Nocturnal Wonderland is just around the corner, and we’ve compiled everything you need to know ahead of the festival!
Update September 11: Insomniac has officially canceled the upcoming edition of Nocturnal Wonderland due to the Line Fire and Bridge Fire that continue to rage in the area. Details can be found in our new article.
Nocturnal Wonderland is rapidly approaching, and excitement is building as festivalgoers make their final preparations. Hailed as North America’s longest-running festival, the event is set to return to Glen Helen Regional Park on September 14-15 for its 29th edition. Guided by the theme “The Infinite Wild,” Insomniac is pulling out all the stops for its most immersive experience yet.
Attendees can look forward to a fierce lineup, which includes heavy hitters like Kaskade, Kayzo, RL Grime, SLANDER, Sub Focus, Blanke, Habstrakt, Deorro, and SIDEPIECE, among others. Electrifying art and a widespread layout filled with plenty to explore also await fans, with adjacent camping for those opting for an extra layer to the Nocturnal experience. Whether you are returning to the festival or enjoying it for the first time, there will be plenty of sights and sounds to absorb in the vast venue.
To help you get prepped for the weekend ahead, we’ve compiled all the essentials you’ll need to know before attending the event, including set times, maps, what’s allowed into the venue, and more.
Nocturnal Wonderland 2024 – Essential Info:
Dates: September 14-15, 2024
Hours: 3PM – 12AM, Daily
Venue Address: Glen Helen Regional Park, 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Download the Insomniac App for your iOS or Android device for the latest set times and updates for Nocturnal Wonderland this year!
Nocturnal Wonderland 2024 – Set Times:
Nocturnal Wonderland 2024 – Camping Pre-Party and Silent Disco:
Nocturnal Wonderland 2024 – Festival and Camping Maps:
Nocturnal Wonderland 2024 – Parking Maps:
Head to the official website for general parking, premier parking, and more details.
Nocturnal Wonderland 2024 – Shuttle Info:
Head to the official website for more details and to purchase shuttle passes.
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 Nocturnal Wonderland 2024.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Nocturnal Wonderland 2024 – Do’s & Don’ts:
Please check the official Camping Guidelines so you know what you can bring with you; the list below is for the festival grounds only.
Prohibited Items
- NO Aerosol products/cans
- NO Balls or Frisbees
- NO Bota bags
- NO Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
- NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
- NO Eye drops (available inside festival at the general store)
- 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 general store or from a 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 Hand sanitizer (up to 2oz)
- 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 sealed Juul Pod OK at entry)
- YES LED whips, pois & orbitals
- YES Lip balm & gloss (must be sealed upon entry)
- YES Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, Polaroids, etc.)
- YES Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry)
- YES Sealed Intranasal Naloxone
- YES Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon arrival)
- YES Powder makeup (liquid makeup is prohibited)
- 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 Rain ponchos and umbrellas measuring less than 10″ when collapsed
- YES Selfie sticks
- YES Small bags, single-compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, 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.
