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Awakenings Festival 2026 | Practical info
everything you should know
To make sure you’re informed, safe and happy during your Awakenings Festival experience, we have listed all practical info for you.
Program
Festival
The first wave of artists is live! More artists will be announced later this year.
Click here to see the lineup so far.
Opening hours festival:
Friday 16:00 - 01:00
Saturday 13:00 - 01:00
Sunday 13:00 - 23:00
Click here to see the lineup so far.
Opening hours festival:
Friday 16:00 - 01:00
Saturday 13:00 - 01:00
Sunday 13:00 - 23:00
Camping
At the campsite, there are multiple places for you to relax and hang out, food & beverage areas, shops, beaches, sport classes and recharge activities.
At night when the festival ends, the party continues at the Campsite at Area N on the main square till 5.
Click here to view the full camping guide of the previous edition.
The camping is open from Friday 12:00 - Monday 10:00.
At night when the festival ends, the party continues at the Campsite at Area N on the main square till 5.
Click here to view the full camping guide of the previous edition.
The camping is open from Friday 12:00 - Monday 10:00.
General
Tickets
All e-tickets are sealed and after all tickets are personalized, the tickets will be sent to the main buyer on Wednesday 8th of July.
Lost your order? Please try to search for 'Bleep' in your inbox and also check your spam folder. If this does not give you any results, please contact our customer support via this link.
When heading towards the festival:
Please turn up the brightness of the screen on your phone and download your e-tickets for faster access. No need to print your e-ticket.
No re-entrance after leaving the festival!
Lost your order? Please try to search for 'Bleep' in your inbox and also check your spam folder. If this does not give you any results, please contact our customer support via this link.
When heading towards the festival:
Please turn up the brightness of the screen on your phone and download your e-tickets for faster access. No need to print your e-ticket.
No re-entrance after leaving the festival!
Location, navigation address and multiple entrances
We have several entrances. Please go to the entrance which is mentioned on your ticket.
Festival
Entrance South
Open on Friday + Saturday + Sunday
Entrance North
Open on Saturday + Sunday
Grand Camping
Bring your own tent, Friend fields, pre-setup tents and Libema Cottages & Safari tents
Camping Entrance South
Leisenweg, Hilvarenbeek
Cottages Libema
Camping Entrance North
Beekse Bergen 1, Hilvarenbeek
Comfort Camping
Camping Entrance East
Veldbraken, Hilvarenbeek
Relax Resort
Cottages, Safari tents + Safari Hotel Libema
Camping Entrance Resort
Tilburgseweg 41, Hilvarenbeek
Festival
Entrance South
Open on Friday + Saturday + Sunday
Entrance North
Open on Saturday + Sunday
Grand Camping
Bring your own tent, Friend fields, pre-setup tents and Libema Cottages & Safari tents
Camping Entrance South
Leisenweg, Hilvarenbeek
Cottages Libema
Camping Entrance North
Beekse Bergen 1, Hilvarenbeek
Comfort Camping
Camping Entrance East
Veldbraken, Hilvarenbeek
Relax Resort
Cottages, Safari tents + Safari Hotel Libema
Camping Entrance Resort
Tilburgseweg 41, Hilvarenbeek
Travel, parking, shuttle busses
To avoid queues and save time, plan your travel.
For all info about shuttle times etc, please visit our How to travel to Awakenings Festival page.
Don’t forget to follow the signs for the right entrance/ exit.
Go to our ticketshop to buy your shuttle, parking and bus tickets in pre-sale for discounts.
For all info about shuttle times etc, please visit our How to travel to Awakenings Festival page.
Don’t forget to follow the signs for the right entrance/ exit.
Go to our ticketshop to buy your shuttle, parking and bus tickets in pre-sale for discounts.
Lockers
You can buy your locker online in pre-sale with discount in our ticketshop here. Please note: Campsite lockers are only available in pre-sale, not on location.
Weekend + Friday lockers
When you bought your locker in pre-sale, you will receive a PIN code to open your locker (no deposit). Be aware of your pin code, don’t throw it away, otherwise, someone else will have access to your locker.
If you bought a weekend locker, you keep the same locker/code for the whole weekend.
Friday and weekend lockers can be bought online till Tuesday 7th of July, 09:00. The locker number and pin will be sent on Wednesday 8th of July.
Saturday + Sunday lockers
Go to the locker desk and your locker e-ticket will be exchanged for a locker code.
Didn’t buy your festival day locker upfront?
You can also buy a locker at our desks (both entrances).
Locker sizes:
Standard : 22,0 x 25,0 x 50,0 cm (1 or 2 friends)
Large: 33,0 x 25,0 x 50 cm (2 or 3 friends)
Weekend + Friday lockers
When you bought your locker in pre-sale, you will receive a PIN code to open your locker (no deposit). Be aware of your pin code, don’t throw it away, otherwise, someone else will have access to your locker.
If you bought a weekend locker, you keep the same locker/code for the whole weekend.
Friday and weekend lockers can be bought online till Tuesday 7th of July, 09:00. The locker number and pin will be sent on Wednesday 8th of July.
Saturday + Sunday lockers
Go to the locker desk and your locker e-ticket will be exchanged for a locker code.
Didn’t buy your festival day locker upfront?
You can also buy a locker at our desks (both entrances).
Locker sizes:
Standard : 22,0 x 25,0 x 50,0 cm (1 or 2 friends)
Large: 33,0 x 25,0 x 50 cm (2 or 3 friends)
Tokens
Food and drinks can be bought with tokens, which can be paid by cash and card at several token stations across the festival & camping grounds.
Deposit recycle system
During all our Awakenings events we are working with a deposit system on all cups, cans, and bottles we give out at the bars. We would like to collect as many as possible, to make sure they can be recycled!
- At the entrance, after scanning your ticket, you’ll receive 1 FREE recycle token from us.
- With each drink you order, you hand in your recycle token or an empty cup, can, or bottle.
- Lost your recycle token and/or your cup, can, bottle? Then you have to pay 1 regular token.
- When you’re leaving the venue or you don’t want to have a new drink, you can hand in your empty cup, can, or bottle at the bar or at the recycle points at the venue. The bar staff will give you your recycle token in return.
- There is a unique code on the recycle token, after the event you can go to our website and fill out the code, then you have a chance of winning prizes!
Food
We have multiple foodcourts at the festival and camping, offering a 100% vegetarian menu.
Smoking
We do not sell cigarettes or vapes at the festival or campsite.
Due to Dutch regulations, it is forbidden to smoke inside venues and tents. If you still want to smoke, please do so outside. This also counts for vaping. Thank you for cooperating and avoiding expensive fines.
Max packs of cigarettes allowed to bring per person:
Visiting 1 day = 2 packs / vaporizers
Weekend = 8 packs / vaporizers
Due to Dutch regulations, it is forbidden to smoke inside venues and tents. If you still want to smoke, please do so outside. This also counts for vaping. Thank you for cooperating and avoiding expensive fines.
Max packs of cigarettes allowed to bring per person:
Visiting 1 day = 2 packs / vaporizers
Weekend = 8 packs / vaporizers
Camping Click & Collect store
No need to shop upfront and carry heavy bags, easily buy your drinks, food & camping gear at our Click & Collect festival shop.
In the shop you will also find all experiences like massages, wellness, the recharge & sports program.
Buying your items in this shop guarantees you your favorite items and means you can skip the line. Simply go to the designated ‘Click & Collect’ point and your e-ticket will be scanned.
This shop will go online a few weeks before the festival, all ticketholders will receive the link by email.
In the shop you will also find all experiences like massages, wellness, the recharge & sports program.
Buying your items in this shop guarantees you your favorite items and means you can skip the line. Simply go to the designated ‘Click & Collect’ point and your e-ticket will be scanned.
This shop will go online a few weeks before the festival, all ticketholders will receive the link by email.
Accessibility, Low-stimulus space and care room
We aim Awakenings to be accessible for everyone. Please find here the measurements we have taken.
We have a low-stimulus space at the festival, this quiet area has some seats and noise-canceling headphones.
We also facilitate a care room, where the staff of Handicap NL can assist if needed. Both areas are located next to the first aid.
If you have any questions or requests concerning accessibility, please send an email to accessibility@awakenings.nl.
If you have any questions during the events, please don’t hesitate to turn to our staff.
We have a low-stimulus space at the festival, this quiet area has some seats and noise-canceling headphones.
We also facilitate a care room, where the staff of Handicap NL can assist if needed. Both areas are located next to the first aid.
If you have any questions or requests concerning accessibility, please send an email to accessibility@awakenings.nl.
If you have any questions during the events, please don’t hesitate to turn to our staff.
How to get home after the festival
Consider that when everyone leaves at the end of the festival it will take a while to transfer all visitors by shuttles. We hired a huge number of buses, but if you want to be sure to catch a train you should leave in time.
Check out the how to travel page for all travel options
Check out the how to travel page for all travel options
RULES FESTIVAL + CAMPING
All rules
Admission & Identification
Respect & Conduct
Security & Safety
Drugs & Prohibited Substances
Prohibited Items
Smoking & Vaping
Commercial Activities
Campsite
- Minimum age: 18+ (a valid, government-issued ID is required).
- Entry may be refused at any time without refund.
- Re-entry is not permitted once you leave the venue.
- Entry is not allowed within the last 2 hours before the event ends.
Respect & Conduct
- Always follow the instructions of staff, security, parking, and emergency personnel.
- Treat others with respect at all times. Any form of harassment, including sexual harassment, will not be tolerated.
- By entering, you agree to our Code of Conduct.
Security & Safety
- All visitors will be searched by security before and during the event.
- Camera surveillance and metal detectors are part of our safety measures.
- Access is at your own risk.
- If you feel unwell or need ear protection, please visit our First Aid tam, they are here to help.
- For safety reasons, all bags and jackets must be stored in our lockers.
Drugs & Prohibited Substances
- Awakenings maintains a zero tolerance policy: no drugs are allowed.
- This includes hard and soft drugs, pills, powders, liquids, mushrooms, and nitrous oxide (N₂O).
- Cannabis (hash and weed) is not permitted at this event (only allowed at our events in Amsterdam Gashouder).
- Possession of hard drugs may result in removal from the event and possible involvement of the police.
Prohibited Items
- Own food and beverages.
- Pets, fireworks, weapons, or sharp/dangerous objects.
- Camera glasses, selfie sticks, professional photo, film, or audio equipment (standard cameras and phones are allowed).
- Large flags, inflatable objects, masks, and stickers.
- Shirts of sports clubs, motor clubs, or with offensive prints.
- National sports team shirts are permitted.
- Please keep your shirt on at all times.
Smoking & Vaping
- Smoking and vaping are only allowed in the designated outdoor areas.
Commercial Activities
- Commercial activities in and around the event grounds are strictly prohibited without prior approval from the organization.
Campsite
- You may bring your own food for own consumption.
- You may bring a total of 4,5L of liquid pro person, among which a maximum of 1L can be pre-mixed.
- All liquid (incl pre-mixed) must be sealed and packed in its original packaging
- Strong liquor (more than 15%) is not allowed
- Glass packaging is not allowed
- Leave your spot clean, we have a ‘leave no trace’ policy on the complete campgrounds.
- Gas grills, stoves, fridges, beer kegs, candles and jockey boxes are not allowed.
- For your own safety and the safety of other visitors; crowd surfing, climbing in trees or scaffoldings and starting a fire is not allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is only allowed at the designated areas and on designated hours.
- Public urinating is not allowed and is distasteful for others, smelly and completely unnecessary.
- Small battery powered speakers with a maximal volume of 80 dB(A) are allowed. Speakers with a volume more than 80 dB(A) are not allowed. Size max 30cm. Respect your neighbors.
Safety
Zero tolerance
Awakenings is a zero-tolerance event. No drugs are allowed, so all pills, powders, liquids, mushrooms and N20 (nitrous oxide/laughing gas) are forbidden and there will be extra inspections at the entrance and in the venue.
Be aware that if security finds any drugs on you, your party will be over and you might be handed over to the police.
Be aware that if security finds any drugs on you, your party will be over and you might be handed over to the police.
Code of conduct, Social safety team & Hub
At Awakenings, we aim to create a safe space where you can be yourself and lose yourself. We value and respect all people. We have a collective responsibility and take care of each other.
If you experience or notice behavior that’s not in line with our values, please check in with each other and know that our (social safety) staff is always here for you.
At Awakenings Summer Festival, we have created a Social Safety Hub. This is a place you can visit any time if you feel insecure or if you want to talk to someone about (social-) safety or have questions or comments.
The Social Safety Hub can be found besides the first aid. It is marked on the floorplan with a heart.
The Social Safety teams walk around the festival as well and are recognizable by their jackets with 'SOCIAL SAFETY TEAM' on their back.If this does not feel comfortable, there are leaflets at the entrance and toilets with a QR-code.
By scanning the QR-code, you will start a WhatsApp conversation with staff on site who will help you. This number can also be found in the camping guide.
Click here to view our full code of conduct.
If you experience or notice behavior that’s not in line with our values, please check in with each other and know that our (social safety) staff is always here for you.
At Awakenings Summer Festival, we have created a Social Safety Hub. This is a place you can visit any time if you feel insecure or if you want to talk to someone about (social-) safety or have questions or comments.
The Social Safety Hub can be found besides the first aid. It is marked on the floorplan with a heart.
The Social Safety teams walk around the festival as well and are recognizable by their jackets with 'SOCIAL SAFETY TEAM' on their back.If this does not feel comfortable, there are leaflets at the entrance and toilets with a QR-code.
By scanning the QR-code, you will start a WhatsApp conversation with staff on site who will help you. This number can also be found in the camping guide.
Click here to view our full code of conduct.
Protect your ears
We advise wearing earplugs with a music filter. There’s a special shop at the festival across area B where we sell Awakenings earplugs. Earplugs will also be available at the merchandise store and markets.
Weather and clothing
Prepare for all weather conditions. In the Netherlands it can be sunny during the day, cold in the evenings, and rain can be included. But that won't stop us :) the festival is produced for all weather conditions.
- Don’t forget to use sunscreen when it’s sunny (you can bring your own, no spray)
- Drink enough water, but not too much
- Take a break sometimes and don’t forget to grab a bite
- We advise you to wear comfortable clothes and layers, so you’re able to take something off or put something extra on
- During the night the temperature can drop, don’t forget to bring some warm clothes
Pickpockets
Please don't bring high valuables to the festival or campsite.
Leave your valuables like necklaces at home or put them in your locker.
Be aware of pickpockets, and keep an eye on your bag/phone. If you see anyone suspicious, please turn to security and give them a description of this person.
Leave your valuables like necklaces at home or put them in your locker.
Be aware of pickpockets, and keep an eye on your bag/phone. If you see anyone suspicious, please turn to security and give them a description of this person.
Lost & found
Lost something? Check the iLost tent near the first aid at the festival or the reception at the camping. Is the festival already finished? Check the website of iLost.
Found something or have questions about anything? Come to our iLost tent / camping reception.
Found something or have questions about anything? Come to our iLost tent / camping reception.
The Camping Guardians
The Camping Guardians are there to ensure that you are safe and well. If you are feeling vulnerable, or just a little uneasy, the Guardians will help. They are not security guards, however, they can assist with security issues should you require them.
Guardians walk around the campsite 24/7. You can also find them at the info stand at the Grand Camping and Relax Resort, which is open 24 hours.
In case of emergency at the campsite, please call the First Aid team.
First Aid: +31 613101870 (Friday - Monday)
In case of Social Safety matters, you can contact the Social Safety team / Camping guardians. (Friday-Monday)
Social Safety: +31 23946497 (whatsapp only)
Guardians walk around the campsite 24/7. You can also find them at the info stand at the Grand Camping and Relax Resort, which is open 24 hours.
In case of emergency at the campsite, please call the First Aid team.
First Aid: +31 613101870 (Friday - Monday)
In case of Social Safety matters, you can contact the Social Safety team / Camping guardians. (Friday-Monday)
Social Safety: +31 23946497 (whatsapp only)
Celebrate Safe
If you’re not feeling well, please visit the “first aid” / “EHBO”, they are there for you. Take your time to chill out, eat some food and ice. If you need water, you can either buy it at the bar or drink some at the free taps near the toilets. It’s advisable not to drink great amounts of water (no more than 1 or 2 glasses an hour) and to eat something.
If you want information about (health implications of) drugs, visit the Celebrate Safe stand near the first aid check out the 10 tips on how to party safely.
If you want information about (health implications of) drugs, visit the Celebrate Safe stand near the first aid check out the 10 tips on how to party safely.
CELEBRATE SAFE
FESTIVAL MAP
Sustainability
We love to dance together on our beautiful planet for many more years. We are aware of our environmental impact, and we intend to create our festivals as sustainable as possible. Let’s take care of each other and keep it clean together!
Leave no trace
Often at festival campsites, many tents and other camping equipment are left behind, which leaves a great environmental impact on our planet. We kindly ask you to take care of your camping equipment after the festival and take it home.
Waste collection point
There are several waste collection points at the camping, where you can get rid of your full garbage bag. You can get a free new Awakenings garbage bag at the reception.
Vegetarian menu
One of the easiest ways to contribute to less climate change, is by eating a vegetarian diet. We offer a 100% vegetarian, delicious menu. Let us surprise you how versitale and nutricious it can be!
Plant trees
We ask our visitors to come by public transportation as much as possible, which most of you do. Awakenings donates 2% of every parking & shuttle bus ticket to Trees for All, who plant trees on our behalf to compensate the CO2 emission.
Smart energy
We always work with a smart energy plan, maximizing the consumption of energy from the power grid and other renewable sources. During our load-in and show period, we only make use of batteries. Since 2016, all stages are also powered by batteries. In 2019 we started using biofuels, obtained from horticulture, to power our generators. This will drastically cut down our CO2 emissions.
Free drinking water
At all our toilets, there is a free drinking water spot for you to fill your cup/ bottle.
We have flush toilets which are flushed with gray water (reusable wastewater). By doing so, we save 3kg CO2 per flush.
We have flush toilets which are flushed with gray water (reusable wastewater). By doing so, we save 3kg CO2 per flush.
Save water: every drop counts
Water is one of our most precious resources. Together with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, the Province of North Brabant, the drinking water company Brabant Water, and the regional water authorities De Dommel and Brabantse Delta, we are using our festival to drive circular water chains through the Every Drop Counts project — an initiative focused on water saving and circular water use.
We have been taking concrete steps to reduce water consumption and improve water efficiency at our events, including:
• Installing water-saving taps and showerheads
• Using non-potable water for all flush toilets
• Gaining insight into our full water balance to identify further opportunities for savings
And you can help too! Camping visitors can make a real impact by shortening their shower time — even a small change makes a big difference when thousands of people join in.
Together, we aim to make every drop count — for today and for future generations.
We have been taking concrete steps to reduce water consumption and improve water efficiency at our events, including:
• Installing water-saving taps and showerheads
• Using non-potable water for all flush toilets
• Gaining insight into our full water balance to identify further opportunities for savings
And you can help too! Camping visitors can make a real impact by shortening their shower time — even a small change makes a big difference when thousands of people join in.
Together, we aim to make every drop count — for today and for future generations.
Camping Recycle & Repair store
No need to lug around heavy camping gear! Visit our Camping Recycle & repair store and rent essential items like chairs, tables, and coolboxes. By choosing to rent, you'll lighten your load and make a positive impact on the environment.
Discovered a small hole in your air mattress? Don't worry, we can fix it!
If you've brought your own camping equipment but won't be using it again, we encourage you to make a difference by dropping it off at our recycle store before you depart.
We will take the recycle store to future festivals and together, we will make a big impact in reducing our carbon footprint.
Discovered a small hole in your air mattress? Don't worry, we can fix it!
If you've brought your own camping equipment but won't be using it again, we encourage you to make a difference by dropping it off at our recycle store before you depart.
We will take the recycle store to future festivals and together, we will make a big impact in reducing our carbon footprint.
More
Click here to read more about all our sustainability goals.
Live in the moment - No flash
We encourage you to live in the moment, make memories and minimize the use of your mobile phones. When taking pictures and videos, please respect that some visitors might not want to be photographed or filmed.