Day Trip Festival NorCal 2026 Set Times and Essential Info

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Day Trip Festival NorCal is almost here! Get prepped for the weekend ahead with everything you need to know about the festival’s debut edition!

One of Insomniac‘s favorite brands, Day Trip, is expanding its horizons, landing in the Bay Area this time. Day Trip Festival NorCal is gearing up for its debut edition at Discovery Meadow in San Jose on October 17-18, and attendees can expect the brand’s staples, including its signature fishbowls and good vibes!

This year’s lineup, while smaller, is packed with heavy hitters from top to bottom. Saturday’s headliners offer a solid mix of house and techno, with Wax Motif, Eli Brown, and Gordo b2b Vintage Culture. Sunday’s lineup is a tech house lovers’ dream with the Bay Area debut of After Midnight (Matroda b2b San Pacho), followed by Chris Lorenzo and Cloonee.

To get you ready for your Day Trip in the Bay, we’ve compiled everything you need to know from set times to transportation and more!

Day Trip Festival NorCal 2026 – Essential Info:

Dates: October 17-18, 2026
Hours: 2pm-10pm, daily
Venue Address: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
Tickets: Purchase HERE

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Day Trip Festival NorCal 2026 – Transportation Info:

Discovery Meadow is in the heart of San Jose, and parking is limited. We encourage rideshare or using the many bus and light rail stops just minutes from the venue. More information on parking and rideshare pick-up and drop-off coming soon!

Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:

Unfortunately, festival attendees have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While a small number of bad apples doesn’t define the whole crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers. Be mindful of your valuables at Day Trip Festival NorCal.

Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check out our post highlighting some ideas!

Day Trip Festival NorCal 2026 – Bag Policy:

YES Fanny packs YES Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry) YES Small bags, single-compartment bags, plush bags, purses (maximum 12″x12″) NO Bota bags NO Large purses, bags or backpacks (over 12″×12″)

Day Trip Festival NorCal 2026 – Dos & Don’ts:

Permitted Items

YES Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries YES Cigarettes (must be sealed upon entry) and lighters YES Deodorant (must be sealed upon entry) YES E-cigs/vapes (Refillable liquid chambers OK, must be empty upon entry. One bottle sealed/unopened E-liquid or E-juice will be permitted.) YES Earplugs YES Fanny packs YES Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles) YES Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry YES Gum (must be sealed upon entry) YES Hand sanitizer (sealed upon entry) YES Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry) YES Inflatables (must be deflated upon entry) YES Juuls (one factory-sealed Juul Pod OK at entry) YES LED whips, pois & orbitals YES Lip balm, lip gloss, and lipstick (must be sealed upon entry) YES Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, Polaroids, etc.) YES Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon arrival) YES Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired (must show physician’s prescription and consult with a safety officer upon entry. Only bring the amount of medication needed for the duration of the festival. Prescription must match ID.) YES Powder makeup (liquid makeup is prohibited) YES Rain ponchos and umbrellas measuring less than 10″ when collapsed YES Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry) YES Selfie sticks YES Small bags, single-compartment bags, plush bags, purses (maximum 12″x12″) YES Sunglasses & hats YES Sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry) YES Tampons and pads (must be sealed at entry) YES Wet wipes (must be sealed at entry)

Prohibited Items

NO Aerosol products/cans NO Balls or Frisbees NO Bota bags NO Costumes that resemble public safety or event staff uniforms (police, SWAT, fire, security, or medical), including high visibility vests NO Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia NO Eye drops NO Gas masks NO Glass, cans, cups, or coolers NO Helium balloons NO Hula hoops—including LED hoops NO Illegal substances NO Large chains or spiked jewelry NO Large purses, bags, or backpacks (over 12″×12″) NO Laser pointers and air horns NO LED gloves or LED microlights used for light shows NO Liquid makeup NO Markers, pens, or spray paint NO Massagers NO Open packs of cigarettes (upon entry) NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy) NO Over-the-counter medication NO Pacifiers NO Pets NO Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms, or commercial-use rigs) NO Red-colored light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers NO Stickers, flyers NO Stuffed animals or dolls NO Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, or blankets NO Toy guns, water guns, slingshots NO Unsealed tampons or pads (upon entry) NO Weapons or weapon accessories of any kind, real or fictional (including whips, lightsabers, pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, fake weapons/props, etc.) NO Wind chairs/sofas