Escape: Psycho Circus 2019 Set Times, Festival Map, & Essential Info

Escape: Psycho Circus is set to be the biggest edition of the festival yet with a massive megastructure and plenty of epic sets. Are you ready to experience this event?

Headliners from near and far will be flocking to San Bernardino this weekend for another weekend of epic beats and ghoulish production at the NOS Events Center. That’s right, Escape: Psycho Circus is here and Insomniac is set to bring another amazing experience for us all to play witness to.

This year, Escape: Psycho Circus received an update to the layout and stage names, with the biggest news being that the largest megastructure used by Insomniac to date will be featured at the festival. When you mix those changes and pair them with a lineup that features everyone from deadmau5 and Eric Prydz to Don Diablo and Alesso, this weekend is surely shaping up to be plenty of fun.

Related: Looking to get hyped for Escape: Psycho Circus? Check out our Spotify playlist that highlights the artists who will be taking the stage at the festival!

To assist you on your trip to the Psycho Circus, we’ve compiled all the essential info you need to know before you go, so read on for those crucial tidbits and let us know what costume you’ll be rocking in the comments!

Escape: Psycho Circus 2019 – Essential Info:

Dates: October 25-26, 2019
Venue Address: NOS EVENTS CENTER – 689 S. E St., San Bernardino, CA 92408
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Facebook Event Page: RSVP HERE

Acceptable Forms of Identification for Entry

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 color photocopy of passport (Not valid for 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 for Entry

NO School ID

NO Consular ID

NO Birth certificate

NO Expired ID of any kind

NO Photocopy of any ID (except as noted)

NO Temporary DMV license without passport or expired license

Don’t forget to download the app on iOS or Android for the latest updates and information!

Escape: Psycho Circus 2019 Set Times:

Set times are also available in the Insomniac App!

Escape: Psycho Circus 2019 Festival Map:

Escape: Psycho Circus 2019 Parking Map:

Escape: Psycho Circus 2019 Do’s & Don’ts:

Prohibited Items

NO Aerosol products/cans

NO Balls or Frisbees

NO Bota bags

NO Costumes that resemble a public safety uniforms (police, SWAT, fire, security, or medical) in any way

NO Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys

NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia

NO Eye drops (available inside the festival at the general store)

NO Gas masks

NO Glass, cans, cups or coolers

NO Helium balloons

NO Illegal substances

NO Large chains or spiked jewelry

NO Large purses, bags or backpacks (over 12″×12″)

NO Laser pointers or air horns

NO LED gloves or LED microlights used for light shows

NO Liquid makeup

NO Markers, pens or spray paint

NO Massagers

NO Open packs of cigarettes (upon entry)

NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)

NO Over-the-counter medication (available inside festival at the general store)

NO Pacifiers

NO Pets

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

NO Stickers, flyers

NO Stuffed animals or dolls

NO Tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets

NO Toy guns, water guns, slingshots

NO Unsealed tampons or pads (upon entry)

NO Weapons of any kind (includes pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)

NO Wind chairs/sofas

Permitted Items

YES Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries

YES Cigarettes and lighters (cigarettes must be sealed upon entry)

YES Deodorant (must be sealed upon entry)

YES E-cigs/vapes (Refillable liquid chambers OK, must be empty upon arrival. E-juice OK, must be factory-sealed upon entry)

YES Earplugs

YES Fanny packs

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 Gum (must be sealed upon entry)

YES Hula hoops—including LED hoops

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

YES Inflatables (must be deflated upon entry)

YES Juuls (one factory-sealed Juul Pod OK at entry—guidelines vary per venue)

YES LED whips, poi, & orbitals

YES Lip balm, lip gloss and lipstick (must be sealed 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 Powder makeup

YES Rain ponchos and umbrellas measuring less than 10″ when collapsed

YES Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry)

YES Selfie sticks

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

YES Sunglasses & hats

YES Sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry)

YES Tampons and pads (sealed upon entry)

YES Wet wipes (sealed upon entry)

Festival totems or decorated pool noodles

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.

Costume Guidelines

NO drugs or drug paraphernalia

NO costumes that resemble police, fire, security, or medical in any way

NO handcuffs

NO glass or ceramic masks

NO full-face makeup that makes you unrecognizable from your government-issued photo ID

NO weapons or weapon accessories (fake or authentic), including axes, knives, swords or guns

NO violent props, including crops, whips, ropes, chains or tethers

NO sharp metal spikes

Please remember that we are an inclusive community, and costumes/decorations should not misrepresent race, religion, or cultural heritage.

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 Escape: Psycho Circus.

Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!