Find Patronscan Powering Better Event Security at 2025’s Biggest Music Festivals
Festival season 2025 is officially here! As music lovers across North America dust off their festival gear and plan their summer schedules, there's one name working behind the scenes to make sure their experience is as seamless as the perfect DJ transition: Patronscan.
While festival-goers are focused on the stage and the sounds, we're focused on what happens before they even get there—creating safe, efficient entry experiences that set the tone for an unforgettable event. This year, you'll find Patronsca’s technology powering some of the biggest and most anticipated music festivals across the continent, helping event security teams lead the way in music festival safety.
Festival Circuit 2025: Where to Find Patronscan
Factory Town @ Miami Music Week (March 25-30, 2025)
Miami Music Week just wrapped up, and if you were lucky enough to experience the electric atmosphere at Factory Town, you already saw Patronscan in action. As LiveNation's trusted partner, our technology helped thousands of music fans smoothly enter this iconic temporary venue. With a sought-after lineup of deep-house headliners, the demand for quick, secure entry was at an all-time high.
Badlands Music Festival (July 3-13, 2025)
As summer heats up, so does Calgary's legendary Badlands Music Festival. With massive headliners from Tiesto to Zedd, this 10-day celebration of music demands a security and entry system that can handle massive crowds day after day without missing a beat.
Patronscan's technology will be there throughout the entire run, ensuring that fans can focus on the music instead of waiting in lines or worrying about music festival safety. With a diverse lineup spanning multiple genres, Badlands attracts a wide audience—and our age verification and entry management systems ensure everyone can get to the fun, faster.
Cowboys Music Festival (July 3-13, 2025)
Running concurrently with Badlands, the Cowboys Music Festival transforms Calgary into the epicenter of summer entertainment. Known for its high-energy atmosphere and packed venues, Cowboys presents unique challenges that Patronscan is specifically designed to address. Our technology helps security teams efficiently manage capacity limits, verify IDs in seconds, and maintain a comprehensive banned patron database—all critical components for an event of this magnitude.
From Kygo to Megan Maroney, this is one festival you won’t want to miss.
"When Patronscan first came in, it was a breath of fresh air. [The system] was far superior than what we were currently using."
— Vincent May, Head of Security, Cowboys
Nashville North @ Calgary Stampede (July 4-13, 2025)
When the Calgary Stampede takes over the city, Nashville North becomes one of the hottest tickets in town. This country music haven within the larger Stampede celebration sees thousands of visitors daily, and Patronscan will be there ensuring every entry is smooth, secure, and compliant with venue policies. The unique challenge of operating during Stampede—when the entire city is celebrating—makes our security protocols even more valuable to organizers and attendees alike.
The Patronscan Advantage at Festivals and Events
At these major music events, Patronscan is working tirelessly behind the scenes with technology that makes a real difference. Here’s how:
- Advanced ID Authentication: Ever wonder how to detect fake IDs accurately with thousands of people in line? Our technology analyzes over 8,500 data points to verify ID authenticity in seconds. With the ability to recognize over 4,800 ID types from around the world—including all driver's licenses and passports—we catch fake IDs that would slip through traditional checks.
- Flag Trouble Makers: Festival security teams receive instant notifications when individuals who have been previously flagged in the Patronscan system attempt entry. This includes patrons who caused problems at other venues or at past events where Patronscan was implemented.
During multi-day festivals like Badlands and Cowboys Music Festival, this shared security intelligence becomes increasingly valuable as potential repeat offenders are identified at the door, before they can cause problems again.
- Multi-Entrance Synchronization: Large festivals typically operate multiple entry points, creating security challenges. Patronscan scanners sync in real-time across all entrances, preventing common issues like someone who has been removed from the venue re-accessing it from another entry point.
- Demographic Insights: Festival organizers receive live updates showing exactly how many people are in the venue, gender breakdowns, peak entry times, and more. These insights allow for better staffing decisions and targeted marketing for future events.
Daniel Alemar, Owner of Highwater, noted that on one night their venue "ran into four banned patrons for serious offences, sexual assaults, one fake ID and an underage patron. That was a night that [Patronscan] really worked out for us. Any one of those could turned into a huge problem."
Looking for Better Event Security?
With thousands of people visiting your venues each day through the Spring and Summer seasons, music festival safety is more important than ever. Join the industry leaders who've discovered that proper entry management isn't just about security —it's about creating the right experience from the moment guests arrive.
Book a demo today to learn how Patronscan can transform your next event.
