THE HINTERLAND GUIDE
1. Activate Your Wristband
Activate it now for:
- Smoother Entry: Get through the gates faster
- Enhanced Safety: Add an emergency contact for peace of mind.
- Cashless Convenience: Link your credit card for swift payments with all vendors.
2. Know Before You Go
TIMES
- Parking & Camping Gates - Daily at 9am (Campers may start arriving on Thursday at 12pm)
- Shuttles - Daily from 10am - Midnight
- Festival Gates - Friday at 11:45 a.m., Saturday & Sunday at 12pm
- Peak Travel - 3pm - 5pm each day and exiting each night
- Set Times - hinterland.com/set-times
GETTING HERE / DIRECTIONS
There is a NEW ROUTE with Exit 52 for St. Charles being closed.
Please review the DIRECTIONS closely.
What to do when you arrive...
Please review the DIRECTIONS closely.
What to do when you arrive...
ALLOWED & NOT ALLOWED
Know what you can and can't bring into the festival grounds and campgrounds.
BOX OFFICE
For all your ticketing and wristband needs.
WRISTBANDS
If you don't have your festival wristband upon arrival, go to the Box Office. There is temporary parking at the onsite Box Office. If you are local, heading to Val Air Ballroom on Wednesday is highly recommended.
ACCESSIBILITY
Review our ADA and accessibility accommodations.
HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY
Learn about our protocols and sign up for alerts.
GETTING AROUND
The entire festival grounds span about 1.5 miles from end to end, so be prepared to walk. There are designated walking trails between campgrounds and parking lots. Walking along Highway G50 is NOT permitted for safety reasons. Pedicab rides are also available. Learn more on Getting Around.
POWER ACCESS & LOCKERS
Power is not provided, please plan accordingly or consider reserving a festival concourse charging locker with extra room to store things like merch, jackets, blankets, etc.
90 DEGREE GUARANTEE
New in 2025, Hinterland introduced a 90 Degree Guarantee, which allows ticket holders the option to request festival admission ticket returns for any day that is predicted to reach 90 degrees or higher. Please familiarize yourself with the 90 Degree Guarantee policy and process.
3. Once You're Here
Find your way to the stage, bathrooms, merch, camping and everything in between.
Don't miss your favorite artist! See when Lana Del Rey (and everyone else) goes on stage.
Check out all the food vendors, cocktails, cold beer, and tasty non-alcoholic drinks.
Find fun activities for the whole family and score some of this year's Hinterland merch.
Lose something shiny or valuable? Head here to check the lost & found.
A new mobile game and festival experience. Complete tasks to earn points and win prizes.
Subscribe via SMS to receive important onsite notifications and more.
Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes magic and moments you missed.
4. Premium Perks
VIP INFORMATION
SAINTS INFORMATION
5. Camping
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Review our FAQs.
