Frequently asked questions
Straight answers from confirmed festival facts. Anything not finalized yet says so.
When is Chimac Fest 2026?
Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16, 2026. Hours: Friday 4–11 PM, Saturday 12–11 PM, Sunday 12–9 PM (Pacific Time).
Where is the festival?
Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA. Use that address for navigation and rideshare.
How much are tickets?
Base prices are the same all three days: General Admission $15, GA + Terra Beer $20, Concert/Pit $60, and Officer's Club VIP $250 — plus fees & taxes at checkout on Tixr.
Where do I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold through the festival's official Tixr event page — the sole checkout. Availability, refunds, and transfers are handled by Tixr.
Do kids need a ticket?
Children under five get in free. Ages five and up need a ticket — the same tiers apply as for adults.
What can I bring? Bags, chairs, blankets?
Great Park Live's bag policy applies: small clutches (up to 4.5" × 6.5") are fine; larger bags must be clear and no bigger than 12" × 12" × 6". Chairs and umbrellas are not allowed, but lap blankets (up to 45" × 55") and fabric seat cushions are. One factory-sealed water bottle (up to 16.9 oz) per guest; no other outside food or drink. Full policy list is on the Plan Your Visit page.
What is confirmed for the Kids Zone?
Seven attractions are confirmed: Triple Threat (inflatable sports lanes), Axe Throwing (foam-axe inflatable), Screen Golf, Traditional Korean Games, Whack-a-Mole (두더지 잡기), Basketball Buckets, and Traditional Skee Ball. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and there's no age guidance — the zone publishes no age ranges.
Who is performing?
DJ Soda headlines Friday's EDM Day, joined by DJ Kira, DJ Kepik, and DJ Kwon Yeonsu. Saturday's Family Day closes with an evening DJ block: OAC, KITTY KLUB, SEDUZA, MVSE, and DJ Hoang. K-pop dance crew DIMA – BLOVPI performs all three days, and Sunday's K-Pop Day ends with an open EDM music party. Full set times are on the Schedule page.
Which food and vendor booths will be there?
The vendor directory is being finalized with the organizer. Confirmed entries will be published on the Vendors and Food pages.