One bottle sealed/unopened E-liquid or E-juice will be permitted.)
- Earplugs
- Fanny packs
- Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
- Hula hoops (including LED hoops)
- Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment—must be empty upon entry
- LED poi & orbitals
- Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.)
- Official Insomniac water bottles—must be empty upon entry
- Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired (must show physician’s prescription and consult with a safety officer upon entry. Only bring the amount of medication needed for the duration of the festival. Prescription must match ID.)
- Powder makeup
- Rain ponchos and umbrellas measuring less than 10″ when collapsed
- Sealed Intranasal Naloxone
- Sealed lip balm & gloss
- Sealed packs of gum
- Sealed sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry)
- Sealed tampons
- Sealed wet wipes
- Selfie sticks
- Small bags, single-compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, purses (maximum 12″x12″)
- Sunglasses & hats
Prohibited Items
If you are staying aboard The Queen Mary, please view The Queen Mary Hotel Policies for additional information.
- Aerosol products/cans
- Balls or Frisbees
- Bota bags
- Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
- Drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Eye drops
- Glass, cans, cups or coolers
- Illegal substances
- Large chains or spiked jewelry
- Large purses, bags, or backpacks (over 12″×12″)
- Laser pointers and air horns
- LED gloves or microlights used for light shows
- Liquid makeup
- Markers, pens or spray paint
- Masks: No Hard Materials. No ceramic. Headliners must remove them during entry. Security staff may ask them to disassemble them for inspection. All masks are subject to security’s discretion.
- Massagers
- Open packs of cigarettes (upon entry)
- Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
- Over-the-counter medication (available inside festival at first aid station)
- Pets
- Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)
- Red-colored light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers
- Stickers, flyers
- Stuffed animals or dolls
- Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, or blankets
- Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
- Unsealed tampons (upon entry)
- Weapons of any kind (includes pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
- Wind chairs/sofas
Totem Guidelines
- Maximum height is 10 feet.
- Totems must be made from a lightweight material (e.g., foam, PVC / no solid metal).
- Collapsible/telescoping camera extenders that follow the above guidelines are OK (lightweight/hollow aluminum/polycarbonate).
- PVC, light wood or aluminum poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter.
- Decorated pool noodles work great for easy entrance through security.
- Inflatables attached to totems must be deflated upon entry.
- Any item deemed dangerous will not be allowed.
- Totems promoting illegal activity or hate speech will not be permitted. Please keep it PLUR.