The aliens have returned to help us Earthlings close out 2024 in style at Countdown NYE. Stay in the know ahead of this year’s edition with all the essential information, from the set times to the festival map and more.
The upcoming edition of Countdown NYE is gearing up to be another otherworldly delight in Southern California to celebrate the end of the year. Insomniac will transform the NOS Events Center into an alien’s playground as the extraterrestrial beings return for another round of fun on December 31, and it’s an experience you simply shouldn’t miss.
Countdown NYE will feature plenty of dazzling sights and surprises, but the soundtrack for the night is the real draw. Whether you want to get a dose of bass from artists like Zeds Dead, Liquid Stranger, and Ghost In Real Life, some house sounds from Chris Lake, Westend, and Girl Math, or hard techno from Lilly Palmer, Clawz, and Carv, this festival has you covered. Not to mention that major acts like Marshmello, Zedd, Galantis, Knock2, and more are set to play.
Since the clock is ticking until we’re all dancing with the aliens again, it’s time to prepare for the upcoming edition of Countdown NYE. We’ve compiled all the essential info you need to know before you go, so read on for the set times, festival map, what not to bring, and other crucial details.
Countdown NYE 2024 – Essential Info:
Dates: December 31, 2024
Hours: 4pm – 2am
Box Office/Will Call Hours: 3pm – 1am
Venue Address: 689 S. E St. San Bernardino, CA 92408
Tickets: Purchase HERE
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Countdown NYE 2024 – Set Times:
Countdown NYE 2024 – Festival Map:
Countdown NYE 2024 – Parking Map and Info:
Free general parking is available at multiple lots surrounding the NOS Events Center. These lots will be lit and have a security presence during the event. Street parking is not recommended.
Premier Parking in the Pink Lot is available for $55 via the official website.
Countdown NYE 2024 – Rideshare Info:
Rideshare is not recommended on New Year’s Eve due to high demand and limited drivers. If you must use rideshare, expect long wait times and dynamic pricing.
The address for rideshare drop-offs and pickups is 499 W. Orange Show Rd, San Bernardino, CA 92408. This will get you closest to the festival entrance when dropped off. There will be a rideshare pickup lounge for you to wait in at the end of the night.
Countdown NYE 2024 – Shuttle and Metrolink Map and Info:
The shuttle from the Best Western Ontario Airport is the only hotel shuttle available this year for Countdown NYE, with continuous service from 3:30pm to 2:30am.
Insomniac also offers shuttles from cities throughout Southern California, which arrive at the start of the festival (3:30pm) and depart 30 minutes after the music ends (2:30am). These shuttles include Downtown LA/USC, Orange County, San Fernando Valley, and Riverside.
The Metrolink is also available with an exclusive $15 Insomniac Roundtrip Pass on the San Bernardino Line. This begins at Union Station in Los Angeles and runs all the way to the Downtown Station in San Bernardino. The departure back to Los Angeles is at 3am. Visit the Metrolink website for more information on their services, train stations, parking information, and more.
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 Countdown NYE.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Countdown NYE 2024 – Bag Policy:
Countdown NYE 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 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
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.
