Animals are not permitted on the festival site, so please leave your pets at home. We also ask you to show respect for the animals that call Slottsskogen home as they might not share your sense of humor.

 

Cameras

Photographing for publication (be it print, digital or any other professional context) is not allowed without authorization from the festival. No authorization is needed when photographing for private use. As a private person you are allowed to bring cameras and lenses with a zoom of up to 55mm. You are not allowed to bring extra gear such as tripods, battery grips, etc. and it is not allowed to use flash. Filming and recording are not allowed though cellphones with built in cameras and video cameras are, of course, permitted.

 

Camping

Way Out West does not provide an area for camping and camping is strictly forbidden in Slottsskogen. If you’re in need of living arrangements during the festival please refer to Gothenburg’s existing selection of hotels, hostels and campsites. More information on living arrangements can be found here.

 

Cans, glass and plastic bottles

Empty plastic bottles are ok to bring so you can fill with water at the festival site.

 

Cash

Way Out West is a cash free festival. Bring your credit card or pay by Swish!

 

Crowd surfing

Crowd surfing and stage diving are strictly forbidden as it is a risk to your own and others safety. If you are seen crowd surfing or stage diving you will be asked to leave the festival.

 

Entering the site without a valid ticket or wristband

Anyone found on the festival site without a valid ticket or wristband will be removed from the festival. This is prosecutable offence and will be reported to the police.

 

Fires

It is not permitted to light fires or barbecues in Slottsskogen.

 

First aid

First Aid teams are stationed at all three festival stages. There are also mobile first aid teams patrolling the whole site.

 

Food and drink

There will be 4 bar areas at Way Out West that sell both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as food. There will also be a number of food vendors outside the bar areas selling a variety of meals and snacks. A large percentage of the food is organic. Everything is vegetarian. You may not bring your own food into the festival site.

 

Hygine

There are toilets and water faucets at the festival. Free drinking water is also available on site.

 

Parking

Car parking at the festival is only available for ticket holders with disabilities. We kindly ask you to walk or use public transport when you need to get around in Gothenburg.

 

Security

The festival site and its perimeter are patrolled by security guards 24 hours a day. They are there for you protection and to help you if you should need it.

 

Selling merchandise & advertising

It is not permitted to sell goods or merchandise without prior agreement. It is also not permitted to put up posters or advertise on the festival site with without prior permission. Failure to obey these rules can result in fines.

 

Stages

Way Out West has four outdoor stages: Flamingo – the largest of the three outdoor stages. Azelea – the second largest stage (though not much smaller than Flamingo). Linné – the marquee stage. Dungen – the Red Bull Music stage. Höjden – the stage for for talks, film and intimate shows.

 

Stay Out West

When the last tone is played in Slottsskogen and the area becomes silent, the festival continues in venues all over central Gothenburg. It accelerates and moves on with concerts long into the morning hours under the Stay Out West flag. This is a chance to experience big artists on smaller stages with an atmosphere that feels like nothing else.

 

More information about this year’s Stay Out West venues will be announced shortly.

 

Tickets

Everything you need to know about purchasing tickets can be found here.

Luger and Way Out West reserves the right for changes in the line-up and all billed performances both before and after the festival takes place. All tickets sold and apply to the festival itself and not for any specific artists or performances and thus cannot be refunded or reimbursed due to any changes in the line-up or other billed performances.

 

Times

Thursday: 14–00
Friday: 12–01
Saturday: 12–01
Please see our schedule for concert times for both the festival and Stay Out West club shows.

 

Tips & advice

 

Clothing: Please bring suitable clothing. If rain is forecast bring rainwear. The evenings can be chilly, so please bring something warm to wear even if the weather is hot.

 

Earplugs are for sale at the official festival merchandise tent.

 

Food and drink: It’s important to drink plenty of water during the day especially if it’s warm and you’re also consuming alcohol. It’s also easy to miss putting some real food in your stomach when you’re busy running around seeing all your favorite bands, so please, don’t forget to drink and eat regularly throughout the day.

 

Sunscreen can be a good idea if you’re out in the sun all day so bring some with you.

 

Where should I stand? It is often quite crowded the closer to the stage you get. If you’re not used to being at concerts it may be wise to stand a bit further back. Should you wish to stand close but avoid the crowd, the sides are always a safe bet. Please watch out for the people around you!

 

Traveling to and from Gothenburg

When at all possible we recommend taking the train to Gothenburg. More information on getting to and from Gothenburg can be found here.

 

Traveling within Gothenburg

Like any metropolitan area, Gothenburg has an efficient public transportation system that can get you to and from the festival site and just about anywhere else you need to go in the city. More information can be found here.

 

Tree climbing

Please do not climb the trees on the festival site.

 

Umbrellas

Umbrellas are not allowed at the festival. Unfolded umbrellas obstruct the vision of those behind you in the crowd, so please bring rainwear instead.

 

Wardrobe

Wardrobe and storage units can be found outside the festival entrance.