Are you ready for another exciting edition of HARD Summer? Stay in the know with all the essential info to have a fantastic experience this weekend!
One of the hottest summer festivals in Southern California, HARD Summer, is set to return this weekend. Taking place August 5-6, this year’s edition of HARD will see the coveted festival returning to Los Angeles for what is set to be a weekend of epic proportions. Attendees will also be traversing a brand new venue, with stages spanning between LA Memorial Coliseum, BMO Stadium, and Exposition Park.
Related: Want to hear the sounds of HARD Summer? Check out our playlist full of tunes from each artist performing this year!
Known for its diverse acts, attendees will be able to enjoy a variety of genres and artists on the lineup this year. Fan favorites like Dillon Francis, Gorgon City, Noizu, Black Coffee, Oliver Tree, and Deorro are slated to perform this year. Thrilling b2b sets will also be going down at HARD, like John Summit b2b Kaskade, Diplo b2b BLOND:ISH, Skrillex b2b Four Tet, and Yellow Claw b2b Flosstradamus.
With HARD Summer just right around the corner, we’ve compiled everything you’ll need to know ahead of the festival. From the set times and festival map to the parking information and what’s allowed into the festival, keep on reading for our essential info guide! Don’t forget to download the Insomniac App on iTunes or Play Store for the latest set times and updates for HARD Summer 2023.
HARD Summer 2023 – Essential Info:
Dates: August 5-6, 2023
Hours: 2PM – 11PM
Venue Address: 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Tickets: SOLD OUT. Purchase Official Resale Tickets
HARD Summer 2023 – Set Times:
The set times are currently found in the Insomniac App. Download it on iTunes or Play Store, and we’ll update this article once the graphic is posted.
HARD Summer 2023 – Festival Maps:
HARD Summer 2023 – Parking Map:
HARD Summer 2023 – Metrolink and Rideshare 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 partygoers, and it’s important to be mindful of your valuables while at HARD Summer.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
HARD Summer 2023 – Do’s & Don’ts:
Prohibited Items
- NO Aerosol products/cans
- NO Balls or Frisbees
- 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 Gas masks
- NO Glass, cans, cups or coolers
- NO Helium balloons
- NO Hula hoops — including LED hoops
- NO Illegal substances
- NO Large purses, bags or backpacks (over 12” x 12”)
- NO Laser pointers and air horns
- NO LED poi and orbitals — guidelines vary per venue
- NO Markers, pens or spray paint
- NO Massagers
- NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
- 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 Tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets
- NO Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
- NO Weapons of any kind (includes pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
- NO Wind chairs/sofas
Permitted Items
- YES Deodorant
- YES E-cigs/vapes
- 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 Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry) – 2.5L Hydration Packs
- YES Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6” (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.), and GoPro extendable poles
- YES Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon entry)
- 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 Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry)
- YES Small bags, single-compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, purses (maximum 12” x 12”)
Totem Guidelines:
- Maximum height is 5 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 positive.
