Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival is scheduled for November 21, 2026, at Mana Wynwood in Miami, Florida. Rockstar Games and PlayStation are presenting the launch event, which is produced by the creators of III Points and will feature two stages of music connected to Vice City, Leonida and the game’s official soundtrack.
The main lottery is closed, but the ticket process is not as simple as “win a code, get a ticket.” Selected entrants have a purchase window scheduled for 12 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 11. Rockstar’s event page also links to an official waitlist, giving people who did not receive a purchase code another route to monitor availability.
A lottery code is an opportunity to buy tickets, not an admission ticket or a guarantee that inventory will remain. The event is 17-plus, tickets are non-transferable, and Miami attendees must prepare for strict identification, bag and security rules.
Evidence note: This article does not present any festival rumor as fact. It distinguishes the confirmed lottery-winner sale and Rockstar-linked waitlist from unconfirmed possibilities such as a future public general sale, resale access or a livestream. Claims that a winning code guarantees entry, that a third party can transfer a ticket, or that an unofficial stream is authorized should be treated as unverified.
The short answer: the lottery is closed, but a winner sale and waitlist remain
Rockstar’s official event page says the Laylo lottery closed at 4 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The page lists the winning-entry drawing for 7 p.m. Eastern Time that same day, followed by a ticket sale for lottery winners at noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 11.
That sale is not a normal public onsale. It is a limited purchasing opportunity for people who receive a valid code through the official lottery process. Rockstar says ticket sales are operated by DICE through exclusive codes distributed by Laylo in a drawing of eligible participants.
The official event page now also says that lottery entries have closed but fans can join the waitlist for tickets. The waitlist is therefore the only additional official availability route shown on the Rockstar page. It should not be described as a guaranteed second general sale: joining it does not establish that tickets will be released or that everyone on it will receive an offer.
The official page does not state that every entrant receives a code. It also says the purchase limit is two tickets per buyer and that tickets are non-transferable.
- Lottery deadline: 4 p.m. ET on November 10, 2026.
- Winner drawing: 7 p.m. ET on November 10, 2026.
- Lottery-winner sale: noon ET on November 11, 2026.
- Official additional route: the Rockstar-linked ticket waitlist.
- Purchase limit: two tickets per purchaser.
- Event date: November 21, 2026.
How the GTA VI Festival lottery and DICE sale work
The official process has two stages. Eligible fans entered a Laylo-run drawing, and selected entrants were scheduled to receive a purchase code before the DICE sale. The official event information says lottery entries were limited to one per person and that entrants had to be at least 17 years old.
A lottery entry was not a ticket. Selection produced a chance to purchase, subject to availability and the event’s terms. The event information says winners were contacted by SMS with a purchase code, and Rockstar warns that receiving a code does not guarantee that tickets will still be available.
Rockstar also tells entrants to create a DICE account using the exact same email address and phone number used for the lottery entry. The page says this should be done immediately after entering to avoid being flagged as a bot or removed from the lottery. Anyone who received a code should follow the account and checkout instructions in the official message rather than relying on a social-media explanation.
The code is one-time use, cannot be sold or traded and has no cash value under the published event rules. That makes code listings on social platforms or resale marketplaces especially risky. A seller cannot turn an official non-transferable code into a guaranteed admission ticket simply by attaching a price to it.
The purchase limit is two tickets. Rockstar’s event page also states that tickets are non-transferable, so buyers should not assume they can later change the attendee, transfer the ticket to a friend or resell it through a third-party marketplace.
- One lottery entry per person.
- A winning code is not a ticket.
- Use the same email address and phone number for the DICE account and lottery entry.
- Codes are one-time use and cannot be sold or traded.
- Tickets are non-transferable.
- Maximum purchase: two tickets.
What a winning code does and does not guarantee
A winning SMS code gives a selected entrant the opportunity to attempt a DICE purchase when the winner sale opens. It does not promise free admission, automatic entry or unlimited time to complete checkout.
The official event page describes the winner sale as limited and warns that receiving a code does not guarantee ticket availability. In practical terms, selected entrants may still find that inventory has run out before they complete the transaction. The safest approach is to use the official purchase route as soon as the announced sale opens and to follow the instructions in the winner message.
Rockstar’s published event information does not show an official ticket price in the retrieved material. Do not describe the festival as free, and do not treat a price on a resale site as the official face value. Any final price, service fee or ticket tier should be checked in the DICE checkout flow.
The waitlist also should not be treated as a promise of inventory. Rockstar has linked it from the official page, but the existence of a waitlist does not establish how many tickets might become available, when offers might be sent or whether everyone who joins will receive an opportunity.
There is no official support for selling or transferring a winning code or purchased ticket. Claims that a seller can guarantee entry through a code, screenshot or unofficial name change should be treated as unverified and potentially fraudulent.
- A code does not guarantee that tickets remain.
- The festival is not confirmed to be free.
- Check the final price and fees in DICE checkout.
- The waitlist is not a guaranteed ticket offer.
- Avoid code and ticket resale claims that conflict with Rockstar’s rules.
Date, venue and announced festival lineup
Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Mana Wynwood in Miami. Rockstar lists the address as 318 NW 23rd Street, Miami, Florida 33127.
The event is planned around two stages and is described as a launch celebration featuring artists connected to the game and its official soundtrack. The announced lineup includes Cactus Jack presents Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Kodak Black and Sofaygo; Cardi B; Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso; Justice in a DJ set; Metro Boomin; Nick León back-to-back with DJ Python; Prospa back-to-back with Skream; Rauw & Friends; Suero; Tainy; and The Dare back-to-back with Fcukers in a DJ set.
Justice is specifically listed as a DJ set, while The Dare and Fcukers are also presented as a DJ set. Those formats should not be rewritten as conventional live-band performances.
The announcement confirms the artists and two-stage format, but it does not provide a complete running order in the retrieved event information. Fans should not infer set times, stage assignments or performance lengths from the lineup alone.
Rockstar’s event page also does not promise a livestream, replay or digital alternative. The confirmed event is an in-person Miami festival.
- Date: November 21, 2026.
- Venue: Mana Wynwood, Miami.
- Address: 318 NW 23rd Street, Miami, Florida 33127.
- Format: two stages.
- Justice is listed for a DJ set.
- The lineup is not a complete set-time schedule.
Age limits, photo identification and alcohol rules
Guests must be at least 17 years old to enter. The lottery rules also required entrants to be at least 17, so a younger fan cannot solve the age issue by attending with an adult.
A valid photo ID is required for entry. The standard accepted documents listed by Rockstar include a U.S. government-issued driver’s license or ID card showing a photograph and date of birth, plus a U.S. or foreign government-issued passport showing a photograph and date of birth.
The policy also lists limited alternatives. A foreign government-issued driver’s license or ID may be accepted with a color photocopy of the passport, although Rockstar says that combination is not valid for receiving a 21-plus wristband. Temporary DMV documents may be accepted only when accompanied by a passport or an expired license and proof that the license is being renewed.
Digital IDs, school IDs, consular IDs, birth certificates, expired IDs by themselves and ordinary photocopies of identification are listed as unacceptable. A guest should check the exact policy before traveling rather than assume that a digital wallet image or school credential will work at the gate.
The alcohol rule is separate from the entry rule. Guests must be 21 or older to purchase or consume alcohol. Being old enough to enter the festival does not make a 17-to-20-year-old eligible to buy drinks.
- Minimum age to attend: 17.
- Minimum age to buy or consume alcohol: 21.
- A valid physical photo ID is required.
- Digital IDs, school IDs and birth certificates are not accepted.
- Foreign licenses and temporary DMV documents have additional requirements.
Miami arrival, entrance and parking rules
All ticket holders will enter through Fifth Avenue, according to Rockstar’s event page. Attendees should follow the official entrance signage rather than assuming that another Mana Wynwood entrance will be available.
There is no on-site parking. Rockstar strongly encourages rideshare use and says designated drop-off points will be set around the perimeter of the festival grounds.
Private parking lots and street parking exist in the surrounding area, but they are not operated or supervised by the event organizers or promoters. Anyone who drives is responsible for confirming the parking arrangement directly and should allow extra time for walking, traffic and screening.
The festival has a no-reentry policy. Leaving to retrieve a forgotten item, move a vehicle or meet someone outside could mean forfeiting the ability to return. Transportation, identification and bag decisions should therefore be settled before entering.
The event page does not promise rideshare reimbursement or a particular pickup location after the festival. Use the latest organizer instructions for drop-off and pickup rather than treating a fan-made map as an official traffic plan.
- Enter through Fifth Avenue.
- There is no on-site parking.
- Designated rideshare drop-off points will be set around the perimeter.
- Nearby parking and street spaces are not supervised by organizers.
- No re-entry is allowed.
Bags, security screening and prohibited items
Rockstar says ticket buyers agree to a thorough, TSA-style search. That can include emptying pockets and bags, inspection of belongings, a full pat-down and possible shoe removal. Security can refuse entry, so arriving with a minimal, policy-compliant setup is safer than hoping an item will be accepted at the gate.
Clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches are permitted. Clear or non-clear small clutch bags up to 6 by 9 inches are also permitted, with or without handles or straps. Non-clear backpacks, purses and crossbody bags larger than 6 by 9 inches are not allowed.
Hydration packs are allowed if they have no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment and are empty upon entry. Rockstar’s bag policy says hydration packs do not have a size requirement and do not have to be clear. Reusable water bottles are also allowed only if empty when entering.
The published acceptable-items list includes some items fans may not expect, including non-professional cameras, handheld video devices under six inches, GoPro-style equipment and extendable poles, flags or handmade signs without hard flagpoles, glow items, personal misting fans with an empty bottle no larger than 1.5 liters, and certain prescription medication with the required documentation and safety check.
Prohibited items include weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia, outside food and drinks, drones, professional recording equipment, spray paint, toy guns, water guns, slingshots, aerosol products, glass, cans, coolers, laser pointers, pets, large umbrellas, chairs, blankets and costumes resembling public-safety uniforms. Bags can be searched at entry or at any time inside the festival.
The event has no re-entry, refunds or exchanges. If security rejects an item, leaving the line or venue to return it to a vehicle may not be a workable solution.
- Clear bag limit: 12 by 6 by 12 inches.
- Small clutch limit: 6 by 9 inches.
- Hydration packs must meet the compartment rules and be empty on entry.
- Reusable water bottles must be empty on entry.
- Expect bag checks, pat-downs and possible shoe removal.
- Do not bring outside food or drinks, drones, recording rigs, spray paint or toy guns.
Accessibility services and companion policy
Rockstar’s accessibility guide says the festival will provide accessible routes connecting entrances, stages, viewing areas, vendors and other activity spaces. The venue includes asphalt and grass terrain, so guests should plan for the conditions and bring their own mobility equipment if needed.
The event does not provide wheelchair or scooter rentals or transportation around the grounds. Guests with mobility disabilities may use wheelchairs, scooters, crutches, walkers and canes, and the accessibility guide directs attendees to the Guest Services and ADA Hub for route assistance.
Accessible viewing areas will be available at designated stages for guests with disabilities and one companion. Capacity rules may require companions to stand toward the back, and the areas are first come, first served. Guests cannot save spots, and an unused spot may be reassigned after an absence of more than 30 minutes.
An accessibility wristband is free and issued on-site at the Accessibility Services Hub. Rockstar says there is no accessibility pre-registration and no separate accessibility ticket. Guests should stop at the hub after entering to receive the wristband and learn about available services.
One companion wristband is issued per guest with a disability. The guide says a companion can be changed if the original wristband is returned to the hub for replacement.
Accessibility services do not replace the ordinary ticket, ID or security requirements. Guests still need a valid ticket and must comply with the venue’s entry policies.
- Accessible routes connect the main event areas.
- Wheelchair and scooter rentals are not provided.
- Accessible viewing areas are first come, first served.
- The accessibility wristband is free and issued on-site.
- No accessibility pre-registration or separate accessibility ticket is required.
- One companion wristband is available per guest with a disability.
What remains unconfirmed before the festival
The official pages answer the main access and arrival questions, but they do not publish every commercial detail. Most notably, the retrieved Rockstar event information does not display an official ticket price, total with fees or ticket-tier breakdown.
Rockstar has confirmed a winner sale and linked an official waitlist, but it has not promised a broad public general sale after those routes. If more tickets become available, the safest confirmation would come from Rockstar, the event organizers or DICE.
The event page does not promise a livestream, replay or digital alternative. Fans unable to travel to Miami should be cautious of unofficial stream links or social posts claiming to sell online access.
The official announcement also does not publish a full set-time schedule. Artist names circulating elsewhere should not be added to the festival lineup unless they appear in an official event update.
The practical advice is straightforward: use only the Rockstar-linked ticket and waitlist pages, keep DICE account details consistent with the lottery entry, verify the final checkout terms, bring an accepted physical ID and pack according to the published dimensions. The official event page should be checked again before travel because entry instructions and availability can change.
- Official ticket price: not shown in the retrieved Rockstar event information.
- Waitlist: officially linked, but not a guaranteed ticket offer.
- Public general sale: not promised.
- Livestream: not announced.
- Full set times: not published.
- Resale and transfer: inconsistent with the official rules.
The GTA VI Festival lottery is closed, but selected winners have a scheduled opportunity to try buying tickets at noon Eastern Time on November 11, 2026. Rockstar has also opened an official waitlist, although joining it does not guarantee an offer. Codes are one-time use, tickets are non-transferable and a winning code does not guarantee that inventory remains.
Anyone who attends should remember that the event is 17-plus, requires approved photo identification, bans re-entry and uses strict bag and security rules. Mana Wynwood has no on-site parking, while rideshare drop-off points will be arranged around the festival perimeter.
Rockstar has not published a ticket price in the retrieved event information or promised a general sale, livestream or digital alternative. Treat unofficial codes, resale offers and alleged broadcasts as unverified, and rely on the Rockstar-linked event page, waitlist and DICE instructions for changes.
