Hammerhead Fred's · Fridays + Tue Mar 23
Illumination: Paint Party
Neon paint. Touring DJs. Wear something you can ruin.
18+ to enter / 21+ to drink, valid photo ID required
What is Illumination?
At Hammerhead Fred's · Fridays + Tue Mar 23
Illumination is the neon paint party at Hammerhead Fred's. Neon paint, blacklit crowds and touring DJs from open to close. It runs on three Fridays and one Tuesday.
What to expect
- Neon paint
- Touring DJs from open to close
- Glow-soaked, paint-splattered crowd
What do you wear to Illumination?
Practical and adult: dress for the night you are about to have.
Wear something you are willing to ruin. White shows the paint best. Wear closed shoes you can throw away, and keep your phone and ID in a zip bag or a pocket you can seal.
The vibe
Messy, bright and social. Everyone ends the night a different color than they started.
How does entry work with the card?
Same card, different rules by venue. Here is how Hammerhead Fred's works.
PCB lists free drinks from 8 to 10 PM for ticket holders, 21+ with valid photo ID. 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink, valid photo ID. Venue details: our Fred's guide or PCB's venue page. Not sure which card? See how the card works.
Any tips for Illumination?
Small things that make the night easier.
- Do not wear anything you plan to keep. Paint stains.
- Bring a dry change of clothes for after. Walking back wet and colorful is easier with a spare top.
- The Tuesday date is Mar 23 in week 4. The other three are Fridays: Mar 5, 12 and 19.
What does it look like?
Photos from PCB spring break 2026. Not from this exact party.
Photos from PCB spring break 2026, shot by the PCB Club Card team. More photos.
What else is on?
More parties at Fred's and across the season.
All 12 parties All venues Where to stay: DoItForBreak
Illumination: common questions.
The quick answers.
What do you wear to Illumination?
Wear something you are willing to ruin. White shows the paint best. Wear closed shoes you can throw away, and keep your phone and ID in a zip bag or a pocket you can seal.
When is Illumination in 2027?
It runs Fri Mar 5, 12, 19, Tue Mar 23. See the week guides for the rest of each night.
How do you get into Illumination for free?
With the PCB Club Card. Ultimate: Free entry all night. Platinum: Free entry until 11 PM. Fred's Card: Free entry 8 to 10 PM, Fred's only. 18+ to enter with valid photo ID.
Who is performing at Illumination?
2027 artists are TBA. PCB posts lineups on its official party page as they are announced.
Free entry · PCB Club Card · Feb 27 – Mar 26, 2027
Get in free with the PCB Club Card
Get into Illumination and the rest of the week free with a PCB Club Card. Cards are not on sale yet, so tap Get notified and PCB emails you when they drop.
Official details and prices: pcbclubcard.com. 18+ to enter / 21+ to drink, valid photo ID required.