Are you ready to get your trance on at Dreamstate SoCal this weekend? Stay in the know with all the essential info, including set times and more!
North America’s biggest annual trance gathering, Dreamstate SoCal, is getting closer by the day, and excitement is building for the upcoming edition. This year will see the festival return to the NOS Events Center on November 18-19 for two days featuring a range of genres from uplifting and psy to progressive and hard trance, and Insomniac is sure to bring the heat with their signature production elements as well.
Artists set to take the stage at Dreamstate SoCal include legends such as Armin van Buuren, ATB, Solarstone, Ferry Corsten, and Giuseppe Ottaviani, along with unique projects ranging from Roger Shah’s Tribute To Earth to ilan Bluestone’s Stoneblue. Not to mention the rising DJs who are slated to play, like Adam Stark, AtDusk, Rinaly, HANA, Dustin Husain, Taylor Torrence, and more.
Related: Check out five artists you shouldn’t miss at Dreamstate SoCal this year.
Additionally, this year’s edition of Dreamstate SoCal will see a new addition to the trance-fueled madness with not one but two after-parties that will take place inside the festival grounds to keep the party rolling on strong. These lineups feature an insane number of b2b sets and more, so make sure to grab tickets if you haven’t yet!
As trance family members continue to prepare for the weekend ahead, it’s important to lock in all the crucial details, including what not to bring, where everything is located inside the festival grounds, and of course, the set times. We’ve got you covered with all that information and more – so read on and let us know who you’re most excited to catch on Twitter!
Dreamstate SoCal 2022 – Essential Info:
Dates: November 18 – 19, 2022
Hours: Will Call: 4pm–1am Daily; Festival: 5pm–2am Daily
Venue Address: 689 S. E St San Bernardino, CA 92408
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Ages: You must be 18+ to enter and 21+ for alcohol. Valid photo ID is required
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Dreamstate SoCal 2022 – Set Times:
Dreamstate SoCal 2022 – Festival Map:
Dreamstate SoCal 2022 – Parking Map and Info:
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, many people have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables during this festival season. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, there are opportunistic people who come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting party-goers, and it’s important to be mindful of your valuables while at Dreamstate SoCal.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Dreamstate SoCal 2022 – Do’s & Don’ts:
Prohibited Items
- NO Aerosol products/cans
- NO Balls or Frisbees
- NO Bota bags
- NO Costumes that resemble public safety uniforms (police, SWAT, fire, security, or medical) in any way
- NO Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
- NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
- NO Eye drops
- NO Gas masks
- NO Glass, cans, cups or coolers
- NO Helium balloons
- NO Illegal substances
- NO Large chains or spiked jewelry
- NO Large purses, bags or backpacks (over 12″×12″)
- NO Laser pointers and air horns
- NO LED gloves or LED microlights used for light shows
- NO Liquid makeup
- NO Markers, pens or spray paint
- NO Massagers
- NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
- NO Over-the-counter medication (available inside festival at first aid station)
- NO Pacifiers
- NO Pets
- NO Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)
- NO Red-colored light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers
- NO Stickers, flyers
- NO Stuffed animals or dolls
- NO Tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets
- NO Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
- NO Unsealed tampons or pads (upon entry)
- NO Weapon or weapon accessories of any kind, real or fictional (including whips, lightsabers, pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, fake weapons/props, etc.)
- NO Wind chairs/sofas
Permitted Items
- YES Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries
- YES Deodorant (must be sealed at entry)
- YES Cigarettes (must be sealed upon entry) and lighters
- YES 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.)
- YES Disposable vapes will be permitted if they are sealed upon entry
- YES Earplugs
- YES Fanny packs
- YES Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines)
- YES Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)
- YES Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
- YES Gum (must be sealed upon entry)
- YES Hula hoops—including LED hoops
- YES Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry)
- YES Inflatables (must be deflated upon entry)
- YES Juuls (one factory-sealed Juul Pod OK at entry)
- YES LED whips, poi, & orbitals
- YES Lip balm, lip gloss, and lipstick (must be sealed upon entry)
- YES Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, Polaroids, etc.)
- YES Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon arrival)
- YES 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.)
- YES Powder makeup (liquid makeup is prohibited)
- YES Rain ponchos and umbrellas measuring less than 10″ when collapsed
- YES Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry)
- YES Sealed Intranasal Naloxone
- YES Selfie sticks
- YES Small bags, single-compartment bags, plush bags, purses (maximum 12″x12″)
- YES Sunglasses & hats
- YES Sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry)
- YES Tampons and pads (must be sealed at entry)
- YES Wet wipes (must be sealed at entry)
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.
