HARD Summer is nearly here! Stay informed with the set times, festival map, transportation options, and other essential details.
HARD Summer has always been a staple festival for those in Southern California, and the upcoming edition is just around the corner. This two-day festival is set to return on August 2-3, featuring seven stages and over 70 artists who will perform. This includes headliners Feid, Dom Dolla, KAYTRANADA, and Gesaffelstein, along with other standouts that range from Marlon Hoffstadt and 99999999 to Barry Can’t Swim and I Hate Models.
This year’s edition will return to the expansive grounds of Hollywood Park at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, and with it being sold out, you can expect upwards of 80,000 attendees each day. After the dust settles at the festival grounds each evening, the rest of Los Angeles will light up with activity during the official after parties at venues like Exchange LA, Lot 613, and more, keeping everyone dancing deeper into the night.
Read on below to see our comprehensive guide and essential info for this year’s edition of HARD Summer, including set times, maps, shuttle information, and what you can and can’t bring with you, all in one place.
HARD Summer 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: August 2-3, 2025
Hours: Saturday: 2pm – 10pm; Sunday: 2pm – 10pm
Box Office/Will Call Hours: Saturday: 1pm – 9pm; Sunday 1pm – 9pm
Venue Address: 1011 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305
Tickets: Sold Out – Use the official ticket exchange!
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HARD Summer 2025 – Set Times:
Set times are currently found in the Insomniac App. Please download it via the links above. We’ll update this article once the graphic is released.
HARD Summer 2025 – Locals Only & Boombox Art Car Lineups:
HARD Summer 2025 – Pre + Afterparties:
HARD Summer 2025 – Festival Map:
HARD Summer 2025 – Ticket Resale Information:
HARD Pregame Information:
HARD Summer 2025 – Shuttles, Parking, and Rideshare Info:
HARD is offering multiple ways for attendees to get to the festival each day. There are numerous parking lots in the area, including those designated for ADA, from which attendees can choose. Pricing varies by lot, and it’s recommended to secure your spot in advance for a seamless experience.
Additionally, attendees are encouraged to utilize the Metro or City Shuttles. The Metro is the most cost-efficient way to travel to HARD Summer, with trains running every 10-20 minutes, reaching as far as Orange County and beyond. Meanwhile, the City Shuttles depart from Ontario, Orange County, and the San Fernando Valley, at $50 per person for a single-day pass and $90 for a weekend pass. Head to the website for details on departure times and to purchase your pass.
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 2025 – Bag Policy:
HARD Summer 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
- 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) 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.
