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.

In between bone-chilling sets on the dance floor, scope out Something Wicked‘s food and beverage vendors to refuel your diabolical spirits. This year at Sam Houston Race Park we will host a wide array of refreshments to satisfy your carnal cravings.

Chilling Drinks

There’s Something Wicked for everyone within arm’s reach, and not just the lineup of world-renowned talent. From Fresh ‘N Juicy serving tasty fruit and smoothies; to a specialty non-alcoholic bar offering an enticing selection of Halloween themed drinks at the Witch’s Brew, hunting down a wicked refreshment should be easy to do. Patrons 21 and older will find a selection of mixed drinks and cold beer served at the cash bars on site as well.

Diabolical Bites

Feed your devilish side at an assortment of booths stationed en route between stages. Choose from hand-tossed pizza at Leimon’s Pizzeria, gourmet hot dogs at Top Dog Gourmet Hot Dogs, or maybe an Italian sausage or steak sandwich from Caroll’s Catering. Be sure to grab a tasty dessert at Grandma’s Cheesecake, or veggie conscious coastal cuisine at Tica’s Tacos. Whichever you decide on, one thing’s certain – our food vendors have got you covered. Plus, Houston’s favorite food truck, The Waffle Bus, will be onsite serving their signature sweet and savory delights. Delish!

This year at Something Wicked we’re giving you the opportunity to meet and greet some of our talented lineup all weekend. If you’ve ever daydreamed about meeting one of your favorite artists or wished that you could tell them a track of their is so good, you’ve had it on repeat for the last month, then here’s your chance!

Photos, handshakes, high-fives, and hugs? Anything’s possible during the wicked meet and greet. Keep in mind, the “greets” are first come, first served, so be sure to arrive at Live Something Wicked Booth early!

Artist Meet and Greet Schedule

Day 1: Saturday, October 25th

• 9:30 – 9:45 PM Ferry Corsten
• 9:00 – 9:30 PM Flosstradamus
• 8:30 – 8:45 PM Arnej & Simon Patterson
• 7:15 – 7:30 PM Andrew Rayel
• 5:30 – 5:45 PM Oliver Heldens
• 5:15 – 5:30 PM Caked Up
• 4:30 – 4:45 PM Luminox
• 4:00 – 4:15 PM Galantis
• 3:30 – 3:45 PM Ferry Tayle

Day 2: Sunday, October 26th

• 8:00 – 8:15 PM Lets Be Friends
• 7:00 – 7:15 PM Michael Brun
• 6:30 – 6:45 PM Kill Paris
• 6:00 – 6:15 PM Julian Jordan
• 5:00 – 5:15 PM Jordy Dazz
• 4:30 – 4:45 PM Amine Edge & Dance

Before we all meet at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th, we’ve got some helpful tips and information to make sure you and your friends stay safe and responsible at this year’s Something Wicked Festival.

Stay Hydrated

There will be a lot of dancing at this year’s event and sometimes people will get sick from overheating and dehydration. We encourage you to drink lots of water, but remember drinking too much water can be dangerous! Accidents surrounding music events have been associated with low levels of electrolytes that are lost along with water when one becomes dehydrated. Such low levels of electrolytes, especially salt, can lead to brain swelling, seizures, heart problems and even death. So be sure to alternate between water and sports drinks that will be provided for you.

Remember: we’re bringing back the free water refill stations again this year and allowing camelbaks and bota bags.

Costumes Encouraged

While we have world renowned artists pumping great music throughout the Halloween weekend, be sure to wear something comfortable, lightweight and easy to dance in. Dark colors absorb heat rays, so avoid wearing all dark clothes. You should also steer away from heavy fabrics and faux furs, always remembering that comfortable tennis shoes are the best option on the dance floor.

Find Your Buddy

Something Wicked Festival brings thousands upon thousands of amazing people from across the world, so it could be really easy to get separated from your group due to the sheer size of the event. Always keep track of where your friends are by setting up meeting points and sticking together. Look out for one another. If you and your friends have been sweating, grab some water for the group to replenish nutrients lost – you can’t live off dancing alone. We will have personnel stationed around the grounds, so be sure to ask for help if you or one of your friends needs it.

Is There a Doctor in the House?

Medical personnel will not only be accessible but ready to assist you at any time in the medical tent. From Band-Aids to aspirin, assistance is available to you should you need anything at all. Gatorade will also be made available upon request. If you are feeling unwell, seek medical attention immediately. Your health and safety is more important than waiting for the drop.

Now open, treat yourself to a frightfully delightful collection of tees and accessories at the Something Wicked online merch store. This year, we’re launching a new incentive so you can pick up merch at the show and save yourself a headache.

Order Online, Pick Up at the Show!

Now that the 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. This devious plan ensures your favorite designs won’t be sold out and gives you more time on the dance floor. And don’t worry if you change your mind – customers who don’t pick up their order will receive a full refund. But if you want it back, you’ll have to re-order and pay for shipping.

If you want to take advantage of this amazing deal, act fast. You won’t be able to place any orders for pick-up after 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET on Friday, October 24th. When you arrive at the festival, head to the main merch tent with photo ID to pick up your order. If you have any questions, email customer service.

What’s in Stock?

The online merch store features commemorative designs screen printed on a variety of t-shits, tanks and accessories. Branded in true Wicked fashion, the merch features an angry pumpkin design, a graveyard design, a sultry dia de los muertos design and a limited edition long sleeve with Something Wicked logo. With minimal shrinkage, you’ll be able to enjoy a regular fit for years to come. Be sure to pick up a snapback and flag too!

There are a variety of styles, so we’re sure you’ll find the perfect one for you. So avoid the out of stock signs and let the world know how much fun you had this Halloween!

The fun isn’t over when the gates close at Sam Houston Race Park because after the party is the afterparty – and after the last night of Something Wicked, we’re heading to Stereo Live to keep the party going with the official Something Wicked Afterparty.

On Sunday, October 26th, we’re loading up on more wicked sounds with the garage-laced track selection of Tchami, but he’s not the only talent who’s closing out the night. We’ve got a special guest ready to join the party too. Wanna know who it is? There’s only one way to find out…

We are less than a week away from gates opening to Sam Houston Race Park for the return of Something Wicked and for this edition, we’re bringing back the free official photo booth! Don’t worry about waiting in long lines cause we’ve doubled the number of machines and backdrops so you can take fun and creative pictures with your friends with half the time.

You’ll be able to email and share your photos online within seconds with the Something Wicked social media sharing station. The booth will be open daily from 2:00 PM to Midnight, so come stop by, smile, and strike a pose. We’ll see you there!

At close, when we’re all leaving Sam Houston Race Park, the fun is definitely not over. After the party is the afterparty – and after both nights of Something Wicked, we’re heading to Stereo Live to keep the party going with the official Something Wicked Afterparty.

On Saturday, October 25th, we’re getting a little more wicked with the house stylings of Oliver Heldens and the dreamscape duo Galantis. Tickets are now on-sale, grab your tickets now!

Over the past few days, we’ve been steadily releasing the artist schedules by stage for Something Wicked. From the bass driven sounds at the Bass Crypt Stage, to the euphoric sounds of synths at the Mystic Meadows Stage; the forward-thinking sounds of the Beatport Stage, to the power of the energy-fueled Shadowlands Stage, we are more than ready to dance deep into the witching hour at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th.

Just in case you missed the earlier releases, or perhaps you need a recap, here is the complete artist schedule for all three stages at Something Wicked!

Day 1: Saturday, October 25th

Shadowlands Stage

• 10:30 – 12:00 AM Bassnectar
• 09:15 – 10:15 PM Dillon Francis
• 08:15 – 09:15 PM A-Trak
• 07:15 – 08:15 PM Deorro
• 06:15 – 07:15 PM Oliver Heldens
• 05:10 – 06:10 PM Galantis
• 04:00 – 05:00 PM Tony Junior
• 03:00 – 04:00 PM Morten
• 02:30 – 03:00 PM Surain
• 02:00 – 02:30 PM PizzaPolo (DJ Contest Winner)

Beatport Stage

• 10:45 – 12:00 AM Flosstradamus
• 09:30 – 10:45 PM Headhunterz
• 08:30 – 09:30 PM Zeds Dead
• 07:30 – 08:30 PM Borgore
• 06:30 – 07:30 PM Caked Up
• 05:30 – 06:30 PM Luminox
• 04:30 – 05:30 PM Vindata
• 03:30 – 04:30 PM Nathan Swift
• 02:45 – 03:30 PM OZ De Funk
• 02:00 – 02:45 PM Flashkick

Mystic Meadows Stage

• 10:30 – 12:00 AM Ferry Corsten
• 09:30 – 10:30 PM Cosmic Gate
• 08:30 – 09:30 PM Andrew Rayel
• 07:30 – 08:30 PM Simon Patterson
• 06:30 – 07:30 PM ARNEJ
• 05:30 – 06:30 PM Sied van Riel
• 04:30 – 05:30 PM Ferry Tayle
• 03:30 – 04:30 PM Liquid Todd
• 02:45 – 03:30 PM Lawrence & Celauro
• 02:00 – 02:45 PM Albert Fix

Day 2: Sunday, October 26th

Shadowlands Stage

• 10:30 – 12:00 PM Kaskade
• 09:30 – 10:30 PM Martin Garrix
• 08:30 – 09:30 PM NERVO
• 07:30 – 08:30 PM Cedric Gervais
• 06:30 – 07:30 PM Cash Cash
• 05:30 – 06:30 PM Michael Brun
• 04:30 – 05:30 PM Julian Jordan
• 03:30 – 04:30 PM Jordy Dazz
• 02:45 – 03:30 PM Made Monster
• 02:00 – 02:45 PM Vance Lawrence

Beatport Stage

• 10:45 – 12:00 AM Madeon
• 10:00 – 10:45 PM Art Department
• 09:00 – 10:00 PM Tchami
• 07:45 – 09:00 PM Alex Metric
• 06:30 – 07:45 PM Amine Edge & Dance
• 05:15 – 06:30 PM Bixel Boys

Bass Crypt Stage

• 10:30 – 12:00 AM Excision
• 09:30 – 10:30 PM Bro Safari
• 08:30 – 09:30 PM 12th Planet
• 07:30 – 08:30 PM Kill Paris
• 06:30 – 07:30 PM Let’s Be Friends
• 05:30 – 06:30 PM Slander
• 04:30 – 05:30 PM Botnek
• 03:30 – 04:30 PM My Nu Leng
• 02:45 – 03:30 PM Parker Clark
• 02:00 – 02:45 PM Little Martine