Festival flag & totem rules
117 Festivals & Raves, from California to Croatia.
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Arkansas1 festival
Wakaan
Mulberry Mountain, Ozark, AR · as posted for Oct 2026Dubstep & riddim
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsAllowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Allowed: “Flags and banners (Totems are allowed, but please no dangerous metal pieces)”. Not allowed: “Flags or totems with metal pieces” “No Confederate flags”
California17 festivals
Coachella
Indio, CA · California · as posted for Apr 2026Mixed
- FlagsBanned
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- “NO Flags, Totems, Kites”, and no signs on poles or pool noodles
Beyond Wonderland SoCal
Southern California · Insomniac · Mar 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Same wording as EDC Las Vegas: no corporate branding, no hard flagpoles
- Totems
- Up to 10 ft, no solid metal, telescoping camera extenders OK, 1 in max
HARD Summer
Southern California · Insomniac · as posted for Aug 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems5 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Same as EDC: no corporate branding, no hard flagpoles
- Totems
- Shorter here: 5 ft max
Splash House
Palm Springs · as posted for 2026House & techno
- FlagsBanned
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- Flags and totems prohibited
Dreamstate SoCal
Long Beach, CA · Nov 20–21, 2026Trance
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- “Maximum height is 10 feet.” Light material, “no solid metal”; poles “no thicker than 1 inch in diameter”
Dreamstate SF
San Francisco, CA · as posted for Mar 2026Trance
- FlagsBanned
- Poles & totems6 ft · ½ in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “NO Flags”
- Totems
- “Totems less than 6ft tall and ½ inch thick max — must be made of a light material such as a swim noodle, foam, or fabric”. The same page also shows a 10 ft rule, so plan for the stricter one
Nocturnal Wonderland
Southern California · as posted for Sept 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- “Maximum height is 10 feet.” Light material, “no solid metal”; poles “no thicker than 1 inch in diameter”
Escape Halloween
San Bernardino, CA · Oct 29–30, 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- “Maximum height is 10 feet.” Light material, “no solid metal”; poles “no thicker than 1 inch in diameter”
Countdown NYE
San Bernardino, CA · Dec 31, 2026 + Jan 1, 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsAllowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- “Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines)”. No size limit is published on the page
Lightning in a Bottle
Bakersfield, CA · May 26–30, 2027Mixed
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag or totem rule. Camping: “No "Space Saving"or marking off an area for friends arriving later.”
Day Trip Long Beach
Queen Mary Waterfront, Long Beach, CA · as posted for June 2026House & techno
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- There is no flags/banners line on its info page, so ask before you bring one
- Totems
- “Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines)” “Maximum height is 10 feet.” Light material, “no solid metal”; poles “no thicker than 1 inch in diameter”
Skyline
Ace Mission, Los Angeles, CA · Feb 27–28, 2027House & techno
- FlagsBanned
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “NO Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- “NO Festival totems or decorated pool noodles”
- Note
- The list may still be the 2026 one, so check it again before you go
Give Thanks
San Jose Convention Center, CA · Nov 25, 27 + 28, 2026Dubstep & riddim
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- On the bring list: “qualifying flags, handmade signs and totems”. “Hard flagpoles, corporate branding, dangerous items and messages promoting hate or illegal activity are prohibited.”
- Totems
- “Totems may be up to ten feet tall and must use lightweight materials; solid metal is not allowed. PVC, lightweight wood or aluminum poles must be no more than one inch in diameter.”
CRSSD Festival
Waterfront Park, San Diego, CA · as posted for Sept 2026House & techno
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not mentioned
- Totems
- On the prohibited list: “Totems” “Selfie sticks”
CRSSD Proper NYE
Waterfront Park, San Diego, CA · Dec 31, 2026 + Jan 1, 2027House & techno
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not mentioned
- Totems
- On the prohibited list: “Totems” “Selfie sticks”
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Portola
Pier 80, San Francisco, CA · as posted for Sept 2026EDM
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- “No type of sign is allowed. This includes all handheld signs or signs and items attached to poles or pool noodles or apparatus used to display anything above the head. All instances will be subject to surrender and not returned.”
Zombie Apocalypse
Queen Mary Waterfront, Long Beach, CA · June 18–19, 2027Dubstep & riddim
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “YES Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- “YES Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines)” “Maximum height is 10 feet.” “Totems must be made from a lightweight material (e.g., foam, PVC / no solid metal).” “PVC, light wood or aluminum poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter.”
- Note
- Earlier editions ran as Apocalypse: Zombieland
Colorado1 festival
Global Dance
Denver · as posted for Sept 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags (No poles)”
- Totems
- Up to 10 ft and 4 ft wide, 1 in max
Florida9 festivals
EDC Orlando
Orlando, FL · Insomniac · 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Same wording as EDC Las Vegas: no corporate branding, no hard flagpoles
- Totems
- Up to 10 ft, no solid metal, telescoping camera extenders OK, 1 in max
Okeechobee
Okeechobee, FL · Florida · as posted for Mar 2026Mixed
- FlagsCampsite only
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- At your campsite, yes (“to distinguish your tent”). In the venue, no.
- Totems
- Allowed in the venue, up to 10 ft, light material, telescoping camera extenders OK, 1 in max
- Status
- Paused after March 2026; no 2027 edition announced
Ultra Miami
Miami, FL · Mar 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Yes, “no hard poles”
- Totems
- “No poles, sticks, or totems”
III Points
Mana Wynwood, Miami · as posted for Oct 2026Mixed
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)” are allowed
- Totems
- Not mentioned in the guide
Forbidden Kingdom
Orlando, FL · Apr 23–25, 2027Dubstep & riddim
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- “Maximum height is 10 feet.” Light material, “no solid metal”; poles “no thicker than 1 inch in diameter”
Wasteland Orlando
Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL · Feb 5–6, 2027Hardstyle
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- “Maximum height is 10 feet.” Light material, “no solid metal”; poles “no thicker than 1 inch in diameter”
Factory Basel
Factory Town, Miami, FL · Dec 2–6, 2026House & techno
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not mentioned
- Totems
- Not allowed: “Totems Or Decorated Pool Noodles”
Hulaween
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak, FL · as posted for Oct 2026Mixed
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Flags aren't named, but banners are out: “NO Stickers, flyers, banners, or posters”
- Totems
- “YES Totems made of plastic or PVC. Not filled, No wood or metal”
Breakaway Tampa
Raymond James Stadium North Grounds, Tampa, FL · Apr 16–17, 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Permitted: “Flags (no poles)”
- Poles
- Prohibited: “Totems and poles” “Selfie Sticks”
- Note
- The 2027 page has no rules yet; this is the 2026 (Apr 17–18) page
Georgia1 festival
Breakaway Atlanta
Center Parc Stadium, Atlanta, GA · May 14–15, 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Permitted: “Flags (no poles)”
- Poles
- Prohibited: “Totems and poles” “Selfie Sticks”
- Note
- The 2027 page has no rules yet; this is the 2026 (May 15–16) page
Illinois3 festivals
Beyond Wonderland Midwest
Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, IL · June 10–13, 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “YES Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- “Maximum height is 10 feet.” Light material, “no solid metal”; poles “no thicker than 1 inch in diameter”
North Coast
SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, IL · as posted for Sept 2026EDM
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1.5 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Prohibited: “Confederate flags”
- Totems
- “Maximum height is 10 feet.” “Must be made of light weight material such pool noodles or PVC pipe. Lightweight plastic poles must be 1.5” or smaller in diameter” “NO wood, metal poles, or collapsible/telescoping camera extenders”
ARC Music Festival
Union Park, Chicago, IL · as posted for Sept 2026House & techno
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Poles
- Prohibited: “Totems” “Flag poles” “Selfie sticks”
- Flags
- A flag on its own isn't on the prohibited list; leave the pole at home
- Note
- 2027 dates are not posted yet
Michigan2 festivals
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Electric Forest
Rothbury, MI · Michigan · as posted for June 2026EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totems7 ft
Exact rule from the festival
- Totems
- “no taller than 7 ft”; “use PVC pipe or similar, no wood or metal”
- Flags
- Not covered by the rule (Confederate flags banned)
Movement Detroit
Detroit, MI · May 2027House & techno
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded materials, no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- Not mentioned
Minnesota1 festival
Breakaway Minnesota
Allianz Field Festival Grounds, St. Paul, MN · June 25–26, 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Permitted: “Flags (no poles)”
- Poles
- Prohibited: “Totems and poles” “Selfie Sticks”
- Note
- The 2027 page has no rules yet; this is the 2026 (June 26–27) page
Nevada2 festivals
EDC Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · Insomniac · May 2027 guideEDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- Up to 10 ft, lightweight material (foam, PVC), no solid metal; PVC, light wood or aluminum poles no thicker than 1 in; collapsible camera extenders OK
Burning Man
Black Rock City, NV · Aug 29 – Sep 6, 2027Mixed
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- No rule on handheld flags, poles or totems in the Survival Guide
- Bike + camp
- “Mark your bike with some identifying information, like your camp name and address,” and light it: “Light Your Bike, or Die!” Placed camps are marked with “blue survey flags”, so camp outside the blue-flagged zones
Ohio2 festivals
Lost Lands
Legend Valley, Thornville, OH · as posted for Sept 2026Dubstep & riddim
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totems7 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags may be no more than 2' measured diagonally.”
- Totems
- “Maximum height including pole: 7 feet.” “Poles must be less than 1-inch diameter” “No extendable poles” “No wood, aluminum or metal (use something light like PVC)”
- Totem heads
- “Totem Heads: Will be limited to 2' measured diagonally. Must have artwork on all sides.”
- Note
- Rule from the last posted edition (a saved copy of the festival's own page); the next edition's rules may change
Breakaway Ohio
Historic Crew Stadium Festival Grounds, Columbus, OH · May 28–29, 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Permitted: “Flags (no poles)”
- Poles
- Prohibited: “Totems and poles” “Selfie Sticks”
- Note
- The 2027 page has no rules yet; this is the 2026 (May 29–30) page
Pennsylvania2 festivals
Elements
Long Pond, PA · as posted for Aug 2026EDM
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags maximum 4'x6' size.” “Flags or totems with metal or wood pieces are prohibited.” The venue's own list also names “Flags, signs, and/or large obstructive materials”, so check before you go
- Totems
- “Maximum height is 10 feet.” “Poles CANNOT be thicker than 1 inch in diameter.”
HiJinx
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA · Dec 30–31, 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags (no wood or metal)”
- Totems
- “Totems (made of cardboard only – no wood/metal/PVC)” “All totems are subject to inspection upon entry and approval by festival staff.”
Texas6 festivals
Ubbi Dubbi
Panther Island Pavilion, Fort Worth, TX · Apr 23–24, 2027EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- No flag line in the rules we read; check the guide before you go
- Totems
- “OK Festival Totems or Decorated Pool Noodles (See Totem Guidelines Below).” “Totems must be under 10 feet tall.” “Thin-walled PVC or light wood poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter.” “No metal, points, or sharp items.”
- Note
- Rule from the last posted edition (a saved copy of the festival's own page); the next edition's rules may change (2026 guide)
Lights All Night
Fair Park, Dallas, TX · Dec 30–31, 2026EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- No flag line in the rules we read; check the guide before you go
- Totems
- “OK Festival Totems or Decorated Pool Noodles (See Totem Guidelines Below).” “Totems must be under 10 feet tall.” “Thin-walled PVC or light wood poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter.” “No metal, points, or sharp items.”
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Freaky Deaky
Travis County Expo Center, Austin, TX · as posted for Oct 2026EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- No flag line in the rules we read; check the guide before you go
- Totems
- “OK Festival Totems or Decorated Pool Noodles (See Totem Guidelines Below).” “Totems must be under 10 feet tall.” “Thin-walled PVC or light wood poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter.” “No metal, points, or sharp items.” “No mirror or reflective features.”
- Note
- Rule from the last posted edition (a saved copy of the festival's own page); the next edition's rules may change (2026 guide)
Seismic Dance Event
The Concourse Project, Austin, TX · Nov 13–15, 2026House & techno
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not mentioned
- Totems
- “Seismic Dance Event 9.0: allowed, with conditions.” “No totems constructed of metal pieces, sharpened elements, or are capable of being pounded into the ground or causing harm to others.” “Totems (except see forbidden materials above) allowed outdoors but not inside”
- Spring edition
- “Seismic Spring: no totems”
Breakaway Dallas
Fair Park, Dallas, TX · as posted for Apr 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Permitted: “Flags (no poles)”
- Poles
- Prohibited: “Totems and poles” “Selfie Sticks”
- Note
- No 2027 page yet; this is the 2026 page (Apr 10–11)
Breakaway Houston
Shell Energy Stadium Festival Grounds, Houston, TX · Nov 13–14, 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Permitted: “Flags (without poles)”
- Poles
- Prohibited: “Totems and poles” “Selfie sticks”
Washington3 festivals
Bass Canyon
The Gorge, WA · Aug 13–15, 2027Dubstep & riddim
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totems7 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “FLAGS: Flags may be up to 4′ measured diagonally.”
- Totems
- “Maximum height including pole: 7 feet.” “Poles must be less than 1-inch diameter”, “No extendable poles”, “No wood or metal (use something light like PVC)”
Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge
The Gorge, George, WA · June 25–27, 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- “Maximum height is 10 feet.” Light material, “no solid metal”; poles “no thicker than 1 inch in diameter”
- Camera poles
- “Collapsible/telescoping camera extenders that follow the above guidelines are OK (lightweight/hollow aluminum/polycarbonate).”
Day Trip Seattle
Gas Works Park, Seattle, WA · as posted for July 2026House & techno
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- “Maximum height is 10 feet.” Light material, “no solid metal”; poles “no thicker than 1 inch in diameter”
Washington, DC1 festival
Project GLOW
Washington, DC · June 5–6, 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- “Maximum height is 10 feet.” Light material, “no solid metal”; poles “no thicker than 1 inch in diameter”
City not named1 festival
Decadence NYE
Convention Center (city not named on its rules page) · Dec 30–31, 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “OK Flags (No poles)”
- Totems
- “NO Totems”
Around the world, country by country
Argentina1 festival
Ultra Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina · Apr 2–3, 2027EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rules
- Not published on a page we could read yet. We'll add them when they are.
Australia1 festival
Ultra Australia
Melbourne + Gold Coast · Apr 2027EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rules
- Not published on a page we could read yet. We'll add them when they are.
Austria1 festival
Electric Love
Salzburgring, Austria · July 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not banned
- Poles
- “Flagpoles” banned in the stage area
Belgium3 festivals
Tomorrowland
Boom, Belgium · 2026 house rules listEDM
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not banned, except flags of sports clubs or teams, and flags with political messages or about conflicts or wars
- Poles
- “sticks” are on the banned list, so plan on no pole
Rampage Weekend
AFAS Dome, Antwerp · Mar 2027Dubstep & riddim
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- “flagpoles” and “football flags” banned, along with any signs of racism or hate
Rampage Open Air
Lommel · as posted for July 2026Dubstep & riddim
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Only banners “with discriminating and/or provocative texts” are banned
- Poles
- Not named; “sticks” are on the weapons list
Brazil2 festivals
Tomorrowland Brasil
Itu, Brazil · Apr 30 – May 2, 2027EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rules
- Not published on a page we could read yet. We'll add them when they are.
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Lollapalooza Brasil
Autódromo de Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil · Mar 19–21, 2027Mixed
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Banned: “bandeiras ou cartazes contendo mensagens ou símbolos com divulgações comerciais ou ainda com referências a causas discriminatórias, ofensivas, homofóbicas, racistas ou xenófobas;” (flags or signs with commercial messages, or with discriminatory, offensive, homophobic, racist or xenophobic references)
- Poles
- No rule on the pole itself in the 2027 terms
Canada5 festivals
Shambhala
Salmo River Ranch, BC, Canada · July 23–26, 2027Dubstep & riddim
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Welcome, but no hate symbols: “If you display images or symbols that represent hate, including but not limited to signs, flags or attire, you will be immediately asked to leave.” Pride Parade: “Come celebrate yourself with flags, ribbons, rainbows!”
- Totems
- No size rule found; no signs with “profanity, explicit imagery, and messages of discrimination”
VELD
Downsview Park, Toronto, ON · as posted for July–Aug 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems10 ft
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Allowed: “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no metal or wood flag poles)”
- Totems
- “Totems using poles made with pool noodles or pvc” “Totems may not exceed 10 feet in height.” “Please use lightweight materials such as foam or PVC. Metal is not permitted.”
FVDED in the Park
Holland Park, Surrey, BC · July 2027EDM
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Poles
- Prohibited: “Flag poles, totems, or poles/long sticks of any kind”
- Flags
- Prohibited: “Gang or club clothing and/or gang or club support gear, including but not limited to banners, signs and flags”
- Note
- “Please be aware that the FAQs will be updated closer to the festival for more detailed information.”
Escapade
RA Centre Grounds, Ottawa, ON · as posted for June 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Allowed: “- Inflatables and flags;”
- Poles
- Prohibited: “- Hard poles/flag poles, banners or signs;”
Contact
Vancouver, BC · rules from the 2024 editionEDM
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Poles
- Prohibited: “Flag poles, totems, or poles/long sticks of any kind”
- Flags
- Prohibited: “Signs, flags or displays that are offensive, racist, discriminatory, contain inappropriate language, or are religious, political or commercial in nature.”
- Note
- Rule from the last posted edition (a saved copy of the festival's own page); the next edition's rules may change. The official site has expired
Colombia1 festival
EDC Colombia
Colombia · as posted for Oct 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems3 m · 2.5 cm
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Same wording as EDC Mexico
- Totems
- Same as EDC Mexico: 3 m, poles 2.5 cm
Croatia4 festivals
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Ultra Europe
Split, Croatia · July 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Yes, to flags and banners (no corporate or company branding; no hard poles)”
- Poles
- “No poles, sticks, or totems”
Hospitality On The Beach
Tisno · June–July 2027Drum & bass
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag or pole rule on its last published FAQ (2024); the current site is a holding page, so check before you go
Outlook Origins
Tisno · July 2027Dubstep & riddim
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag rule; “items that may be used in a dangerous or threatening manner” are banned
Hideout
Zrće Beach, Pag · 29 June – 2 July 2027House & techno
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag, pole or totem rule in the FAQs
Czech Republic2 festivals
Let It Roll
Lake Most · Aug 2027Drum & bass
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- Flags aren't named. “Items larger than A4 size” are banned and “wooden poles” are banned at the campsite, so check before you bring a big flag.
Beats for Love
Ostrava, Czech Republic · 2–5 July 2027EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not named
- Poles
- “it is not allowed to bring long sticks over 100cm.”
France1 festival
Tomorrowland Winter
Alpe d'Huez, France · Mar 20–27, 2027EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rules
- Not published on a page we could read yet. We'll add them when they are.
Germany6 festivals
Parookaville
Weeze, GermanyEDM
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Banners, signs, symbols or flyers of any kind” are banned (signs for your favourite artist are fine). The word flag isn't used, so ask before you bring one.
- Poles
- Selfie sticks banned
World Club Dome
Frankfurt, Germany · June 2027EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- No flag rule; promotional materials banned
- Poles
- Selfie sticks with metal parts banned at the campsite
Airbeat One
Neustadt-Glewe, Germany · page updated Apr 2025EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag or pole rule; selfie sticks banned
Nibirii
Düren, Germany · Aug 27–29, 2027EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not named
- Poles
- Selfie sticks not allowed (action cams only “without a stick”)
Time Warp Germany
Maimarkthalle, Mannheim, Germany · Apr 3, 2027House & techno
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not named
- Poles
- Banned: “bulky items of all kinds, e.g., flagpoles, parasols, camping equipment (e.g. tents, weather vanes, etc.), selfie sticks”
Lollapalooza Berlin
Olympiastadion + Olympiapark, Berlin, Germany · July 17–18, 2027Mixed
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- Banned: “Bulky objects of all kinds such as ladders, chairs, hammocks, tents, flagpoles, stick umbrellas, camping equipment, banners”
Hungary1 festival
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Sziget
Budapest, Hungary · Aug 2026Mixed
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- We couldn't read the visitor policy and the info page has no flag rule. Check the policy before you pack.
Italy1 festival
Sunandbass
San Teodoro, Sardinia · as posted for Sept 2026Drum & bass
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag or pole rule in the FAQ or terms
Japan2 festivals
Ultra Japan
Tokyo · 2026EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- Flags aren't mentioned in English or Japanese; selfie sticks are banned
Summer Sonic
Tokyo + Osaka, Japan · 2026 notesMixed
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- “Selfie sticks and flags with sticks may be brought in, but are not allowed in the live area.”
Mexico2 festivals
EDC Mexico
Mexico City · Feb 2027 (rules page still titled 2026)EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems3 m · 2.5 cm
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- Up to 3 m (about 10 ft), light material; poles 2.5 cm max on the English page (3 cm on the Spanish one, so stick to 2.5)
Ultra Mexico
Mexico City · Nov 2026EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rules
- Not published on a page we could read yet. We'll add them when they are.
Netherlands5 festivals
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Awakenings
Spaarnwoude, Netherlands · 2027House & techno
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Large flags” are banned (no size given)
- Poles
- Selfie sticks banned
Defqon.1
Biddinghuizen, Netherlands · 2027 FAQHardstyle
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag or pole rule in the FAQ. Flags are a common sight in the crowd.
- Status
- 2026 was stopped for a heat warning; back June 24–27, 2027
Mysteryland
Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands · 2027EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag, banner or pole rule on the info page
- Status
- Took 2026 off; back in 2027
Liquicity
Geestmerambacht, Netherlands · 2027Drum & bass
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not mentioned
- Poles
- “Selfie sticks and extendable poles” banned, so leave a telescopic pole at home
Decibel outdoor
Beekse Bergen, Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands · Aug 2027Hardstyle
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “No clothes, scarfs, or flags from soccer clubs”
- Poles
- No pole or totem rule on the info page
Romania1 festival
UNTOLD
Cluj-Napoca, Romania · Aug 2027EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Plain flags aren't mentioned; political or religious material is banned
- Poles
- “Banners supported by sticks” banned; only small, light selfie sticks
Serbia1 festival
EXIT
Novi Sad, Serbia · July 2027Mixed
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rules
- Not published on a page we could read yet. We'll add them when they are.
South Africa1 festival
Ultra South Africa
Johannesburg + Cape Town · Apr–May 2027EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags and banners (no corporate or company branding. No hard poles)”
- Poles
- “No poles, sticks, or totems”
South Korea2 festivals
EDC Korea
South Korea · as posted for Oct 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems2 m · 2.5 cm
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “You may bring flags into the venue”, but flagpoles are not allowed
- Totems
- Up to 2 m, poles 2.5 cm max, foam or PVC
Ultra Korea
Seoul · as posted for Sept 2025EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags and banners (no corporate or company branding; no hard poles)”
- Poles
- “No poles, sticks, or totems”
- Status
- No 2026 edition announced
Spain3 festivals
Medusa Sunbeach
Playa de Cullera, Valencia, Spain · Aug 2027EDM
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- “No se permite la entrada de objetos contundentes, ni palos selfie, banderas de palo, etc.” (Blunt objects, selfie sticks and flags on poles are not allowed in.)
Sónar
Barcelona, Spain · June 17–19, 2027House & techno
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Allowed, but not with a message. Banned: “Flags, banners, posters or other propaganda elements containing (i) political propaganda, or (ii) religious propaganda, or (iii) discriminatory messages, whether on grounds of race, gender, age, nationality, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or any other —whether or not it may be considered exclusionary—, or (iv) defamatory, slanderous, aggressive messages, hate speech, or messages tending to disturb public order; or (v) any other type of message or propaganda deemed inappropriate for a live music festival or event.”
- Poles
- No pole or totem rule. Banned as dangerous: “Weapons, or items that could produce the same effects, such as sharp or cutting elements, or items deemed dangerous to safety (including selfie sticks).”
Monegros Desert Festival
Monegros Desert, N-II highway KM 416, Fraga (Huesca), Spain · July 31 – Aug 1, 2027House & techno
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Poles
- Banned: “Furniture such as umbrellas, parasols, chairs (whether or not folding), tables (whether or not folding), barbecues, water guns, water balloons, portable coolers, long poles/flags or tents.”
- Flags
- Banned with a message: “Flags, banners, posters or other propaganda items that contain (i) political propaganda, or (ii) religious propaganda, or (iii) discriminatory messages, whether based on race, gender, age, nationality, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or any other grounds -whether or not considered exclusionary-, or (iv) defamatory, libellous, aggressive, hate speech, or intended to disturb public order; or (v) any other type of message or propaganda deemed inappropriate for a festival.”
- Sticks
- “Sharp or dangerous objects (includes selfie sticks).”
Taiwan1 festival
Ultra Taiwan
Taipei · Nov 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Yes to flags and banners (please remember to be respectful to the national flag).”
- Poles
- Flagpoles, sticks and totems banned
Thailand4 festivals
EDC Thailand
Thailand · Dec 2026EDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totems3 m · 1 in
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Festival totems/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)”
- Totems
- Up to 3 m, poles no thicker than 1 in, collapsible camera extenders OK
DnB Allstars Thailand
Chalong, Phuket · Jan 2027Drum & bass
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not named in their terms or event pages
- Poles
- Not named, but their terms ban “weapons or anything that could be used as one”. Leave the pole at home and ask them before you bring a big flag
Wonderfruit
Pattaya area, Thailand · Dec 3–7, 2026Mixed
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not named
- Totems
- Prohibited at the festival and in General Camping: “Totems or large signs” “Selfie sticks”
S2O Songkran
Bangkok, Thailand · 2027 dates not postedEDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsSee exact rule
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- No flag, totem or banner rule in the FAQ
- Sticks
- “Selfie sticks and any kind of tripod devices are not allowed for safety reasons unless they are less than 30 cm in length and are approved by security on site to be sufficiently safe.”
United Arab Emirates1 festival
UNTOLD Dubai
Dubai Parks and Resorts, UAE · Mar 19–21, 2027EDM
- FlagsBanned
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Banned: “Flags of any kind, symbols or any other national registrations related to the festival or other countries;”
- Poles
- Banned: “Banners supported by sticks;”
United Kingdom13 festivals
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Creamfields
Daresbury, Cheshire, UK · 2026 listEDM
- FlagsAllowed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags are permitted”
- Poles
- Flag poles banned in the campsite and the arena; selfie sticks too
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Boardmasters
Newquay, Cornwall · 2027 FAQsMixed
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “Flags and banners are subject to assessment by the Gate Manager”
- Poles
- “Flags and banners on poles are not permitted”
Parklife
Heaton Park, Manchester · as posted for 2026Mixed
- FlagsBanned
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- “No flags” (terms); the info page says “No flag poles”. Plan on no flag at all.
Boomtown
Hampshire · Winchester, UK · Aug 2027 termsMixed
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag, banner or pole rule in the terms, but the list “is not exhaustive”
Lost Village
Lincolnshire · Aug 2027House & techno
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Flags
- Not mentioned
- Poles
- “kites or extendable flag poles” banned
Love Saves the Day
Ashton Court, Bristol · May 2027Mixed
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag or pole rule; selfie sticks banned
Houghton
Houghton Hall, Norfolk · Aug 2027House & techno
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag or pole rule on the prohibited list
We Out Here
England · Aug 2027Mixed
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag or pole rule on the prohibited list
Forbidden Forest
Belvoir Castle · May 28–30, 2027EDM
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag, pole or totem rule on its info, terms or camping pages
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Field Day
Brockwell Park, London · 2026/27House & techno
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- “Flags and banners on poles are not allowed”; a flag without a pole isn't banned
The Bridge
Boston Manor Park, London · Summer 2027House & techno
- FlagsWith limits
- Poles & totemsNot allowed
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- Non-offensive flags without a flagpole are allowed; “flags and banners” are otherwise on the banned list, and flagpoles are out
Waterworks
London · 2027House & techno
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rule
- No flag or pole rule; selfie sticks banned
Hospitality in the Park
London · last held 2019Drum & bass
- FlagsNot confirmed
- Poles & totemsNot stated
Exact rule from the festival
- Rules
- Not published on a page we could read yet. We'll add them when they are.
At a glance: United States
| Festival | Flags | Poles + totems |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | ||
| Wakaan Ozark, AR | Yes, no metal pieces | Allowed, no metal pieces |
| California | ||
| Coachella Indio, CA | No | No |
| Beyond Wonderland SoCal Southern California | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| HARD Summer Southern California | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 5 ft, 1 in |
| Splash House Palm Springs, CA | No | No |
| Dreamstate SoCal Long Beach, CA | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| Dreamstate SF San Francisco, CA | No | Under 6 ft, ½ in, soft |
| Nocturnal Wonderland Southern California | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| Escape Halloween San Bernardino, CA | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| Countdown NYE San Bernardino, CA | Yes, no hard flagpoles | Allowed; no size published |
| Lightning in a Bottle Bakersfield, CA | No rule found | No rule found |
| Day Trip Long Beach Long Beach, CA | Not on the list: ask | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| Skyline Los Angeles, CA | No | No totems |
| Give Thanks San Jose, CA | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| CRSSD Festival San Diego, CA | Not mentioned | No totems |
| CRSSD Proper NYE San Diego, CA | Not mentioned | No totems |
| Portola San Francisco, CA | No signs or held-up items | Nothing on a pole or noodle |
| Zombie Apocalypse Long Beach, CA | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| Colorado | ||
| Global Dance Denver, CO | Yes, no poles | Totems 10 ft, 4 ft wide, 1 in |
| Florida | ||
| EDC Orlando Orlando, FL | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| Okeechobee Okeechobee, FL | Campsite only | 10 ft, 1 in |
| Ultra Miami Miami, FL | Yes, no hard poles | No poles or totems |
| III Points Wynwood, Miami, FL | Yes, no hard flagpoles | Totems not mentioned |
| Forbidden Kingdom Orlando, FL | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| Wasteland Orlando Orlando, FL | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| Factory Basel Miami, FL | Not mentioned | No totems |
| Hulaween Live Oak, FL | Not named; banners banned | Plastic or PVC, no wood or metal |
| Breakaway Tampa Tampa, FL | Yes, no poles | No totems or poles |
| Georgia | ||
| Breakaway Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Yes, no poles | No totems or poles |
| Illinois | ||
| Beyond Wonderland Midwest Joliet, IL | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| North Coast Bridgeview, IL | No Confederate flags | 10 ft, plastic under 1.5 in, no wood or metal |
| ARC Music Festival Chicago, IL | Not on the list | Totems + flag poles banned |
| Michigan | ||
| Electric Forest Rothbury, MI | Not listed | 7 ft, PVC, no wood or metal |
| Movement Detroit Detroit, MI | Yes, no hard flagpoles | Not listed |
| Minnesota | ||
| Breakaway Minnesota St. Paul, MN | Yes, no poles | No totems or poles |
| Nevada | ||
| EDC Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| Burning Man Black Rock City, NV | No rule found | No rule found; light + label your bike |
| Ohio | ||
| Lost Lands Thornville, OH | Up to 2 ft diagonal | 7 ft incl. pole, under 1 in, no wood or metal |
| Breakaway Ohio Columbus, OH | Yes, no poles | No totems or poles |
| Pennsylvania | ||
| Elements Long Pond, PA | Up to 4×6 ft (venue list also names flags: check) | 10 ft, 1 in, no wood or metal |
| HiJinx Philadelphia, PA | Yes, no wood or metal | Cardboard tube only |
| Texas | ||
| Ubbi Dubbi Fort Worth, TX | Check the guide | Under 10 ft, 1 in, no metal |
| Lights All Night Dallas, TX | Check the guide | Under 10 ft, 1 in, no metal |
| Freaky Deaky Austin, TX | Check the guide | Under 10 ft, 1 in, no metal |
| Seismic Dance Event Austin, TX | Not mentioned | No metal; outdoors only |
| Breakaway Dallas Dallas, TX | Yes, no poles | No totems or poles |
| Breakaway Houston Houston, TX | Yes, no poles | No totems or poles |
| Washington | ||
| Bass Canyon The Gorge, George, WA | Up to 4 ft diagonal | 7 ft incl. pole, under 1 in, no extendable poles |
| Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge The Gorge, George, WA | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| Day Trip Seattle Seattle, WA | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| Washington, DC | ||
| Project GLOW Washington, DC | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 10 ft, 1 in, no solid metal |
| City not named | ||
| Decadence NYE Convention Center (city not on the page) | Yes, no poles | No totems |
Heights are the most allowed; thickness is the pole's diameter. "No corporate or company-branded" flags is part of the rule at most EDM festivals. Your own art, your crew's name or a meme is what they expect.
At a glance: around the world
| Festival | Flags | Poles + totems |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | ||
| Ultra Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, Argentina | Not published yet | Not published yet |
| Australia | ||
| Ultra Australia Melbourne + Gold Coast, Australia | Not published yet | Not published yet |
| Austria | ||
| Electric Love Salzburgring, Austria | Not banned | Flagpoles banned at the stages |
| Belgium | ||
| Tomorrowland Boom | Yes, no sports-club or political flags | “Sticks” banned |
| Rampage Weekend Antwerp | No football flags | Flagpoles banned |
| Rampage Open Air Lommel | No offensive banners | Sticks on the weapons list |
| Brazil | ||
| Tomorrowland Brasil Itu, Brazil | Not published yet | Not published yet |
| Lollapalooza Brasil São Paulo, Brazil | No commercial or offensive flags | No pole rule found |
| Canada | ||
| Shambhala Salmo, BC, Canada | Yes; no hate symbols | No size rule found |
| VELD Toronto, ON, Canada | Yes, no metal or wood poles | 10 ft, foam or PVC, no metal |
| FVDED in the Park Surrey, BC, Canada | No club or gang flags | No poles or totems of any kind |
| Escapade Ottawa, ON, Canada | Yes, no pole | No hard poles or flag poles |
| Contact Vancouver, BC, Canada | No offensive, political or commercial flags | No poles or totems |
| Colombia | ||
| EDC Colombia Colombia | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 3 m, 2.5 cm |
| Croatia | ||
| Ultra Europe Split | Yes, no hard poles | No poles or totems |
| Hospitality On The Beach Tisno | No rule found | No rule found |
| Outlook Origins Tisno | No rule found | No rule found |
| Hideout Zrće, Pag | No rule found | No rule found |
| Czech Republic | ||
| Let It Roll Lake Most, Czech Republic | Not named; nothing over A4 | Wooden poles banned (camping) |
| Beats for Love Ostrava, Czech Republic | Not named | Sticks over 100 cm banned |
| France | ||
| Tomorrowland Winter Alpe d'Huez, France | Not published yet | Not published yet |
| Germany | ||
| Parookaville Weeze, Germany | Banners and signs banned | Selfie sticks banned |
| World Club Dome Frankfurt, Germany | No rule found | Metal selfie sticks banned (campsite) |
| Airbeat One Neustadt-Glewe, Germany | No rule found | Selfie sticks banned |
| Nibirii Düren, Germany | Not named | Selfie sticks banned |
| Time Warp Germany Mannheim, Germany | Not named | Flagpoles banned |
| Lollapalooza Berlin Berlin, Germany | Banners banned; flags not named | Flagpoles banned |
| Hungary | ||
| Sziget Budapest, Hungary | Couldn't read the policy | Couldn't read the policy |
| Italy | ||
| Sunandbass Sardinia, Italy | No rule found | No rule found |
| Japan | ||
| Ultra Japan Tokyo | Not mentioned | Selfie sticks banned |
| Summer Sonic Tokyo + Osaka, Japan | Yes | Not in the live area |
| Mexico | ||
| EDC Mexico Mexico City | Yes, no hard flagpoles | 3 m, 2.5 cm |
| Ultra Mexico Mexico City | Not published yet | Not published yet |
| Netherlands | ||
| Awakenings Spaarnwoude | No “large flags” | Selfie sticks banned |
| Defqon.1 Biddinghuizen | No rule found | No rule found |
| Mysteryland Haarlemmermeer | No rule found | No rule found |
| Liquicity Geestmerambacht | Not mentioned | Extendable poles banned |
| Decibel outdoor Hilvarenbeek | No football-club flags | No rule found |
| Romania | ||
| UNTOLD Cluj-Napoca, Romania | Not mentioned | Banners on sticks banned |
| Serbia | ||
| EXIT Novi Sad, Serbia | Not published yet | Not published yet |
| South Africa | ||
| Ultra South Africa Johannesburg + Cape Town | Yes, no hard poles | No poles or totems |
| South Korea | ||
| EDC Korea South Korea | Yes, no flagpoles | 2 m, 2.5 cm |
| Ultra Korea Seoul | Yes, no hard poles | No poles or totems |
| Spain | ||
| Medusa Sunbeach Cullera, Valencia, Spain | Not named on their own | Flags on poles banned |
| Sónar Barcelona, Spain | No political, religious or hateful messages | No pole rule; selfie sticks banned |
| Monegros Desert Festival Fraga, Spain | No political, religious or hateful messages | Long poles/flags banned |
| Taiwan | ||
| Ultra Taiwan Taipei | Yes | Flagpoles and totems banned |
| Thailand | ||
| EDC Thailand Thailand | Banners, no hard flagpoles | 3 m, 1 in |
| DnB Allstars Thailand Phuket, Thailand | Not named | Not named; nothing usable as a weapon |
| Wonderfruit Pattaya, Thailand | Not named | Totems + large signs banned |
| S2O Songkran Bangkok, Thailand | No rule found | Selfie sticks over 30 cm banned |
| United Arab Emirates | ||
| UNTOLD Dubai Dubai, UAE | Banned, any kind | Banners on sticks banned |
| United Kingdom | ||
| Creamfields Cheshire | “Flags are permitted” | Flag poles banned |
| Boardmasters Cornwall | Checked at the gate | Flags on poles banned |
| Parklife Manchester | No flags | No flag poles |
| Boomtown Hampshire | No rule found | No rule found |
| Lost Village Lincolnshire | Not mentioned | Extendable flag poles banned |
| Love Saves the Day Bristol | No rule found | No rule found |
| Houghton Norfolk | No rule found | No rule found |
| We Out Here England | No rule found | No rule found |
| Forbidden Forest Belvoir Castle | No rule found | No rule found |
| Field Day Brockwell Park | Not banned without a pole | Flags on poles banned |
| The Bridge Boston Manor Park | Non-offensive flags OK without a pole | Flagpoles banned |
| Waterworks London | No rule found | No rule found |
| Hospitality in the Park London | Not published yet | Not published yet |
"No rule found" means the festival's own rules page doesn't mention flags or poles. Security still has the final word at the gate.
Bringing a flag or a totem to a festival or rave? At most festivals, a soft flag is welcome but a hard flagpole isn't. In the US, totems are usually fine under 7 ft (10 ft at EDC and Beyond Wonderland, 5 ft at HARD Summer) and under 1 inch thick, made of something light. In the UK and Europe, plan on no pole at all: most festivals that write a flag rule ban flags on poles. A few ban the flag itself, like Parklife. Coachella bans flags outright. Rules change every year, so check your festival's own page before you pack.
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Why people bring a flag
Fifty thousand people, one stage, and your crew just went to get water. A flag up high is how you find each other again. It's also how a group shows up as a group: same colours, same inside joke, same totem every year. It also marks your camp. In a field of identical tents, the flag over your site is how your crew finds home at 3am.
Security's job is to stop anything that could hurt someone in a packed crowd. That's why the rules are almost always about the pole, not the flag: how tall, how thick and what it's made of.
What fits the rules
General guidance only. Your festival's own rule, on its card above, always wins, especially for flag size and pole material.
Put the US rules side by side and the safe setup is clear. A soft fabric flag on a light pole, under 7 ft and under 1 in thick, with nothing corporate on it. That meets the written rules at most US festivals. Heading to the UK or Europe? Bring the flag and be ready to leave the pole: festivals from Boardmasters and Field Day to Creamfields, Electric Love, UNTOLD and Ultra ban flags on poles.
Single sided is the one to bring. It's one piece of fabric, so it's light, it flies in a small breeze and it won't drag your pole over. Your art shows through on the back in reverse at about 75 to 85% prominence. A 3×5 ft is the size most people fly, unless your festival caps flag size (check its card).
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Before you go
- Read your festival's page the week you go. These rules get rewritten every year. Search the festival's name plus "allowed items".
- Measure your pole. Height with the flag on, and thickness at the fattest point.
- Keep it soft. Fabric flag, light pole, no metal tips, nothing that looks like a weapon.
- Have a plan B. If security says no to the pole, ask whether the flag alone can go in. At Ultra and Global Dance a flag with no pole is the rule anyway.
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Sources (read November 5, 2026)
- Each festival card links to the festival's official rules (its own site, or its official terms file) where they're live. Rampage Open Air and Hospitality On The Beach have no live rules page right now, so their cards link to the festival's site.
- Banned list: coachella.com/faq · splashhouse.com/festival-info
- Some pages still show a past 2026 event; their rules may change for 2027.