Bags
RestrictedClear bags: up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches. Small clutches may be non-clear and up to 6 × 9 inches.
Organizer rule ↗Reviewed · 2026 festivalSan Bernardino, CA / 2026 FESTIVALHappening now
December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027
NOS Events Center all times Pacific (PT)
Official festival website ↗WEATHER ALERTS
Alert availability has not been checked. Follow official NWS alerts and organizer updates.
01 / WEATHER
December 31–January 1 dates are verified. Exact attendance hours remain unverified because the guide retains an old year. Afterparty access is separate. More information will be added as the event and official channels release it.
Hours unconfirmed · no attendance-hour summary
Forecasts only describe the hours returned by NWS. Until then, your entry rules and packing essentials are ready below.
How forecast availability worksWeather values have not been loaded. Forecast and alert checks are independent.
02 / THE BAG CHECK
Item-specific rules, straight from the organizer. Restrictions apply at entry; campground rules can differ.
7 rules and review notes
Clear bags: up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches. Small clutches may be non-clear and up to 6 × 9 inches.
Organizer rule ↗Reviewed · 2026 festivalYes, clear or non-clear, empty on entry, with at most two main compartments and one smaller compartment.
Organizer rule ↗Reviewed · 2026 festivalBring it empty. Reusable bottles are listed as allowed; the ticket page lists free refill stations.
Organizer rule ↗Reviewed · 2026 festivalYes, with an empty bottle no larger than 1.5 litres.
Organizer rule ↗Reviewed · 2026 festivalBring unexpired medication in its original container, with your name matching your photo ID and the prescription available. Bring only the amount needed for the event; entry medical staff must clear it.
Organizer rule ↗Reviewed · 2026 festivalOrdinary outside food and drinks are prohibited. For dietary needs beyond the listed vendor options, contact the accessibility team before arriving.
Organizer rule ↗Reviewed · 2026 festivalNo; these are on the prohibited list. Contact the organizer about an accessibility need.
Organizer rule ↗Reviewed · 2026 festivalNo verified rule for that search. Check with the organizer ↗ before packing it.
BEFORE THE GROUP CHAT GETS LOUD
Selected organizer answers for 2026. This is part of our beta research, not a complete festival FAQ. Check the linked rules again before you leave.
Searches the questions and answers on this page. No match doesn’t mean an item is allowed.
No matching answers here. Try a shorter phrase, show all questions, orcheck the organizer’s information ↗.
Printed answers are a dated snapshot, not live updates. Recheck the source URLs below before travelling.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
December 31, 2026 and January 1, 2027. The current two-day Front Gate listing and Insomniac event listing agree on this New Year’s edition. Some guide text still prints 2025.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
NOS Events Center, 689 S E Street, San Bernardino, California. Use the named venue and official directions: the homepage’s printed coordinates differ from the venue’s own map marker. Times are local Pacific time.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
The FAQ lists 4 PM–2 AM and the current ticket page confirms a 4 PM start. Hours & Info still labels December 31 as 2025. Confirm both nights’ closing times before booking transport; PLURCast has not assigned verified attendance windows.
Official sources disagree on this answer. Confirm with the organizer before relying on it.
The FAQ lists 4 PM–2 AM and the current ticket page confirms a 4 PM start. Hours & Info still labels December 31 as 2025. Confirm both nights’ closing times before booking transport; PLURCast has not assigned verified attendance windows.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
GA and GA+ are 18+. Bring valid photo ID; being accompanied by a guardian does not waive the age requirement.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Confirm before buying. The organizer says VIP is 21+, while the current Front Gate VIP listing says 18+. Don’t treat the ticket-page label as permission for an under-21 guest to enter VIP.
Official sources disagree on this answer. Confirm with the organizer before relying on it.
Confirm before buying. The organizer says VIP is 21+, while the current Front Gate VIP listing says 18+. Don’t treat the ticket-page label as permission for an under-21 guest to enter VIP.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Clear bags: up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches. Small clutches may be non-clear and up to 6 × 9 inches.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Yes, clear or non-clear, empty on entry, with at most two main compartments and one smaller compartment.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Bring it empty. Reusable bottles are listed as allowed; the ticket page lists free refill stations.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Yes, with an empty bottle no larger than 1.5 litres.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Bring unexpired medication in its original container, with your name matching your photo ID and the prescription available. Bring only the amount needed for the event; entry medical staff must clear it.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Ordinary outside food and drinks are prohibited. For dietary needs beyond the listed vendor options, contact the accessibility team before arriving.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
No; these are on the prohibited list. Contact the organizer about an accessibility need.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
No on-site camping is listed. Parking rules also prohibit sleeping in your vehicle.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
No same-day re-entry. Keep that in mind before leaving to get something from your car.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
The FAQ allows an unscanned valid ticket until one hour before closing. Confirm the closing time for your night; the guide’s year label still needs correction.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
The FAQ lists card and mobile-wallet payments, plus on-site cash-to-prepaid-card exchange. It does not establish any conversion fee or unused-balance refund here.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Confirm the current Countdown plan. The linked page advertises free general parking, but its Premier section names Escape Halloween. Treat lot assignments, hours and premium access as needing confirmation.
Official sources disagree on this answer. Confirm with the organizer before relying on it.
Confirm the current Countdown plan. The linked page advertises free general parking, but its Premier section names Escape Halloween. Treat lot assignments, hours and premium access as needing confirmation.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
No. Front Gate says afterparties need a separate ticket plus same-day festival admission. Stay inside: leaving means no afterparty re-entry. It lists 2–6 AM and says official shuttles cannot accommodate afterparty guests. Arrange a suitable return plan.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
The organizer links locker rental and describes charging-equipped lockers around 8 inches high, 12 wide and 18 deep. Check the linked reservation’s edition, dates and terms before booking; we haven’t verified that checkout yet.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Wheelchairs, scooters, crutches, walkers and canes are listed as permitted. The accessibility hub offers device charging; bring your cords and check the stated power requirements. The organizer does not provide wheelchair or scooter rental.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Visit the Accessibility Services Hub on-site for a free wristband; the organizer says no advance registration is needed. Viewing-area seating is first come, first served. Confirm the current map for locations.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Ask the organizer now. The page says at least 30 days ahead but still prints November 29, 2025 as its deadline. That is not a verified deadline for this edition.
Official sources disagree on this answer. Confirm with the organizer before relying on it.
Ask the organizer now. The page says at least 30 days ahead but still prints November 29, 2025 as its deadline. That is not a verified deadline for this edition.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Confirm your documents before travelling. Hours & Info requires renewal papers with a passport or expired licence; the FAQ separately mentions an interim licence for a lost ID. The wording does not clearly establish the same requirements.
Official sources disagree on this answer. Confirm with the organizer before relying on it.
Confirm your documents before travelling. Hours & Info requires renewal papers with a passport or expired licence; the FAQ separately mentions an interim licence for a lost ID. The wording does not clearly establish the same requirements.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
The airport page lists Ontario, Santa Ana, Burbank and LAX, with Ontario first. The FAQ instead names LAX and Burbank as closest. Compare transport to the verified San Bernardino venue; don’t rely on the FAQ’s ranking.
Official sources disagree on this answer. Confirm with the organizer before relying on it.
The airport page lists Ontario, Santa Ana, Burbank and LAX, with Ontario first. The FAQ instead names LAX and Burbank as closest. Compare transport to the verified San Bernardino venue; don’t rely on the FAQ’s ranking.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Use the FAQ’s linked Lost & Found portal. It describes on-site service and off-site handling afterward; it explicitly says not to visit Insomniac headquarters for an inquiry.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Check the official site and organizer channels near the event. The FAQ says set times are released in the days beforehand; our review has not established a current operational map or full schedule.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
The organizer hotel page links its Passkey booking service. Check your actual stay dates, total, travel plan and cancellation terms there; listed starting rates are not a live availability promise.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Countdown December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027; access and source exceptions preserved · 2026
Use the official Contact Us form and choose General Questions for attendee help. Website Issues is for problems with the organizer’s website. No message is sent through PLURCast.
This answer needs another source review. Check the organizer before relying on it.
Reviewed . Rules can change.
Looking for something else? The organizer’s latest information ↗ remains the authority.
SEND IT TO YOUR PEOPLE
Put the guide in your group chat before the packing starts. Your shared link includes the selected day; your checked items stay on this device.

03 / BEFORE YOU GO
Check for changed entry instructions, accessibility information and event updates before you travel.
BEYOND THE MAIN STAGE
We haven’t added verified art and performer listings for this festival yet. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any.
Explore the CastKnow a painter, dancer, flow artist or maker we’re missing? Suggest their work. Include an official festival listing or their own public page so we can check the details.
04 / SOURCES
Each rule links to its source above. Review dates show when we checked the details; organizers can change them afterward.
Official NWS location forecast ↗ · This link shows current location weather, not necessarily your event dates.
Read the methodology. Forecasts are not cancellation decisions, lightning detection or safety guarantees.