Heading to HARD Summer this weekend? Stay in the know with all the essential information from the set times to the festival map and more.
HARD Summer is Southern California’s top summer music festival, and each year has seen it improve. In 2023, the beloved festival made its way back to Los Angeles for the first time in a decade with a stunning edition that took over the LA Memorial Coliseum, BMO Stadium, and Exposition Park. For 2024, the HARD Events team has shaken the venue up once again, this time with their sights set on Hollywood Park, adjacent to SoFi Stadium.
Artists slated to play this year’s edition of HARD Summer on August 3-4 include Disclosure, REZZMAU5, Jamie xx, Zeds Dead, Subtronics, Fisher + Chris Lake, SOFI TUKKER, Major Lazer, and Cloonee. There will also be plenty of fun beyond the beats, with tasty treats at food trucks, unique art activations, and more in store.
To help you get prepped for the weekend ahead, we’ve compiled all the essential info you need to know before you make your way to HARD Summer. Check out our top picks, and remember to put on your sunscreen because it will surely be hot! Read on for all the other need-to-know info.
HARD Summer 2024 – Essential Info:
Dates: August 3-4, 2024
Hours: Saturday: 2pm – 11pm; Sunday: 2pm – 10pm
Box Office/Will Call Hours: Saturday: 1pm – 10pm; Sunday 1pm – 9pm
Venue Address: 1011 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305
Tickets: Purchase HERE
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HARD Summer 2024 – Set Times:
HARD Summer 2024 – Locals Only & Boombox Art Car Lineups:
HARD Summer 2024 – Pre + Afterparties:
HARD Summer 2024 – Festival Map:
HARD Summer 2024 – Shuttles, Parking, and Rideshare Info:
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, during this festival season, many have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s essential 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 2024 – Do’s & Don’ts:
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 NON-CLEAR (and clear) hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry)
- 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)
- YES Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry)
- YES Sealed Intranasal Naloxone
- YES CLEAR bags and do not exceed 12”x6”x12”
- YES NON-CLEAR (and clear) small clutch bags not exceeding 6″ x 9″ (15cm x 23cm) with or without a handle or carrying straps are permitted
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 Illegal substances
- NO Laser pointers and air horns
- NO LED poi and orbitals
- NO Markers, pens or spray paint
- NO Massagers
- NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
- NO Over-the-counter medication
- 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
- NO Hula hoops — including LED hoops
- NO LED poi and orbitals
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.
