Caked Up, Five Knives at Coliseum

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

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.

Get ready for the best weekend you’ll have this fall as Something Wicked returns to Houston in just a few days. In preparation with the upcoming event, we wanted to remind you of some important ticket information to make sure you have a fun and carefree Wicked experience.

Tickets? You Still Have Time!

Are there some procrastinators in the house? If you haven’t bought your tickets to the festival yet, you’ve still got time! Online ticket sales will continue on through to the day of the event and day-of sales will be available at the Sam Houston Race Park box office, open 12:30 PM on Saturday, October 25th and 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 26th. And please, save yourself the hassle and make our job easier by avoiding frauds and scalpers like the plague!

Ticket Warnings

Ensure the authenticity of your tickets by buying only from our authorized ticket outlets and partners including the SomethingWicked.com website, Eventbrite.com website, the Sam Houston Race Park box office, open 12:30 PM on Saturday and 1:00 PM on Sunday, and official Something Wicked Festival street team members.

Tickets and wristbands will not be reissued under any circumstance and once your ticket is scanned, it cannot be used again. If you purchased a multi-day ticket, you will receive only one wristband for the entirety of the festival – do not remove it.

Eventbrite Mobile App

If you have a smartphone and purchased your tickets online via Eventbrite, take advantage of the Eventbrite App on both iOS and Android devices. Skip the hassle of printing and dragging your ticket around, just pull up your tickets on your phone to check into the event.

Rain or Shine

Something Wicked Festival will take place rain or shine. The acts we advertise have confirmed their appearance, however acts are subject to change without notice.

Reserve a Locker!

At Something Wicked, we’ve got your back…pack! Keep your hands free and give your back a break by reserving an on-site locker before you arrive at the event. Lockers are approximately 12″ high x 12″ wide x 18″ deep and include charging units inside for your mobile device – awesome, right?

Pick Up Your Merch!

Now that the Something Wicked online merch store is open a little early, you’ll be able to browse the full collection, make the purchase online, and then pick your items up at the show.

Grab Your Wicked Water Bottle!

We’re bringing back the free water refill stations throughout the festival grounds at Sam Houston Race Park this year so there’ll be water, water everywhere – witches, ye be warned. Something Wicked water bottles will be available for purchase at our merchandise booth and you can bring previously purchased Disco Donnie Presents and NightCulture water bottles, but they must be empty upon arrival.

Wear Your Glow Motion LED Wristband!

For this year’s event, we’ve partnered with Glow Motion to have a specially customized Something Wicked LED wristband for all you devious souls. But these aren’t like any LED wristband that you’d get at those other festivals – the Something Wicked Glow Motion wristband is DMX programmed which means your wristband will change color to the beat of the music, making you a part of the light show. Anyone who wants to light up the night can head to the Glow Motion booth on-site.

Table Service Check-in

If you decided to upgrade your Something Wicked experience with your own premium VIP table, be sure to check-in to the left of the main entrance and you and your friends will skip the line and get whisked straight to your decked-out area complete with your choice of bottles, mixers, and wicked swag bags.

The Halloween event you’ve all been waiting for, Something Wicked, will soon be upon us in just a few days and if you haven’t bought your tickets yet – what’s the hold up? Though a limited amount will be available at the door, online sales are going fast, so we highly suggest you grab your tickets online ahead of time. Also, please beware of frauds and scalpers because we’d hate to see you miss out on all the fun (and trust us, there’s going to be a lot of fun).

Here are a few other guidelines and reminders to make sure you have a seamless and worry-free Something Wicked experience.

Age Limit

You must be at least 18 years of age to enter the event. To purchase and consume alcohol, you must be at least 21 years of age.

Security and Entry

Everyone will be searched upon entrance to the venue. You will need to empty your pockets and have all items examined. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.

Safety and Medical

We are dedicated to providing the most secure and safe environment for our patrons as possible. A team consisting of public and private security, as well as medical staff, will be present throughout the entire event. If you require assistance, please look for the medical and information tents, or seek out a security or staff team member.

Zero Tolerance for Drug Use or Possession

The use or possession of any illegal drugs or substances will not be tolerated — either inside or outside the venue. If you are found inebriated at the entrance, security will not allow you to enter the festival. Event staff reserves the right of admittance refusal.

Acceptable Forms of Identification

You must show one of the following forms of approved identification. No exceptions will be made, even if you are accompanied by an adult or a person with valid identification.

• United States Passport.
• DHS “Trusted Traveler” Card (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST).
• United States Military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DOD civilians).
• Permanent Resident Card Border Crossing Card.
• DHS-Designated Enhanced Driver’s License.
• Drivers Licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles or equivalent (Paper ID’s are not permitted).
• Native American Tribal Photo ID.
• A foreign government-issued passport.
• Canadian provincial driver’s license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Mexican Consulate ID (Only Permitted with a secondary form of ID — EX: School ID).

Unacceptable Forms of Identification

The following are examples, but not an exclusive list, of unacceptable forms of identification.

• Expired identification card.
• School identification card.
• License/ID card issued in countries other than the U.S. or Canada.
• Birth certificate.
• Social security card.
• Federal immigration card.
• Voter registration card.
• Copies of any acceptable forms of identification.

Code of Conduct

• NO Re-entry/Ins & Outs.
• NO Refunds or Exchanges.
• NO Sitting on Designated Dance Floor Areas.
• NO Moshing, Crowd Surfing, or Stage Diving.
• NO Unauthorized/Unlicensed Vendors Allowed.
• NO Unauthorized Solicitations, Handbills, Sampling, Giveaways, etc.
• NO Camping.
• NO Tailgating.

Prohibited Items

• NO Illegal Substances.
• NO Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia.
• NO Pets.
• NO Massagers.
• NO Glowsticks, Flow-wands, Batons, or Orbs.
• NO LED Gloves or LED Microlights.
• NO Orbits, Flowlights, or Poi.
• NO Laser Pointers.
• NO Pacifiers, Dust Masks, or Gas Masks.
• NO Glass, Cans, Cups, or Coolers.
• NO Markers, Pens, or Spray Paint.
• NO Large Chains or Spiked Jewelry.
• NO Stickers, Flyers, Banners.
• NO Inflatables, Balloons, Balls, Frisbees.
• NO Tents, Umbrellas, or Chairs.
• NO Backpacks, Purses, or Bags larger than 21″ x 10″ x 14″.
• NO Open Packs of Cigarettes.
• NO Unsealed Tampons.
• NO Sunscreen.
• NO Vaporized E-Cigarettes. Sealed/Disposable E-Cigarettes only.
• NO Outside Food or Beverages (Including Alcohol, Candy, etc).
• NO Weapons of any Kind (Including Pocket Knives, Pepper Spray, Fireworks, etc).
• NO Professional Recording Equipment – Photo, Video, or Audio (Including Detachable Lenses, Tripods, Big Zooms, etc).
• NO Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
• NO Totems which contain metal pieces, sharpened elements, or are capable of being pounded into the ground or hurting others. Totems and flags without these pieces and deemed safe at entry will be allowed.

Acceptable Items

• OK Small Bags, Single Compartment Backpacks and Purses (maximum 21″ x 10″ x 14″).
• OK Fanny Packs.
• OK Camelbaks or Bota Bags (arrive empty, maximum 21″ x 10″ x 14″, subject to inspection and right of refusal).
• OK Reusable DDP, NightCulture, or Something Wicked Aluminum Water Bottles (arrive empty)
• OK Handheld Camera Devices (GoPro, Sony Action Cam, HTC Re Camera, etc. Must be 6″ in size or less.)
• OK Mobile Phones.
• OK Lighters.
• OK Earplugs.
• OK Sunglasses.
• OK Hats.
• OK Ponchos.
• OK Glowing/Illuminated Costumes or Jewelry.
• OK Sealed Chapstick and Lip Gloss.
• OK Sealed Packs of Gum.
• OK Sealed Eyedrops.
• OK Sealed Tampons.
• OK Sealed/Disposable E-Cigarettes (NO Vaporized E-Cigarettes).
• OK Sealed Packs of Cigarettes.
• OK Plastic Tarps and Blankets.
• OK Hula Hoops (Subject to inspection and right of refusal).
• OK Fatheads and Posters.
• OK Flags, Decorated Pool Noodles, and Totems that DO NOT contain metal pieces, sharpened elements, or are capable of being pounded into the ground or hurting others.

Please Bring

• Your Ticket (paper printout or Eventbrite mobile app).
• Your Photo ID (please see acceptable forms of identification).
• Comfortable Clothing and Shoes.
• Smiles and Good Vibes.
• Festival and Halloween Costumes Encouraged.