Event FAQ

  • General sales will begin on Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 3rd at 9:00AM PST. Ticket purchasing will be available on the website.

    [Admission Fee] $25 USD.

    *To keep our base ticket price at $25, a small transaction fee is added at checkout. This fee covers credit card processing and ticketing platform costs. Your full ticket amount goes directly toward making the event happen. Thank you for your support and understanding!
    **All attendees, including children of age 12 or older, require an admission ticket.
    ***Online sales will end once a certain ticket capacity is reached. Same-day ticket sales may be limited or suspended based on advance ticket sales and crowd levels on the event day, but please note that you consent to waiting in a line if the venue is at capacity.
    ****There is no VIP or premium ticket this time. General admission only.
    *****Max 4 tickets per person.

  • We plan to sell same-day ticket sales. It may be limited or suspended based on crowd levels on the event day. As there is a limit on ticket availability, we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance.

    Please be aware that if the venue reaches capacity, you may be required to wait in line.

  • No. Refunds and date changes are not possible after purchasing admission tickets. All sales are final.

  • Tickets are non-transferable. Admission is restricted to the original purchaser. Any resale for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.

    i.e. If you purchased 4 tickets for a group consisting of yourself and friends/family, that is okay and allowed! But if you purchased 4 tickets and need to give it away or sell to someone else, that is not permitted.

  • Admission tickets cannot be reissued under any circumstances, even if you forget or lose them, so please take good care of them.

    If you forget or lose your admission ticket, you cannot enter the venue.

  • Damaged or lost wristbands cannot be replaced. Entry will not be permitted without a valid wristband, so please keep it on and in good condition until the event ends. Wristbands are non-transferable and may only be used by the original purchaser.

    Resale for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized entry will result in removal from the venue, regardless of the circumstances. Please be aware that legal action may be pursued in certain cases.

  • Children are welcome to enter. Children ages 12 and older will need their own admission ticket.

    *Free admission for up to two children 11 years old or younger per admission ticket.

    [Example]
    1 adult + 2 children under age of 12: 1 admission ticket
    or
    1 adult + 1 child under age 12 + 1 child over age 12: 2 admission tickets.

  • After checking in, you will be admitted in the order in which you line up in the admission waiting line.

  • Re-entry is permitted. By showing the wristband to a staff member, you will be able to enter and leave the venue freely until closing time.

    *Note that if there is a line to enter the venue, you will have to wait within the line. There is no priority in admission.

    *Please note that there are no designated eating and drinking spaces or rest areas within the venue.

Venue FAQ

  • There are no dedicated parking lots for the event. Please use the paid parking lots within Union Station per their guidelines. (Download the Union Station Map here!)

    Note that the Ticket Concourse Area is in Union Station West, not East.

    Union Station West Lot B, D & G Short Term Parking:

    Lot B, D & G Short-Term Parking: 
    Lots are open from 4:00 am to 2:00 am daily.
    Overnight parking is not permitted.
    $2.00 every 15 minutes.
    $16.00 maximum per 24-hour period.
    Cash and credit card payments accepted.

    Bike Parking: 
    Metro Bike Hub offers 24/7 secure bike parking for daily and long-term users.

    Electric Vehicle Parking: 
    EV Gateway electric vehicle charging stations are available in Lots D and G.

    If you’re comfortable walking, there is the East option.

    Union Station East Short-Term & Long-Term Parking: 
    Garage is open 24 hours daily.
    Overnight parking permitted.
    $2.00 every 15 minutes.
    $8.00 maximum per 24-hour period.
    Cash and credit card payments accepted.

  • Yes! Union Station in offers a variety of accessible public transit options, including Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Metrolink, and Amtrak.

    All Metro Rail lines are accessible to wheelchair users, with every station offering either a walkway/ramp or elevator. Metro Bus also accommodates various wheelchair types.

  • Find information here.

  • Wheelchairs and scooters for those with disabilities are allowed within the venue.

    Strollers are not permitted in the venue.

  • Service animals are permitted at Union Station. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed.

  • No. Wheeled carts and luggage are not permitted inside the venue.

    Wheelchairs and scooters are allowed for those with disabilities.

    *To prevent accidents, storing suitcases and carrying suitcases will not be permitted inside the venue.

  • Yes, there are restrooms in the Ticket Concourse venue.

  • Plastic or reusable water bottles are allowed to be brought in. If you have a bottled drink, coffee or tea drink, that is okay too. Please be mindful with vendors and respect paper products on display. (i.e. condensation dripping from an iced drink)

    No food allowed. Please note that there is no eating space inside the venue.

    The entire building is non-smoking.

    Any attendee deemed by staff or volunteers to be acting in a disruptive, disrespectful, or otherwise inappropriate manner will be subject to immediate removal from the venue.

  • Taking photos and videos is permitted, but please be considerate of people around you.

    We fully acknowledge the desire to film the venue, however we ask for you to receive consent from vendors if you’re allowed to film staff or products for sale.

    Any attendee deemed by staff or volunteers to be acting in a disruptive, disrespectful, or otherwise inappropriate manner will be subject to immediate removal from the venue.

    Please refrain from occupying the space in front of booths or other actions that may cause inconvenience to other customers.

    Thank you for your cooperation.

  • While masks are not required, attendees and vendors  are welcome to wear one if they choose.

  • Payments will be made with each vendor.

    Vendors will either take cash, card, PayPal, or Wise. Please check vendor information to know what payment is accepted for each vendor.

  • No.

  • Please note that we cannot accept returns or exchanges after purchase. All sales are final.

  • We have asked vendors to have products available for each day, but they may be sold out depending on when you try to purchase them.

  • Some vendors may post their catalog on social media in anticipation for Bungu LA.

  • Some exhibitors may have them. Please check the individual exhibitor pages and social media for details.

  • Yes, vendors are the same for both days of the event.

General FAQ

  • Bungu LA is a curated marketplace with handpicked vendors by us at Paper Plant Co, at this time we are not accepting vendor applications.

    But in the future we’re looking to have smaller scale events next to our physical shop in Chinatown for local artists/makers and will post in the future for those!

  • Yes! This event would not be possible without the support of dedicated volunteers. We are seeking greeters, audio visual aides, vendor assistants, Japanese language interpreters, and setup/teardown crews. If you have mentioned skills, we’d be glad to hear from you.

    Volunteer applications are open now. Applicants must be 18 years or older.

    Apply now!

  • (Yes, more detailed info coming soon!)

  • Like most months out of the year in Los Angleles, sunny and blue skies! Warm days with cooler evenings. Since it’s near the end of summer time, there is a chance of a mini heatwave. We’ll keep everyone posted on the weather as the days get closer!

  • Union Station is safe and there is security.

    Many areas in LA are safe, especially during the day. As with any city, it’s good to stay aware of your surroundings and do a bit of research on the specific neighborhood.

  • The organizers and venue disclaim all liability for any accidents, incidents, theft, loss, or injuries occurring within the venue. Attendees assume full responsibility for their personal safety and belongings while on the premises.

  • If we decide that we have to cancel the event due to a natural disaster or state of emergency in Southern California, we will announce this directly via email for ticket holders, on our official website, and official social media accounts by 6:00 p.m. on the day before the event.

Vendor FAQ