Hours & Info

Venue

Festival Grounds at RFK Campus

2500 Independence Ave SE

Washington, DC 20003

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 and 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.

Ages & ID

Vans Warped Tour is an All Ages festival. You must be 21+ for alcohol. Valid photo ID required for alcohol wristband.

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 Privileges. In and out privileges are not allowed due to safety reasons.
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.

Bag Policy

Non-Clear Backpacks, Purses, etc. are NOT ALLOWED
Approved Bags:
- Clear Plastic, Vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12" X 6" X 12"
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
- Bags 6" X 9" or smaller (these do not need to be clear)
- Empty hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment
ALL BAGS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH UPON ENTRY OR AT ANY TIME WHILE IN THE FESTIVAL

Acceptable Items

YES Baby food
YES Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries
YES Cigarettes (must be sealed upon entry) and lighters
YES Deodorant (must be sealed at entry)
YES E-cigs/vapes (Refillable liquid chambers OK, must be empty upon entry. One bottle sealed/unopened E-liquid or E-juice will be permitted)
YES Earplugs
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 Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry)
YES Juuls (one sealed Juul Pod OK at entry)
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 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)
YES CLEAR bags and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″
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
YES NON-CLEAR (and clear) hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry)
YES Reusable plastic water bottles (must be empty upon entry)

Prohibited Items

NO Aerosol products/cans
NO Balls or Frisbees
NO Balloons or Beach Balls
NO Blankets or Beach Towels
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 Fireworks or Explosives
NO Gas masks
NO Glass, cans, cups, or coolers
NO Helium balloons
NO Illegal substances
NO Inflatables
NO Large chains or spiked jewelry (Studs are allowed, chains must not exceed 10” & will ultimately be at the discretion of security)
NO Large purses, bags or backpacks (over 12″×12″)
NO Laser pointers and air horns
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, baby food is allowed)
NO Over-the-counter medication (available at first aid station)
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 or flyers
NO Strollers or Wagons
NO Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, or blankets
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
NO Metal water bottles

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