With the 2024 edition of Together As One NYE only days away, EDM Identity has all the info you need to ring in the new year at the WAMU Theater.
Last year, Together As One NYE triumphantly returned after lying dormant for more than a decade. The Washington State New Year’s Eve gathering apparently went well enough that Insomniac decided to keep it going in 2024 — although this year’s edition will see some key changes.
Most notably, it will take place on only one evening: December 31, 2024. It is also moving to the WAMU Theater in Seattle proper, whereas last year’s event was hosted in nearby Tacoma. Finally, whereas last year’s event billed mainstream EDM headliners, this year’s lineup is geared more toward fans of techno, house, and drum and bass.
House heads will surely gravitate to the Peace stage for performances by the likes of Dom Dolla, Armand Van Helden, and Green Velvet. Meanwhile, drum and bass acts like Netsky, Fury, and Metrik will take to the Love stage. Techno fans will delight in the Unity stage lineup, as artists such as Space 92, BLK., and Klangkuenstler appear on the bill.
If you’re in the Pacific Northwest and planning to attend Together As One NYE, make sure you come correct. Read on for set times, festival maps, bag guidelines, and dos and don’ts to have the best time possible at this gathering.
Together As One NYE 2024 – Essential Info:
Dates: December 31, 2024
Hours: 6pm – 2am (box office/will call hours 5pm – 1am)
Venue Address: 800 Occidental Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Ages: You must be 18+ to enter and 21+ for alcohol. Valid photo ID is required.
Download the Insomniac App in iTunes or Play Store for the latest set times and updates for Together As One NYE 2024.
Together As One NYE 2024 – Set Times:
Together As One NYE 2024 – Festival Map:
Together As One NYE 2024 – Transportation, Parking, and Rideshare Info:
Paid parking is available in the Lumen Field Parking Garage, which is attached to the Lumen Field Event Center on the south side. It will open at 6am on the day of Together As One NYE and close the following morning at 4am and offers electric vehicle charging. Parking passes are available via Front Gate Tickets.
Additional parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Mariners Garage, Union Station Parking Garage, Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle, and at the lot across WAMU Theater.
Public transportation options to Together As One NYE include the Link Lightrail, King County Metro bus routes, the Sounder Train from Lakewood and Everett, and various ferry services. There are racks for scooters and bicycles at the northwest corner of Lumen Field, and south of the Lumen Field Parking Garage.
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, many recent festival-goers 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. It’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Together As One NYE.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Together As One NYE 2024 – Bag Policy:
Clear Bag Policy:
WAMU Theater enforces measures designed to both enhance public safety and create a safe environment for all events Guests of WAMU Theater may carry only the following style and size bag, package, or container into WAMU Theater or when approaching queue lines.
Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ will be allowed. So will one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar) and clear backpacks that are within the dimension guidelines and do not have more than two pockets.
Small bags, that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the theater along with one of the clear bag options. Oversized bags cannot be placed in acceptable clear bags and will be denied entrance. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
Find a visual guide of accepted bag types on the WAMU Theater website.
Together As One NYE – Dos and Don’ts:
Prohibited Items
- Aerosol products/cans
- Balls or frisbees
- Bota bags
- Costumes that resemble a public safety uniforms (police, SWAT, fire, security, or medical) in any way
- Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
- Drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Eye drops (available inside the festival at the general store)
- Cigarettes, e-cigs, vapes, and lighters (this is a smoke-free facility. Smoking inside the venue will lead to an ejection)
- Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs
- Flammable products
- Gas masks
- Glass, cans, cups or coolers
- glass, metal, or ceramic masks. Masks must be able to be removed and inspected upon entry.
- Helium balloons
- Illegal substances
- Inflatables
- Laptop computers
- Large chains or spiked jewelry
- Large purses, bags, or backpacks (over 12″×12″)
- Laser pointers or air horns
- LED gloves or LED microlights used for light shows
- Liquid makeup
- Markers, pens, or spray paint
- Massagers
- Open packs of cigarettes (upon entry)
- Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
- Over-the-counter medication (available inside festival at the general store)
- Pacifiers
- Pets
- Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms, or commercial-use rigs)
- Red-colored light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers
- Stickers, flyers
- Stuffed animals or dolls
- Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, or blankets
- Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
- Unsealed tampons or pads (upon entry)
- Weapon or weapon accessories of any kind, real or fictional (including whips, lightsabers, pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, fake weapons/props, etc.)
- Wind chairs/sofas
Permitted Items
- Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries
- Deodorant (must be sealed upon entry)
- Earplugs
- Fanny packs — must be clear, see bag policy above
- Festival totems or decorated pool noodles
- Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded, and no hard flagpoles)
- Glowsticks and glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
- Gum (must be sealed upon entry)
- Hand sanitizer no larger than 2 fl. oz. (sealed upon entry)
- Hula hoops — including LED hoops
- Hydration packs (must be small and empty upon entry)
- LED whips, poi, and orbitals
- Lip balm, lip gloss, and lipstick (must be sealed upon entry)
- Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.), and GoPro extendable poles
- Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon entry)
- Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired (must show physician’s prescription and consult with a safety officer upon entry. Only bring the amount of medication needed for the duration of the festival. Prescription must match ID.)
- Powder makeup (liquid makeup is prohibited)
- Rain ponchos and umbrellas measuring less than 10″ when collapsed
- Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry). No glass, metal or aluminum water bottles allowed
- Sealed Intranasal Naloxone
- Selfie sticks
- CLEAR bags 12″ x 12″, or small clutches 4.5″ x 6.5″ are only bags allowed
- Sunglasses and hats
- Sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry)
- Tampons and pads (sealed upon entry)
- Wet wipes (sealed upon entry)
- Clear or non-clear hydration packs (small to standard size) with no more than one compartment. The bladder must be empty upon entry
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
