PLAN

Festival reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend the list of acceptable or prohibited items at any time.

• Bags/Backpacks (clear, 12” x 6” x 12” or smaller) (View Bag Policy)
• Bandaids
• Binoculars
• Blankets / Towels (50” x 70“ or smaller)
• Breast Pump (Manual, Battery Operated, Or Powered Devices)
• Breast storage canister (metal/plastic ok)
• Stored Breastmilk or Formula
• Cameras (Non-Pro Digital, Disposable, Polaroid and Film)
• Chapstick / Lip Balm
• Childhood trauma (The kind that makes you funny)
• Ear Plugs
• EpiPens
• Eye Drops / Contact Lens Solution
• Face Masks (PPE, non-costume)
• Face paint
• GoPros (No Poles/Extenders)
• Gum / Mints (sealed)
• Hand Sanitizer
• Handheld fans (battery-operated + folding fans)
• Hats
• Hydration Packs (Empty,Plastic ONLY, 2L or less)
• Hydration packets (Electrolyte packets)
• (View CLEAR Bag Policy)
• Inhalers
• Lighters
• Make Up
• Mobile Phones / Chargers
• Nicolas Cage
• Parasols
• Poster Tubes (cardboard only)
• Prescription Medication (Name On Medication Must Correlate With Person’s Driver's License or other appropriate state identification)
• Sunblock / Sunscreen (Non-Aerosol)
• Sunglasses
• Water Bottles (Empty, 64oz or less)
• Water Misters (Plastic, Personal size ONLY, Empty)

In addition to the list below, any item deemed inappropriate by festival personnel will not be allowed into the venue/festival and must be either returned to your vehicle or disposed (as appropriate).

Forfeited items will not be returned. Any verbal assurances to the contrary — whether from staff, security, or other personnel — are incorrect and do not reflect festival policy. If you are unsure if an item you have would be permitted, assume the answer is no.

• NO Advanced First Aid Kits* (including, but not limited to, hemostatic gauze or powder, tourniquets, compression bandages, decompression needles, or chest seals)
• NO Aerosol Products (Including Sunscreen)
• NO Air Horns
• NO Animals /Pets (Service Animals ONLY, see ADA page)
• NO Audio Recording Devices
• NO Balloons / Balls / Inflatable Balls / Frisbees
• NO Bicycles / Skates / Scooters or Skateboards
• NO Body Armor
• NO Chains or Chain Wallets
• NO Chairs
• NO Childhood trauma (The kind that makes you sad)
• NO Coolers
• NO Drones / Remote Control Aircraft / Cars or Toys
• NO Flammables (Fireworks, Explosives / Sky Lanterns / Road Flares, etc)
• NO Flags / Totems / Kites
• NO Flashlights
• NO Flyers / Samples / Giveaways / Promotional Items
• NO Frowns (Must be turned upside down immediately)
• NO Glass Bottles or Containers
• NO Glow Sticks / Light Sticks / Laser Pointers / LED Gloves
• NO Hammocks
• NO High Visibility Vests
• NO Hula Hoops / Flow Toys
• NO Illegal Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
• NO Instruments
• NO IV Bags or Supplies
• NO Markers / Spray Paint / Paint Pens
• NO Massagers
• NO Non-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Masks (e.g., costume)
• NO Outside Food or Beverage
• NO PCs / Laptops / Tablets / IT Equipment
• NO Personal Vehicles - Bicycles, scooters, electric scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, segways, golf carts, self-balanced wheels, horses, etc.
  • Personal mobility devices for Accessibility /ADA guests ONLY (see Accessibility / ADA page)
• NO Professional Cameras
• NO Racoon Repellant
• NO Selfie Sticks / Tripods
• NO Smelling Salts*
• NO Stuffed Animals
• NO Tailgating
• NO Tents, Tarps or Sleeping Bags
• NO Toy Guns / Water Guns / Sling Shots
• NO Umbrellas
• NO VHS copies of “Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993) starring Robin Williams and Sally Field with a supporting performance by Pierce Brosnan who really did nothing wrong despite being the film’s primary antagonist
• NO Video Cameras
• NO Wagons / Wheeled Carts
• NO Walkie Talkies
• NO Weapons (Guns, Knives, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Mace, etc. including off-duty law enforcement or concealed carry permits)

* In the event of a medical emergency, please go to a medical tent or find a festival staff member with a radio.

• Portola is a 21+ event located at Pier 80.
• Make sure you have your ID and AXS Mobile ID Barcode ready before you head in.
• We love our neighbors. Please be respectful of the surrounding community as you enter and leave the festival.
• View GET HERE & GET OUT Maps (Available closer to show dates)
• Check this page regularly for updates. Information is subject to change without notice.
• *THERE IS NO FESTIVAL PARKING AVAILABLE AT PIER 80. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE TO THE EVENT.

Please check back closer to festival dates for details about Bart/Shuttles, SFMTA/Muni, Caltrain, Biking, Lime & Rideshare

Entrance:

• Main entrance is located at 900 Marin St, San Francisco, CA 94124.
• Check back closer to festival dates for details.
• This entrance is accessible.

• 24th St. Mission BART Station shuttle loading zone will be at the corner of Valencia St. & 24th St. 
• 2 blocks west upon exiting with signs and staff directing.
• Pier 80 shuttle loading zone will be near the venue at the corner of Illinois St. and 24th St.
• There will be a limited amount of accessible shuttles to Pier 80. 
• Please email us a request here. 
• All BART stations are accessible. 
• More information about BART accessibility can be found HERE.