FESTIVAL FAQs

a LITTLE MORE KNOWLEDGE lights THE WAY!

  • Yes! Kids under 5 get in for FREE and GA Festival Passes for kids ages 5-12 are $39 for the weekend. We have a dedicated “Kids Zone” in the concert field with plenty of art supplies and games to get their creative juices flowing. There is also a family camping area with quiet hours from 11pm-7am. Bring the whole family!

    • Refillable water bottles (must be empty)

    • Hydration backpacks (must be empty)

    • Any Moose friends for Mountain to play with :)

    • Folding chairs - allowed behind sound tent only

    • Umbrellas- personal handheld only so as to not block views

    • Cellphones

    • Superfuntimegoodvibes!! It’s a new word, we just made it up :)

    • Binoculars

    • Wagons and wheeled carts

    • Charlie Chaplin masks

    • Light blankets and towels - Blankets on ground allowed behind sound tent only

    • Baby strollers

    • Hula Hoops

    • Poster Tubes

    • Outside Alcohol, Food or Drinks (refillable water stations available)

    • Backpacks, draw-string bags, large purses, or duffle bags

    • Tigers, lions and bears…

    • Coolers, tents, picnic baskets, glass containers

    • Professional cameras/video (no removable lenses), Go Pros

    • Selfie sticks, lasers and laser pointers, drones, Totems, flags

    • Latex balloons

    • Bad vibes

    • Whistles and air horns.

    • Fireworks and explosives

    • Grills or open flame of any kind (small propane grills allowed in camping area)

    • Fish tanks

    • Firearms, knives and weapons of any kind, including pocket knives

    • Drugs or drug paraphernalia

    • Pets (with the exception of service animals). Anyone arriving with a service animal will be vetted upon arrival.

    • Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC tote bag or back pack (maximum size: 12” x 6” x 12”) Purchase approved clear bag HERE

    • Clear one-gallon re-sealable zip top bag

    • Small purse, fanny pack or hand-held clutch (maximum size: 5” x 7”) Purchase approved fanny pack HERE

  • The venue address is Cheshire Fairground, 247 Monadnock Hwy, Swanzey, NH 03446.

    Arrival instructions will be emailed to all ticket purchasers a week prior to the event. Please reference these instructions for specific entry and gate instructions.

  • Patrons who purchase on-site parking or accessible parking will enter at Gate 5 off Safford Drive (GPS 42.894405, -72.252358).

    The accessible parking area is located at Gate 5. Please have your ADA placard and your accessible parking pass displayed and parking attendants will direct you. Golf carts will be on-site to assist upon request- please talk to parking attendants and/or security.

    The off-site parking lot with shuttles to the festival grounds is located at 42.925973, -72.288283 on Winchester St. Shuttles will run Friday and Saturday only from 11am-12am. This property is owned by Keene State University, and per their regulations, no drugs, alcohol, tobacco, firearms or weapons are permitted. Please be respectful and orderly and help keep this great partnership going for Northlands.

    The camping entrance is at Gate 4 off Safford Drive (GPS 42.895158, -72.251563). There will be signage and parking attendants to assist you.

    No grills, open flames, or drinking alcohol in parking lots per town police & fire ordinance.

  • Yes, re-entry is allowed all day for the day lot (non-campers).

  • Yes, shuttles will be transporting patrons to and from our off-site lot. Shuttles will run Friday and Saturday from 11am-12am.

    There are also hotel shuttle passes for sale. Hotel shuttle passes will pick people up at the Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn and Best Western in Keene, NH. Hotel shuttle runs Friday and Saturday 11am-12am.

    The off-site parking lot with shuttles to the festival grounds is located at 42.925973, -72.288283 on Winchester St. This property is owned by Keene State College, and No drugs, alcohol, tobacco, firearms or weapons are allowed per University regulations. Please be respectful and orderly and help keep this great partnership going for the Festival.

  • Yes, the drop off spot is just outside of Gate 5 off of Safford Dr. 42.894876, -72.252221

  • Oh yeah! There will be more options for food trucks and bars in 2024. Stay tuned for more info.

  • No, all vendors accept credit cards and cash. If you prefer cash then please bring what you need with you.

  • Yes, Northlands will have multiple refillable water stations in the campgrounds & concert field. Please bring those refillable water bottles and let’s do our best to leave as little impact on Mother Earth as possible!

  • There is no WiFi on-site and cell service can be very spotty. Please download all fest passes, maps, arrival info and schedules to your phone prior to arrival.

  • Northlands is mostly grassy, sloped terrain, but we are making strides to improve our access every year.

    There will be an accessible platform with shade located in the concert field by the main stages and accessibility liaisons to assist those with different needs.

    The accessible day parking lot is located at Gate 5, directly next to the concert field entrance gate. Golf carts will be available for those who need assistance. You must purchase an accessible parking pass and have an ADA placard to park here.

    The accessible car camping area is close to paths and entrances and exits, and includes accessible port-a-potties and a shared charging station.

    Northlands is dedicated to continually improving our efforts and we welcome any feedback. Please email accessibilty@northlandslive.com with any accessibility related questions.

  • Medical professionals will be on-site 24/7. Medical teams are in the concert field (while open) and in the campground 24/7.

  • We sure do! check it out HERE

  • The day lot opens on Friday and Saturday at 10am. The concert field opens at 11am and main stage music starts at 12pm. Please see the camping info for campground arrival times.

Ticketing FAQs

  • All passes will go on-sale HERE!

    AVOID SCAMMERS! PLEASE DO NOT BUY PASSES FROM 3RD PARTY SELLERS.

    The only way we can ensure your passes are real and that you will be allowed entry is if you buy from us. If you really need that sold out VIP Festival Pass or RV pass, we encourage you to post on Cash or Trade. We really want you to get in and have a great experience!

  • Yes! Payment (or layaway) plans will be available at checkout. Please reach out to info@theticketing.co if you need assistance or have questions.

    All passes will be on-sale HERE

  • No - camping passes are sold separately.

  • Yes, if we don’t sell out before then, a limited number of single day passes will go on-sale around mid April.

  • Yes, if VIP Passes are still available.

  • No, camping passes can only be purchased if you have a 2 day Festival Pass.

  • No, you will need a camping pass to access the campground stage unless you hold a VIP Festival Pass for the concert field.

  • Patrons will receive their wristbands upon entering the parking lot and showing your pass to the box office attendant on the day of show.

  • Please check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it, please reach out to info@theticketing.co who will make sure to resolve the issue.

Camping FAQs

  • You sleep under the stars, in a tent usually 😃

    But seriously…due to limited on-site parking, camping passes are sold per vehicle and not per person. ALL CAMPERS MUST ARRIVE AT THE SAME TIME IN THE SAME VEHICLE, and each attendee will need their own festival pass. No companion vehicles will be allowed on-site. All campers must be off-site by 12pm Sunday. See camping page HERE for more info.

  • Tent Camping - Standard: 1 pass includes 1 campsite (15’x15’) for up to 4 people with 1 vehicle parked on site near your campsite. ALL CAMPERS INCLUDED IN A CAMPING PASS MUST ARRIVE IN THE SAME VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME - NO EXCEPTIONS. Vehicles with anything in tow or longer than 22’ (larger than a 15 person passenger van) will not fit in tent camping parking and must buy an RV pass instead.

    Tent Camping Shady Grove: New for 2024! Shady Grove is a sweet new camping area tucked away from all the action with lots of trees and a charging station. 1 pass includes 1 campsite ( 15’x15’) for up to 4 people with 1 vehicle parked on-site near your campsite. ALL CAMPERS INCLUDED IN A CAMPING PASS MUST ARRIVE IN THE SAME VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME - NO EXCEPTIONS. Vehicles with anything in tow or longer than 22’ (larger than a 15 passenger van) will not fit in the Shady Grove parking area and must buy an RV Pass instead.

    Car Camping: 1 pass includes 1 campsite (20’x20’) for up to 4 people with 1 vehicle parked at your campsite. ALL CAMPERS INCLUDED IN A CAMPING PASS MUST ARRIVE IN THE SAME VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME - NO EXCEPTIONS. Vehicles with anything in tow or longer than 22’ (larger than a 15’ passenger van) must buy an RV pass instead.

    Family Car Camping: 1 pass includes 1 campsite (10’x30’) for up to 4 people with 1 vehicle parked at your campsite. Quiet hours from 11pm-7am. ALL CAMPERS INCLUDED IN A CAMPING PASS MUST ARRIVE IN THE SAME VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME - NO EXCEPTIONS. Vehicles with anything in tow or longer than 22’ (larger than a 15’ passenger van) must buy an RV pass instead.

    Accessible Car Camping: 1 pass includes 1 campsite (15’x40’) for up to 4 people with 1 vehicle parked at your campsite. Accessible camping is close to paths, accessible porta potties, & shared charging station. Verified ADA placard is required and vehicle owner must be present at check-in. ALL CAMPERS INCLUDED IN A CAMPING PASS MUST ARRIVE IN THE SAME VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME - NO EXCEPTIONS. Vehicles with anything in tow or longer than 22’ (larger than a 15’ passenger van) must buy an RV pass instead.

    VIP Hideaway Car Camping: 1 pass includes 1 campsite (10’x30’) close to the concert field for up to 4 VIP pass holders with 1 vehicle at your campsite. VIP camping includes air-conditioned bathrooms & showers, accelerated entry, charging station and more. ALL CAMPERS INCLUDED IN A VIP CAMPING PASS MUST HAVE VIP FESTIVAL PASSES AND ARRIVE IN THE SAME VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME - NO EXCEPTIONS. Vehicles with anything in tow or bigger than 22’ (larger than a 15 person passenger van) will not fit in VIP car camping and must buy an RV pass instead.

    VIP Hillside Car Camping: 1 pass includes 1 campsite (10’x30’) closest to/at the back of the concert field for up to 4 VIP pass holders with 1 vehicle at your campsite. VIP camping includes air-conditioned bathrooms & showers, accelerated entry, charging station and more. ALL CAMPERS INCLUDED IN A VIP CAMPING PASS MUST HAVE VIP FESTIVAL PASSES AND ARRIVE IN THE SAME VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME - NO EXCEPTIONS. Vehicles with anything in tow or bigger than 22’ (larger than a 15 person passenger van) will not fit in VIP car camping and must buy an RV pass instead.

  • 20’x20’, 100 square feet bigger for 2024!

  • Unfortunately no, due to safety concerns once you are on the grounds there is no re-entry.

  • No, early entry is only for early entry ticket buyers. Saving a campsite or setting up tents for non-early entry passholders is prohibited.

  • Unfortunately no, all campers included in a camping pass must arrive in the same vehicle at the same time - no exceptions. You must arrive with the camping pass holder at the time of check in to receive a camping wristband.

  • General camping items: tents, canopies, tarps, coolers, etc.

    Propane camp stoves with 16oz tanks

    Service animals with proper documentation permitted. Emotional support animals or pets are not permitted.

    Totems if built in a manner that is safe (not allowed in concert grounds)

    In addition to regular camping items, the following items are recommended:

    extra toilet paper

    flashlight

    trash bags

    small luggage lock for your tent.

  • Pets of any kind (except service animals with proper documentation)

    Kegs, drugs or drug paraphernalia of any kind

    No gas tanks of any kind allowed accept for 16 oz propane stove tanks

    Glass containers of any kind

    Tiki torches, fireworks, fuel, or incendiary devices of any kind

    Generators or heaters of any kind unless in RV camping

    Drones, remote-operated, and/or autonomous vehicles of any kind

    Amplified sound systems (small ipod docks are ok)

    Charcoal grills (small propane cook stoves with 16oz tanks are ok)