Sunburn Festival

📅 When & how long

• Typical timing: Late December (year-end weekend); 2026 dates not yet officially confirmed - sources float ~Dec 18-21 or Dec 28-30 (Dec) · ~3 days
• Exact dates change yearly — always confirm on the official site before booking.

💸 What it costs

• GA tickets: $70-250 (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: Dec — Late December (year-end weekend); 2026 dates not yet officially confirmed - sources float ~Dec 18-21 or Dec 28-30
• Hot and humid with sudden downpours — quick-dry everything, a packable rain layer
• Mosquitoes mean business: repellent with DEET, especially at dusk

🎒 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)