FESTIVAL FAQs

a LITTLE MORE KNOWLEDGE lights THE WAY!

  • Yes!. 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 - without chair bags; 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 - 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, folding chair bags, or duffle bags

    • Tigers, lions and bears…

    • Coolers, tents, picnic baskets, glass containers

    • Large umbrellas, EZ-Ups, & all shade structures/coverings

    • 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

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

    • 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 properly documented service animals). Emotional support animals are prohibited.

    • 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.

    Patrons may also purchase off-site parking at the parking lot located at 42.925973, -72.288283 on Winchester St. in Keene. Free shuttles will run to and from the festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 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.

  • Patrons who have purchased on-site, day lot parking may re-enter the lot until 6pm.

  • Yes, we will have shuttles to and from our off-site lot and also from select hotels. Off-site parking passes and hotel shuttle passes must be purchased in advance.

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

  • Oh yeah! There will be a number of tasty options for food trucks and plenty of bars in 2025. Stay tuned for more info.

  • Yes, there will be an atm in the concert field and in the campground vendor village.

  • Of course! 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 info@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, Saturday and Sunday 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, check out our ticket resale program HERE. We really want you to get in and have a great experience!

  • Yes! Payment (or layaway) plans will be available at checkout. Please check out the info on the Passes page and feel free to reach out to layaway@theticketing.co if you need assistance or have additional questions.

    All passes will be on-sale HERE

  • No - camping passes are sold separately.

  • Yes, if we don’t sell-out, a limited number of single day passes will go on-sale prior to the event.

  • Yes, if VIP Passes are not sold out. Reach out to info@theticketing.co to assist.

  • No, camping passes can only be purchased if you have a 3 day Festival Pass.

  • No, only those camping or those with VIP Festival passes can access the campground stage. VIP access to campground stage is Friday thru Sunday only.

  • 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 Monday. See camping page HERE for more info.

  • Tent Camping : 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 20’ will not fit in the Tent Camping parking area and must buy an RV Pass instead.

    Tent Camping Shady Grove: Shady Grove is tucked away from 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 20’ 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 20’ must buy an RV pass instead.

    Family Car Camping: 1 pass includes 1 campsite (20’x20’) 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. Kids ages 5 & up count toward your 4 camper allotment. Vehicles with anything in tow or longer than 20’ (larger than a 15’ passenger van) must buy an RV pass instead.

    Accessible Car Camping: 1 pass includes 1 campsite (15’x35’) 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 the allotted space must buy an RV pass instead.

    VIP Hideaway Car Camping: 1 pass includes 1 campsite (20’x20’) close to the concert field for up to 4 VIP festival pass holders with 1 vehicle at your campsite. VIP camping includes air-conditioned bathrooms & showers, accelerated entry into the concert field, 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 longer than 20’ will not fit in VIP car camping and must buy an RV pass instead.

    VIP Hillside Car Camping: 1 pass includes 1 campsite (20’x20’) closest to/at the back of the concert field for up to 4 VIP pass holders with 1 vehicle at your campsite and a VIP entrance to the concert field. 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 20’ will not fit in VIP car camping and must buy an RV pass instead.

    VIP Hideaway Glamping: 1 Glamping pass includes a 16’ Canvas Bell Tent awaiting your arrival for up to 2 VIP festival pass holders with 1 vehicle parked close to your campsite. Tent equipped with your choice of 2 twin beds or 1 queen, sheet set & pillows, end-table, rug, lantern, lock and electricity via a power strip. VIP Glamping also includes complimentary Thursday early-entry passes, air-conditioned bathrooms & showers, accelerated entry into the concert field and more. Vehicles with anything in tow or longer than 20’ are not permitted in Glamping area. No companion vehicles.

  • 20’x20’

  • We would prefer you stay on site for the entire festival due to safety concerns and your vehicle must stay onsite for the entire weekend. There is NO RE-ENTRY FOR CARS! However, if you must leave via Uber or shuttle for any reason, your camping wristband will gain you re-entry to the campgrounds.

  • 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, chairs, etc.

    • Propane camp stoves with 16oz tanks

    • Service animals with proper documentation. 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

    • Compost bin

    • Small luggage lock for your tent

    • Kegs, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia

    • Firearms and other weapons

    • Pressurized tanks & combustible liquids (16 oz propane stove tanks OK)

    • Glass containers of any kind

    • Tiki torches, fuel/combustible liquids, campfires, & open flames

    • Fireworks and/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 portable speakers are ok)

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

    • Pets of any kind (except service animals with proper documentation). Emotional support pets are not permitted

  • Unfortunately, not. Due to local regulations, we can not have any open fires.

  • Yes! All campers are allowed to stay until Monday at noon.

RV FAQs

  • No, all vehicles 20 feet or over or vehicles with anything in tow must purchase an RV Camping Pass. Tow vehicle and camper must fit within 30 feet for Standard RV Sites, 45 feet for Large RV Sites, and 50 feet for Extra Large RV Sites.

  • Only if it fits. All tents and personal items MUST FIT within the boundaries of your RV Camping Site.

  • You betcha. For safety reasons, tents and other items must not be placed on or over any electrical cords in the RV area. Please use plastic stakes when securing electrical cords.

    NOONE IS ALLOWED TO TAMPER WITH ELECTRICAL BREAKERS OR BOXES IN ANY WAY. Doing so is grounds for expulsion from the festival.

  • Unfortunately, no. All campers staying in one RV must arrive in the same vehicle at the same time. No exceptions.

  • Sorry, no.

  • No, all RV sites come without water.

  • Just bring your own 30 amp RV power supply cord, and we’ll take care of the rest.

  • Quiet generators are permitted but only during the hours of 8am to 12am.

  • All RV Sites are assigned at the time of entry and cannot be reserved in advance.