Head Trip 2026

Head Trip 2026 guideFrom official sources · checked Oct 14

at a glance

Hours
Sat 4 PM – 11 PM · Sun 3 PM – 12 AM
Age
18+. 18+ event. A valid, physical government-issued photo ID is required; school IDs, expired IDs, photocopies and digital IDs are not accepted.
Camping
Car camping in 10 x 30 ft sites with one car per site, plus up front car camping; camping runs Friday 12:00 to Monday 09:00 and requires an event pass for every camper.
Re-entry
No ins and outs, except for campers and ADA guests.
Bags
Bags, backpacks and purses up to 18 x 13 x 8.5 in are allowed, as are fanny packs and hip bags.
Payments
Cashless event; purchases by Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Wallet and contactless cards.
Water
Free filtered water refill stations throughout the venue; bottled water is also sold.
Parking
Free day parking is first come, first served, opens at 13:00 on show days, and cars left after 02:00 are towed. Paid preferred parking passes guarantee a spot.
Shuttles
Any Time, Any Line shuttles run both days from multiple stops around the valley, and scheduled departure shuttles leave from three locations.

hours

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Saturday, October 104 PM—11 PM
Sunday, October 113 PM—12 AM

what to bring

Allowed

  • Empty plastic water bottle, 64 oz or less
  • Empty hydration pack, 2 L or less
  • Non-aerosol sunscreen
  • Non-pro digital, disposable, film and Polaroid cameras
  • GoPros without poles or extenders
  • Blankets and towels up to 50 x 70 in
  • Ear plugs
  • Phone chargers
  • Parasols
  • Sealed gum and mints
  • Prescription medication in labeled containers matching your ID
  • Naloxone for personal use

Not allowed

  • Aerosol products, including sunscreen
  • Chairs
  • Coolers
  • Glass or metal bottles or containers
  • Outside food or beverage
  • Professional cameras and video cameras
  • Selfie sticks and tripods
  • Totems, flags and kites
  • Glow sticks, light sticks, laser pointers and LED gloves
  • Hula hoops and flow toys
  • Umbrellas
  • Tents, tarps and sleeping bags
  • Drones
  • Pets (service animals only)
  • Weapons

getting there

Map of Empire Polo Club Directions

Empire Polo Club

81-800 51st Ave, Indio, CA 92201, USA

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Parking
Free day parking is first come, first served, opens at 13:00 on show days, and cars left after 02:00 are towed. Paid preferred parking passes guarantee a spot.
Shuttles
Any Time, Any Line shuttles run both days from multiple stops around the valley, and scheduled departure shuttles leave from three locations.
Rideshare
Rideshare lot in Lot 1D at Avenue 49 and Monroe Street, open 13:00 to 03:00 on Saturday and Sunday; follow the yellow path.
Accessibility
Three accessibility services hubs issue accessibility wristbands on site, and free accessible parking in Lot 2C requires a valid disabled parking placard or plate.

official faq

Where is the venue?

Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201.

Are there single day passes?

No. Only 2-day passes are sold, as a single wristband worn both days.

Do I need to register my wristband?

Yes. Wristband registration in the Head Trip mobile app is mandatory and should be done before arriving.

What time does the event end?

Curfew is 23:00 on Saturday and midnight on Sunday, subject to change.

Can I get a refund?

No. All sales are final.

Is there a payment plan?

Yes. Orders over $100 can be paid with $99 down and the balance in monthly payments, with a $20 flat fee.

What counts as a professional camera?

DSLRs, bridge cameras and any camera with a detachable lens are not allowed. Phones, point-and-shoot, film, disposable and Polaroid cameras are fine.

Can I bring a sign or totem?

No. Handheld signs and anything on a pole or apparatus held above the head will be surrendered.

Are there lockers?

Yes. Lockers can be reserved in advance.

Can campers bring alcohol?

Campers 21+ may bring one case of beer cans or one box of wine; glass is not allowed.

Can I leave the campground with my car?

Once parked, vehicles may not move for the festival, and no vehicles may exit Saturday 22:00 to 02:00 or Sunday 22:00 to 01:00.

Is there a lost and found?

Yes, near the main entrance, and found items can be searched online.

sources

Collected from these pages on Wednesday, October 14. Festivals change policies close to the date, so check the official site before you travel.