March Madness Music Festival bag policy: What is not allowed

Jul 22, 2023

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HOUSTON — The March Madness Music Festival is expected to draw thousands of fans for three days of free concerts. Here is what you need to know about the bag policy, prohibited items, tickets, and other frequently asked questions.

The March Madness Music Festival will be held at Discovery Green which is right in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The two are separated by Avenida De Las Americas street. The GRB is where the Final Four Fan Fest will be held as well.

The two fan entrances to the Festival are located on Avenida De Las Americas at Dallas and McKinney streets, near the Hilton Americas and Mariott Marquis hotels.

Queue lines will open at 7 a.m. No overnight camping is allowed.

Gates will open at the following times:

No bags larger than 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches are allowed. Clear plastic bags up to 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches are permitted.

The following items are prohibited from March Madness Music Festival:

Fans can register for their free tickets at the March Madness Music Festival website. The tickets are not transferable.

Government-issued IDs must be shown onsite during the check-in process and must match the name on the ticket.

Officials also warn of false ticket or registration sites and resellers. Tickets will only be available through the registration site and tickets cannot be sold or transferred.

Re-entry is not guaranteed.

NOTE: Registration for Friday's concert has been closed after being sold out.

Registration is required for entry. If the event is not sold out and if capacity allows, you may be allowed to register on-site.

You need to register for a free ticket via the March Madness Music Festival website. Check-in instructions will be provided to all registered ticket holders.

Yes, you must be 16 years of age or older with a valid government-issued ID to register for tickets.

Each guest can register for up to two tickets. Children under 16 must be accompanied by someone over 16.

Credit/debit cards will be the preferred method of payment for all vendors throughout the festival. Cash will be accepted at most locations for those who do not have a card.

A variety of concessions and food trucks will be available throughout the festival grounds.

A valid state driver's license or other government-issued ID must be presented at the time of purchase.