There are limited reserved camping sites available at an extra cost, these are available via the ticketing system.

General Camping is available for all that purchase a Season + Camping ticket.

• If you are planning to camp in general camping (Acton Arena, or the Oval (no cars allowed on oval) or in any other areas, please buy a ‘Season+Camping’ ticket, which allows you to camp in a sites that are not reserved. Make sure you arrive with friends if you would like to camp with them as there is no reserving of spots.

• Please note the Bicentennial and Cotter campgrounds are reserved camping only in 2026.

• If you are planning to camp in the Bicentennial, Cotter or Stables campgrounds, please buy a ‘Season+Camping’ ticket for each person camping and then add a ‘reserved’ site. You can choose between the three campgrounds, powered, unpowered and tent-only sites, depending on availability in each of these campgrounds. In the next step, you will then need to choose a numbered site from one of our campground's maps. If you would like to be near friends, please coordinate with them.

• Power is available only to those who have purchased pre-paid powered sites.

• Once you have paid for your tickets, you will be required to assign each ticket to its intended recipient. You may be required to present photo ID or a concession card to verify your identity at the gates. Should you need to transfer a ticket into the name of another person, you can do this via the Humanitix platform. Camping and car passes are available only to Season Ticket holders. Where possible, all patrons sharing a tent/site should be included in a single transaction.

Camping is available from Monday 30th March at 9am, and we encourage you to arrive early and enjoy the many attractions around Canberra before the festival begins.

If you intend to camp before 12pm on Wednesday 1st April you will be required to pay for pre-festival camping via the ticketing platform. Please note that access to the Entertainment Zone is not available until the festival opens on Thursday afternoon at 5pm.

Yes, you can add a ‘rent-a-tent’ do your Season + Camping ticket via the ticketing platform. The tents will be set-up prior to your arrival in the Action Arena campground and will not be available for pre-festival camping.

Each tent includes stretchers, mattresses and a lantern.

• All our campsites are line-marked with clearways for vehicles, and you must not camp in the clearways. All our sites are generously proportioned, well-placed and meet our stringent risk and safety requirements for your safety and enjoyment while camping.

• If you pay for a reserved camping site and select your campground, you can see the measurements for the Stables and Bicentennial individual camp sites, as different options are available.

• Our sites are generously proportioned and will accommodate large groups of 6-8 campers in a single large tent, unless specified on the camping map.

• Please note that tent pegs may only be a maximum of 250mm long! This is to protect the irrigation systems that run throughout our campground.

Camping is available from 9am Monday 30th March to Tuesday 7th April at 12pm. For those camping Monday 30th to Wednesday 1st please purchase pre-Festival Camping as well as your Season + Camping ticket. Each site is generously proportioned and permits one tent or caravan/motorhome, and one vehicle.

Please note that tent pegs may only be a maximum of 250mm long! This is to protect the irrigation systems that run throughout our campgrounds.

Camping is available in five zones:

• The Stables: Powered spots are available for booking in this area via the ticketing system. General Camping is also available in this area. The campground for avid sessions musicians, it’s not a quiet campground.

• Cotter Campground: Reserved sites only. No general camping will be available in this area in 2026. Powered and non-powered sites are available in this campground. All sites in this area must be pre-booked, no general camping is available. Motorhomes, caravans and large sites for those who enjoy their space. This campground is located near the laundry facilities.

• Bicentennial Campground: Reserved sites only. No general camping will be available in this are in 2026. Powered and non-powered sites are available in this campground. All sites in this area must be pre-booked, no general camping is available. A shaded grassy campground best for those who like an early night and a peaceful morning. A good choice for families with young children. A 10pm sound curfew, with an expectation that sound throughout the day is kept to a level that allows for naps and late starts.

• The Acton Arena Campground and EPIC Oval Campground: General group camping. Your typical no-fuss festival camping arrangement with neat rows, close amenities. No reserved camping available. No cars are allowed on the oval at any time.

There is also an Access Campground: This area is for people with accessibility requirements such as power for medical purposes and is nearby to accessible toilets and facilities. To camp in this area an application form is required. This can be found on our Accessibility page.

Power: available only to pre-paid powered sites. There is no power in the general campsites, no exceptions.

Power is available only to pre-paid powered sites. There is no power in the general campsites, no exceptions.

Only one car is permitted per campsite. All vehicles parked in amongst the campgrounds must remain parked for the duration of your stay - emergencies excepted. Please note that this rule also applies in the Pre-Festival period. No campervans or vehicles of any sort are permitted on Epic Oval Ground.

There are some places around the camping zone that cars can park that are not amongst the campgrounds that allow for vehicle movement, though they are limited and can not be reserved. If you would like to have use of your vehicle to explore your beautiful Canberran surrounds, we recommend you park in the Wells Station Road car park for ease of exit and entry.

All vehicles on site must display a valid car pass at all times.

The Camping Office is located at Gate 7, off Old Well Station Road. If you’re a Festival Camper, you’ll be greeted by our Camping team upon arrival. Any issues that you have concerning camping can be addressed at this office. The Camping Office operates between the following hours:

• Monday - Saturday : 9am - 7pm

• Sunday - Monday: 10am - 6pm

• Tuesday: 9am - 5pm