Countdown NYE 2017 Set Times, Festival Map, & More!

The end of the year is upon us and many of you will be dancing away your 2017 in style with other Headliners at Insomniac’s premier NYE event, Countdown! Hosted over December 30-31 at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA, the West Coast’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration will be one you shouldn’t miss out on!

Providing the soundtrack for your Countdown NYE experience will be artists ranging in style from deadmau5 to Porter Robinson, FuntCase to Alison Wonderland, and plenty more. Check out the full lineup for who is playing, and get ready for your epic weekend with the essential info below!

Looking for some beats to pregame to before you head out to Countdown NYE? Tune in to our Spotify Playlist for a taste of the artists on the lineup!

Don’t forget that deadmau5 and Insomniac have collaborated on some exclusive merch that will only be available at the event!

Countdown NYE 2017 Essential Info:

Dates: December 30-31, 2017
Will Call: Opens at 2pm.
Showtimes: 4pm – 2am
Venue Address: NOS Events Center – 689 S. E St. San Bernardino, CA 92408
Ages: 18+

Acceptable Forms of Identification:

Any US government-issued driver’s license or ID card containing a photograph and date of birth

US or foreign government-issued passport containing a photograph and date of birth

Foreign government-issued driver’s license/ID with a color photocopy of passport (not valid for a 21+ wristband. To purchase alcohol or enter VIP areas, a physical passport or US ID will be required.)

Temporary DMV documents proving you are currently renewing a license—ONLY if accompanied by passport or expired license

Unacceptable Forms of Identification:

School ID

Consular ID

Birth certificate

Expired ID of any kind

Photocopy of any ID (except as noted above)

Temporary DMV license without a passport or expired license

Countdown NYE 2017 Set Times:

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Countdown NYE 2017 Festival Map:

Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:

Unfortunately, many people have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses and other valuables during this festival season. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, there are opportunistic people who come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers and it’s important to be mindful of your valuables while at Countdown NYE.

Pay attention to who’s around you and what’s going on around you. Keep your wallet and phone in your front pocket(s) if you can. Treat your phone the same way you would treat cash; don’t set it down on a table or bar and look away. If a friend isn’t standing behind you in a crowd, be careful of your backpack or purse, and don’t put valuables in a pocket that could easily be unzipped by someone behind in a crowded spot without you realizing.

Festivals, in general, are very densely populated places and are a well-known spot where pick-pocketing of unsuspecting people occurs. It’s easy to find yourself in a crowded environment in a line, at a stage in the festival, elevator, or even out on the street where someone could slip your wallet or phone out of your pocket or bag in a matter of seconds. Stay alert, be careful, and make sure to not carry more than what you need!

Countdown NYE 2017 Do’s & Don’ts:

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

Small bags, single-compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, purses (maximum 12“x12“)

Official Insomniac water bottles—must be empty upon entry

Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment—must be empty upon entry

Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries

Fanny packs

Sunglasses & hats

Lighters and sealed packs of cigarettes

E-cigs/vapes (refillable liquid chambers OK, must be empty upon arrival — no E-liquid or E-juice of any kind will be permitted)

Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired (must show physician’s prescription and consult with a safety officer upon entry)

Earplugs

Sealed lip balm & gloss

Powder makeup

Sealed tampons

Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry

Sealed packs of gum

Hula hoops (including LED hoops)

LED poi

Inflatables (must be deflated upon entry)

Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)

Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines below)

Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.), and GoPro extendable poles

Hand-warmers

Small umbrellas

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Illegal substances

Drugs or drug paraphernalia

Massagers

Laser pointers and air horns

LED gloves or LED microlights used for light shows

Pacifiers, dust masks or gas masks

Eye drops (available inside festival at the general store)

Over-the-counter medication (available inside festival at general store or from a first aid station)

Liquid makeup

Unsealed tampons (upon entry)

Open packs of cigarettes (upon entry)

E-liquid or E-juice of any kind (a selection of premium liquids from a variety of name-brand vendors will be available inside the venue)

Glass, cans, cups or coolers

Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)

Markers, pens or spray paint

Large chains or spiked jewelry

Weapons of any kind (includes pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)

Stickers, flyers

Balls or Frisbees

Tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets

Bota bags

Large purses, bags or backpacks (over 12″×12″)

Stuffed animals or dolls

Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)

Pets

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.

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