Before you go
Prohibited items
Events can add their own rules, so check the “Not allowed in” list on the event page and in your tickets email. The stricter rule wins.
Never allowed at any event
Weapons
- Firearms, including replicas and toy guns that look real
- Knives and other blades
- Pepper spray, tasers and anything made to hurt someone
Explosives and fire
- Fireworks, flares and smoke bombs
- Lighter fluid, fuel and gas canisters
- Torches and open flames
Drugs
- Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
- Cannabis, unless the event page allows it
Things that put others at risk
- Laser pointers
- Glass bottles and glass containers
- Anything thrown, sprayed or set off in a crowd
Not allowed at most events
The event page says which of these apply.
Food and drink
- Outside alcohol
- Outside food and drinks
- Cans and hard coolers
Cameras and recording
- Professional cameras and detachable lenses
- Audio or video recording and live-streaming gear
- Drones
Bags and gear
- Large bags, backpacks and suitcases
- Folding chairs, umbrellas and selfie sticks
- Bikes, scooters, skateboards and hoverboards
Noise and signs
- Air horns, megaphones and whistles
- Flags and banners on poles
- Flyers, samples or merchandise to hand out or sell, unless the organizer agrees
Animals
- Pets of any kind. Service animals are always welcome.
Usually fine
- Your phone, for your own photos
- A small bag or clutch (security may look inside)
- Medication you need, in its labelled container
- Mobility aids, hearing protection and other accessibility aids
- An empty reusable water bottle, where the venue has water stations
At the door
Organizers and venue security decide what gets in. They may check bags, ask you to leave an item outside or refuse entry. Being turned away for bringing a prohibited item isn’t covered by the refund policy.
Not sure about something, or need an accessibility arrangement? Contact the organizer from the event page, or write to us at hello@fesacticket.com.