Give Thanks 2025 at San Jose Convention Center, Friday · November 28. Photograph 57 by Rukes.

San Jose, California

Come Together.

Your starting point for a Thanksgiving weekend in San Jose.

The Place

San Jose
Convention Center.

150 West San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA 95113
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The Dates · 2026

November 25, 27 & 28

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There is no Thursday date on the announced schedule.

View Set Times

The Essentials

18+ GA · 21+ VIP

Check the official ticket listing for your pass’s admission requirements.

Getting Here

Parking & Rideshare.

Find a garage near the festival, or meet your ride at 408 Almaden Boulevard. Schematic map · Not to scale.

Get Your Bearings

A Look Inside.

Venue layout · Not to scale.

Find Your Way

A Little Planning.
A Better Night.

Getting to Downtown San Jose

The San Jose McEnery Convention Center is at 150 West San Carlos Street. Allow time for downtown traffic and entry checks, and follow festival signage to your entrance.

Driving & Parking

The Convention Center garage has entrances on Market Street and South Almaden Boulevard, between Balbach/Viola and West San Carlos. Check Visit San Jose’s parking guide for current options. Event rates, available spaces and entry arrangements can change.

Taking Public Transit

VTA light rail serves Convention Center station. Plan both your outward and return journeys using current VTA schedules, especially around the Thanksgiving holiday. A festival end time does not guarantee late-night transit service.

Rideshare & Meeting Up

Choose a meeting point with your group before arriving. See Parking & Rideshare for pickup and drop-off locations.

Accessibility & Specific Requests

Contact our festival team before attending for accessibility arrangements or accommodation requests. For ticket-order questions, contact Front Gate support.

A Few Things to Know

Good Questions.

Start here for tickets, arrival and what to bring. A little planning leaves more room for the music.

When and Where Is Give Thanks?

Give Thanks takes place Wednesday, November 25; Friday, November 27; and Saturday, November 28, 2026 at San Jose Convention Center. There is no event on Thursday.

What Are the Age Requirements?

General Admission is 18+ and VIP is 21+. Review the identification requirements on your ticket before you arrive.

Which Ticket Should I Choose?

Choose a 3-Day pass for Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, a 2-Day pass for Friday and Saturday, or a Wednesday-only pass. GA and VIP are available for each option. Visit Tickets to compare passes and purchase through Front Gate.

What Bag Can I Bring?

Bring a clear bag up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch up to 6 × 9 inches. Empty hydration packs are also allowed, with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment. See Festival Guidelines for the full bag policy.

Can I Bring a Water Bottle or Hydration Pack?

Yes. Empty reusable water bottles and empty hydration packs are allowed. Hydration packs may be clear or non-clear and must have no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment.

Can I Leave and Come Back the Same Day?

No. Same-day re-entry is not allowed. Bring everything you need for the night before entering.

How Do Payments Work Inside?

Give Thanks is cashless and accepts cards and mobile payments. Purchase drink tickets for alcoholic beverages; bars do not accept cash or cards directly.

Who Can Help With My Ticket Order?

Contact Front Gate support for purchase, account and order questions. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. Refer to your order terms for purchase-specific details.

Is Smoking or Vaping Allowed?

No. Smoking and vaping are prohibited, and vapes are not allowed inside. Sealed packs of cigarettes are permitted, but the no-smoking policy still applies.

Where Can I Ask About Accessibility?

Contact our festival team before attending for accessibility arrangements or accommodation requests.

Pack Light. Plan Ahead.

Festival Guidelines.

A practical guide to bags, entry and items to leave at home. Read this before you head out.

Bags & Hydration Packs

Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags: up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches. One-gallon clear freezer bags are allowed. Clutches: up to 6 × 9 inches, with or without a strap; they may be clear or non-clear. Empty hydration packs may also be clear or non-clear, with at most two main compartments and one smaller compartment. Tinted, iridescent and opalescent bags do not qualify as clear.

Entry & Festival Conduct

No same-day re-entry, camping or tailgating. Keep designated dance floors clear of sitting. Moshing, crowd-surfing and stage-diving are prohibited, as are unauthorized vending, solicitation, handbills, sampling and giveaways. Smoking and vaping are not allowed.

What You Can Bring

Empty reusable water bottles; qualifying hydration packs; deodorant; glow accessories and LED hoops; consumer still cameras; handheld video devices under six inches; GoPro extension poles; empty misting-fan bottles up to 1.5 liters; qualifying flags, handmade signs and totems. Sealed cigarettes and lighters are permitted, but smoking is not allowed.

Items to Leave at Home

Do not bring weapons, pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, toy or water guns, slingshots, illegal substances or drug paraphernalia, vapes, aerosols, glass, cans, cups, coolers, outside food or drinks including candy and alcohol, drones or remote-controlled toys, balls or frisbees, lasers, air horns, gas masks, massagers, markers, pens, spray paint, stickers or flyers. Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, inflatable sofas, red light-up wands, batons and lightsabers, and public-safety-uniform costumes are also prohibited.

Photography & Recording

Consumer still cameras and handheld video devices under six inches are allowed. Professional equipment, detachable lenses, large zoom lenses, tripods and commercial recording rigs are prohibited.

Totems, Flags & Signs

Totems may be up to ten feet tall and must use lightweight materials; solid metal is not allowed. PVC, lightweight wood or aluminum poles must be no more than one inch in diameter. Bring inflatables deflated for entry. Hard flagpoles, corporate branding, dangerous items and messages promoting hate or illegal activity are prohibited.

Medication & Other Specific Entry Questions

Prescription medication must be unexpired and accompanied by proof of prescription. Speak with a safety official at entry. Over-the-counter medication is prohibited. Sealed, unexpired intranasal naloxone is permitted. Contact our festival team before attending with individual medication, dietary, accessibility or service-animal questions.

Together This November

Before You Go

Review the festival guidelines and plan your journey before you head out.