Gates Now Open for the First Day of Something Wicked
After months of waiting, the Wicked weekend has landed! Grab your costumes, put your dancing shoes on and head on down to Sam Houston Race Park for the first day of Something Wicked. The gates are open and speakers are pumping great tunes from our regional favorites!
If you still haven’t bought your tickets to the festival yet, online and on-site ticket sales will be available to you at check in. And avoid frauds and scalpers like the plague!
Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter to stay connected with Something Wicked for the next few days! Use the hashtag #SomethingWicked to see what your Wicked family is up to as well.
Quick Links
- Artist Performance Schedule
- Artist Meet & Greet Schedule
- Festival Map
- Food and Drinks
- iOS Mobile App Download
Afterparties
Eat. Sleep. Disco. Repeat - Step Into the Land of Disco Donnie
For 20 years, there have been millions of you who’ve joined us on the dance floor to #LiveDisco and now, we’re giving you the opportunity to learn more about what happens behind the scenes.
We’re excited to launch a new web series that follows the patriarch of the Disco brand, Disco Donnie. Each episode of the Disco Donnie Land series will offer updates for upcoming events and will explore the beautiful eccentricities of the dance music community all while giving a glimpse into the life of the man who’s helped make millions of people dance.
The first episode of the series finds Disco Donnie at Tampa’s Sunset Music Festival getting the low-down on festival costumes, who Disco Donnie really is, and the real meaning behind PLUR. The five minute video also features a quick interview with the reigning #1 DJ in the world, Hardwell. Get ready to enter the land of Disco Donnie.
Announcing the 5th Annual Ultimate Music Experience for 2015
Join Disco Donnie Presents and Global Groove Events on the dance floors to enjoy the vacation of a lifetime for the return of the Ultimate Music Experience on March 19-21, 2015. For the fifth year in a row, thousands of spring breakers will descend along the beautiful shores of South Padre Island to Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark to have their nights soundtracked by top-tier headliners from every corner of the globe. The fun starts a little early with the pre-party on March 18th.
If you’re looking for the perfect escape this Spring Break, then head down to the shores of South Padre Island for the Ultimate Music Experience. Early bird tickets go on-sale Saturday, November 8th at 10:00 AM CST.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more announcements.
Map Out Your Adventure for Something Wicked
Something Wicked is looming! It’s only a matter of time before two days of dance music are unleashed upon Houston. A true celebration of Halloween, we hope you’ll join us for a weekend of tricks and beats – so don your best costume and prepare to get down!
Start by perusing the official 2014 festival map to get familiar with the festival grounds and it’s three stages. Plan your daily must-see schedule, find the nearest water, or stop by the bar for a witch’s brew: the official map has all the information you need to navigate the festival.
Note: the position of the Beatport Stage changes between Saturday and Sunday.
Day 1: Saturday, October 25th
Day 2: Sunday, October 26th
Over the Bypass and Through the Woods to Something Wicked We Go
You won’t want to miss a second of the haunting performances at Something Wicked! So before you dawn your spookiest costume this Halloween weekend (October 25-26th), remember these tips for getting to the festival grounds unscathed.
Sam Houston Race Park
Your destination awaits! Avoid getting lost on your way to the event by ensuring you map exact directions to the 2014 venue catering to your starting location. This year you can find us at Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, Texas 77064.
Parking
Account for parking: this Saturday and Sunday the festival starts at 2:00 PM. Check the schedule for who you want to see first, then give yourself extra time to get acquainted with the festival grounds. Parking lots for Something Wicked will open at 12:30 PM Saturday and 1:00 PM Sunday and will close at 1:00 AM each night. General parking is $10.00 – cash only – and can be accessed from Gate #1 off Beltway 8 Feeder Rd. Express parking will not be available.
Don’t forget, you must be at least 18 years of age to enter the event. Upon entrance to the venue, everyone will be searched and have pocket items examined. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone. Get familiar with the festival information, guidelines, and FAQs to ensure you have a quick and speedy entry.
Featured Updates
- Women of the Disco: Part 16
- Celebrate the women shaping the electronic music industry in Women of the Disco: Part 16, featuring stories, insights, and career advice from behind-the-scenes leaders.
- Women of the Disco: Part 15
- From local scenes to worldwide signals, women are setting the industry's frequency.
- Women of the Disco: Part 14
- Women of the Disco is a celebration of these fierce women who are not just participants but innovators, defining the future of the scene.
- Women of the Disco: Part 13
- Women of the Disco is a celebration of these fierce women who are not just participants but innovators, defining the future of the scene.
- Women of the Disco: Part 12
- Women of The Disco is an initiative to highlight some of those powerhouses who are trailblazing the path and shaping the future of EDM.
- Women of The Disco: Part 11
- Women of The Disco is an initiative to highlight some of those powerhouses who are trailblazing the path and shaping the future of EDM.
- Women of The Disco: Part 10
- Women of The Disco is an initiative to highlight some of those powerhouses who are trailblazing the path and shaping the future of EDM.
- Announcing OUTLET - A Mental Health & Wellness Resource
- Providing information, tools, and resources relevant to mental health and promoting the continuance of mental health initiatives.
- Announcing Disco U!
- Disco Donnie Presents has always been in the business of furthering lives with the power of music, and we've recently extended that idea with the formation of our Disco U program.
- New Scholarship at Blair School of Music Honors Music Promoter Leon Jackson
- A new scholarship fund has been established at the Blair School of Music in honor of Leon Jackson, the late music and event promoter who introduced a generation of Nashvillians to electronic dance music.
- Disco Donnie Presents Honors First Responders, Veterans, and Gold-Star Families with $1,000,000 Ticket Donation
- Disco Donnie Presents Honors First Responders, Veterans, and Gold-Star Families with $1,000,000 Ticket Donation.
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