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beach road weekend FAQs

Please make sure you have read this page before contacting us by email. Answering common questions through our website first helps us answer you faster when you have inquiries not addressed on our website!

  • When is Beach Road Weekend?
    Beach Road Weekend 2023 will be held from Friday, August 25th - Sunday, August 27th.
  • What is the festival lineup?
    CLICK HERE to view the 2023 lineup
  • What is the schedule for each day?
  • When do gates open and close?
    On all three days, doors open at 11AM, with music running from 12PM to 8PM. Local bands will play from 8PM to 9:30PM and festival gates will close at 9:30PM.
  • What benefits do the different VIP packages offer?
    CLICK HERE to view all package levels and perks!
  • Can I upgrade my already purchased tickets?
    If you are interested in upgrading your tickets, please email boxoffice@beachroadweekend.com. Upgrades cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability.
  • Can I buy tickets anywhere else?
    If you want 100% confidence in your ticket purchase, you should only purchase your tickets from BeachRoadWeekend.com or Ticketmaster.com. In the event of a festival cancellation, your tickets will only be refunded when purchased through these avenues. Tickets from other websites or resellers cannot be verified by the festival.
  • What types of tickets are available?
    Purchase your ticket on our TICKETS page, where you will find more details on each festival ticket type. Please note prices are subject to change.
  • What is the difference between your Tiers of GA tickets? 
    All tiers grant the same access to the general admission area of the festival. The only difference between tiers in GA passes is the price. As inventory sells out, the next tier will automatically become available.
  • Do I need a ticket for my child?
    Children under 2 are admitted FREE with a paying adult ticket holder.
  • Can I transfer my tickets to someone else?
    Tickets purchased through a Beach Road Weekend hotel package may not be resold or transferred; ticket buyers must be the ones attending the festival. $150 Islander Tickets are not eligible for transfer and will be voided with the purchase price refunded to the original purchaser if transferred. Three-day passes, single-day passes, Sandbar upgrade passes, and Beach Club VIP upgrade passes are eligible for transfer through Ticketmaster. Transfer is open: you should see a small blue “transfer” button near the bottom of your ticket. Click HERE to learn more about ticket transfer.
  • Can I resell my tickets?
    Tickets purchased through a Beach Road Weekend hotel package may not be resold or transferred; ticket buyers must be the ones attending the festival. $150 Islander Tickets, Sandbar upgrade passes, and Beach Club VIP upgrade passes are not eligible for resale and will be voided with the purchase price refunded to the original purchaser if resold. Three-day passes and single day passes are eligible for resale through Ticketmaster. Resale is open: you should see a small blue “resell” button near the bottom of your ticket. Click HERE to learn more about Ticketmaster resale.
  • What is your refund & exchange policy?
    All ticket sales are final. We do not accept returns for refund or exchange. Please see our hotel package refund policy HERE.
  • Can I split up my 3-day pass to multiple people?
    No. A 3-day pass must be used by the same person all 3 days, as a 3-day pass is one ticket. You may transfer an entire 3-day pass to someone else - please see our information on "transferring tickets" for more details about this.
  • Do you sell single day tickets?
    Single day tickets are available! Please see all our available single day ticket options HERE.
  • Can I bring chairs, blankets, strollers, etc.?
    Please see the below lists for allowed and prohibited items. These lists are subject to change. ALLOWED Blankets or Beach Mats (maximum size 5’ x 5’). Please note that chairs and blankets will only be allowed in the designated Chair & Blanket zones. Small soft-back, foldable chairs (low-backed or floor seated only, 30” height maximum). Chairs with pockets will not be permitted. Examples HERE. Please note that chairs and blankets will only be allowed in the designated Chair & Blanket zones. Strollers Cameras (basic point and shoot consumer-grade cameras) without detachable lenses and other accessories. Monopods, tripods, GoPro mounts, and other attachments are NOT allowed. GoPro cameras without accessories Sunscreen lotion (no aerosol containers) Bug Repellant (no aerosol containers) Empty water bottles (plastic or aluminum) Camelback type water bottle (max size is 36 oz) External battery chargers Bags within bag policy guidelines (see below) Medical equipment approved by our accessibility team prior to the festival (please email info@beachroadweekend.com and let us know what your accommodation needs are. Note that bringing medical equipment into the festival may require special entry accommodations that must be discussed with info@beachroadweekend.com ahead of time. PROHIBITED Aerosol containers (including sunscreen and personal beauty products) Bicycles inside the festival grounds (free parking is available near festival entrance) Bags that do not fit within our bag policy below. All bags are subject to search Camera accessories, such as tripods, monopods, go pro mounts and attachments, detachable lenses, or other commercial equipment Camping or tent setups Chairs beyond 30" height maximum or chairs with pockets Coolers of any kind (exceptions may be made for medical use - please email info@beachroadweekend.com prior to the festival. Note that bringing medical equipment into the festival may require special entry accommodations that must be discussed with info@beachroadweekend.com ahead of time. Cordoning off your chairs with tape/rope Drones or any other remote flying device Drugs or drug paraphernalia Firearms, explosives, and weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.) Glass containers of any kind Hammocks Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind Inflatable furniture (rafts, chairs, etc.) Laser pointers Liquids in unsealed bottles/vessels Outside food or beverage (including alcohol) Outside musical instruments or AV equipment Pets (except service animals) Professional audio recording equipment Professional video equipment – no video recording will be allowed Professional cameras (any camera with the option to detach a lens) Professional grade radios/walkie talkies Skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, bicycles, carts, or any personal motorized vehicles Suitcases Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind including umbrellas Totems, rage sticks and flags. Items deemed by Festival organizers as unsafe, inappropriate, offensive, or used for purposes other than intended are prohibited and may be confiscated on site. Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, giveaways, samples, etc. Umbrellas Any other items deemed a possible threat to the safety of other festival-goers
  • What is your bag policy?
    We strongly encourage you not to bring bags of any sort. If you must bring a bag, please abide by the following:
  • Do you have storage lockers?
    We are partnering with The Mobile Locker Co again to provide onsite locker storage! We highly encourage you to pre-purchase storage as space is limited. Purchase your storage today by visiting Beach Road Weekend | The Mobile Locker Co
  • What is the address of the festival?
    Veterans Memorial Park 64 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
  • How can I get to the island?
    Beach Road Weekend is held on an island – the easiest way to get to and from the festival is to stay on the island. If you are staying off-island, securing a ferry ticket ahead of time is highly suggested. The Steamship Authority, the main ferry outfit for the island, will not increase capacity to meet the demand of festival weekend. We expect that getting a spot on the post-festival departures to Falmouth or Woods Hole on the Steamships will be unpredictable at best. If it fills up, they will not send another vessel to meet excess demand. In order to overcome that uncertainty, we have secured post festival ferries to Hyannis and New Bedford. Hotels in both locations are plentiful and inexpensive, but they are nowhere near Falmouth or Woods Hole. You will be able to book reserved seats either at www.hylinecruises.com (Hyannis), or www.seastreak.com (New Bedford) respectively. If you are staying off-island, we encourage you to stay in Hyannis or New Bedford, and be sure to book ferry tickets in advance. Beach Road Weekend has a few off-island hotel packages launching this week, some of which include ferry tickets.
  • What forms of transportation are available on the island? Do you have shuttles?
    Check out the new and improved Beach Road Weekend Shuttle Program! HERE As for other forms of on-island transit: because the festival is located in the middle of a town, parking your own car will be difficult and is not suggested. Other forms of transportation to the festival grounds once on the island include the Vineyard Transit Authority, taxis, Ubers, and Lyfts. There is also plenty of bicycle parking if you're feeling energetic enough to bike from where you’re staying.
  • What hotel packages do you offer?
    CLICK HERE to view our hotel packages!
  • Is there camping allowed at the park?
    No, there is no camping at Veterans Memorial Park. However, MV Family Campground offers tent, RV, and cabin rentals.
  • How are the festival grounds organized?
  • What food options are available within festival grounds?
    Please check back later!
  • Can you accommodate for dietary restrictions?
    We will have vegetarian and vegan options available at the festival. Beach Road Weekend cannot guarantee any allergen information for our vendors. For those with allergies, outside food/beverage is not allowed into the festival, but reentry is allowed should you need to eat outside the festival grounds.
  • Do you sell Beach Road Weekend merchandise?
    Please check back later!
  • Do you sell artist merchandise?
    Yes, artist merchandise will be available in-person at the festival only. Please note that artist merchandise is limited availability.
  • How do I access my tickets purchased through Ticketmaster?
    Click HERE to sign into Ticketmaster account on your mobile device and access your tickets. Ticketmaster is the only avenue to access your tickets. We cannot email tickets directly. We encourage you to pull up your tickets well in advance to ensure your tickets are ready to go on festival day. Tickets must be accessed through the Ticketmaster app or added to digital wallet - a screenshot of a ticket will NOT grant entry to the festival.
  • How do I access my hotel package / AccountManager tickets?
  • How do I claim tickets with Ticketmaster - SMS Text
    Click HERE for Claim Tickets Guide via SMS Text
  • Can you mail me my tickets?
    No, Beach Road Weekend only offers digital tickets. Click HERE to sign into Ticketmaster and access your tickets.
  • Where do I pick up my wristband?
    WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 WHEN: 2PM - 6PM WHERE: Beach Road Weekend Store // 4 State Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 WHEN: 11AM - 8PM (Gates open at 11AM) LOCATION 1: Beach Road Weekend Credential Pick Up (Located next to the Box Office) LOCATION 2: VIP & Accessible Entrance (Located off Beach Road - Credentials & Entrance available to Premium Deck, Mezzanine Deck, Beach Club & Accessible patrons only)
  • What are your box office location and hours?
    Please check back later!
  • Do you have a lost and found?
    Check out the Information booth at the festival for the lost & found. Beach Road Weekend will not be held liable for any lost items either within festival grounds or in the surrounding areas (i.e., bicycle storage).
  • What forms of payment are accepted at the festival? Will there be an ATM?
    Beach Road Weekend is cashless. We accept most digital payments:card, tap to pay, apple pay, etc. There will not be an ATM onsite, nor is an ATM needed for any Beach Road Weekend purchases.
  • What other attractions/vendors are offered at the festival?
    Please check back later!
  • Is re-entry allowed?
    Yes, re-entry is allowed throughout the day until 6PM.
  • I have an accessibility question, what ADA accommodations do you have?
    Please visit our accessibility page at HERE for details on all our accessibility services.
  • I have a question, who do I contact?
    General information and questions about Beach Road Weekend: Email info@beachroadweekend.com Questions regarding our ADA and Accessibility program at Beach Road Weekend: Email: info@beachroadweekend.com Become a Beach Road Weekend Sponsor: Email sponsor@beachroadweekend.com Become a Beach Roadie:  Fill out an application HERE Press & Editorial inquiries: Email press@beachroadweekend.com Marketing & Media Partnerships: Email info@beachroadweekend.com Artist Submissions: Email artistsubmission@beachroadweekend.com Beach Road Weekend staff is ready before, after, and during the festival to answer any questions or concerns you might have. Please have patience- we receive many emails each day and will answer questions in the order in which they are received.
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