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How to travel to Awakenings Festival 2026
We cannot wait to see you again! To avoid queues and save some time you can plan your trip, and pre-order your shuttle bus, national/ international/ Schiphol touring car, parking tickets and lockers with a discount.
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Travel responsible
Together, we can protect our planet by traveling responsibly.
Do you live a little too far to travel by bike? The easiest and most sustainable way to get to the Festival is to take the train to Tilburg and hop on our shuttle bus. Avoid taxis and take the shuttle bus to the festival.
By Bike
The festival can easily be reached by bike, it's only a 30-minute bike ride from Tilburg train station. We have bike parking close to both Festival entrances (North and South (North is closed on Friday)).
Navigation address:
Beekse Bergen 1 (entrance North, only Saturday and Sunday) or Westrik 2 (entrance South, all days), Hilvarenbeek.
Follow the signs 'Bike parking' when you see them.
NOTE: don't forget to remove your bike before Monday 12:00. On Monday all fences will be removed and the remaining obstructing bikes will be removed as well. Locks will get cut and costs are not refunded.
Navigation address:
Beekse Bergen 1 (entrance North, only Saturday and Sunday) or Westrik 2 (entrance South, all days), Hilvarenbeek.
Follow the signs 'Bike parking' when you see them.
NOTE: don't forget to remove your bike before Monday 12:00. On Monday all fences will be removed and the remaining obstructing bikes will be removed as well. Locks will get cut and costs are not refunded.
By Train (national)
The easiest and most used option is to take the train to Tilburg Station. From there, you take a shuttle bus (20-minute drive) or a bike (30-minute drive) to the festival. Please be aware there might be a queue during peak hours, especially after the festival closes.
Click here to plan your train trip and get your tickets in advance.
You can easily check in and out for Public Transport with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone.
Please make sure to check the train schedule in advance, to see when the last train will be leaving for your destination and leave in time!
Click here to plan your train trip and get your tickets in advance.
You can easily check in and out for Public Transport with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone.
Please make sure to check the train schedule in advance, to see when the last train will be leaving for your destination and leave in time!
Shuttle bus from Tilburg Station
These buses operate between Tilburg train station and Awakenings Festival.
From Tilburg train station, take the exit North and turn left.
Address: Burgemeester Brokxlaan, Tilburg.
Please note, there are 2 different shuttles leaving from Tilburg;
1 - To Festival entrance/ Grand Camping (entrance south) (all days)
2 - To the Comfort Camping (only on Friday)
Shuttle times
The buses will continue driving to and from the festival throughout the duration of the festival.
Friday: 11:00 - 02:30
South-west of the festival/ campsite (Address Kommerstraat 1)
Saturday: 12:00 – 02:30
Entrance North of the festival
Sunday: 12:00 – 02:30
Entrance North of the festival
Monday: 08:00 – 12:30
South-west of the festival / campsite (Address Kommerstraat 1)
Price (return ticket)
Festival / Grand Camping (entrance South)
Pre-sale € 9,25 / on the day itself €12,50.
Comfort Camping (entrance East)
Pre-sale € 14,95 / on the day itself €17,50.
Leaving the event
For your return trip back to Tilburg station, keep in mind that there can be a short wait for the shuttle buses at the bus stop. Also, be aware that it will take extra time to gather your things from the lockers and walk to the bus stop.
Facilities for visitors with a physical disability
At the shuttle bus platform, there are no special facilities. However, the shuttle buses are accessible to you. It is recommended to arrive as early as possible to avoid traveling at peak hours.
From Tilburg train station, take the exit North and turn left.
Address: Burgemeester Brokxlaan, Tilburg.
Please note, there are 2 different shuttles leaving from Tilburg;
1 - To Festival entrance/ Grand Camping (entrance south) (all days)
2 - To the Comfort Camping (only on Friday)
Shuttle times
The buses will continue driving to and from the festival throughout the duration of the festival.
Friday: 11:00 - 02:30
South-west of the festival/ campsite (Address Kommerstraat 1)
Saturday: 12:00 – 02:30
Entrance North of the festival
Sunday: 12:00 – 02:30
Entrance North of the festival
Monday: 08:00 – 12:30
South-west of the festival / campsite (Address Kommerstraat 1)
Price (return ticket)
Festival / Grand Camping (entrance South)
Pre-sale € 9,25 / on the day itself €12,50.
Comfort Camping (entrance East)
Pre-sale € 14,95 / on the day itself €17,50.
Leaving the event
For your return trip back to Tilburg station, keep in mind that there can be a short wait for the shuttle buses at the bus stop. Also, be aware that it will take extra time to gather your things from the lockers and walk to the bus stop.
Facilities for visitors with a physical disability
At the shuttle bus platform, there are no special facilities. However, the shuttle buses are accessible to you. It is recommended to arrive as early as possible to avoid traveling at peak hours.
Touringcar (direct bus within the Netherlands)
If you are traveling from other cities in The Netherlands, you can choose one of the options from our travel partner Partybussen.
In our shop, choose the option 'national bus' to view all options.
Click here to view all options.
In our shop, choose the option 'national bus' to view all options.
Click here to view all options.
NL/BE bus trips
Ride together! Take the Maximal Trips bus to Awakenings Festival 2025 and choose from multiple pick-up locations across Belgium & the Netherlands. With flexible one-way tickets, you can mix and match your ideal trip to and from the event across both days. Need a pick-up in a different city? Let Maximal Trips know via this link. Meet fellow festival-goers and travel to Awakenings Festival 2026 easily, safely, and affordably!
International bus trips
Make your trip complete by booking your bus trip with us! We have arranged luxury busses leaving from Antwerp, Cologne, Dortmund and Paris.
Arrival at the festival on Friday 10 July at 11:00 AM.
Departure from the festival on Monday 13 July at 11:00 AM.
Click here to view all information
Arrival at the festival on Friday 10 July at 11:00 AM.
Departure from the festival on Monday 13 July at 11:00 AM.
Click here to view all information
other travel options
Of course, we have other options if you can't travel via any of the above.
Car & Parking
There are different parking locations and options. Please pay attention you buy the right ticket.
Premium parking gives you a parking spot close to the entrance of the festival.
Click here to buy your parking ticket.
Navigation address:
Regular Parking: Leisenweg
Premium Parking North: Beekse Bergen
Turn off the navigation system from the moment you see the first yellow sign or mobile information system.
Keep your parking ticket ready on arrival, the barcode will be scanned.
Facilities for visitors with a physical disability
Please drop us an email so we can provide you with the right parking card. Please mention in your email which ticket you've bought (which day and camping Grand Camping or Comfort Camping if you are staying the whole weekend)
Premium parking gives you a parking spot close to the entrance of the festival.
Click here to buy your parking ticket.
Navigation address:
Regular Parking: Leisenweg
Premium Parking North: Beekse Bergen
Turn off the navigation system from the moment you see the first yellow sign or mobile information system.
Keep your parking ticket ready on arrival, the barcode will be scanned.
Facilities for visitors with a physical disability
Please drop us an email so we can provide you with the right parking card. Please mention in your email which ticket you've bought (which day and camping Grand Camping or Comfort Camping if you are staying the whole weekend)
Share your ride with Slinger
Ride together to the festival! As a driver, you are not left with empty seats and ofcourse it is way more fun to drive with others. You can also share the costs of the ride and parking ticket and you drive more sustainable.
The widget will be live in May on this page.
The widget will be live in May on this page.
Kiss & Ride
Once you see the 'Kiss & Ride' signs, turn off your navigation and follow the signs.
Navigation address: Kommerstraat 1, Hilvarenbeek.
Leaving the festival? Take exit South and follow the signs "Kiss & Ride".
Navigation address: Kommerstraat 1, Hilvarenbeek.
Leaving the festival? Take exit South and follow the signs "Kiss & Ride".
Uber
If you're leaving the festival by Uber, take exit South and follow the signs "Kiss & Ride" and order just before you arrive at this designated pick-up point.
Navigation address: Kommerstraat 1, Hilvarenbeek.
It's a 15-minute walk from the festival exit. This is the only spot in the area where Ubers are allowed to stop and pick up clients.
Navigation address: Kommerstraat 1, Hilvarenbeek.
It's a 15-minute walk from the festival exit. This is the only spot in the area where Ubers are allowed to stop and pick up clients.
Taxi
We do not advise taking a taxi. There will be a long queue at the end of the festival and prices will be high.
A better and cleaner way (50 persons instead of 4 persons in one trip) is to take the Tilburg train shuttle service.
Taxis can only stop at the designated taxi area, so if you want to take a taxi to head home: take exit NORTH (only on Saturday and Sunday) and follow the Taxi signing. The taxis for larger groups >4 will be lined up separately, so watch out to stand in the right line.
On Friday take exit South.
Navigation address: Beekse Bergen 1, Hilvarenbeek.
A better and cleaner way (50 persons instead of 4 persons in one trip) is to take the Tilburg train shuttle service.
Taxis can only stop at the designated taxi area, so if you want to take a taxi to head home: take exit NORTH (only on Saturday and Sunday) and follow the Taxi signing. The taxis for larger groups >4 will be lined up separately, so watch out to stand in the right line.
On Friday take exit South.
Navigation address: Beekse Bergen 1, Hilvarenbeek.
Your own touringcar
If you are organizing a bus trip on your own and have a full bus, please fill out this from, so we can inform you about the best route and available parking space. You will receive all the required travel information from our partner Traffic Support in the week before Awakenings Festival.
Multiple entrances & navigation address
The Festival takes place at Beekse Bergen recreational area in Hilvarenbeek. It's a very beautiful and wide area.
We have several entrances, please check your entrance ticket to check which entrance you should take.
Single-day tickets
Friday
Festival Entrance South
(Entrance North is closed on Friday)
Saturday + Sunday
Festival Entrance North or Festival Entrance South
3-Day No Stay Weekend ticket
On Friday entrance South, on Saturday and Sunday you can use entrance North or South.
Follow the yellow signs to the entrance.
Festival Entrance South
(Entrance North is closed on Friday)
Saturday + Sunday
Festival Entrance North or Festival Entrance South
3-Day No Stay Weekend ticket
On Friday entrance South, on Saturday and Sunday you can use entrance North or South.
Follow the yellow signs to the entrance.
Weekend tickets
Grand Camping
Bring your own tent
Camping Entrance South
Leisenweg, Hilvarenbeek
Pre-setup tent + Friends fields
Camping Entrance South
Leisenweg, Hilvarenbeek
Cottages (Libema)
Camping Entrance North
Beekse Bergen 1, Hilvarenbeek
Cottages, Safari tents (Libema)
Camping Entrance South
Leisenweg, Hilvarenbeek
Comfort Camping
Bring your own tent
Camping Entrance East
Veldbraken, Hilvarenbeek
Pre-setup tent + Friends fields
Camping Entrance East
Veldbraken, Hilvarenbeek
Relax Resort (Libema)
Cottages & Safari tents
Camping Entrance Resort
Tilburgseweg 41, Hilvarenbeek
Bring your own tent
Camping Entrance South
Leisenweg, Hilvarenbeek
Pre-setup tent + Friends fields
Camping Entrance South
Leisenweg, Hilvarenbeek
Cottages (Libema)
Camping Entrance North
Beekse Bergen 1, Hilvarenbeek
Cottages, Safari tents (Libema)
Camping Entrance South
Leisenweg, Hilvarenbeek
Comfort Camping
Bring your own tent
Camping Entrance East
Veldbraken, Hilvarenbeek
Pre-setup tent + Friends fields
Camping Entrance East
Veldbraken, Hilvarenbeek
Relax Resort (Libema)
Cottages & Safari tents
Camping Entrance Resort
Tilburgseweg 41, Hilvarenbeek
Parking for visitors with a physical or sensory disability
You can buy a special parking ticket and show it together with your own 'physically disabled' parking permit to our parking crew. If possible, they will arrange a parking place near the event. A place near the entrance cannot be guaranteed.
With your disabled parking card, you get the most optimal parking at that time. When the parking is closed for other traffic the disabled parking ticket grants you access.
Note: this parking ticket is not for free. Please send an email to accessibility@awakenings.nl to get your ticket.
With your disabled parking card, you get the most optimal parking at that time. When the parking is closed for other traffic the disabled parking ticket grants you access.
Note: this parking ticket is not for free. Please send an email to accessibility@awakenings.nl to get your ticket.
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