Dreamstate Southern California 2026 guideFrom official sources · checked Oct 14
at a glance
- Hours
- 4 PM – 1 AM daily
- Age
- 18+. 18+ to enter, with no exceptions for guardians, and 21+ for alcohol. Valid photo ID required; school, digital and consular IDs are not accepted.
- Camping
- No camping.
- Re-entry
- No ins and outs. Entry with an unscanned ticket closes one hour before the event ends.
- Bags
- Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 in, one-gallon clear freezer bags, or non-clear bags up to 6 x 9 in. Hydration packs must be empty, with at most two main compartments and one small one.
- Payments
- Cashless event; credit, debit, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay accepted. Cash can be exchanged onsite for a prepaid card.
- Parking
- No parking at the festival grounds. Downtown Long Beach lots are first come, first served and not pre-sold.
- Shuttles
- Free shuttles run continuously between the Long Beach Convention Center and the festival.
hours
| Day | Gates | Music | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 20 | 4 PM | — | 1 AM |
| Saturday, November 21 | 4 PM | — | 1 AM |
what to bring
Allowed
- Empty reusable water bottle
- Personal misting fan with bottle up to 1.5 L, empty at entry
- E-cigs and vapes
- Prescribed, unexpired medication with prescription
- Sealed intranasal naloxone
- Glowsticks and LED items
- Non-professional cameras
- Totems up to 10 ft, flags and handmade signs
Not allowed
- Outside food or beverages
- Aerosol cans
- Drugs and paraphernalia
- Glass, cans, cups and coolers
- Over-the-counter medication
- Professional recording equipment
- Drones
- Weapons
- Tents, chairs, blankets and large umbrellas
- Balls and Frisbees
- Pets
- Costumes resembling public safety or event staff
getting there
Queen Mary Waterfront
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
- LGB
- Parking
- No parking at the festival grounds. Downtown Long Beach lots are first come, first served and not pre-sold.
- Shuttles
- Free shuttles run continuously between the Long Beach Convention Center and the festival.
- Rideshare
- Rideshare drop-off on E Shoreline Drive between S Chestnut and Pine Ave, then take the shuttle. No drop-offs or pick-ups outside the Queen Mary.
- Accessibility
- Free ADA wristband and one companion wristband at the Accessibility Services Hub, no pre-registration. Accessible viewing at designated stages.
tickets
- 2-day GAfrom $170
- 2-day VIPfrom $390
- 1-day GAfrom $90
- 1-day VIPfrom $250
official faq
Where is the festival?
Queen Mary Waterfront, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802.
What are the box office and will call hours?
15:00 to 00:00 on both days; exterior lost and found is next to the box office.
Can someone under 18 attend with a guardian?
No. Nobody under 18 may enter.
What if my ID is lost or expired?
Expired IDs are accepted only with DMV renewal documents. If lost or stolen, bring a government-issued interim license or passport.
Can I use a foreign driver's license?
Yes, with a photocopy of your passport. A foreign passport works on its own; consular IDs are not accepted.
What is the camera policy?
Fixed-lens cameras and handheld video devices under 6 in are allowed; professional cameras are not.
Are lockers available?
Yes, rental lockers with a universal phone charger.
Are totems allowed?
Yes, up to 10 ft, made of lightweight materials with poles no thicker than 1 in.
sources
- Dreamstate SoCal 2026
- Dreamstate SoCal hours and info
- Dreamstate SoCal FAQ
- Dreamstate SoCal travel
- Dreamstate SoCal tickets
- Dreamstate SoCal accessibility
Collected from these pages on Wednesday, October 14. Festivals change policies close to the date, so check the official site before you travel.
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