The 40th Fan Bash | A Celebration of Time, Space & Back to the Future
- ALL AGES
This is THE Fan Bash of the year! Scroll for the description below for details about tickets and access!
Date and time
Location
Valley Relics Museum
Stagg Street Los Angeles, CA 91406Refund Policy
Lineup
About this event
- Event lasts 5 hours
- ALL AGES
- Free venue parking
Celebrate 40 years of the film that changed time.
Here's what you can expect (with more suprises unfolding!):
A once in a lifetime live "Earth Angel" performance featuring Harry Waters Jr as Marvin Berry and The Flux Capacitors!
- Actor appearances from the original film, signing autographs and meeting fans! Come see Marty's one-and-only, Jennifer Parker Claudia Wells, Mayor Goldie Wilson himself, Donald Fullilove and Marvin Berry, Harry Waters Jr.!
- Also joining the line up is Johnny Green, known as the "scooter kid" from 1955, Bobby Bennett, on screen stand in for Michael J. Fox for more than 20 years and Robert "Dangerous BoB" Widin, Prop master for the BTTF films with other appearances to be announced
- Screen-accurate movie car replicas
- Exclusive merch & add-ons
- Live music by THE FLUX CAPACITORS! (See line up section for more)
- A once in a lifetime live "Earth Angel" performance featuring Harry Waters Jr as Marvin Berry and The Flux Capacitors!
What is included with your ticket:
>>> General Admission – 7PM Entry <<<
• Full event access from 7–11PM
• Meet the actors from the film! Claudia Wells (Jennifer), Don Fullilove (Goldie) and Harry Waters Jr (Marvin), with Johnny Green (scooter kid) and more!
• Movie cars and photo ops
• Food and drinks all night (for additional purchase)
• Live performance by the Flux Capacitors! With a special performance by Harry Waters Jr (Marvin Berry!!)
• Stellar backdrop at the Valley Relics Musem in Van Nuys
>>> VIP Admission – EARLY ACCESS 6PM Entry* <<<
Includes:
- Entry at 6:00 PM (1-hour early access)
- Hang out with the actors! Access to VIP-only lounge area and bar inside the museum space.
- Priority actor access (first in line, first come first served with fellow VIP pass holders)
- Cocktail hour with the actors! One drink ticket (up to $20 value) included with snacks during the early access window
- Swag bag with up to $110 value (T-shirt, collectible badge, tote, and a signed photo OR magnet set)
>>> VIP PLUS Admission - EARLY ACCESS 6PM Entry*<<<
Includes everything in VIP Tier 1, plus:
- Exclusive signed cast group photo (not sold separately)
- Premium actor access pass: 1 selfie + 1 signed 8x10 from Claudia Wells, Don Fullilove OR Harry Waters Jr.
- Premium swag upgrade (includes full swag bundle: shirt, magnet set, signed photo, badge, tote bag - $150 value)
- Reserved stage side viewing during The Flux Capacitors performance
Grab your tickets now and be part of time travel history.
*subject to change without notice
Frequently asked questions
The 40th is a one-night fan celebration honoring the 40th anniversary of the beloved, original Back to the Future film released on 7/3/1985 — it’s a must-attend event for fans and 80s lovers! This is a fan event and not affiliated with Universal Studios or film creators.
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Valley Relics Museum, Van Nuys CA VIP Entry: 6:00 PM | General Admission: 7:00 PM Details will continue to be announced via social media and email. Ticket holders will be the first to know of updates to the event!
The 40th is hosted by Rent the Delorean & Doc's Time Machines, collaborating with our friends @BacktotheFutureIG and The Flux Capacitors.
A select group of actors from the original trilogy will be present to meet fans and sign autographs. A full list of confirmed guests will be announced soon via email and social media.
Yes! Food trucks will be on site at the venue for purchase. Beer, wine and hard seltzers will be available for purchase via drink tickets at the merch tent starting at $10. Card and venmo payments will be accepted.
YES! The Doc's Time Machines owners (Tim & Olivia) are just like you: excitedly showing this amazing film franchise to our own kiddos (Elliot 8, Nathan 6) :) We have skimmed off the adult only aspects to open this up to families and folks of ALL AGES!
Yes! Although VIP access will not be available at the door. General admission will be available at the door for $55. Kids 10 and under are free entry. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance if you'd like the VIP access. Walk-up ticketing is not guaranteed since space is limited.
Follow us on Instagram @docstimemachines, @backtothefutureIG and check your email after registering. All event details, schedules, and special guest reveals will be posted there.