Are you ready to experience the madness of Escape Halloween? Stay informed with essential information, including set times, what not to bring, and more.
Escape Halloween is fast approaching on the horizon and will bring another spooktacular weekend for dance music lovers. The festival is set to return to the NOS Events Center on October 25-26. It boasts a stacked lineup that features the likes of Martin Garrix, Fatboy Slim, deadmau5, James Hype, Maddix, AFROKI (AFROJACK + Steve Aoki), Don Diablo, Da Tweekaz, Angerfist, Adventure Club, Alison Wonderland, Cloonee, Meduza, and more.
Beyond the music, this year is shaping up to be another epic experience at Escape Halloween. Insomniac revealed that they’ve expanded the grounds and altered the layout, allowing more room to dance and plenty of exciting new additions. This includes the debut of Boiler Room at the festival, a more centralized placement for Crazy Town, and the beloved Sewer District stage shifting to the other side of the venue.
Related: Not sure what costume to rock at Escape Halloween this year? Check out some of our ideas!
To help you get prepped for the weekend ahead, we’ve compiled the essential info you need to know. Read on for the set times, festival map, what you should and shouldn’t bring with you, costume guidelines, and more.
Escape Halloween 2024 – Essential Info:
Dates: October 24-25, 2023
Hours: 4pm – 2am, daily
Venue Address: NOS Events Center – 689 S. E St. San Bernardino, CA 92408
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Download the Insomniac App for your iOS or Android device for the latest set times and updates for Escape Halloween this year!
Escape Halloween 2024 – Set Times:
Escape Halloween 2024 – Afterparties:
Official afterparty tickets can be purchased via Front Gate!
Escape Halloween 2024 – Festival Map:
Escape Halloween 2024 – Parking Map and Info:
Escape Halloween 2024 – Shuttle Map and Info:
Shuttle passes can be purchased via the official Escape Halloween website.
Escape Halloween 2024 – Metrolink Info:
Head to their official website for more details on Metrolink 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 Escape Halloween.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Escape Halloween 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, LED poi and orbitals, Hula hoops – including LED hoops
- 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)
- 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 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 (including pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
- NO Wind chairs/sofas
Costume Guidelines
- NO drugs or drug paraphernalia
- NO costumes that resemble police, fire, security, or medical in any way
- NO handcuffs
- NO glass or ceramic masks
- NO full-face makeup that makes you unrecognizable from your government-issued photo ID
- NO items resembling weapon or weapon accessories, real or fictional (including whips, lightsabers, axes, pocket knives, swords, guns, fake weapons/props, etc.)
- NO violent props, including crops, whips, ropes, chains or tethers
- NO sharp metal spikes
- Please remember that we are an inclusive community, and costumes/decorations should not misrepresent race, religion, or cultural heritage.
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.
