Date & Hours
Drifted Fest 2026 takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026 — Halloween night. Gates open at 1:00 PM Central Time and the festival runs through 11:00 PM Central Time, 10 continuous hours of music across three stages.
Venue & Directions
The festival is held at Strauss Square, AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201, in the Dallas Arts District. It’s a short walk from the Pearl/Arts District DART Rail station and minutes from Downtown Dallas, Uptown, and both DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field. For a fuller neighborhood guide, see our Arts District nightlife guide.
Age & ID Policy
Drifted Fest is an 18+ event for admission, and 21+ for bar service. All guests must be 18 or older with a physical, unexpired government-issued photo ID to enter Strauss Square. A physical photo ID is strictly required for 21+ alcohol service — no exceptions.
Dress Code
Halloween costumes and festival attire are welcome at Drifted Fest. Costume weapons, including toy and prop weapons, are not permitted. Masks are allowed after a brief security inspection at the gate. See our festival costume guide for ideas, and wear shoes you can dance in for 10 hours.
Bag & Entry Policy
For faster security lines, entry is limited to clear bags up to 12" x 12" x 6" or small clutch bags up to 4.5" x 6.5". All bags are subject to a brief inspection upon arrival.
Tickets
Official tickets (GA, GA+, VIP, and VIP+) are on sale now via Eventim, our official ticketing partner. Presale registration is still open separately — it’s free, no purchase necessary, and enters you into the VIP+ backstage upgrade raffle.
Buy your ticket
Official tickets, sold securely through Eventim.
Organizer & Contact
Drifted Fest is presented by Techno Ka House LLC, a Dallas-based house and techno music community and event organizer known for local parties, boat parties, and events across North Texas. Full legal terms are available on our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy pages.
Contact: info@driftedfest.com · Techno Ka House LLC, McKinney, TX · Instagram · Facebook
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do gates open and close?
Gates open at 1:00 PM Central Time and the festival runs through 11:00 PM Central Time on Saturday, October 31, 2026 — 10 continuous hours of music.
How old do I need to be to attend?
Drifted Fest is an 18+ event for admission, and 21+ for bar service. All attendees must be 18 or older with a valid physical government-issued photo ID to enter Strauss Square.
What bags are allowed inside?
Clear bags up to 12" x 12" x 6" or small clutch bags up to 4.5" x 6.5" are permitted for faster entry. All bags are subject to a brief security inspection at the gate.
Is there re-entry?
No. There is no re-entry for any ticket type. Once you leave the festival grounds you cannot come back in, so plan your day before you arrive.
Can I wear a costume or mask?
Yes. Halloween costumes and festival attire are welcome at Drifted Fest. Costume weapons, including toy and prop weapons, are not permitted. Masks are allowed after a brief security inspection at entry.
How do I get to Strauss Square?
Strauss Square at the AT&T Performing Arts Center is a short walk from the Pearl/Arts District DART Rail station and minutes from Downtown Dallas, Uptown, and both DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field.
Are tickets on sale yet?
Yes — tickets are on sale now via Eventim, our official ticketing partner. See the Get Tickets page for details.