More Than 40,000 Fans Expected At Sunset Music Fest Memorial Weekend

TAMPA, FL — The Sunset Music Festival, featuring superstars of the electronic dance music scene, will provide two days of continuous music on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday May 28, in the north lots of Tampa's Raymond James Stadium.

This Memorial Day weekend event is sound tracked by world-renowned talent and attended by more than 40,000 fans. More than half of these fans are traveling from out of the area to enjoy this show.

This year's lineup includes Rezz, LSDream, Zomboy, Audien, Nitti, Nurko, Yookie, Myr, Kayzo, Kai Wachi, Kompany, Ray Volpe, Ravenscoon, Veil, Jeanie, Sharlitz Web, Flozone, AC Slater, Dr. Fresch, Hugel, Mason Maynard, Honeyluv, Odd Mob, Taylorlace, Slander, Chris Lake, Adventure Club, Blunts & Blondes, Slushii, Wuki, Effin, Bernzikial, Bear Grillz + Band News Bears, Eptic B2B Space Laces, TVBoo, Champagne Drip, Smoakland, Khiva, Canabliss, Plsma, Wax Motif, Habstrakt, Westend, Hannah Wants, San Pacho, DJ Susan and Yokai.

For the concert schedule, click here.

Conservative estimates state that the Sunset Music Festival accounts for more than 10,000 room nights.

Organizers are taking all steps possible to mitigate the sound impact to residents living in the area, although atmospheric conditions may increase the possibility for sound to travel further distances from the stadium than normal.

Those with questions or concerns about sound during the show can call 813-350-6560.

Lots will open at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and will close by 1:30 a.m. each night. Gates will open both days at 4 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to take advantage of prepaid parking by clicking here.

No loitering, tailgating or overnight parking will be permitted.

Because of the large crowds, anticipate traffic congestion around the stadium before and after the event

To accommodate ride-sharing options such as Uber and Lyft, there will be a ride-share drop-off and pick-up in Lot C of the stadium. Entry into the lot will be via the middle gate off Himes Avenue. Once guests are dropped off, cars will exit on to Tom McEwen Boulevard via the south Lot C gate.

The Sunset Music Festival is a completely cashless event. All wristbands can be purchased here.

Wristbands can be picked up at the Sunset Box Office located at the SMF main gate in the north lot of Raymond James Stadium on May 27 and 28 from 3 to 11 p.m.

They can also be picked up at The Ritz in Tampa, 1503 E 7th Ave.,Tampa, with a valid photo ID and a PDF ticket order Wednesday, May 24, Thursday, May 25 and Friday, May 26 from noon to 8 p.m.

Examples of acceptable and unacceptable identification are located here.

Food vendors include:

• Fresh Tex Mex Grill with chicken, pork, steak, veggie, shrimp and lobster tacos, rice bowls, quesadillas, burritos and corn.
• Carroll's Corn Crib offers American and Greek festival foods.
• Fresh N Juicy, serving agua frescas, fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies and shave ice along with teriyaki chicken.
• Japanese Flair, the originator of the mobile hibachi.
• Miss Vi's Cook-Up featuring Caribbean cuisine.
• NY NY Pizza offering large slices and pies of cheese and pepperoni pizza.
• Polar Barrys Hawaiian-style shaved ice with more than 25 flavors.
• The Tea Lizard offering unique and fresh bubble tea concoctions.
• Makanalani's Hawaiian Fusion Hawaiian Food truck.

Sunset Music Festival enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy. That includes all marijuana, even medicinal. If you suspect that someone is suffering from a medical issue or potential drug overdose, seek immediate attention at one of the clearly marked medical stations, or find a team member.

Whether you need to cool down, rehydrate with electrolytes or could use some aspirin, band-aids or earplugs, there will be medical personnel located on-site. Look for first aid stations near every stage marked with a red cross.