Getting hyped for the upcoming edition of Nocturnal Wonderland? We’ve got all the information you need to know to have a fantastic weekend at the festival.
Nocturnal Wonderland has truly stood the test of time in the festival scene. This flagship experience from Insomniac was the brand’s first major experience to surface in the ’90s, and it’s only continued to flourish over the past three decades. This year, Nocturnal Wonderland will return for another massive weekend on September 13-14, offering a magical trip filled with plenty of delights for dance music lovers to enjoy.
This year’s edition of Nocturnal Wonderland is set to feature fantastic artists such as Eric Prydz, Axwell, Wooli, MK, Justin Hawkes, Sullivan King, Zedd, Seven Lions, AC Slater b2b Tchami, and more across five stages. Not to mention that the festival kicks off on Friday with an exclusive opening party in the campgrounds and will also see everyone get the chance to dance deeper into the night with the silent disco.
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 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: September 13-14, 2025
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 2025 – Set Times:
Nocturnal Wonderland 2025 – Camping Pre-Party and Silent Disco Set Times:
Nocturnal Wonderland 2025 – Festival and Camping Maps:
Maps coming soon.
Nocturnal Wonderland 2025 – Parking Maps and Info:
General Parking is free, with lots opening at 12pm each day. There are multiple lots, but carpooling is encouraged. Head to the official website for additional details on general parking. There is NO premier parking this year.
Maps coming soon.
Nocturnal Wonderland 2025 – Shuttle Info:
Insomniac offers a variety of shuttles that offer round-trip travel from multiple destinations in Southern California. This includes Downtown Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and Ontario. The shuttles arrive around the time that gates open, and depart 30 minutes after the music concludes at the festival. Visit the official website for more information 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.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Nocturnal Wonderland 2025 – Lost & Found Info:
Nocturnal Wonderland 2025 – 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 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 (includes pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
- NO Wind chairs/sofas
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
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.
