Rockstar Games and PlayStation are throwing an official launch party for Grand Theft Auto VI: “Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival” takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Mana Wynwood in Miami, two days after the game comes out. Tickets are only sold to winners of a free lottery, and entries close on Tuesday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET (22:00 CET). Here is the lineup, every deadline in your time zone, and the entry rules that can get you disqualified.
Last checked on November 9, 2026. Official The date, venue, lineup, lottery times and policies on this page come from Rockstar’s official festival page and the lottery site it links to. Rockstar says the event is presented in partnership with PlayStation and produced by the creators of Miami’s III Points festival, with “two stages of nonstop music”. Gematsu, VGC and Pollstar reported the same details on November 9.
The lineup
Official Rockstar describes the bill as “a star-studded lineup of artists from the game and the official soundtrack”. These are the acts on the official page:
| Act | Billed as | Link to GTA VI we can confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Kodak Black, Sofaygo | Cactus Jack presents | Travis Scott is on GTA VI: The Album (Nov 19), per Rockstar |
| Cardi B | Performance | Listed by Rockstar as an artist from the game or soundtrack |
| Justice | DJ set | Composed the game’s score; GTA VI: Original Score is out Dec 11 |
| Metro Boomin | Performance | Listed by Rockstar |
| Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso | Performance | Listed by Rockstar |
| Rauw & Friends | Performance | Listed by Rockstar |
| Tainy | Performance | Listed by Rockstar |
| Suero | Performance | Listed by Rockstar |
| Nick León b2b DJ Python | DJ set | Listed by Rockstar |
| Prospa b2b Skream | DJ set | Listed by Rockstar |
| The Dare b2b Fcukers | DJ set | Listed by Rockstar |
Rockstar has not said which act plays which stage or when. We did not find set times on the official page when we checked. The music side of the game, including the confirmed stations, is in our GTA 6 radio stations guide.
Lottery and ticket times in your time zone
Official Rockstar gives the times in Eastern Time. Our math US clocks are already on standard time, so ET is UTC-5 on these dates.
| Step | ET (official) | PT | UK (GMT) | Central Europe (CET) | Sydney (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lottery entries close | Tue Nov 10, 4:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Wed Nov 11, 8:00 a.m. |
| Winners drawn, code sent by SMS | By Tue Nov 10, 7:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Midnight (Nov 11) | 1:00 a.m. Nov 11 | Wed Nov 11, 11:00 a.m. |
| Tickets on sale to code holders | Wed Nov 11, 12:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Thu Nov 12, 4:00 a.m. |
| Festival day | Sat Nov 21 | – | – | – | – |
How to enter without getting flagged
- Open the lottery from Rockstar’s festival page (rockstargames.com/VI/gtavi-thefestival) and enter once. Official The rules say maximum one entry per person, no purchase necessary.
- Right after entering, create a DICE account with the exact same email address and phone number you used for the entry. Rockstar warns that a mismatch can get you “flagged as a bot and removed from the lottery”.
- Watch your phone on Tuesday evening ET. Winners get a code by SMS, not by email.
- Be ready at 12:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Official Sales are first-come, first-served, a code does not guarantee a ticket, and each buyer can get at most two tickets.
The lottery is operated by Laylo and ticket sales by DICE, according to the official rules.
Rules worth knowing before you book a flight
| Rule | What the official page says |
|---|---|
| Age | 17+ to enter the lottery and attend; 21+ to buy or drink alcohol |
| ID | Valid photo ID required; no digital IDs, school IDs or photocopies (foreign licences only with a passport copy) |
| Tickets | Non-transferable; codes are one-time use, cannot be sold or traded, no cash value |
| Refunds and re-entry | No refunds or exchanges; no re-entry |
| Getting there | No on-site parking; rideshare strongly encouraged; entry through 5th Avenue |
| Bags | Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 in, or small bags up to 6 x 9 in; full security search |
| Banned items | Toy guns and water guns, drones, professional cameras, glass, outside food and drink, among others |
Our math Because codes and tickets are non-transferable, any reseller offering “GTA 6 festival codes” is selling something the rules say cannot be sold. If you are travelling from outside the US, note that a foreign driver’s licence only counts with a colour copy of your passport, and that copy does not get you a 21+ wristband.
Miami’s other GTA VI launch events
Reported The festival is the biggest of several Vice City tie-ins in Miami. DJ Mag reports that Club Space is running a three-day “Vice City takeover” themed on the in-game club The Vault from November 20 to 22, and that E11EVEN has turned into the game’s fictional NINE1NINE club. Axios Miami adds a GTA VI beer release from Tripping Animals Brewery. The Miami Heat wear a Vice City uniform on November 18, covered in our Heat x GTA 6 article, and every date before launch is in our launch-week calendar.
Key takeaways
- One-day festival, November 21, Mana Wynwood, Miami. Rockstar and PlayStation, produced by the III Points team.
- Entry is a free lottery that closes Tuesday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET (22:00 CET).
- Use the same email and phone number for the lottery and DICE, or you risk removal.
- Winners can buy up to two non-transferable tickets on November 11 at noon ET. 17+ only.
FAQ
When is GTA 6: The Festival?
Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd St, Miami. It is two days after GTA VI launches on November 19.
How do I get GTA 6 festival tickets?
Enter the free lottery on Rockstar’s festival page before November 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET, then create a DICE account with the same email and phone number. Winners get an SMS code to buy up to two tickets on November 11 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Who is performing at the GTA 6 festival?
Travis Scott with Don Toliver, Kodak Black and Sofaygo (Cactus Jack), Cardi B, Justice (DJ set), Metro Boomin, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rauw & Friends, Tainy, Suero, Nick León b2b DJ Python, Prospa b2b Skream and The Dare b2b Fcukers.
How old do you have to be to attend?
17 or older, with valid photo ID. You must be 21 or older to buy or drink alcohol.
Can I buy or sell a festival code?
No. Rockstar’s rules say codes are one-time use, cannot be sold or traded, and tickets are non-transferable.
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Image: HUDWire graphic. Checked November 9, 2026.
Sources
- Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival (official page)
- Official ticket lottery page (Laylo)
- Gematsu: Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival set for November 21
- VGC: Rockstar announces GTA 6 music festival in Miami
- Pollstar: GTA VI: The Festival headlined by Travis Scott, Cardi B and Justice
- DJ Mag: GTA VI festival announced for Miami
- Axios Miami: GTA VI announces one-day music festival