Hospitality on the Beach

📅 When & how long

• Typical timing: Early July (1-6 July 2026) (Jul) · ~6 days

💸 What it costs

• GA tickets: ~£250 full weekend pass (final release) + booking fee, approx $330 USD; £50 deposit option; day passes from £70 (estimate — verify before buying)
• Budget all-in (ticket + travel + stay) depends on where you start — the FestDNA quiz calculates it from your home city.

🌡️ Weather reality

• Typical window: Jul — Early July (1-6 July 2026)
• Desert swings hard: 95°F+ days, surprisingly cold nights — pack both sunscreen and a warm layer
• Dust is constant. Bandana or dust mask + sealable bags for electronics

🎒 Pack smart

• Sand-proof phone pouch + dry bag for the beach stages
• Reef-safe sunscreen (some destinations require it)
• Sandals for the day, closed shoes for the night crowd
• Earplugs (high-fidelity — your ears fund the next 30 years of festivals)