After months of impatiently waiting, Houston’s Something Wicked is finally here. Grab your friends and head down to Sam Houston Race Park. The gates are open, the sound is spectacular and the dance floor is ready for you.

Hello Houston! As we countdown the final hours before we head out to Sam Houston Race Park for the return of Something Wicked this Saturday, October 26th, we’ve got some last minute reminders about the upcoming event. To help you get ready for the next few hours, we’ve created a list of all the important details you need to know about the festival and put them all on one page.

Still don’t have your ticket? Buy yours before gates open Saturday.

Artist Schedule

From the bass driven sounds at the Bass Crypt Stage, to the euphoric sounds of synths at the Mystic Meadows Stage, to the power of the energy-fueled Shadowlands Main Stage, we are super excited to dance the day and night away this Saturday.

View the Something Wicked Artist Schedule!

Artist Meet and Greet

Ever wonder what it would be like to meet one of our talented acts. Well here’s your chance!

View the Something Wicked Artist Meet & Greet Schedule!

Directions and Parking Information

We all know how difficult it can be to navigate through a city you aren’t familiar with, so to save you some time and trouble, we’ve created this quick reference guide so you can arrive at the Sam Houston Race Park worry-free.

View the Something Wicked Directions and Parking Information!

Where to Stay

Houston is full of great places to stay for the Halloween event, but we’ve partnered with a couple hotels to fit a variety of budgets. Take advantage of these reduced rates just for Something Wicked attendees!

Learn more about Where to Stay for Something Wicked!

Afterparty at Stereo Live

Enjoy Something Wicked a little longer when Dyro and Arnej take over Stereo Live. Doors open at 9:00 PM for those 18 and up. We’ll see you there!

Buy your Afterparty Tickets!

VIP Table Reservations

Elevate your Wicked experience this Saturday, October 26th with your own Premium Table Service presented by Stereo Live Houston. Complete with your own bottles and VIP Hostess the tables will be located on an elevated platform by the main stage with five star security delegating all those entering and exiting your section.

Learn more about Something Wicked VIP Tables!

Festival Map

Something Wicked will have three separate areas of sound all decorated to your eeriest delights. Make sure you never miss anything Something Wicked has to offer by identifying the locations of each stage, concessions, merchandise booths, vendors, restrooms, VIP areas and the Planet Disco booth.

View the Something Wicked Festival Map!

Mobile App

Be sure to download our app to get updates and stay connected with the Halloween event.

Learn more about the Something Wicked Mobile App!

Costume Contest

We want to see what crazy costumes you came up with this Halloween season. We will be giving prizes for an assortment of categories.

Learn more about the Something Wicked Costume Contest!

Pumpkin Contest

This year at Something Wicked, we will be holding a pumpkin decorating contest on site.Whether you draw, paint, stencil or otherwise, you can create your own creative vision on a pumpkin canvas that will be provided to you. Enjoy some traditions of fall and then head out to the dance floor!

Learn more about the Something Wicked Pumpkin Contest!

Photo Booth

This year’s Halloween event will feature a free photo booth so you can take pictures with your friends in front of the officially spooky Something Wicked backdrop.

Learn more about the Something Wicked Photo Booth!

Planet Disco Booth

This year, the festival will be instituting a brand new set of green initiatives to keep the eerie event more environmentally friendly. The Planet Disco booth at Something Wicked will reward your festival recycling efforts with tons of prizes, including merchandise, posters and even tickets to Something Wicked next year!

Learn more about the Something Wicked Planet Disco Booth!

Guidelines and Reminders

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

View the Something Wicked Guidelines and Reminders!

Ticket Reminders

We have a few ticket reminders to make sure you have a fun and carefree Wicked experience.

View the Something Wicked Ticket Reminders!

Earlier this month, we announced an exclusive contest to give one lucky Wicked soul the chance to meet Something Wicked‘s world-renowned headliner Tiësto. With help from Jamplify, many of you became promoters for Something Wicked. After all the clicks were tallied, we’re happy to announce that Casey O’Keefe is our top Jamplify Promoter! Not only does Casey win 4 VIP Tickets to Something Wicked with a Something Wicked Water bottle and T-Shirt, but he also wins a Meet and Greet with our Wicked headliner Tiësto.

Congratulations to the rest of our Jamplify winners who have all won a variety of Something Wicked prizes. We’ll see you soon:

• 1st Place: Casey O’Keefe
• 2nd Place: Salvador Calderon
• 3rd Place: Shannon Guevara
• 4th Place: Jennifer Zavala
• 5th Place: Emma Cutler

When the gates close for Houston’s Something Wicked, that doesn’t mean the party is over. After the party is the afterparty – and we would like to invite you to the official after party for Something Wicked taking place right after the festival ends.

Enjoy Something Wicked a little longer when Dyro and Arnej take over Stereo Live. Doors open at 9:00 PM for those 18 and up. We’ll see you there!

Tickets are available online and will be available at the door.

Ever wonder what it would be like to meet one of our talented acts. Well here’s your chance!

This year at Something Wicked, we’re giving you the opportunity to meet some of our talented artists. Did you want to tell your favorite DJ how awesome their set was? Or perhaps their latest single is on repeat on you iPod and you want to relay the message. You can do so this weekend.

Grab photos with your friends and favorite artists in the Something Wicked Photo Booth Tent presented by Disco Donnie Presents and NightCulture, then share your memories on the Something Wicked social media sharing kiosk. Score an autograph with available Something Wicked posters and other swag from the #LiveDisco Booth and NightCulture! The Meet and Greet schedule is also available on our mobile app, so you don’t have to miss a thing.

Artist Meet and Greet Schedule

• 05:15 PM – 05:30 PM Alex Young
• 05:45 PM – 06:00 PM Deorro
• 06:00 PM – 06:15 PM Ryan Hemsworth
• 06:45 PM – 07:00 PM heRobust
• 07:15 PM – 07:30 PM Luminox
• 07:45 PM – 08:00 PM Tommy Trash
• 09:00 PM – 09:15 PM Cosmic Gate
• 09:00 PM – 09:15 PM Dyro
• 09:30 PM – 09:45 PM ATB
• 09:30 PM – 09:45 PM Cookie Monsta
• 09:45 PM – 10:00 PM Figure

Don’t get lost on your way to Something Wicked. Make sure you get directions catering to your exact starting location to the Sam Houston Race Park‘s address at 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, Texas.

Parking lots for Something Wicked will be open at 12:30 PM the day of the event. General parking, accessible from Gate #1 off Beltway 8 Feeder Rd, is $10.00. Premium Parking, which located closest to the festival gates for minimal trekking, is $20.00 and can be found at Gate #6 off Fallbrook Dr. Look for “Premium Parking” signs and remember, carpooling is always more fun.

Only a day separates us from Houston’s premiere Halloween event Something Wicked. And in those hours, you can get familiar with the newly released festival map to avoid getting lost around the Sam Houston Race Park.

Something Wicked will have three separate areas of sound all decorated to your eeriest delights. Make sure you never miss anything Something Wicked has to offer by identifying the locations of each stage, concessions, merchandise booths, vendors, restrooms, VIP areas and the Photo and Planet Disco booths.

Have you downloaded Something Wicked‘s mobile app yet? Before you head out to the Sam Houston Race Park this Saturday, October 26th, be sure to download our app to get updates and stay connected with the Halloween event.

The app is loaded with Wicked content including our festival map, tips and other helpful information. It also gives you easy access to the schedules of each festival stage as well as the schedule for the coveted artist meet and greets, so you won’t miss a set or photo op with your favorite DJ. You can even earn reward points for checking-in, inviting friends or taking photos within the app. Use those points to redeem prizes like event tickets, VIP Upgrades and more.

Available on both Android and Apple devices, download your Something Wicked App today! We’ll see you soon.

Houston’s premier Halloween event Something Wicked will soon be upon us and if you haven’t bought your tickets yet – what’s the hold up? Though some 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 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.

• Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013
• Hours: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Ages: 18+ to enter, 21+ cash bars, ATMs are available.
• Tickets: Tickets are available online and limited quantity at the door through day of event.
• Location: Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, Texas
• Parking: $10 GA and $20 Premium

Ticket Warning

Do not buy tickets from scalpers. Beware of frauds. Assure your admission into the event by buying your ticket from an authorized ticket outlet. Authorized ticket outlets include the SomethingWickedFestival.com website, Eventbrite.com website, and official Something Wicked Festival street team members.

Something Wicked will take place rain or shine. All acts advertised have confirmed their appearance, however acts are subject to change without notice. Guard your tickets carefully – just like cash!

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.

Please bring a big smile and be prepared to enjoy the full Something Wicked experience — the people, music and dancing.

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

Something Wicked is 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.

Bars for 21+

For patrons who are 21 and older, a selection of mixed drinks and cold beer will be served at the bars located throughout the grounds.

Food

An assorted menu will be available for purchase in the vendor village and at various stations around the venue.

ATMs

There will be numerous ATMs located around the venue. ATM locations will be marked on maps available throughout the event.

Lost and Found

The lost and found will be located next to the information booth inside the event.

Weather

The festival will take place rain or shine.

Acceptable Forms of Identification for Entry

• Any U.S. government issued driver’s license or identification card provided that it contains a photograph and date of birth.
• A U.S. or foreign government issued passport containing a photograph and date of birth.

Unacceptable Forms of Identification for Entry

• School identification.
• Consular identification.
• Licenses issued in countries other than the U.S.
• Expired identification of any kind.
• Birth certificates.
• Xerox copies of any identification.

Important Reminders

• 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, Give-Aways, etc…

Prohibited Items

• NO Illegal Substances.
• NO Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia.
• NO Pets.
• NO Massagers.
• NO Laser Pointers.
• NO LED Gloves or LED Microlights used for Light Shows.
• NO Pacifiers or Dust Masks.
• NO Eyedrops (available inside festival at the General Store).
• NO Glass, Cans, Cups or Coolers.
• NO Markers, Pens or Spray Paint.
• NO Large Chains or Spiked Jewelry.
• NO Stickers, Flyers, Banners or Posters.
• NO Balloons, Balls, Inflatable Balls or Frisbees.
• NO Tents, Large Umbrellas, Chairs or Blankets.
• NO Backpacks Over 12″ ö” 12″.
• NO Camelbaks or Bota Bags.
• NO Large Purses or Bags (Anything Over 10″ ö” 10″).
• NO Stuffed Animals or Dolls (Including Plush Backpacks).
• NO Open Packs of Cigarettes or Unsealed Tampons (Upon Entry).
• NO Outside Food or Beverages (Including Alcohol and Candy).
• NO Weapons of any Kind (Includes Pocket Knives, Pepper Spray, Fireworks, etc.).
• NO Professional Recording Equipment – Photo, Video, or Audio (No Detachable Lenses, Tripods, Big Zooms or Commercial Use Rigs).
• NO Video Cameras.

Acceptable Items

• YES Small Bags, Single Compartment Backpacks and Purses (maximum 10″ ö” 10″).
• YES Fanny Packs.
• YES Non-Professional Flash/Still Cameras.
• YES Cell Phones.
• YES Sunglasses.
• YES Hats.
• YES Lighters.
• YES Closed Packs of Cigarettes.
• YES Sealed/Wrapped Tampons.
• YES Earplugs.
• YES Sealed Chapstick and Lip Gloss.
• YES Glowsticks, Glowing/Illuminated Costumes or Jewelry.
• YES Sealed Packs of Gum.
• YES flags, signs, and totems that do NOT contain metal pieces, flammable materials, professional camera/video equipment, sharpened elements, or are capable of being pounded into the ground or hurting others. We reserve the right to refuse or inspect any totem for any grounds whatsoever, including, but not limited to: safety and/or prohibited item concerns.

Please Bring

• Your Ticket.
• Your Photo ID.
• Smiles.
• Comfortable Clothing and Shoes.
• Good Vibes.
• Festival Costumes Encouraged!

In just a few days on Saturday, October 26th, we will experience another year of Something Wicked and in preparation of the upcoming event, we have a few ticket reminders to make sure you have a fun and carefree Wicked experience.

If you haven’t bought your tickets to the festival yet, don’t fret! Online ticket sales will continue on through to the day of the event. Please beware of frauds and scalpers.

Eventbrite Mobile App

For all of our sinful ghouls who have smartphones, 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.

Ticket Warning

Do not buy tickets from scalpers. Beware of frauds. Assure your admission into the event by buying your ticket from an authorized ticket outlet. Authorized ticket outlets include the SomethingWickedFestival.com website, Eventbrite.com website, and official Something Wicked Festival street team members.

Something Wicked will take place rain or shine. All acts advertised have confirmed their appearance, however acts are subject to change without notice. Guard your tickets carefully – just like cash!