Ostend Beach Festival

📅 When & how long

• Typical timing: Mid-July (Jul 10-12, 2026) (Jul) · ~3 days

💸 What it costs

• GA tickets: $75-190 (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 — Mid-July (Jul 10-12, 2026)
• Plan for all four seasons in one weekend — sun, wind and rain all show up
• Waterproof jacket + footwear you can stand in mud with

🎒 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)