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Connect Festival 2023: Everything you need to know

Organisers of connect have released a guide with everything you need to know ahead of the festival, including ticket info, travel details, items allowed onsite and info for campers..

Article Source: Connect Festival Last Updated: 16 August 2023 12:40

• Connect Festival returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Showgrounds next weekend (25-27th August). • CityLink have added additional coaches to tackle high demand to and from the festival. • Festival-goers can now plan their ultimate weekend of music, comedy and wellness with the Connect Festival 2023 app, creating a personalised schedule. Connect will bring an eclectic array of musical talent, comedy, spoken word and wellness to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Showgrounds next weekend (25th - 27th August). Taking to the stage at this year’s festival includes Primal Scream, Franz Ferdinand, Fred again.., boygenius and Loyle Carner. Festival goers can now get prepared for a weekend to remember with an ‘everything you need to you’ guide created by Connect organisers. Tickets: Those with General Admission or VIP tickets should download the Ticketmaster app, log in to their account and view their ticket on the app ahead of arriving at The Royal Highland Showgrounds. Viewing the ticket on the Ticketmaster app before coming to the festival will make sure fans can still access it, even if they don’t have a signal. Anyone planning to camp at the festival must have a Three Day Festival ticket in order to access their accommodation - no other ticket holders can access the campsite. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult 25+, with a maximum of 2 under 18’s per 1 adult. A full arrival info pack will be emailed to camping ticket holders approximately one week before the festival. Travel: Where possible, Connect is urging people to use public transport to get to and from The Royal Highland Showgrounds. With an array of travel options, it's strongly advised that trains, buses and tram services are used to get to the venue. From Edinburgh city centre, Lothian Buses have arranged a dedicated Festival Shuttle, calling at George Street, Shandwick Place and Haymarket Station. Edinburgh Trams are also in operation, getting fans to Ingliston Park & Ride then hopping on the free tram shuttle bus to drop you off right at the festival gates. For those travelling from elsewhere in the central belt, CityLink have put on extra coaches to and from Glasgow, Stirling and Coatbridge across the festival weekend due to high demand selling out the first release. Stagecoach buses are a great option for people travelling from further afield in Scotland. Car parking is available for £10 per car, per day and must be booked in advance. Blue badge parking is also available in a dedicated accessible parking area, and must be pre-arranged. For more information on the best ways to get to the festival, visit the Connect website. Families: The family viewing area is located within The Grand Parade, giving families space to spread out, baby changing facilities, and a place to park your buggy, whilst maintaining views of The Grand Parade stage. The Honeycomb is set within The Meadow and offers kids activities, a playground and space for nap time, and will be open each day of the festival. No pre-booking is required to take part in the kids activities, and they will all be provided free of charge. Sustainability: Sustainability continues to be a priority for Connect organisers, who are asking festival goers to play their part in taking conscious climate action by following the below tips. 1. Reduce emissions by making sustainable travel choices - carshare, cycle, or use public transport. 2. Buy vintage, swap clothes with friends or wear what you already have to embrace circular fashion this summer. 3. Bring a refillable water bottle (no glass, and under 1 litre) to make use of the free drinking water on site. 4. To reduce campsite waste, please try to avoid poor quality camping equipment and make sure you take your kit home. 5. Give vegetarian or vegan options a go and reduce the environmental impact of your food. 6. Visit our partners and charities on site who are doing amazing things for music, for our communities and composting rates. Don’t Bring List: Connect has a full section on its website on what you can and cannot bring into the event. Bags and rucksacks are allowed for essential items, but should be smaller than an A3 piece of paper. Items that fans should not bring include: • Food or drink • Glass (including perfumes and water bottles) • Flares or smoke canisters (These are dangerous and now illegal to have at large events) • Flags • Chairs • Professional cameras or selfie sticks • Large umbrellas Weather: August in Scotland can be temperamental so, although we’re all hoping for glorious sunshine, please be prepared come rain or shine. Whether you’re a camping or day attendee, be prepared with clothing for all weather types, sunscreen and a jacket for the colder evenings. Connect app: Plan your weekend with the Connect Festival 2023 app. The app has now officially launched, giving fans the most up-to-date information on the festival weekend, along with a map to the site and a special feature that allows them to create a personalised schedule for the full weekend. By ‘favouriting’ must-see acts, fans should keep their notifications on and the app will send reminders so they won’t miss a moment. To download the free app, visit your app store or the Connect website. Apple download - apps.apple.com/us/app/connect-festival-2023/id1636691752 Android download - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greencopper.connect Last-minute tickets for Connect are available to purchase via connectmusicfestival.com, starting at £16.50 for a child ticket and £74.25 for an adult ticket. Tickets can be purchased on payment plans, where the cost of your ticket will be split into three smaller payments. Purchase tickets here .

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Connect Festival 2023: Everything you need to know

Connect Festival 2023: Everything you need to know 

• Connect Festival returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Showgrounds next weekend (25-27th August).
• Organisers have released a guide with everything you need to know ahead of the festival, including ticket info, travel details, items allowed onsite and info for campers. 
• CityLink have added additional coaches to tackle high demand to and from the festival.
• Festival-goers can now plan their ultimate weekend of music, comedy and wellness with the Connect Festival 2023 app, creating a personalised schedule. 

Connect will bring an eclectic array of musical talent, comedy, spoken word and wellness to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Showgrounds next weekend (25th – 27th August). Taking to the stage at this year’s festival includes Primal Scream, Franz Ferdinand, Fred again.., boygenius and Loyle Carner. Festival goers can now get prepared for a weekend to remember with an ‘everything you need to you’ guide created by Connect organisers. 

Those with General Admission or VIP tickets should download the Ticketmaster app, log in to their account and view their ticket on the app ahead of arriving at The Royal Highland Showgrounds. Viewing the ticket on the Ticketmaster app before coming to the festival will make sure fans can still access it, even if they don’t have a signal. 

Anyone planning to camp at the festival must have a Three Day Festival ticket in order to access their accommodation – no other ticket holders can access the campsite. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult 25+, with a maximum of 2 under 18’s per 1 adult. 

A full arrival info pack will be emailed to camping ticket holders approximately one week before the festival. 

Where possible, Connect is urging people to use public transport to get to and from The Royal Highland Showgrounds. With an array of travel options, it’s strongly advised that trains, buses and tram services are used to get to the venue. 

From Edinburgh city centre, Lothian Buses have arranged a dedicated Festival Shuttle, calling at George Street, Shandwick Place and Haymarket Station. Edinburgh Trams are also in operation, getting fans to Ingliston Park & Ride then hopping on the free tram shuttle bus to drop you off right at the festival gates. 

For those travelling from elsewhere in the central belt, CityLink have put on extra coaches to and from Glasgow, Stirling and Coatbridge across the festival weekend due to high demand selling out the first release. Stagecoach buses are a great option for people travelling from further afield in Scotland. 

Car parking is available for £10 per car, per day and must be booked in advance. Blue badge parking is also available in a dedicated accessible parking area, and must be pre-arranged. For more information on the best ways to get to the festival, visit the   Connect website . 

The family viewing area is located within The Grand Parade, giving families space to spread out, baby changing facilities, and a place to park your buggy, whilst maintaining views of The Grand Parade stage. 

The Honeycomb is set within The Meadow and offers kids activities, a playground and space for nap time, and will be open each day of the festival. No pre-booking is required to take part in the kids activities, and they will all be provided free of charge.

Sustainability

Sustainability continues to be a priority for Connect organisers, who are asking festival goers to play their part in taking conscious climate action by following the below tips. 

• Reduce emissions by making sustainable travel choices – carshare, cycle, or use public transport. 
• Buy vintage, swap clothes with friends or wear what you already have to embrace circular fashion this summer.
• Bring a refillable water bottle (no glass, and under 1 litre) to make use of the free drinking water on site. 
• To reduce campsite waste, please try to avoid poor quality camping equipment and make sure you take your kit home. 
• Give vegetarian or vegan options a go and reduce the environmental impact of your food.
• Visit our partners and charities on site who are doing amazing things for music, for our communities and composting rates. 

Don’t Bring List

Connect has a full section on its website on what you can and cannot bring into the event. Bags and rucksacks are allowed for essential items, but should be smaller than an A3 piece of paper. 

Items that fans should not bring include: 

• Food or drink 
• Glass (including perfumes and water bottles)
• Flares or smoke canisters (These are dangerous and now illegal to have at large events)
• Professional cameras or selfie sticks
• Large umbrellas

August in Scotland can be temperamental so, although we’re all hoping for glorious sunshine, please be prepared come rain or shine. Whether you’re a camping or day attendee, be prepared with clothing for all weather types, sunscreen and a jacket for the colder evenings. 

Connect app 

Plan your weekend with the Connect Festival 2023 app.

The app has now officially launched, giving fans the most up-to-date information on the festival weekend, along with a map to the site and a special feature that allows them to create a personalised schedule for the full weekend. By ‘favouriting’ must-see acts, fans should keep their notifications on and the app will send reminders so they won’t miss a moment. 

To download the free app, visit your app store or the Connect website. 

Apple download –   https://apps.apple.com/us/app/connect-festival-2023/id1636691752  

Android download –   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greencopper.connect  

Last-minute tickets for Connect are available to purchase via  connectmusicfestival.com , starting at £16.50 for a child ticket and £74.25 for an adult ticket. Tickets can be purchased on payment plans, where the cost of your ticket will be split into three smaller payments.

Purchase tickets  here . 

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The festival unites some of the most influential and pioneering names in music from around the world with some of Scotland’s up and comers. Connect Festival hasn’t been put on in over ten years, with the last events held at Inveraray Castle in Argyll in 2007 and 2008.

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Tickets are available on the website .

General Admission begins at £65 plus booking fees for a day ticket, or a three-day ticket for £165 plus booking fees. VIP day tickets are priced at £95 plus booking fees, or a VIP three-day ticket is available for £240.

Car parking at the festival is available for £10 per day on Ticketmaster. The nearest tram stop is a 25-minute walk away, or is accessible through the festival’s free shuttle bus.

Happy buses are available from various points across Scotland from Hamilton to Helensburgh or Glenrothes. Prices start at £16.

Additionally, the Airlink buses run regularly from both Glasgow and Edinburgh and drop off near the festival site.

The car parks at the festival are open from 8am on Friday, August 26 until midday on Monday, August 29. The arena is open from midday until 10.30pm each day.

If you’re camping, the campsite is open from Friday, August 26 at 9am until Monday, August 29 at 11am.

The festival doesn’t allow anyone under the age of five, and anyone between the age of five and fifteen must be accompanied by someone over the age of 21. They’ve asked anyone with a child to print out a guardianship form, and pass it to a member of staff on entry.

A full list of information is available on the Connect Festival website .

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Everything You Need To Know About Connect Festival 2022

Published: aug 16, 2022.

WITH just two weeks until it makes its debut at the Royal Highland Centre Showgrounds in Edinburgh, Connect Festival is all set to welcome some of the national and international names in music for a brand-new festival experience.

Taking place on August 26th – 28th, festival organisers have revealed an exciting glimpse into what fans can expect at the new site, releasing the highly-anticipated site map, offering Connect attendees the chance to reconnect with their inner reveller and take in all of the weekend’s eclectic offerings.

Featuring stages such as the Grand Parade, Unknown Pleasures, Guitars and Other Mahchines, the Tiny Changes Gardeners Cottage, the Speakeasy tent and the newly minted Rest and Be Thankful stage, festival-goers can get acquainted with the lay-out below.

  The weekend’s festivities will take place across three stages;   The Grand Parade   where guests can expect to get up close to the biggest names in music such as The National, IDLES, The Chemical Brothers, The Twilight Sad, Little Simz, Self Esteem and more;   Guitars & Other Machines   which is a space for up-and-coming, grassroots artists and your favourites of the future such as Joesef, CMAT, LVRA, Hamish Hawk, Lizzie Reid etc., plus a few heroes in there too, and finally the   Unknown Pleasures stage which invites fans to explore their adventurous side with a programme of electronic music featuring the likes of Optimo, Sam Gellaitry, TAAHLIAH, Erol Alkan and more.

Over at the Speakeasy there will be a host of talent and conversation on show, from comedy acts sure to get the tent erupting in laughs, to artist Q&As with the likes of LVRA and Stuart Braithwaite & James Graham of Mogwai and The Twilight Sad. Friday welcomes the hosts of The Black Scot Pod, listen as Suzie and Shirley share heart-warming anecdotes of their childhoods growing up in Scotland, pop culture, current events, and everything in-between with plenty of banter and laughs in the mix. Award-winning comedian Mark Nelson is on hand, since winning the inaugural Scottish Comedian of the Year Award in 2006, his career has gone from strength to strength and his appearance at Connect is not to be missed.

What’s more, the festival has teamed up with Tiny Changes who will host a pop-up stage at this year’s festival. The Gardener’s Cottage will be open between 1pm and 4pm each day for secret acoustic sessions from a mixture of established names, alongside the best emerging Scottish talent. Only half of the line-up has been announced, and the remaining secret acts will be teased through a series of clues on the day of their performance. Festival goers will need to download the app and switch on their notifications to know when these exclusive performances will take place. Those who have been announced to play stripped back sets include rising soul star Joesef, rising singer-songwriter Lizzie Reid, sublime surrealist Terra Kin and Glasgow’s folk collective Admiral Fallow.

When you’re not dancing into the night or singing along to your favourite acts, it’s time to indulge in some crowd-pleasing cuisine over at Forage and Feast. Whether you’re purely plant-based, or looking for that special weekend treat, there’s plenty of choice to feed all appetites and cravings. From exotic street food, to exceptional Scottish chefs offering up a smorgasbord of traditional dishes paired with an exciting modern twist.

To ensure you receive all Connect news, you can register at https://www.connectmusicfestival.com

Meanwhile, organisers have also revealed the set times for the weekend’s proceedings, meaning festival-goers can plan their weekend now. Download the app here. 

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Car parking  – Parking is £10 per day via Ticketmaster advance purchase

Tram  – A 25 min walk or use our free shuttle to/from trams throughout day and night.

Train  – City Shuttle 98 Service will run from Edinburgh Waverley and Edinburgh Haymarket.

Taxis  – Taxis and drop offs can drive into our dedicated taxi area

Chartered Coaches  – Happy Buses are available from 34 different pick-up points across Scotland From Hamilton to Helensburgh, Glasgow to Glenrothes. Prices start at £16 return from Livingston

Bus services  – The Airlink/900 runs regularly from Glasgow to Edinburgh and drops off near the festival site.

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Flight Operations

The 640,137 flights operated in May 2024 were 104.46% of the 612,797 flights operated in May 2023. Operated flights in May 2024 were up 4.46% year-over-year from the 612,797 flights operated in May 2023 and up 3.97% month-over-month from 615,715 flights operated in April 2024. 

In May 2024, the 10 marketing network carriers reported 649,428 scheduled domestic flights, 9,291 (1.4%) of which were cancelled. In April 2024, airlines scheduled 619,940 domestic flights, 4,225 (0.7%) of which were cancelled. In May 2023, airlines scheduled 616,630 domestic flights, 3,833 (0.6%) of which were cancelled.

May 2024 On-Time Arrival

In May 2024, reporting marketing carriers posted an on-time arrival rate of 72.6%, down from both 80.4% in April 2024 and 81.2% in May 2023. The year-to-date on-time arrival rate for 2024 is 77.5%.

Highest Marketing Carrier On-Time Arrival Rates May 2024 (ATCR Table 1)

• Delta Air Lines Network – 79.8%
• Allegiant Air – 78.8%
• Alaska Airlines Network – 78.0% 

Lowest Marketing Carrier On-Time Arrival Rates May 2024 (ATCR Table 1)

• Frontier Airlines – 63.6%
• American Airlines Network – 66.3%
• Southwest Airlines – 71.4%

May 2024 Flight Cancellations

In May 2024, reporting marketing carriers cancelled 1.4% of their scheduled domestic flights, higher than both the rate of 0.7% in April 2024 and the rate of 0.6% in May 2023. The year-to-date cancellation rate for 2024 is 1.5%.

Lowest Marketing Carrier Rates of Cancelled Flights May 2024 (ATCR Table 6)

• Allegiant Air – 0.4%  
• Delta Air Lines Network – 0.4%   
• Alaska Airlines Network – 0.4%    

Highest Marketing Carrier Rates of Cancelled Flights May 2024 (ATCR Table 6)

• American Airlines Network – 2.7%    
• Frontier Airlines – 2.6%    
• Hawaiian Airlines – 2.5%    

Complaints About Airline Service

Earlier this month, DOT released data on the submissions (complaints, inquiries, and opinions) it received from consumers about air travel for June-December 2023 and the full calendar year 2023. The submissions about air travel in calendar year 2023 are the highest number on record except for calendar year 2020.   

The release of the submissions data in the ATCR continues to be delayed primarily because of the high volume of complaints against airlines and ticket agents received by the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) and the time needed to review and process these consumer complaints using the Department’s outdated legacy consumer complaint application system. Over the past three years, complaints made up an average of 91% of consumer submissions. DOT plans to release data on the submission received from consumers about air travel for January-May 2024 later this month. .

The Department has been actively working on modernizing its system for handling consumer complaints with the support of a Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) investment to improve the customer experience for the tens of thousands of consumers who use the system each year. The modernization of the system will also enable OACP to engage in oversight of the airline industry more effectively and report complaint data to the public more quickly.   

Tarmac Delays

In May 2024, airlines reported 38 tarmac delays of more than three hours on domestic flights, compared to 11 tarmac delays of more than three hours on domestic flights reported in April 2024. In May 2024, airlines reported four tarmac delay of more than four hours on an international flight, compared to one tarmac delay of more than four hours on international flights reported in April 2024. 

Airlines are required to have and adhere to assurances that they will not allow aircraft to remain on the tarmac for more than three hours for domestic flights and four hours for international flights without providing passengers the option to deplane, subject to exceptions related to safety, security, and Air Traffic Control related reasons. An exception also exists for departure delays if the airline begins to return the aircraft to a suitable disembarkation point to deplane passengers by those times.

The Department investigates extended tarmac delays.

Mishandled Baggage

In May 2024, reporting marketing carriers handled 43.4 million bags and posted a mishandled baggage rate of 0.58%, higher than the rate of 0.46% in April 2024, and higher than the rate of 0.51% in May 2023.

The Department began displaying the mishandled baggage data as a percentage (i.e., per 100 bags enplaned) in January 2022. This is consistent with the manner that the mishandled wheelchairs and scooters rate is calculated and displayed.     In the prior three calendar year reports (2019 to 2021), the Department calculated the mishandled baggage rate based on the number of mishandled bags per 1,000 checked bags. 

Mishandled Wheelchairs and Scooters

In May 2024, reporting marketing carriers reported checking 88,281 wheelchairs and scooters and mishandling 1,099 for a rate of 1.24% mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, lower than the rate of 1.27% mishandled in April 2024 and lower than the rate of 1.27% mishandled in May 2023.

To address many of the significant barriers and challenges experienced by passengers who use wheelchairs, the Department has proposed a rulemaking that, if adopted as proposed would make it an automatic violation of the Department’s Air Carrier Access Act regulations for airlines to mishandle a passenger’s wheelchair. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would also enhance training requirements for airline personnel who provide hands-on transfer assistance to passengers and handle wheelchairs. The proposal is available at https://www.regulations.gov, docket number DOT-OST-2022-0144.

Bumping/Oversales

Bumping/oversales data, unlike other air carrier data, are reported quarterly rather than monthly. For the first quarter of 2024, the 10 U.S. reporting marketing carriers posted an involuntary denied boarding, or bumping, rate of 0.27 per 10,000 passengers, lower than both the rate of 0.29 in the first quarter of 2023 and higher than the rate of 0.20 in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Incidents Involving Animals

In May 2024, carriers reported two incidents involving the death, injury, or loss of an animal while traveling by air, one death and one injury, higher than the zero reports filed in both April 2024 and in May 2023.

As part of its IT modernization, DOT’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) is improving the options for covered carriers to submit their monthly and annual Reports on Incidents Involving Animals During Air Transport. While the new system is being developed, OACP is permitting covered carriers to delay submission of reports on incidents involving animals during air transport. Annual data on such incidents will be published when DOT receives carriers’ complete submissions of the 2023 data. 

Consumers may file air travel consumer or civil rights complaints online at   https://secure.dot.gov/air-travel-complaint , or they may mail a complaint to the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection, U.S. Department of Transportation, C-70, W96-432, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590.

The ATCR and other aviation consumer matters of interest to the public can be found at https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer .

DOT’s Historic Record of Consumer Protection Under the Biden-Harris Administration

• DOT has issued a final rule that requires airlines to provide automatic cash refunds to passengers when owed and another final rule to protect consumers from costly surprise airline fees. These rules significantly expand consumer protections in air travel, provide passengers an easier pathway to refunds when owed, and save consumers more than half a billion dollars every year in hidden and surprise junk fees. Provisions of the final rule on airline refunds were fortified through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63) that President Biden signed into law on May 16, 2024. The final rule that DOT issued to protect consumers against costly airline junk fees has been challenged in court by the airline industry and the court has put a temporary hold on implementation of this rule. The Department will continue to defend this rule and notes that nothing in the Court’s decision prevents airlines from voluntarily complying with this common-sense rule.  
• In addition, DOT is improving transportation for individuals with disabilities. In July 2023, DOT finalized a rule which requires airlines to make lavatories on new, single-aisle aircraft more accessible. Then, in February 2024, DOT issued a proposal to address other barriers that Americans who use a wheelchair encounter when it comes to air travel by, among other things, proposing to mandate enhanced training for airline employees and contractors who physically assist passenger with disabilities and handle passengers’ wheelchairs.  
• Further, when necessary, DOT takes enforcement action against airlines and ticket agents that fail to comply with the Department’s aviation consumer protection requirements. In 2023, DOT issued the largest fines in the history of the consumer protection office. This includes a $140 million penalty against Southwest Airlines for failing passengers during the 2022 holiday meltdown. That penalty, which was in addition to over $600 million DOT already ensured was refunded by Southwest to passengers, requires Southwest to establish a $90 million compensation system for passengers affected by significant delays and cancellations beginning April 30, 2024 . Additionally, DOT has helped return nearly $4 billion in refunds to travelers since the pandemic began.  
• In April, DOT announced the launch of the bipartisan Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with 18 state attorneys general to investigate airlines and ticket agents and hold them accountable when they violate aviation consumer protection laws. The partnership significantly expands the Department’s oversight capacity by establishing a new fast-track system prioritizing misconduct cases from state attorneys general who uncover unfair or deceptive airline practices. Through the partnership, DOT will provide state attorneys general with access to the federal complaint database and help ensure that airlines cooperate with state investigations.

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As one of the area's largest music festivals, Outside Lands brings a mix of San Francisco culture infused with three days of music, art, and food. Now in its 16th year, the 2024 Outside Lands continues its multi-genre reputation from August 9 to 11 with headliners like "Espresso" singer Sabrina Carpenter, alternative rock band The Killers, country singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson, and hip hop-country artist Post Malone.

The 2024 Outside Lands music festival features a long list of artists performing across multiple stages in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Organized by Another Planet Entertainment and Superfly, the event is known for bringing both established and up-and-coming artists to the stage, a list which this year includes The Postal Service, Grace Jones, Kaytranada, Jungle, Chappell Roan, Tyla, Slowdive, Idris Elba, The Last Dinner Party, Victoria Monét, and more.

But along with the list of performers, the event is known for merging music with San Francisco culture, including art, food and drinks. Grass Lands, the first curated cannabis celebration from a major music festival in the US, is set to return. Among the event's multiple areas, fans will also find an open-air dance at the SOMA stage and an inclusive celebration of LGBTQ+ spaces at the Dolores' stage.

Here's what fans need to know about how to buy 2024 Outside Lands tickets, from original tickets to verified retailers, including StubHub and VividSeats .

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Outside Lands Music Festival 2024 schedule

Outside Lands is a three-day event in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. The 2024 event is slated for Aug. 9-11. In addition to general admission tickets, VIP and Golden Gate Club tickets are also available. Festivities start each day starting at noon Pacific time, but specific acts and stages have varying set times. 

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Festival goers can visit Outside Lands with either a single-day ticket or a three-day pass. 

Some original tickets for the Outside Lands 2024 are still available through the festival's website and Front Gate Tickets . Third-party resellers, including StubHub and Vivid Seats, also have limited tickets available. New users to VividSeats can get $20 off their first order of $200 or more with the promo code INSIDER20 . 

The front gates open at 11 a.m. daily, with music from noon to 10 p.m. 

Parking is unavailable at the festival location and is limited in the surrounding areas. The festival organizers recommend public transportation, walking, biking, or a local shuttle. Shuttle tickets are available from the festival's website .

As an outdoor festival at a park that's 3.5 miles wide, guests should also plan to dress for the weather and venue, including comfortable shoes.

General admission tickets start at $528.15 for a three-day pass or $226.20 for a single-day pass, including fees. As of writing, original tickets are still available, but third-party resellers, including StubHub and VividSeats, also have tickets listed. Original tickets tend to offer the better price, though prices can occasionally dip lower from third-party sellers.

Along with general admission tickets, the festival has three different ticket options that add extra perks. General Admission+, $349.80 single-day or $784.90 three-day, upgrades the experience with expedited entry, a GA+ lounge with flush toilets, water bottle refill stations, and complimentary soft drinks. 

VIP ticket holders gain access to an exclusive VIP entry gate and dedicated VIP viewing areas. The VIP tickets also include access to a VIP lounge with exclusive food vendors, plus upgraded bars and bathrooms. VIP tickets sell for $515.75 a single day or $1,160.05 for a three-day pass.

The priciest ticket package, the Golden Gate Club, features a dedicated viewing area in front of the three main stages, a dedicated entrance, complimentary food and drinks, and a golf cart service between stages. Original tickets for the Golden Gate Club are listed at $2,366.70 for a single day and $5,304.65 for three-day passes.

Purchasing a shuttle ticket ahead of time can also save fans hassle on the day of the festival, with a single-day shuttle for $29.50 or a three-day for $44.50.

The festival organizers several artists performing at Outside Lands, which you can find in the full schedule available online . Here's the list of artists for each day:

Friday, August 9 :

• The Killers, Daniel Caesar, Jungle, Gryffin, Young the Giant, Reneé Rapp, Knock2, Tyla, Kevin Abstract, The Japanese House, Sidepiece, The Last Dinner Party, Snakehips, Real Estate, Mindchatter, Shiba San, CID, Daði Freyr, Joe Kay, Jared Jackson, Confidence Man, Darius, Shaboozey, Rocco, Kasablanca, Devault, Underscores, Marsh, Billy Woods, The Lemon Twigs, Rochelle Jordan, Odie Leigh, Yulia Niko, Miles., Valencia Grace, Jackie Hollander

Saturday August 10 :

• Sabrina Carpenter, The Postal Service, Grace Jones, Chris Lake, Schoolboy Q, Fletcher, Channel Tres, Charley Crockett, Men I Trust, Amyl and the Sniffers, The Blessed Madonna, Romy, STRFKR, K.Flay, Allen Stone, Tsha, Ryan Beatty, Sofia Kourtesis, Leisure, Vandelux, Dusky, Medium Build, Mimi Webb, Kaleena Zanders, Balthyvs, Trueno, Binki, Darumas, Anish Kumar, AG Club, Lady Wray, French Cassettes, Chuck Gunn

Sunday, August 11 :

• Sturgill Simpson, Post Malone, Kaytranada, Teddy Swims, Victoria Monét, Chappell Roan, Slowdive, Killer Mike, TV Girl, Idris Elba, Ben Howard, Paul Cauthen, Seth Troxler, BadBadNotGood, Uncle Waffles, Amen Dunes, Roosevelt, Corinne Bailey Rae, Elyanna, Wisp, Chance Peña, Daily Bread, Honeyluv, Jaden Thompson, Sons of the East, CMAT, Ayybo, Cimafunk, Katie Pruitt, OGI, Angrybaby, Dan SPencer, Lael Neale, Buns

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Try this: Craft Beer and Wine Festival; Show and Shine; Washougal Art and Music Festival

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The Craft Beer and Wine Festival is this weekend in Esther Short Park at West Eighth and Esther streets in downtown Vancouver. The festival (for 21 and older only) features craft beers, local wines and craft spirits, with proceeds benefiting Choice Charities and the Clark County Food Bank. The music lineup includes Revisiting Creedence with some original band members, Johnny Wheels and the Swamp Donkeys, Queen tribute band Queen Mother, Cheap trick tribute band A Cheaper Trick and The Cars tribute band Candy-O. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $7 to $200. Get details at thecraftwinefest.com .

Sights and sounds

The Washougal Art and Music Festival is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Reflection Plaza on Washougal’s Main Street, featuring local artists selling paintings, pottery, fiber arts, photography, lapidary, watercolors, mixed media and jewelry. Hear live music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by singers and songwriters from the Washougal Songcraft Festival. Clark County Poet Laureate Susan Dingle will host a community poetry writing project. Learn more at washougalarts.org .

Fenders and fins

The Uptown Village Association Show and Shine , hosted by the Slo Poks Car Club, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in Vancouver’s Uptown Village. The event is open to all hot rods, custom cars, bikes, rat rods and collector cars. The show includes raffles, giveaways and goodie bags. Registration is $15 per car, plus a donation of school supplies. Spectators are free. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hough Foundation. Cars should enter on the corner of McLoughlin Boulevard and Main Street. For details, call Michael Finn at 360-281-5333.

Furry photos

The Historic Trust will offer free pet portrait sessions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. A portrait photographer will capture pet poses with a professional portrait backdrop and provide free downloads. No appointments are needed. Photo sessions will be first come, first served. The event includes selfie stations, free whipped cream “pup cups” and a patio lounge with food and beverages for sale. Representatives from the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society will be on site with adoptable pets. Get details at thehistorictrust.org .

Pints not posts

The Historic Trust and Humanities Washington present “ How Beer Might Save Democracy ” from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Red Cross Building, 605 Barnes St., Vancouver. Michael Goldsby, beer enthusiast and associate professor of philosophy at Washington State University, suggests we get off social media and back into bars — or tasting rooms or coffee shops or bowling alleys. Unlike social media, face-to-face meetings allow us to connect to one another in an authentic, focused and empathetic way. Admission is free but register at thehistorictrust.org .

For more details about these and other events — including the Kiggins Theatre’s Comedy on Tap with Sam Millar , Bingo Nights at Latte Da Coffee and Wine Bar and the Boys & Girls Clubs Cornhole Classic fundraiser — visit events.columbian.com .

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How to watch the 2024 Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival: Race schedule, performances and more

T he colorful, competitive Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival returns to Lakeshore State Park on Aug. 10 for another exciting year of dragon boat races, Chinese cultural performances and hands-on activities.

The all-day event is organized by the  Milwaukee Chinese Community Center and the  Organization of Chinese Americans Wisconsin Chapter . The festival's stated mission is "to showcase a variety of Chinese culture, food and traditions."

Dragon boat racing is a traditional Chinese watersport in which teams of 22 ― made up of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steerer ― paddle a long wooden boat, guided by the drum beat, as fast as they can. Numerous local companies and organizations are footing teams this year, including Kohl's, Milwaukee Tool, Northwestern Mutual and Rockwell Automation.

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From race schedules to performance information, here's what to know about the 2024 Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival.

When is the Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival?

The 2024 Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival takes place on Saturday, Aug. 10. Team registration and campsite set-up begin at 7 a.m., and the festival ends around dinnertime.

Where is the Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival?

The Dragon Boat Festival takes place at Lakeshore State Park, 500 N. Harbor Drive.

When are the dragon boat races?

According to the festival website , there are three race start times throughout the day. The qualifying dragon boat race heats start at 8 a.m., the semi-final race heats start at 10:30 a.m., and the final race heats start at 1:20 p.m.

Each team is guaranteed three races. Their finishing times in the first round will determine the division in which each team races for the semi-final and championship rounds. About 50 teams are expected to compete. A rolling awards ceremony and beer tent celebrations begin at 2 p.m.

How do I watch the dragon boat races?

Spectators can watch the dragon boat races free of charge from Lakeshore State Park. The event is not ticketed, and spectators are encouraged to watch from the Lakeshore State Park Beach.

Can I still register a team for the dragon boat races?

Unfortunately not; registration closed on July 30.

Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival activities, performances and details

In addition to the races, festival-goers can enjoy traditional dance, Chinese folk music and martial arts performances. There will be hands-on opportunities for children and families to create opera masks and lanterns, play traditional games, participate in a dragon parade, and learn to speak and write Chinese. A lunch break and cultural performances begin at 1 p.m.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: How to watch the 2024 Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival: Race schedule, performances and more

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