HEX 2026 guideFrom official sources · checked Oct 14

at a glance

Hours: 5 PM – 1 AM daily
Age: 18+. Strictly 18+, with government-issued ID required to enter. Mobile IDs are not accepted for buying alcohol.
Re-entry: No re-entry on the same day; tickets scan for entry once per day.
Bags: Clear bags, backpacks or fanny packs up to 15 x 15 x 5 in, plus one small clutch up to 5 x 7 x 2 in. Empty hydration packs are the only exception to the clear bag rule.
Payments: No cash accepted; credit and debit cards only. There are no ATMs on site.
Parking: Free on-site parking at Rawhide, with premium parking sold online. No overnight parking; vehicles left are towed.

hours

Day	Gates	Music	Ends
Friday, October 30	5 PM	—	1 AM
Saturday, October 31	5 PM	—	1 AM

what to bring

Allowed

Two factory-sealed water bottles of any size
Empty hydration packs with no more than two pockets
Non-professional cameras and GoPros (no poles)
Cell phones
Lighters
Sealed cigarettes, tampons, gum and lip products
Sealed liquid sunscreen and cosmetics
Disposable e-cigarettes and vape pens without refillable liquid chambers
Prescription medication in a pharmacy-labeled container matching your ID
Over-the-counter medication for one day

Not allowed

Outside food, beverage or alcohol
Glass, cans, cups or coolers
Eye drops
Open cigarettes, lipstick, chapstick or tampons
Open sunscreen
Festival totems
Poi
Professional cameras and video or audio recording equipment
Tents, large umbrellas or chairs
Laser pointers
Weapons and toy weapons
Native American headdresses
Masks or face coverings that conceal your identity
Costumes resembling law enforcement, security or event staff

getting there

Directions

Rawhide Western Town & Event Center

5700 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Parking: Free on-site parking at Rawhide, with premium parking sold online. No overnight parking; vehicles left are towed.
Accessibility: For ADA accommodations, contact Rawhide venue management at (480) 502-5600 or info@rawhide.com.

official faq

Where is HEX held?

Rawhide Western Town & Event Center Festival Grounds, 5700 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226.

Do I need a wristband?

No. Entry uses the Tixr ticket, which can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay. If you did not get it by email, go to the box office with the purchase card and ID.

Will tickets be sold at the door?

Yes, as long as the event is not sold out online.

When are set times released?

Time slots are released the week of the event.

Are totems allowed?

No, festival totems are not allowed.

Is crowd surfing allowed?

No. Crowd surfing and rail breaking get you ejected.

Are refunds available?

All ticket sales are final.

I lost my ticket. What should I do?

Visit Tixr support if you bought on the official site.