Smokin’ Grooves at L.A. State Historic Park – Phot by Asha One

Primavera Sound LA kicks off today, Friday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Sept. 18. Before you go, make sure you know! Grab the updated Primavera Sound LA set times, festival map and helpful details below that will benefit your music festival experience. Don’t show up only to be turned away to switch out a bag or because of some guidelines you might have missed on the Primavera website or in your ticket email. We got you!

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Primavera Sound LA Updated Set Times

Primavera Sound Los Angeles updated their set times on Sept. 12 to reflect some changes including WARPAINT replacing LOW. Due to health reasons affecting their tour, Low will not perform at Primavera Sound Los Angeles 2022.

The festival will open at 1:00pm Friday and 12:00pm Saturday and Sunday.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18

PRIMAVERA SOUND LA UPDATED FESTIVAL MAP

This updated Primavera Sound LA festival map was pulled from Primavera’s Twitter on Friday, Sept. 16. Super final.

✨ Updated site map is here! ✨ pic.twitter.com/RV2QWPjF4x
— Primavera Sound L.A. (@Primavera_LA_) September 16, 2022

Children 5 and Under Are Free

According to Primavera Sound LA’s website, “children 5 and under get into GA for free with a ticketed adult.” If you purchased a general admission tickets, you can bring your kiddo for FREE if they’re five years of age and under. Children are not allowed in VIP. VIP is a 21-and-up area.

Free Water Stations

There are two free water refill stations at Primavera Sound LA located on both ends of the festival grounds at Los Angeles State Historic Park. Check out the map above and be sure to bring your empty refillable water bottles and hydration reservoir packs. See what you can and can’t bring below.

Backpack, Bags & Stuff

Small bags, single-compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, fanny packs (maximum size 12”x12”) are allowed.

Clear plastic Hydration packs (empty upon entry), i.e. clear plastic CamelBak bag or something similar are allowed.

Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries are allowed.

Nonprofessional flash / still cameras are allowed.

Refillable water bottles (Empty, Plastic, Reusable, non-metal, 32 oz, 1 per guest) are allowed.

E-Cigs and Vape Pens are allowed.

Blankets and towels are allowed.

NO Air Horns or Noisemakers … lol

These are just a few of things that are allowed and not allowed. View the full list here. It’s pretty standard music festival and large event guidelines in this day and age.