Down the rabbit hole again. Beyond Wonderland SoCal returns to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27, 2027, and two-day passes are already on sale. The lineup has not been announced yet.
Insomniac’s Alice in Wonderland-themed festival started on these same grounds in March 2010, as a springtime sister to Nocturnal Wonderland. It is 18+, spread across six themed stages, and it leans all the way into the theme with costumed characters and a Mad Tea Party. Here is what is confirmed as of September 28, 2026, and what you can plan now.
The quick version
| When | Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27, 2027. Hours to be announced. |
| Where | NOS Events Center, 689 S. E St, San Bernardino, CA 92408 |
| Lineup | Not announced yet |
| Ages | 18+ (21+ for alcohol and VIP) |
| Tickets | 2-Day GA listed at $199.98 all-in, or $9.99 down |
| Re-entry | No |
| Payment | Cashless |
| Parking | Free general parking |
| Official site | socal.beyondwonderland.com |
Who’s playing
Nobody yet. Watch the official site for the reveal. For a sense of the range, the 2026 edition’s lineup, still posted on the official site, included Tiësto, Zedd, GRiZ, Steve Angello, SLANDER, Alison Wonderland, Loco Dice, Benny Benassi, Infected Mushroom, Vini Vici, Andy C, Sub Zero Project, and Black Tiger Sex Machine, alongside a line-dancing set and a K-pop set. That was last year’s bill, though, not this one.
Your map to Wonderland
The six stages are named for the story, and the official site describes each one with its own look:
| Stage | How the festival describes it |
|---|---|
| Queen’s Domain | A royal realm to “hold court” with your friends |
| Mad Hatter’s Castle | An “awe-inspiring palace” |
| Caterpillar’s Garden | A garden to find a spot and stay awhile |
| Cheshire Woods | A surreal, shadowy woodland |
| The Looking Glass | A step “into a world unlike any other” |
| Sea of Wonder | A glowing deep-sea dreamscape with coral structures |
Beyond the stages, the grounds include the Mad Tea Party, games, arts and crafts, rides, and roaming characters like Alice, the Queen, Formal Foxes, and Leopard Ladies.
Tickets
All festival passes are two-day passes, sold through Front Gate Tickets. Prices are all-in (fees included, before taxes and delivery), and each can be started with a $9.99 deposit. As of September 28, 2026, the official passes page listed:
- 2-Day GA: $199.98
- 2-Day GA+: $259.98. Adds expedited, dedicated entry and air-conditioned restroom trailers.
- 2-Day VIP: $339.98. Adds expedited entry, VIP lockers, water refills, phone charging, restrooms, dance areas, a VIP lounge and bar, and a kandi and glitter bar. VIP is 21+.
- Afterparties: $89.98, sold separately, 2:15 a.m. to 6 a.m. You need a same-day festival ticket, must stay inside the venue, and must enter by 3 a.m.
The page notes that Front Gate prices may differ as tiers sell out.
Getting there
The festival’s travel pages currently list the plan below. Some details may be updated closer to March, so check again before you go.
- Free parking: General parking is free in lit, patrolled lots around the venue. The Tan and Purple lots offer free park-and-ride shuttles, including for afterparty guests.
- Premier parking: Paid parking in the Pink Lot, steps from the entrance, with quick access to I-215.
- Driving: From I-215 North, use exit 43 (2nd St.) for the Purple, Blue, and Green lots, and skip exit 41 (Orange Show Rd.) unless you have ADA, premier, or SkyDeck parking or are being dropped off.
- Rideshare and drop-offs: All go to the Guest Drop-Off and Pickup area in the Big Lots parking lot off Orange Show Rd. and Arrowhead.
- Paid shuttles: Round-trip city shuttles have run from downtown L.A. (near USC), Fullerton, the San Fernando Valley, and downtown Riverside, plus a hotel shuttle from near Ontario airport. Passes are sold only through the official site and tend to sell out.
- Parking rules: No tailgating, no sleeping in cars, and cars must leave each night or be towed. Don’t park in nearby neighborhoods.
What to bring
- ID: A physical, valid government photo ID. No digital, school, consular, or expired IDs, and no photocopies.
- Bags: Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, small clutches up to 6 x 9 inches, or an empty hydration pack with no more than two main compartments plus one small one.
- An empty reusable water bottle, and a misting fan if you like (bottle up to 1.5 liters, empty).
- Your best Wonderland look: LED costumes, glowsticks, hula hoops, flags, and totems up to 10 feet (lightweight materials only) are all allowed.
- Layers and rain gear. It’s rain or shine.
What to leave at home
- Over-the-counter medication. Unexpired prescriptions are OK with the physician’s prescription.
- Red light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers.
- Chairs, blankets, tents, and large umbrellas.
- Aerosols, gas masks, laser pointers, air horns, markers, and stickers.
- Costumes that look like police, security, fire, medical, or staff uniforms. The Queen of Hearts is fine.
- Outside food and drinks, glass, professional cameras, drones, pets, and weapons.
The full list is on the Hours and Info page. Expect a TSA-style search at the gate.
Inside the gates
- No re-entry. You can enter until an hour before the end of the event, but there are no ins and outs.
- Cashless. Cards and mobile pay only.
- Lockers (about 8 by 12 by 18 inches) include a universal phone charger.
Accessibility
The grounds are asphalt and some dirt, with accessible routes connecting parking, entrances, stages, viewing areas, and vendors. The festival does not provide transportation between stages, so plan to get around on your own or with a companion. Accessible parking is in the Pink Lot off Arrowhead Avenue, and vehicles must display an ADA placard or plate.
ASL interpretation, large-print or braille materials, assistive listening devices, and other communication services must be requested by February 27, 2027 through the festival’s Effective Communication Request Form. Full details are on the accessibility page.
Still to come
The 2027 lineup, festival hours, afterparty lineup, box office hours, set times, and the festival map have not been released. The 824 Journal will update this guide when they arrive.
Sources
- Beyond Wonderland SoCal, official site
- Beyond Wonderland SoCal passes (prices as listed September 28, 2026)
- Beyond Wonderland on Front Gate Tickets
- Beyond Wonderland SoCal Hours and Info
- Beyond Wonderland SoCal Experience (stages and activities)
- Beyond Wonderland SoCal Parking and Drop-Offs and Shuttles
- Beyond Wonderland SoCal Accessibility
- Beyond Wonderland SoCal FAQ
- Beyond Wonderland SoCal 2026 lineup
- Wikipedia: Beyond Wonderland (history)
Featured photo: Nick Papp via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
