Gate rules compared
The rules that decide whether your outfit gets in. Each one comes from the festival’s own pages and links to them. Check again before you travel, because rules change every year.
| Festival | Rule | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Austin City Limits | NoteBags and banned items. The official guide links a bag policy and a "What's Allowed & Not Allowed" page, but both blocked our checks. Read them before you pack. ACL guide | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Amsterdam Dance Event | NoteVenues. Rules are set venue by venue. Check each event page. Amsterdam Dance Event (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Amsterdam Dance Event | LimitLockers. At Awakenings ADE (SugarFactory), all bags and jackets must go in lockers. Awakenings FAQ (official) | |
| EDC Orlando | LimitBags. Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 in. Small clutches up to 6 x 9 in. EDC Orlando: Hours & Info | 4 Oct 2026 |
| EDC Orlando | LimitHydration packs. No more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment, empty on arrival. EDC Orlando: Hours & Info | |
| EDC Orlando | BannedCostumes. Costumes that resemble public safety or event staff uniforms are banned. EDC Orlando: Hours & Info | |
| EDC Orlando | BannedChains and spikes. Large chains and spiked jewellery are banned. EDC Orlando: Hours & Info | |
| EDC Orlando | BannedMasks. Gas masks are banned. EDC Orlando: Hours & Info | |
| EDC Orlando | BannedLED gloves. LED gloves and LED microlights used for light shows are banned, as are red light-up wands, batons and lightsabers. EDC Orlando: Hours & Info | |
| EDC Orlando | AllowedLight-up costumes. Glowsticks, glowing or illuminated costumes and jewellery, LED whips and LED hoops are allowed, as are flags and handmade signs without hard flagpoles. EDC Orlando: Hours & Info | |
| EDC Orlando | LimitTotems. Up to 10 ft, lightweight foam or PVC, poles no thicker than 1 in. EDC Orlando: Hours & Info | |
| Camp Flog Gnaw | LimitClear bags. Any bag style, as long as it's clear and 12 x 6 x 12 in or smaller. Camp Flog Gnaw FAQ | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Camp Flog Gnaw | LimitNon-clear bags. No bigger than 4.5 x 6.5 in. Camp Flog Gnaw FAQ | |
| Camp Flog Gnaw | BannedChains. Chains and chain wallets are banned. Camp Flog Gnaw FAQ | |
| Camp Flog Gnaw | BannedMasks and costumes. Non-PPE items such as costumes are banned. Masks are allowed only if they are PPE, not costume. Camp Flog Gnaw FAQ | |
| Camp Flog Gnaw | LimitUmbrellas and parasols. Umbrellas are banned. Parasols under 23 x 32 in with a non-metal stem are allowed. Camp Flog Gnaw FAQ | |
| Camp Flog Gnaw | BannedChairs. Chairs are banned. Camp Flog Gnaw FAQ | |
| Ultra Miami | NoteBags. Ultra has a clear-bag policy page, but it returned an error when we checked, so we can't confirm the sizes. Check the official site before buying a bag. ultramusicfestival.com | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Coachella | LimitBags. Bags, backpacks and purses must be 18 x 13 x 8.5 in or smaller and fit the sizing box. There is no clear-bag rule. Coachella FAQ | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Coachella | LimitHydration packs. Allowed if empty, plastic only, 2 litres or less. Coachella FAQ | |
| Coachella | BannedChains. Chains and chain wallets are banned. Coachella FAQ | |
| Coachella | BannedMasks and costumes. Non-PPE items such as costume masks are banned. PPE masks are allowed. Coachella FAQ | |
| Coachella | AllowedFace paint. Face paint is allowed. Coachella FAQ | |
| Coachella | BannedLED gloves and glow sticks. LED gloves and glow sticks are banned. Coachella FAQ | |
| Coachella | LimitUmbrellas and parasols. Umbrellas are banned. Parasols are allowed if no larger than 23 in long by 32 in wide when open, with a non-metal stem such as bamboo. Coachella FAQ | |
| Coachella | BannedTotems and signs. No signs, including items attached to poles or pool noodles. Coachella FAQ | |
| Coachella | BannedCameras. Professional cameras are banned. Coachella FAQ | |
| Stagecoach | LimitBackpacks. No bigger than 18 in tall, 13 in wide and 8 in thick, packed. Stagecoach FAQ | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Stagecoach | LimitPurses. No larger than 12 x 6 x 12 in. Stagecoach FAQ | |
| Stagecoach | BannedConfederate imagery. The Confederate flag and related imagery are prohibited, and the ban applies to people, clothing and vehicles. Stagecoach General Info | |
| Stagecoach | BannedChains. Chains and chain wallets are banned. Stagecoach General Info | |
| Stagecoach | BannedSlogans. Profanity or offensive language on apparel is banned. Stagecoach General Info | |
| Stagecoach | BannedMasks and vests. Non-PPE masks (for example, costume masks) and high-visibility vests are banned. Stagecoach General Info | |
| Stagecoach | LimitUmbrellas and parasols. No umbrellas. Parasols are allowed if the stem is non-metal and they are within 23 in long and 32 in wide. Stagecoach FAQ | |
| Stagecoach | AllowedChairs and blankets. Low-back lawn chairs and blankets up to 50 x 70 in are allowed. Stagecoach General Info | |
| Stagecoach | LimitWater bottles. Empty plastic bottles of 64 oz or less are allowed. Glass and metal containers are banned. Stagecoach General Info | |
| Rolling Loud | LimitBags. Clear bags only, up to 12 x 6 x 12 in. Clutches up to 4.5 x 6.5 in. Iridescent, colour-tinted and opalescent bags are not allowed. (2026 policy.) Rolling Loud Florida: Hours & Info | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Rolling Loud | BannedFace coverings. Full face coverings and ski masks are banned. Rolling Loud Florida: Hours & Info | |
| Rolling Loud | BannedChains. Chains and chain wallets are banned. Rolling Loud Florida: Hours & Info | |
| Rolling Loud | BannedUniforms and vests. Look-alike security uniforms and hi-vis vests are banned. Rolling Loud Florida: Hours & Info | |
| Rolling Loud | BannedBody armor. Body armor is banned. Rolling Loud Florida: Hours & Info | |
| EDC Las Vegas | LimitBags. Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 in. Non-clear clutches up to 6 x 9 in. EDC Las Vegas: Festival Guidelines | 4 Oct 2026 |
| EDC Las Vegas | LimitHydration packs. No more than two main compartments plus one small one, empty on entry. EDC Las Vegas: Festival Guidelines | |
| EDC Las Vegas | LimitMisting fans. Allowed with a bottle of up to 1.5 litres, empty. EDC Las Vegas: Festival Guidelines | |
| EDC Las Vegas | BannedCostumes. Costumes that look like police, fire, security or medical uniforms are banned, including hi-vis vests. EDC Las Vegas: Festival Guidelines | |
| EDC Las Vegas | BannedMasks. Gas masks are banned. EDC Las Vegas: Festival Guidelines | |
| EDC Las Vegas | AllowedLight-up items. Glowing or illuminated costumes and jewellery, LED hoops and flags without hard poles are allowed. Red light-up wands are banned. EDC Las Vegas: Festival Guidelines | |
| EDC Las Vegas | LimitTotems. Up to 10 ft, lightweight foam or PVC, with poles no thicker than 1 in. EDC Las Vegas: Hours & Info | |
| EDC Las Vegas | BannedOther bans. Laser pointers, drones and professional cameras. There is no re-entry. EDC Las Vegas: Hours & Info | |
| EDC Las Vegas | NoteAge. 18 and over only, even with a guardian. EDC Las Vegas FAQ | |
| BottleRock | NoteBags and banned items. We haven't checked the official bag policy or prohibited items yet. See the festival's info page before you go. BottleRock info | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Governors Ball | NoteBags and banned items. The official bag policy and allowed-items list are on the festival's help centre, which we couldn't read. Check it before you buy a bag. Gov Ball help centre: Bag Policy | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Rock am Ring | LimitBags. Bags must be smaller than A4; small drawstring bags are allowed. Rock am Ring: info (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Download | NoteOfficial list. See "Things You Can / Can't Bring" on the official info page; the full list was not extracted for this guide. Download Festival: info (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| CMA Fest | BannedConfederate imagery. Confederate flag imagery of any kind is prohibited. CMA prohibited items | 4 Oct 2026 |
| CMA Fest | BannedAerosols. Aerosol containers are prohibited, so pack sunscreen as a lotion, not a spray. CMA prohibited items | |
| CMA Fest | BannedRecording. Video and audio recording devices are prohibited. CMA prohibited items | |
| CMA Fest | BannedFood and drink. No outside food or drink. CMA prohibited items | |
| CMA Fest | NoteBags. Bag sizes are set by each venue and weren't on the CMA pages we checked. Check the stadium's policy before you go. CMA prohibited items | |
| Electric Forest | NoteHeaddresses. Attendees are asked to leave Native American headdresses at home: "it is inappropriate to wear headdresses outside of traditional ceremonies." Electric Forest: Festival Info | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Electric Forest | BannedFlags and apparel. Confederate flags are prohibited. Words or images that are divisive or explicitly threaten to harm others are not welcome. Electric Forest: Festival Info | |
| Electric Forest | LimitTotems. Up to 7 ft, lightweight materials only (PVC preferred, no wood or metal), no sharp ends and no threatening messages. Electric Forest: Festival Info | |
| Electric Forest | BannedBags. No framed or large backpacks in the venue. Electric Forest: Festival Info | |
| Primavera Sound | NoteOfficial list. No official bag or prohibited-items list was found for 2027. Check the official site before you pack. Primavera Sound Barcelona (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Hellfest | NoteOfficial list. See the official practical-information page; the list was not extracted for this guide. Hellfest: infos pratiques (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Sónar | NoteOfficial list. No official bag or prohibited-items list was found. Check sonar.es before you go. Sónar (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Glastonbury | Note2027 list. The official 2027 list is not online yet. The items below are from the 2025 list as reported by Time Out. Time Out (2025 banned-items list, reporting festival guidance) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Glastonbury | BannedGlitter. Body glitter is banned, including biodegradable glitter, which the festival says does not break down without heat treatment. Time Out (2025 banned-items list, reporting festival guidance) | |
| Glastonbury | BannedBottles. Single-use plastic bottles are not allowed. Time Out (2025 banned-items list, reporting festival guidance) | |
| Glastonbury | NoteGlass. All glass is discouraged, including perfume bottles and mirrors. Time Out (2025 banned-items list, reporting festival guidance) | |
| Glastonbury | NoteWipes. Disposable wipes are discouraged. Time Out (2025 banned-items list, reporting festival guidance) | |
| Glastonbury | BannedOther. Banned outright: body-piercing equipment, flares, smoke bombs, drones, kites and sky lanterns. Time Out (2025 banned-items list, reporting festival guidance) | |
| Roskilde | BannedClothing. Gang-affiliated clothing is not allowed in the camp. Roskilde Festival FAQ: prohibited items (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Roskilde | BannedCamp. No glass, tents over 9 m², pavilions, spray paint, permanent markers or drones. Roskilde Festival FAQ: prohibited items (official) | |
| Roskilde | LimitDrinks. On the inner festival site, no more than 0.5 litres of drinks. Roskilde Festival FAQ: prohibited items (official) | |
| Roskilde | LimitBags. In the Orange Stage and Arena pits, no bags larger than A3, and no flags, banners or cans. Roskilde Festival FAQ: prohibited items (official) | |
| Open'er | LimitBags. No bags over 30 litres. Open'er terms and conditions (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Open'er | BannedCameras. No cameras with more than 6x zoom, selfie sticks, laptops or drones. Open'er terms and conditions (official) | |
| Open'er | BannedOther. No outside food or drink, glass, cans or laser pens. Open'er terms and conditions (official) | |
| Rock Werchter | NoteOfficial list. Bag and prohibited-item rules are offline between editions. Check rockwerchter.be closer to the festival. Rock Werchter (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Montreux Jazz | BannedBags. Bulky luggage and backpacks are not allowed in concert areas. Montreux Jazz Festival FAQ (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Montreux Jazz | BannedUmbrellas. Umbrellas are not allowed in concert areas. Montreux Jazz Festival FAQ (official) | |
| Montreux Jazz | BannedOther. Also banned in concert areas: glass, cans, food, cameras or recorders, seats, flagpoles and banners. Montreux Jazz Festival FAQ (official) | |
| Montreux Jazz | NoteDress code. The FAQ states there is no dress code. Montreux Jazz Festival FAQ (official) | |
| Awakenings | LimitAge. 18+ only. Awakenings FAQ (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Awakenings | LimitShirts. Keep your shirt on at all times. Awakenings FAQ (official) | |
| Awakenings | BannedClothing. No shirts of sports clubs or motor clubs, or with offensive prints. National team shirts are allowed. Awakenings FAQ (official) | |
| Awakenings | BannedMasks. Masks are banned, as are large flags, inflatables and stickers. Awakenings FAQ (official) | |
| Awakenings | BannedCameras. No camera glasses, selfie sticks or professional equipment. Awakenings FAQ (official) | |
| Awakenings | NoteBags and jackets. All bags and jackets must go in lockers. This may apply mainly to indoor events such as Awakenings ADE. Awakenings FAQ (official) | |
| Dekmantel | LimitAge. 18+ only. Dekmantel house rules (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Dekmantel | BannedClothing. Offensive, abusive, provocative or indecent clothing is not allowed. Dekmantel house rules (official) | |
| Dekmantel | BannedUmbrellas. Umbrellas are banned, including folding ones. Dekmantel FAQ (official) | |
| Dekmantel | BannedSprays. Pressurised sprays, including spray sunscreen, and perfume bottles are banned. Dekmantel FAQ (official) | |
| Dekmantel | BannedOther. No glass, plastic bottles, cans, food or drink. Dekmantel house rules (official) | |
| Dekmantel | NoteLockers. Day lockers cost €11.50 or €14.50. Dekmantel FAQ (official) | |
| Dekmantel | NotePhones. Visitors are asked to avoid filming or taking photos on the dancefloor. Dekmantel FAQ (official) | |
| Lollapalooza | LimitBags. Bags larger than 6 x 9 in must be clear and under 12 x 6 x 12 in. Lollapalooza safety | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Lollapalooza | LimitSmall bags. Clutches and fanny packs up to 6 x 9 in can be non-clear, with one pocket. Lollapalooza safety | |
| Lollapalooza | LimitHydration packs. Must be empty, with no more than two pockets. Lollapalooza safety | |
| Lollapalooza | BannedChains and spikes. Large chains and spiked jewellery are banned. Lollapalooza safety | |
| Lollapalooza | BannedTotems and selfie sticks. Totems, flag poles and selfie sticks are banned. Lollapalooza safety | |
| Mad Cool | NoteOfficial list. The official FAQ has no prohibited-items list. Check it again before you go. Mad Cool FAQ (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Tomorrowland | NoteOfficial list. No current official prohibited-items list or bag size was found; the official site blocked automated checks. Check tomorrowland.com before you pack. Tomorrowland (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Lollapalooza Berlin | LimitBags. Bags and backpacks up to A4 only. Lollapalooza Berlin: info (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Lollapalooza Berlin | BannedBanned. No glass, umbrellas, sprays, professional cameras or own food. Lollapalooza Berlin: info (official) | |
| Lollapalooza Berlin | AllowedAllowed. Rain ponchos, sunscreen up to 100 ml and foldable bottles up to 500 ml. Lollapalooza Berlin: info (official) | |
| Boom | LimitCameras. "Invasive cameras (photo and film) will not be tolerated." Streaming is discouraged and there is no Wi-Fi. Boom guide: A Nice Boom (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Boom | BannedFire. No fire of any kind, including candles and incense, and no gas canisters. Boom guide: A Nice Boom (official) | |
| Boom | BannedGlass. No glass. Boom guide: A Nice Boom (official) | |
| Boom | BannedDancefloors. No chairs on the dancefloors. Boom guide: A Nice Boom (official) | |
| Wacken | NoteOfficial list. The 2027 rules are not published yet. Check the Festival ABC and faq.wacken.com, especially for bags, before you pack. Wacken: Festival ABC (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| UNTOLD | LimitBags. Bags no larger than 29 × 21 × 12 cm. UNTOLD FAQ (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| UNTOLD | BannedBanned. No umbrellas, cans, lasers, drones or professional cameras. UNTOLD FAQ (official) | |
| UNTOLD | AllowedToiletries. Perfume or deodorant under 50 ml is allowed. UNTOLD FAQ (official) | |
| UNTOLD | NotePayment. Payment is cashless, by wristband. UNTOLD FAQ (official) | |
| Outside Lands | LimitBags. "While we would prefer that fans come bag free, we realize that is not always possible." Allowed: clear plastic, vinyl or PVC backpacks, and small bags or fanny packs up to 6 x 8 x 3 in. Outside Lands FAQ | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Outside Lands | LimitHydration packs. Under 2.5 litres, with one extra pocket. Outside Lands FAQ | |
| Outside Lands | BannedDrawstring backpacks. Non-clear drawstring backpacks are banned. Outside Lands FAQ | |
| Outside Lands | BannedHeaddresses. Native American or "American Indian" headdresses are prohibited. Outside Lands FAQ | |
| Outside Lands | BannedSpikes. Spiked jewellery and spiked clothing are banned. Outside Lands FAQ | |
| Outside Lands | BannedGlow sticks, totems and umbrellas. Glow sticks, totems, flags, umbrellas, hammocks, tents and coolers are banned. Outside Lands FAQ | |
| Outside Lands | BannedCameras. Professional cameras and drones are banned. Outside Lands FAQ | |
| Sziget | BannedChains. Chains longer than 50 cm are banned. Sziget Visitor Policy 2026 (official PDF) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Sziget | BannedOther. Also banned: weapons, gas cookers, grills, bicycles, drones, alcohol and energy drinks. Sziget Visitor Policy 2026 (official PDF) | |
| Sziget | AllowedWater. One PET bottle of up to 2.5 litres is allowed. Sziget Visitor Policy 2026 (official PDF) | |
| Sziget | NoteBags. No bag-size rule was found in the 2026 policy. Sziget Visitor Policy 2026 (official PDF) | |
| Way Out West | LimitBags. Bags up to 40 × 40 × 20 cm, searched at entry. Way Out West FAQ (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Way Out West | BannedMasks. Face-concealing masks are banned. Way Out West FAQ (official) | |
| Way Out West | BannedUmbrellas. Umbrellas are banned. Way Out West FAQ (official) | |
| Way Out West | BannedOther. Also banned: professional and interchangeable-lens cameras, GoPros, flagpoles, and glass or aluminium containers. Way Out West FAQ (official) | |
| Flow | LimitAge. 18+, except Family Sunday. Flow Festival FAQ (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Flow | BannedUmbrellas. Umbrellas are banned. Flow Festival FAQ (official) | |
| Flow | BannedOther. Also banned: aerosols, glass, selfie sticks, lenses over 100 mm, and flags or signs larger than A4. Flow Festival FAQ (official) | |
| Flow | AllowedAllowed. One empty bottle of up to 1 litre, and folding camping chairs. Flow Festival FAQ (official) | |
| Pukkelpop | BannedWater packs. Camel bags (water-bladder backpacks) are banned. Pukkelpop general conditions (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Pukkelpop | BannedDrinks. No liquids, glass or cans. Pukkelpop general conditions (official) | |
| Pukkelpop | BannedOther. Also banned: nitrous oxide, sharp objects, recording equipment and fires. Pukkelpop general conditions (official) | |
| Lowlands | LimitBags. Bags no larger than 30 × 21 × 10 cm; large backpacks are banned. Lowlands FAQ (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Lowlands | NoteSprays. Spray cans are banned, but sunscreen, deodorant and perfume are allowed. Lowlands FAQ (official) | |
| Lowlands | BannedOther. Banned: large flagpoles, selfie sticks, GoPros and professional cameras, and your own food. Lowlands FAQ (official) | |
| Creamfields | LimitBags. Day visitors may bring bags up to A4 into the arena. Creamfields FAQ (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Creamfields | BannedGlass. No glass, including perfume bottles and mirrors. Creamfields prohibited items (official PDF) | |
| Creamfields | BannedOther. No speakers, gazebos or disposable BBQs. Creamfields prohibited items (official PDF) | |
| Reading & Leeds | LimitBags. One bag of A4 size or smaller in the arena; no limit at the campsite. Reading Festival: info (official) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Reading & Leeds | BannedFace coverings. Banned from 2026: balaclavas, ski masks and face coverings. Time Out (2026 bag policy and banned items) | |
| Reading & Leeds | BannedOther. Also banned from 2026: motorcycle helmets, candles and incense. Time Out (2026 bag policy and banned items) |