iEDM's Official 2023 HARD Summer Music Festival Guide

Paije Kantor | July 22, 2023

With HARD Summer just around the corner, it is time to begin solidifying plans for the weekend to ensure the festival goes smoothly for all attending. Large festivals tend to have many moving parts, such as pre parties, after parties, transportation, parking, lineup schedules, multiple stages, and more.

Since the planning process can sometimes become overwhelming, iEDM has compiled a one-stop official guide to answer any questions ticket holders may have.

Check out iEDM’s official HARD Summer 2023 guide below.

General Information

Dates: August 5-6, 2023

Venue Location: LA Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park, and BMO Stadium–

3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Tickets: HERE!

Insomniac App: Download on the App Store or Google Play

Festival Hours:

Event Hours:

August 5 & 6, 2023

2PM – 11PM

Box Office Hours:

Saturday, August 5: 12:30PM – 10PM

Sunday, August 6: 1PM – 10PM

Cancellation Policy: The festival will take place rain or shine. Please keep up-to-date on weather reports and plan your attire and preparations accordingly.

Re-Entry Policy: No daily re-entry

Hotel Booking: HERE!

Shuttle Passes: HERE!

Locker Rentals: HERE!

Weather: TBA

Daily Lineups + Set Times

(Set times TBA)

Official Pre Parties + After Parties

Buy Tickets HERE!

Festival Map

HARD Summer 2023 Guide

Parking Map

HARD Summer Guide Parking Map

Check out more parking info and pre-paid spots HERE!

Prohibited + Allowed Items

Allowed

YES Deodorant
YES E-cigs/vapes
YES Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines)
YES Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)
YES Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
YES Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry) – 2.5L Hydration Packs
YES Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6” (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.), and GoPro extendable poles
YES Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon entry)
YES Physician-prescribed medication that is not 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 Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry)
YES Small bags, single-compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, purses (maximum 12” x 12”)

Prohibited

NO Aerosol products/cans
NO Balls or Frisbees
NO Costumes that resemble public safety uniforms (police, swat, fire, security, or medical) in any way
NO Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
NO Gas masks
NO Glass, cans, cups or coolers
NO Helium balloons
NO Hula hoops — including LED hoops
NO Illegal substances
NO Large purses, bags or backpacks (over 12” x 12”)
NO Laser pointers and air horns
NO LED poi and orbitals — guidelines vary per venue
NO Markers, pens or spray paint
NO Massagers
NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
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 Tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets
NO Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
NO Weapons of any kind (includes pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
NO Wind chairs/sofas