Headed to Project GLOW this year? Make the most out of your weekend by staying in the know with the set times, maps, and other essential information.
Since 2022, the small-but-mighty Insomniac and Club Glow festival in Washington DC, Project GLOW, has become a widely popular music destination for ravers. Its strong and diverse lineup, PLUR community, convenient accessibility for East Coast ravers, and affordability have attracted dance music lovers to the nation’s capital for two incredible days of raving. Right now, two-day passes are starting at just $149, making the festival a perfect option for festivalgoers on a budget or for first-timers looking to dip their toes in the world of music festivals.
This year’s edition of Project GLOW is returning to its home at RFK Festival Grounds for its fourth year on May 31–June 1. Fifty artists are set to play across three stages, including headliners Chris Lake and Slander b2b NGHTMRE on Saturday, and Tiësto and Subtronics on Sunday. Other artists on this year’s GLOW lineup include progressive house legend Kaskade, house duo Loud Luxury, twin brother ‘folktronica’ innovators MC4D, dubstep heavyweights Wooli and Crankdat, DnB queen Skellytn, Matroda, Joel Corry, Rossy, San Pacho, and more!
Related: Overwhelmed by all the incredible options? Here are our five picks for must-see artists this year.
To help you get prepped for the weekend ahead, we’ve compiled all the essential information you need to know for Project GLOW. Check out our Washington DC travel guide for a local raver’s tips and tricks on navigating the city, and read on for more information!
Project Glow 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: May 31-June 1, 2025
Hours: 1pm to 11pm daily
Venue Address: RFK Festival Grounds – 2500 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Download the Insomniac App for your iOS or Android device for the latest set times and updates for Project GLOW this year!
Project GLOW 2025 – Set Times:
Project GLOW 2025 – Festival Map:
Project GLOW 2025 – Preparties and Afterparties:
Project GLOW 2025 – Parking Information:
There is limited parking at RFK Festival Grounds, which is anticipated to sell out. Festival parking lots open at 12pm each day, and no overnight parking is allowed. Check social media channels for parking lot updates. Grab your parking pass ahead of time via Front Gate.
Project GLOW 2025 – Rideshare / Metro Information:
Taking the Metro or using rideshare options are highly encouraged. For the Metro, take the Orange, Silver, or Blue metro line to Stadium-Armory Station. Head to the official website for route details and to purchase your passes.
Those taking rideshare options like Uber or Lyft will be dropped off and picked up in a designated area that’s close to the festival grounds and will be open throughout the event and up to an hour after the show ends.
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 Project GLOW.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Project GLOW 2025 – 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.
