Venue & Hours

Queen Mary Waterfront
1126 Queens Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90802

Saturday, June 21 + Sunday, June 22, 2025

Event Hours:
1 PM – 12 AM Daily

Box Office / Will Call Hours:
TBA

Weather

The festival will take place rain or shine. Please keep up-to-date on weather reports and plan your attire and preparations accordingly.

Zero Tolerance

We have a zero-tolerance policy for drug use and possession. Police officers will be working inside and outside of the event, and all narcotics laws will be strictly enforced. Be responsible, and make smart choices.

Security & Entry

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to submit to a thorough, TSA-style search, including emptying your pockets and bags, having all of your items examined, a full pat-down, and possibly removing your shoes. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.

Check out our Acceptable & Prohibited Items list to best prepare for entry!

Lost & Found

Interior Lost & Found
By Shoreline Stage
Saturday & Sunday: 1 PM – 12 AM

Exterior Lost & Found
By Box Office
Sunday: 1 PM – 8 PM

After Lost & Found closes on Sunday, all remaining items will be shipped to an offsite location. Please use the tool below to search for your missing item.

Ages & ID

You must be 21+ to enter Day Trip Festival. Photo ID required.

ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF ID

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 ID

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

Festival Policies

NO Re-entry/ins & outs per day
NO Camping
NO Refunds or exchanges
NO Sitting on designated dancefloor areas
NO Moshing, crowd-surfing or stage-diving
NO Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors
NO Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways, etc.

Accessibility

Day Trip Festival is an accessible event, and we are dedicated to continually improving our efforts to ensure you have access to all the event amenities. For more information, please view our Accessibility Guide.

Acceptable Items

YES Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries
YES Deodorant (must be sealed at entry)
YES Earplugs
YES Fanny packs
YES Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no flagpoles)
YES Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
YES Gum (must be sealed upon entry)
YES Hula hoops—including LED hoops
YES Hand sanitizer (sealed upon entry)
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)
YES LED whips, pois & 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, Polaroids, etc.)
YES Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon arrival)
YES 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.)
YES Powder makeup (liquid makeup is prohibited)
YES Rain ponchos and umbrellas measuring less than 10″ when collapsed
YES Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry)
YES Sealed Intranasal Naloxone
YES Selfie sticks
YES Small bags, single-compartment bags, plush bags, purses (maximum 12″x12″)
YES Sunglasses & hats
YES Sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry)
YES Tampons and pads (must be sealed at entry)
YES Wet wipes (must be sealed at entry)

Prohibited Items

NO Aerosol products/cans
NO Balls or Frisbees
NO Bota bags
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 Eye drops
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 and air horns
NO LED gloves or LED microlights used for light shows
NO Liquid makeup
NO Markers, pens or spray paint
NO Massagers
NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
NO Over-the-counter medication
NO Pacifiers
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 Stuffed animals or dolls
NO Tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets
NO Totems of any kind
NO Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
NO Unsealed tampons or pads (upon entry)
NO Weapon or weapon accessories of any kind, real or fictional (including whips, lightsabers, pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, fake weapons/props, etc.)
NO Wind chairs/sofas

Ticketing FAQ

Are tickets expected to sell out?: There is always a chance that the event will sell out, in which case no more tickets will be sold. So, get your tickets now—we want to make sure you don’t miss out!

What payment methods can be used to purchase tickets?: Credit, debit, PayPal, and Venmo are accepted.

What is the maximum number of tickets I can buy?: Tickets are limited to four (4) per person.

Should I receive a confirmation email for my purchase?: You should receive a confirmation email within moments of purchase. If you do not (be sure to check your junk folder), please contact Front Gate Tickets.

What if I purchased tickets but my card hasn’t been charged yet?: Your card should be charged within two business days. If you do not see the charge on your account, please contact Front Gate Tickets.

My tickets will be delivered via mobile delivery, when will I receive them?: Tickets will be emailed the week of the event. If you have not received your tickets within one week of the event, please contact Front Gate Tickets.

How can I avoid ticket fraud?: The best way to avoid ticket fraud is to buy directly from Front Gate. If you buy resale tickets, we advise you to get them only from trusted friends. DO NOT purchase from scalpers. If you arrive at the venue with an illegitimate ticket, you will be turned away, and no refund will be provided.

Will passes be available for Insomniac Passport members?: Yes! Stay tuned. Insomniac Passport info is coming soon. Please stay tuned to your email for more details from your Passport Concierge!

Will VIP Passes be available?: Limited VIP Passes are available for purchase.

Festival FAQ

What time does the event start & end?: Event Hours:
1 PM - 12 AM Daily

Can I enter anytime?: As long as you are holding a valid ticket that has not yet been scanned, you may enter until an hour before the end of the event. Ins & outs are not allowed.

Will set times get posted in advance?: Yes. During the days leading up to the festival, set times will be posted via this site, our social media sites, and email updates (sign up for emails at the bottom of this page). Note: The lineup is subject to change.

Can I see a festival map ahead of time?: Yes. Maps showing stage locations, food, bathrooms, etc. will be available prior to the event on this site and/or our social channels.

Is re-entry allowed?: No, ins-and-outs are not allowed.

What is the camera policy?: Professional photographers must obtain a photo pass using our press submission form. Do not email your request. Photo passes are not required for standard cameras that do not have detachable lenses or handheld video devices under 6″. Professional video cameras are not permitted.

What can I bring with me?: See our complete list of Acceptable and Prohibited Items.

Will there be a lost & found?: Lost & Found services will be available at the venue during the event. See Lost & Found section for more info.

Can I hang posters or hand out flyers?: Do not hang posters or hand out flyers inside the festival or in the surrounding neighborhood. Anyone violating this policy will be banned from promoting at our events.

I’m under 21. Can I attend with a legal guardian?: No one under the age of 21 will be allowed into the venue, with or without a guardian.

What kind of ID do I need?: You must present identification to enter the festival and/or buy alcohol. See the complete list of acceptable and unacceptable forms of ID.

What if my ID is lost or expired?: Security will accept expired ID cards ONLY if accompanied by DMV renewal documentation. If your ID was lost or stolen, you must bring a government-issued interim license or passport.

Can I use a consular ID or foreign driver’s license?: Consular IDs are not considered acceptable identification. Foreign government-issued driver’s licenses are acceptable with a photocopy of a passport. A foreign government-issued passport will work on its own.