Welcome to Ultimate VIP
Welcome to Darker Waves! We're so excited to once again open the gates to Huntington Beach City Beach for an amazing day of live music! As an Ultimate VIP guest, you have all the perks of VIP, plus lots of other amenities to help you make the most of your musical journey.
We’ve compiled this guide to help you take full advantage of everything Ultimate VIP has to offer. Be sure to share this with everyone in your group so all are in-the-know. And if there is anything we left off, email info@darkerwavesfest.com with questions. We can’t wait to see you at the beach!
- Bring your festival wristband
- BOX OFFICE LOCATION AND HOURS
- Check out our BAG POLICY
- Review our ALLOWED & PROHIBITED ITEMS
How to Dress & What to Bring
Dress for comfort and be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out the door. The festival grounds are a combination of paved surfaces, temporary flooring, and sand, so choose your footwear accordingly. We recommend a hat, sunglasses, and a jacket for the chilly evenings, but if you forget anything, the Festival Store has lots of great merchandise offerings!
Ultimate VIP Wristbands
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Will Call: If your wristbands were not mailed to you and are at Will Call, you can pick them up at the Festival Box Office. A government-issued ID is required to verify your order and pick up tickets.
- Wristband Activation: Wristband activation ensures a smooth process when entering the festival each day and allows you to add emergency contact information to your wristband. All you need to do is enter your wristband ID number (located on the inside of your wristband) and contact info to activate. Activate your wristband here.
Darker Waves is located at Huntington Beach City Beach.
In addition to all of the benefits of VIP, Ultimate VIP guests will also enjoy:
- Access to elevated & unobstructed views of both main stages with shaded, open lounge seating
- Dedicated Ultimate VIP entrance on Pacific Coast Highway (separate from the main festival entrance)
- Three (3) complimentary drinks for craft cocktails, beer, wine and/or non-alcoholic beverages (pre-loaded on your festival RFID wristband upon activation; must be 21+ to redeem alcohol)
- One (1) complimentary meal redeemable for exclusive food options in the VIP lounge (pre-loaded on your festival RFID wristband upon activation)
- One (1) complimentary Darker Waves official festival merchandise t-shirt pre-loaded on your festival RFID wristband upon activation; redeemable at main festival merch locations throughout the site, while supplies last; not redeemable on artist merchandise
- Private cash aar with drinks for purchase & cocktail service with premium offerings for Ultimate VIP areas
- Dedicated Ultimate VIP concierge team to ensure a seamless experience - your concierge will be located in the Ultimate VIP lounge at the Darker Stage
- Dedicated, flushable restroom facilities - air conditioned
- Complimentary voucher for one (1) locker to store personal items throughout the day - locker redemption available at the Ultimate VIP concierge
- Convenient phone charging stations