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Another year of Sunset Music Festival is almost upon us and if you haven’t bought your ticket yet, some will be available at the door – but we highly recommend you pre-purchase your tickets online. Please beware of frauds and scalpers, we’d hate for anyone to miss out on the fun. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, we have a few other guidelines and reminders to make sure you have the optimal Sunset experience.

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 Sunset Music Festival 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.

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 Sunset Music Festival grounds.

Food

An assorted menu will be available for purchase at the Fieldhouse Bar & Grill. Menu items will also be offered at various stations around the venue.

Guidelines

• 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 Pacifiers or Dust Masks
• 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, Umbrellas, Chairs or Blankets
• NO Backpacks Over 10”x10”
• NO Camelbaks or Bota Bags
• NO Large Purses or Bags (Anything Over 10” x 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, including GoPros
• NO flags or totems which contain metal pieces, sharpened elements, or are capable of being pounded into the ground or hurting others.

Acceptable Items

• OK Small Bags, Single Compartment Backpacks and Purses (maximum 10” x 10”)
• OK Fanny Packs
• OK Non-Professional Flash/Still Cameras
• OK Cell Phones
• OK Sunglasses
• OK Hats
• OK Lighters
• OK Closed Packs of Cigarettes
• OK Sealed/Wrapped Tampons
• OK Earplugs
• OK Sealed Chapstick and Lipgloss
• OK Glowing/Illuminated Costumes or Jewelry
• OK Sealed Packs of Gum

Please Bring

• Your Ticket
• Your Photo ID
• Smiles
• Comfortable Clothing and Shoes
• Good Vibes

Sunset Music Festival is just days away now. Whether you’re traveling to the festival by plane, train, or automobile, some of you are making your way to Sunset from different parts of the country. It can be difficult to navigate through a city you aren’t familiar with, so we’ve created this quick reference guide so you can save yourself some time and trouble.

Getting to Sunset Music Festival

From North of Tampa

I-75 to I-275 South to Himes Avenue North or North Dale Mabry. The stadium is approximately one mile north of I-275, between Himes and Dale Mabry.

From Sarasota and Bradenton

I-75 to I-4 West to I-275 South to Himes Avenue North or North Dale Mabry. Or I-75 North to I-275 North to North Dale Mabry. Stadium is approximately one mile north of I-275, between Himes and Dale Mabry.

From Orlando

I-4 West to I-275 South to Himes Avenue North or North Dale Mabry. Stadium is approximately one mile north of I-275, between Himes and Dale Mabry. Or I-4 West to Hillsborough Avenue West or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard West.

From the West Side

I-275 to North Dale Mabry. Or Highway 60 East to Spruce Street East to North Dale Mabry. Stadium is approximately one mile north of I-275, between Himes and Dale Mabry.

For more specified directions catering from your particular starting address, map the stadium’s address at 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33607.

Parking at Sunset Music Festival

Parking lots for Sunset will open at 11:00 AM on the day of the event. Lots available to Sunsetters include Lot 2 on Martin Luther King Blvd, Lot 4 on Himes Ave, and Lot 14 at the corner of MLK Blvd and Himes Ave. Overflow parking lots will be available at Lot 6D on Himes Ave and Lot 5 on Tom McEwen Blvd. Take a look on the map to locate where the lots in the area are. General parking per vehicle is $15.00 with preferred parking per vehicle within Lot 4 at $25.00.