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As Sunset Music Festival comes to a close, Disco Donnie Presents, Sunset Events, and Committee would like to extend an abundant THANK YOU to all who supported SMF and made 2013 such an unbelievable success.

Thousands of you celebrated in the sun, danced through sunset and into the night, and we were were blown away by your energy and enthusiasm.

Thank you for making 2013 SMF’s biggest year yet. No festival is complete without you, the music lovers. THANK YOU AGAIN! We’ll see you next year!

To help you prepare for Sunset Music Festival, we’ve created a list of the essentials you need to know. We’ve gathered all the important details of the event on one page to help streamline your preparation — because hey, you’re almost on vacation.

How to Beat the Heat at Sunset Music Festival

The weather for our Ra celebration on Saturday is forecasted at 89 with a low of 70. There is a UV Index reading of 11, which means there is a risk of harm from sun exposure. Don’t leave the house unprotected. Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 liberally every two hours.

Enjoy the Shade

Take cover under the extra shading in Sunset’s design so that you and your body can regroup before you go back out to our Ra, Isis, and Set stages.

Water, Water Everywhere

Water slides will always be fun, no matter how old you are. Take a quick splash into coolness with two newly added water slides. Wear your swim suit and trunks and make a splash at Sunset this year.

Free water stations will also be available throughout the festival grounds. Stay hydrated and eliminate waste by grabbing a collectable Sunset Music Festival water bottle, which will be available at our merchandising booth.

Acceptable Items to Bring

Here are the basic items allowed at Sunset Music Festival. You can see a full list of items that are not allowed over on our Guidelines and Reminders post.

• OK Small Bags, Single Compartment Backpacks and Purses (maximum 10″ x 10″)
• OK Fanny Packs
• OK Non-Professional Flash/Still Cameras
• OK Cell Phones
• OK Sunglasses
• OK Hats
• OK Lighters
• OK Closed Packs of Cigarettes
• OK Sealed/Wrapped Tampons
• OK Earplugs
• OK Sealed Chapstick and Lipgloss
• OK Glowing/Illuminated Costumes or Jewelry
• OK Sealed Packs of Gum
• OK Sunscreen

And Don’t Forget

• Your Ticket
• Your Photo ID
• Comfortable Clothing and Shoes
• Bathing Suit/Swim Trunks
• Smiles
• Good Vibes

Ticket or Miss It

If you haven’t bought your tickets to the festival yet, don’t worry. Online ticket sales will continue on through to the day of the event while on-site ticket sales will begin at 11:30 AM at the Raymond James Stadium box office. Please beware of frauds and scalpers. VIP tickets and tables are already sold out!

Directions and Parking

Don’t get lost on your way to Sunset! Make sure you get directions catering to your exact starting location to the stadium’s address at 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33607

Parking lots for Sunset will open at 11:00 AM on the day of the event. Lots available to Sunsetters include Lot 2 on Martin Luther King Blvd, Lot 4 on Himes Ave, and Lot 14 at the corner of MLK Blvd and Himes Ave. Overflow parking lots will be available at Lot 6D on Himes Ave and Lot 5 on Tom McEwen Blvd. Take a look on the map to locate where the lots in the area are. General parking per vehicle is $15.00 with preferred parking per vehicle within Lot 4 at $25.00.

After the Party is the Afterparty

Who goes home after an amazing party? Exactly. So enjoy Sunset a little longer with two official after parties taking place in Tampa right after the festival ends. You can either get wet with Krewella at Amphitheater Event Facility or get down with heRobust at Hogan’s Beach.

Artist Schedule

Make sure you catch all of your favorites while enjoying our three stages; Set, Isis, and Ra.

Ra (Main) Stage Artist Schedule

• 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM David Guetta
• 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM Steve Aoki
• 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM Knife Party
• 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Morgan Page
• 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Krewella
• 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Danny Avila
• 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Carnage
• 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Popeska
• 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM John Anthony
• 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Doco
• 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Dan Winta
• 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Tommy Rize
• 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Basomatik

Isis (Trance) Stage Artist Schedule

• 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM Markus Schulz
• 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM Shogun
• 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM Ashley Wallbridge
• 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Ferry Corsten
• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM KhoMa
• 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM Luccio
• 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Pat O’Brian
• 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM Scott Dro
• 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Tommy Artounian
• 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM I.O.X.
• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Chris E
• 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Jason Daniel

Set (Bass) Stage Artist Schedule

• 10:45 PM – 12:00 AM Dillon Francis
• 9:45 PM – 10:45 PM Flosstradamus
• 8:45 PM – 9:45 PM Crizzly
• 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM Alvin Risk
• 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM Le Castle Vania
• 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM Pegboard Nerds
• 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM heRobust
• 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Brass Knuckles
• 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Nerd Rage
• 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Mr. Saturn
• 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Wreckluse
• 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Khaos
• 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Lemony

Sunset Map

Just one day stands in between us and Tampa’s most-anticipated dance event, Sunset Music Festival. Taking over the North Lot of Raymond James Stadium, our festival grounds might be a little daunting, especially for new Sunsetters. We want to make your experience a little bit easier to navigate and ensure you don’t get lost while dancing the day and night away. Keep track of what stage all your favorite artists are performing at and when with this ultra-convenient site map that you can view and download here!