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What to Know Before You Go: TidalWave Festival

By Nicole Barlage August 8th, 2022

The Tidal Wave Music Festival August 12-14, 2022 on the beach in Atlantic City will be headlined by Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen, and Dierks Bentley. It’s one of the most anticipated festivals of the year. 925XTU will have full concert coverage all weekend long. If you’re going to the festival be sure to find us! Here’s what you’ll need to know before you go.

  • Who is Playing the Festival?

  • What Time Does the Festival Start?

    Gate open at 1p.m. each day.

  • Can I Still Get Tickets The Day Of?

    Yes, if GA passes are still available, you can visit our Box Office located at Boardwalk Hall (just down the boardwalk from the festival).

  • What Can I Bring With Me?

    • Non aerosol sunscreen
    • Sunglasses, hats, fanny packs
    • 1 reusable gallon sized bag of snacks will be allowed in
    • Empty reusable bottles (you can fill them up at our free water stations)
    • Small camera with no detachable zoom lens or flash
    • Personal beach towels are allowed (you cannot use it to “hold spots” around you)
    • Lawn chairs: low-profile beach chairs, bag chairs or inflatable couches. They must be set up in the designated chair zone. Chairs may not be set up close to the stage and no holding spots.
    • Prescription medicine: All prescription medicines must be in a marked bottle along with photo matching ID
    • Baby Strollers with accompanied child
    • E-Cigs

    NEW BAG POLICY:
    Clear reusable bags are welcome inside the festival venue as long as they are 12”x 6”x 12” or smaller. No clear plastic shopping/grocery bags will be permitted. Hydration packs (i.e. camelbaks) that are 1.5L or smaller and clutch purses/wallets that are 4.5”x6.5” or smaller do not have to be clear. Medically necessary bags and diaper bags are also welcome.

  • What Can't I Bring With Me?

    Attendees are NOT permitted to bring any of the items listed below into the venue:

    Outside alcohol
    Glass bottles or containers
    Blankets
    Zoom lens cameras, selfie sticks, go pros, drones, or any other recording devices
    Coolers or large bags
    Illegal substances
    Large Umbrellas
    Animals (except service animals)
    Musical instruments
    Weapons of any kind
    Fireworks
    Sharpies, stuffed animals, markers, or spray paint
    Tents, umbrellas, or shade structures of any kind
    Flags/totem poles
    No glitter or mylar is allowed of any kind
    Bicycles, skateboards, scooters
    Grills
    Wagons
    Aerosol cans of any kind
    Toys, water guns or squirt guns
    In-line skates, roller skates, skateboards, or bikes
    Balloons/balls/inflatables
    Sticks, bats, or clubs
    iPads or tablets
    Any item deemed to be unsafe by venue management
    Selling of merchandise or unauthorized/unlicensed vending. Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, stickers, sampling, give-a-ways, etc
    Laser pointers or glow sticks
    No outside beverages are allowed inside the festival other than a factory sealed 20 oz. water bottle. However, we encourage everyone to bring in a reusable cup to refill at our free water stations to help reduce plastic on the beach and help protect the ocean.

  • Can I Leave The Festival & Come Back?

    Yes, you are able to exit and re-enter the festival up to 3 times a day for whatever reason you see fit (including GA pass holders). If you need to enter and exit more than 3 times a day, please send us an email at info@tidalwavefest.com.

  • Where Can I Park?

    You can park in any of the parking garages around AC. For a parking map click here.

  • Should I Bring Cash?

    No cash will be accepted at the festival but you’ll be able to pay for things using: the Cashless program on your wristband, credit cards, debit cards or Apple Pay/Google Pay. Just in case, we’ll also have a location on site where you can exchange cash for prepaid cards.

  • Where Will XTU Be Set Up?

    Look for the XTU tent by the Tanqueray booth and across from the chair corral!

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