Nocturnal Wonderland
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Glen Helen
- Price
- $110 to $180Payment plan available
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Sep 21, 2026
The last Nocturnal Wonderland was September 19 to 20, 2026, in San Bernardino, CA. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Insomniac's long-running Southern California rave, staged at Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino with a whimsical after-dark carnival theme, multiple elaborately themed stages and a camping component. One of the older names on the U.S. electronic circuit, it typically runs over a weekend in September.
What people love
Attendees, especially campers, praise the intimate scale, welcoming atmosphere and the scenic outdoor setting, and often rate it among the better-vibe events on the regional circuit and a good introduction to festival camping.
Last time around (2025)
The most recent editions kept the two-day, camping-friendly format at Glen Helen, with attendees continuing to single out the atmosphere and the camping experience as the reasons to go.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Nocturnal Wonderland on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to Nocturnal Wonderland?
By car
Most people drive to Nocturnal Wonderland. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
San Bernardino's Santa Fe Depot/Downtown Transit Center is served daily in each direction by Amtrak's Southwest Chief, plus Metrolink's San Bernardino Line for regional/commuter rail. This gets a traveler into San Bernardino proper, roughly 9-10 road miles from Glen Helen Regional Park, no rail line or shuttle continues on to the venue itself.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
Both intercity carriers stop at the Downtown San Bernardino Transit Center (Greyhound on the Rialto Ave side, FlixBus in the E St/F St pullout), roughly the same ~9-10 mile gap to Glen Helen as the train option above, no scheduled bus continues on to the venue.
Book / infoFestival shuttle
Insomniac runs an official round-trip hotel-shuttle program from four SoCal pickup points, each tied to a specific partner hotel: Ontario (Best Western Plus Ontario Airport & Convention Center, 209 N Vineyard Ave), Riverside (Riverside Convention Center), Downtown LA (McAlister Field), and Orange County (Fullerton Park & Ride). 2024-cycle Ontario/Riverside shuttles departed 1:15-2:00PM and returned 12:30AM. This is the closest thing to an airport-adjacent official transit option, since the Ontario pickup point sits at a hotel a short distance from ONT.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
All rideshare pickups/drop-offs are routed to a designated area in the Purple Lot outside Gate 2, active during event hours and up to one hour after the show ends, not a free-roam pickup anywhere on-site.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost General Parking: free. Premier Parking (2024 pricing, incl. fees): 2-Day $92.82, single day $51.97. Prepay via Front Gate Tickets. Rideshare pickup/drop-off is routed to a designated zone in the Purple Lot outside Gate 2, not general parking. Vehicles must vacate lots daily at festival close or face towing at owner's expense (this applies to day-parking, not the separate camping/car-camping areas).
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of San Bernardino. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Glen Helen
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Nocturnal Wonderland?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 1
Car Camping is an official paid tier ('Set up camp right next to your vehicle'), currently shown sold out for the 2026 on-sale, but the tier itself exists; each site accommodates up to 4 people.
Not camping? Where to stay
Budget stays 1
Mid-range hotels 2
≈ $110-135 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Book direct≈ $110-140 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
Your Nocturnal Wonderland fit
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Quick answers
When is Nocturnal Wonderland 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was September 19 to 20, 2026. The next one is expected in September.
How much are Nocturnal Wonderland tickets?
$110 to $180 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. The next edition's prices will be confirmed when tickets go on sale.
Where is Nocturnal Wonderland held?
Glen Helen, San Bernardino, CA.