FAQS

GENERAL INFO

WAV  Music festival dates are  May 27th, July 22nd & September 23rd. WAV Music Festival is Located at the Atlanta Underground. Entry points and a sitemap of the event will be shared in the weeks leading up to the Festival. Directions will also be shared in confirmation emails.

WAV Music Festival is a rain-or-shine event. Georgia weather is unpredictable. We hope and expect great weather. We have Misting fans throughout the grounds to help keep cool. Vip Cabanas are available in Limited Quantity. There are a few shaded areas throughout the festival grounds as well as a cooled Indoor Vendor Village. Umbrellas are NOT allowed, but hats are! Plan your attire accordingly.

No outside food or drink is allowed. WAV is curating a Culinary tour with a Host of Food trucks with diverse offerings. Vegan and vegetarian options will also be available. Homemade lemonade stands, Water stations, and several options for non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Alcohol, Beer & Wine will be served from 2 main bars and several satellite bars throughout the grounds.  

WAV believes in providing a comfortable & fun customer experience. We will have several air-conditioned, cleaned & maintained Luxury Restroom Trailers. NO Porta Potties here!

Yes, We will have several ATM machines throughout the grounds. For Quicker more streamlined service, Apply pay, Credit/debit will all be accepted.

To receive First access to our Festival Lineup and all other updates by signing up by email here or check out our Social Media pages @WavMusicFestival

WAV Music Festival accepts Professionally Branded Food Trucks and merchandise vendors. Please email vendors@wavmusicfestival.com for more information.

We will have several Activations & Installations throughout the grounds with great backdrops to capture memories! There will also be a Photo booth, Arts Village, Cell phone charging stations, Vendor Merchandise village & a Gaming area.

Festival re-entry will not be permitted

We have a List of Hotels 

As much as we love our young people and furry friends, WAV Music festival is Pet free and kids-free zone. All patrons must be 18 years old and up with a valid ID to enter.

POLICY

  • Bags, Fanny Packs, & Hip Bags (UNDER 14” x 11” x 5”)

  • Clutch Purses/Small Clutch Bags

  • Baby Strollers

  • Chapstick/Lip Balm (SEALED)

  • Cigarettes (SEALED)

  • Ear Plugs

  • E-Cigs, Juuls and Vape Pens (No AVP/Mods or Liquid Refills for Vapes)

  • Eye Drops (SEALED)

  • Feminine Hygiene Items (SEALED)

  • Gum & Mints

  • Hand Sanitizer & Baby Wipes

  • Hydration Packs (e.g., CamelBaks) Note: Must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two pockets.

  • Lighters (NO Zippo’s)

  • Makeup

  • Medication (NO Cannabis Products) Note: Over-the-counter medications are subject to guidelines. See below for more info.

  • Mobile Phones

  • Non-professional Cameras 

  • Service Animals Note: Service animals must have appropriate paper documentation. 

  • Sunblock Lotion (Cream OK - No Aerosol Sprays)

  • Sunglasses and Hats

  • Water Bottles (Empty, Plastic, Reusable, Non-metal, 32 oz, 1 per Guest)

  • NO Large Bags or Backpacks (OVER 14” x 11” x 5” - No Multi-Compartment Bags)

  • NO Chairs (Including Inflatables & Beanbags)

  • NO Aerosol Products (Including Spray Sunscreen, Deodorant)

  • NO Air Horns, Noisemakers, Bluetooth/Aux Speakers, or Instruments

  • NO Animals/Pets Note: Properly documented service animals assisting an individual with a disability are allowed. Comfort, therapy, or emotional-support animals are not permitted. 

  • NO Audio Recording Devices

  • NO Binoculars

  • NO Blanket

  • NO Coolers

  • NO Drones or UAV Flying Devices

  • NO Firearms, Ammunition, or Weapons of Any Kind (Including Knives)

  • NO Fireworks or Explosives

  • NO Flags or Totems

  • NO Flyers, Samples, Giveaways, or Promotional Items

  • NO Glass (In Any Form)

  • NO Hi-Vis Vests, Security Shirts, or Any Clothing that Could be Considered to Imitate Uniforms of Event Staff or Emergency Services (for Non-Official Personnel)

  • NO Illegal Substances, Drugs, or Drug Paraphernalia (Including Cannabis Products)

  • NO Laptops, Macbooks, or Tablets

  • NO Laser Pointers

  • NO Metal, Steel, or Aluminum Water Bottles (Empty, Clear, Plastic Bottles OK)

  • NO Misters

  • NO Outside Food or Beverage Note: For guests with special dietary needs, please see our ADA page for more information.

  • NO Pepper Spray/Mace

  • NO Professional Cameras (SLR/DSLR, Detachable Lens)

  • NO Radios/Walkie Talkies

  • NO Selfie Sticks or Tripods

  • NO Sharpies, Markers, or Paint Pens

  • NO Skateboards, Hoverboards, Scooters, Roller Skates, Roller Blades, or Bikes (Inside the Venue)

  • NO Tents

  • NO Umbrellas/Parasols

  • NO Wallet Chains or Spiked Clothing

VENUE

50 Upper Alabama St, Atlanta, GA 30303

Please check back closer to the festival dates for more information.

There will be no re-entry allowed. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

If you are coming from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, MARTA has a rail station located at the north end of the airport, near baggage claim. This service offers the quickest and least expensive way to get to and from the airport to downtown Atlanta. Visit MARTA for fare, schedule, and safety information.

There will be limited-to-no public parking available in the immediate area near the festival. We do not recommend driving to the area on event days. We encourage all festival attendees to make use of public transportation, ride-share, or carpooling.

Parking is VERY limited. Expect premium rates of $30 - $40 at lots in the area. MARTA or Rideshare (Lyft | Uber) is highly recommended.

Please check back closer to the festival dates for more information.

When traveling from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Downtown, you have two different transfer options, taking a rideshare or the MARTA train. A ride share is highly convenient as it takes only 20 minutes. The MARTA train is the cheapest option at ($2.50 USD) for a one-way ticket and takes 18 minutes to reach downtown Atlanta.

SAFETY & ADA

WHERE TO STAY

Atlanta downtown hotels offer excellent value, upscale accommodations, and amenities. The downtown area boasts the city’s largest concentration of convention hotels, with more than 10,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Georgia World Congress Center. Discover Atlanta is the perfect site to find a place to stay for UNDERGROUND ATLANTA 2023. For more info visit Discover Atlanta.