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Countdown NYE 2026 is a two-day Insomniac festival on Thursday, December 31, 2026 and Friday, January 1, 2027, at NOS Event Center, 689 S E St, San Bernardino, CA. It's 18+. Official afterparties run on site each night from 2 AM to 6 AM. Confirm the hours and rules on countdownnye.com.
Two nights, one alien theme
Countdown leans into its alien theme every year. If you're going all in, an alien on your chest beats a costume you have to babysit all night.
- They Came for the Bass, with a UFO beaming up the crowd.
- I Want The Wub To Sound Wet, with our alien and his very specific request.
- Lock In Alien.
- The Wet Wub alien tee, for the hot middle of the floor.
Inland Empire nights are cold
Midnight on New Year's in San Bernardino can be chilly, and if you stay for the afters, you're outside at 6 AM. Bring a real hoodie and check the forecast. The stages are covered, but the walks between them and the line to get in aren't always.
Day two
January 1 is a second full night. Pack a fresh shirt, and if you were up until 6, the Post-Festival Recovery Club hoodie and the Do Not Disturb tee were made for that day. More of the same in afters fits.
When to order
Everything is printed after you order: about 2 to 5 business days to print, plus about 3 to 5 business days to ship in the US. With holiday mail, ordering by about December 11 is the safe bet. Later than that, check the estimate at checkout. See shipping.
FAQ
When is Countdown NYE 2026?
December 31, 2026 through January 1, 2027, at NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, CA.
What should I wear to Countdown?
Something you can dance in, a warm layer for after midnight, and broken-in shoes. Our winter rave outfits guide has more.