House Rules

Security Inspections: All items brought onto the Festival of Arts grounds, including but not limited to coolers, picnic baskets, bags, backpacks, and purses, are subject to search upon entry and re-entry. A metal detection device may be used to scan guests. Individuals who choose not to subject themselves to the security search will not be permitted to enter the grounds or the Bowl.

Personal Items: Guests are permitted to bring their own snacks and beverages into the Festival of Arts grounds in one cooler or similar container or basket, as long as it does not exceed 14” x 14” x 14” in size and fits under your seat.

Hate Speech & Discrimination: Hate speech, discrimination, and any form of physical violence or intimidation against others on the basis of protected characteristics, such as but not limited to race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, age, and medical condition, are prohibited.

Alcohol: Must be 21 or older to drink alcohol. Guests who consume alcoholic beverages must do so in a responsible manner. The Festival of Arts reserves the right to deny entrance or eject anyone who appears intoxicated. Beverages may be taken into the Pageant of the Masters/Irvine Bowl, but no glass bottles or glasses are allowed. Drugs and other illegal substances are prohibited.

Smoking: Smoking, including but not limited to vapor/e-cigarettes, is not permitted on the Festival of Arts grounds or the Pageant of the Masters/Irvine Bowl.

Photography & Recording: Photography and/or recording equipment, laser pointers, and other electronic devices are prohibited in the Pageant of the Masters/Irvine Bowl. Selfie sticks are prohibited in all areas of the grounds. Photographing Festival of Arts exhibitors’ artwork is prohibited without the artist’s permission. Cell phone photography and video are permitted at the Summer Concert Series for personal use only. Commercial photography is prohibited unless authorized by the Festival of Arts.

Electronic Devices: All electronic devices, including mobile phones, must be turned off or silenced during the Pageant of the Masters performance.

Disruptions: Unnecessary noise or disruptions during a concert or the Pageant of the Masters performance not only distracts fellow audience members but also the performers. Guests who make such disruptions may be removed from the grounds or Irvine Bowl. Please remain seated through the entire Pageant performance.

Immediate Removal: Fighting, throwing projectiles of any kind, violence, and taunting will result in immediate removal from the grounds.

Seat Occupancy: Guests shall only occupy the seat for which they possess a valid ticket and shall provide that ticket to staff upon request.

Aisles & Views: Guests shall avoid blocking aisles and the views of other guests in the Irvine Bowl and during the Summer Concert Series.

Latecomers: As a courtesy to performers and the audience, latecomers to the beginning of the Pageant of the Masters and the end of the Pageant intermission will not be seated until the earliest appropriate time in the performance, at the discretion of staff.

Weapons & Dangerous Items: Guests are prohibited from bringing onto the grounds items that might cause injury to others, including but not limited to guns, knives, pepper spray, drones, flammable liquids, fireworks, and paint. No personal furniture, including tables or chairs, is allowed. We will not hold/store any items.

Personal Furniture & Seating: No personal furniture (chairs or tables) is allowed. No blankets on the ground for seating—no seating on the ground, with or without a blanket.

Staff Instructions: For their safety, guests shall follow the direction of staff under emergency circumstances.

Reporting Violations: Guests aware of violations of the Festival of Arts “House Rules” are encouraged to report inappropriate behavior to an usher or events staff.

Service Animals: The Festival of Arts complies with the ADA and allows service animals. Emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and are not allowed. Anyone fraudulently representing themselves as a service animal owner will be prosecuted under California Penal Code 365.7.

Prohibited Activities: We reserve the right to prohibit any other activity that we determine may be harmful or disruptive, in our sole and absolute discretion.

Admission & Removal: We reserve the right to deny admission, prevent entry, or require a person already admitted to leave the Festival of Arts or any part thereof, without refund, liability, or compensation, for failure to comply with any of these rules, for unsafe, illegal, or offensive behavior, to ensure safety, security, or order, or if we consider that the circumstances otherwise so require, in our sole and absolute discretion.

Need assistance or want to report a problem to Festival security personnel? Please call 949-464-4231.