A keystone to Way Out West – the volunteers! Being a volunteer means you get to experience the festival in a unique way, helping putting it all together before, during and after. It’s also a great way to make new friends and gain new knowledge! You can volunteer in different areas of the festival such as artist service, decoration, site, catering, environmental services and much more. During your shifts you’ll get food, a goodie bag and last but not least, access to the festival area!
The application is now open! Please fill out this form to apply.
Being a volunteer is always a fun ride. Here are some testimonials from previous years:
“Just really loved it. Both the volunteer work and the event itself :)”
“Opportunity to experience the festival in a new and more intimate way with fantastic colleagues and a great atmosphere.”
“I’m really happy I volunteered :)”
“Thank you so much for this opportunity! I had a great time and know that I’m going to apply for volunteering again in the future. <3”
The accreditation for Way Out West 2024 is now closed. See you soon!
Here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions. If there is any question you don’t find the answer to, pop us an email on info@wayoutwest.se.
When and where is Way Out West 2024?
Way Out West will take place in Slottsskogen and around central Gothenburg between August 8-10 2024. The main site is located at Slottsskogen. The easiest way to find the entrance is to aim for Linnéplatsen – either by foot, bike or tram.
What are the opening hours to the festival?
Thursday Aug 8: 14.00 – 00.00
Friday Aug 9: 12.00 – 01.00
Saturday Aug 10: 12.00 – 01.00
The Stay Out West clubs usually open around 22.00 and close around 03.00-04.00.
The opening hours for the wristband exchange are:
Wed Aug 7: 12.00 – 22.00
Thur Aug 8: 11.00 – 22.00
Fri Aug 9: 11.00 – 22.00
Sat Aug 10: 11.00 – 22.00
Pick up your wristband at the entrance to the festival area at Linnéplatsen.
Where can I see when and where the artists are performing?
Check out the line-up here.
Can I still use a ticket if it’s not my name on it?
Yes, the tickets are not personal and it doesn’t matter if it’s not your name on it.
What are the age limits at Way Out West?
The age limit at Way Out West is 13+ for Youth tickets, and 18+ for Standard tickets.
Government guidelines for sound levels in Sweden recommend that persons under 13 years of age should not be exposed to the high sound pressure levels that can be experienced at festivals and concerts. You must be over 13 years of age to attend Way Out West (this includes toddlers with hearing protection too). To enter the bar areas where alcohol is served, and all of the Stay Out West venues + Stage Dungen you must be over 18 years of age (it is a good idea to bring photo-ID if you are under 30).
Do you have a festival app?
The festival app will be released soon. The festival app is the best way to keep track of everything Way Out West-related and a must if you’re going to the festival. Make sure to tap into notifications if we must reach you with important info.
Is there a Festival map?
Yes. The festival map is available in the app.
Is there a camping site?
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.
Where should I stay?
There’s a rich variety of hotels, hostels and Airbnb’s in Gothenburg to choose from. We recommend you to book your room as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you want to see how far from Slottsskogen your potential accommodation is, type Linnéplatsen on Google Maps and you’ll see the distance. If you find the walk too long there’s always transit lines – trams or buses – with routes passing there.
Will there be charging stations for mobile phones in the festival area?
To keep your phones charged during the festival, LecToGo offers power banks located around the festival area. You can easily rent a power bank (with all charging cables) from one of their stations and return it at any station in Slottsskogen or elsewhere in Gothenburg.
Here’s how to rent a power bank:
Tip to save money: Download the LecToGo app before the festival to get a better price on power bank rentals.
My favorite artist just cancelled, can I return the ticket?
Please note that your ticket is for Way Out West Festival, not for a specific artist. Artist cancellation is not grounds for refund. At a festival event, both the organizer and the audience should take into account that last minute changes are possible. This could be, for example, a popular artist canceling their appearance due to unforeseen difficulties not related to the festival organizer. Therefore, unfortunately we cannot refund ticket prices due to individual artist changes. We also hope that our audience understand this, and the fact that these changes are often sudden and independent of the festival organizer. This way of dealing with possible changes is in connection to the common ways of operation in the festival scene at large.
How do I get there?
If you are traveling from another city or town in Sweden or Scandinavia we recommend that you take the train to and from Gothenburg. You can find train times, routes and book tickets at www.sj.se (Swedish Railways website).
Slottsskogen is centrally located in Gothenburg and easy to reach both by walking and public transportation. We therefore recommend festivalgoers to use these means when getting around within the city. For longer journeys in Gothenburg use the bus or tram. The nearest bus/tram stop is either Linnéplatsen or Marklandsgatan. Information and timetables can be found at www.vasttrafik.se/en.
What is Stay Out West?
Stay Out West is Way Out Wests club program (age limit 18+) that opens up in different areas/clubs around Gothenburg when the festival area in Slottsskogen closes. If you are over 18, these gigs are included in the festival pass. You can not buy a single ticket for Stay Out West only. Stay Out West clubs have a limited capacity so please be there in time if there’s a specific act you want to see. In our app we continuously update if the clubs are full or not.
How do I know if the artist is playing at Stay Out West or in Slottsskogen?
When we announce the acts, we always mention if it’s for the program in Slottsskogen or the Stay Out West program. It’s also listed under each artist here. On our posters, the acts playing in Slottsskogen are listed in a bold font and Stay Out West acts in a thin font.
Do you have festival camping in Slottsskogen?
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.
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!
First aid?
First Aid teams are stationed at all three festival stages. There are also mobile first aid teams patrolling the whole site.
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.
Food and drink?
There are several food and bar areas at Way Out West that sell both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as food. A large percentage of the food is organic and vegan. Everything is vegetarian. You may not bring your own food into 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.
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.
Photography and Filming at the Festival:
Please be aware that photography and filming will take place during the festival. Our official photo and film teams will be capturing parts of the event for potential use on Way Out West’s digital channels. If you find yourself in a photo and wish to have it removed, please contact us at info@wayoutwest.se or reach out via Way Out West’s social media channels, and we will take it down.
Bag Policy
The festival area in Slottsskogen will be subject to the Swedish Police Authority’s decision of a total bag ban. This means that no bags are allowed to be brought into the public festival area. The ban also applies to handbags, tote bags and transparent bags. Wallets and small toiletry bags that fit in your pocket are not covered by the ban.
We primarily refer to the Police Authority’s information page for answers to common questions: https://polisen.se/lagar-och-regler/vaskforbud-pa-storre-evenemang/
(Exceptions are made for people who, for medical reasons, need to bring a bag. If you need medications, equipment or similar you may bring a bag. However, it is important that only one bag is brought, and that it is appropriately sized for the medical products you need. Please be ready to provide relevant documentation when entering the festival site.)
Lockers will be widely available both inside and outside of the festival grounds. More info on how to book your locker in advance will follow soon.
Not all Stay Out West venues go under the bag ban. Please see rules below.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Pustervik
Bags are allowed, max 20×30 cm.
Folkteatern
Bags are allowed, max 20×30 cm. No storage available.
Oceanen
Bags are allowed.
Musikens Hus
– Small handbags are allowed inside (30×20 cm)
– Mandatory (monitored) cloakroom
– Larger bags/backpacks/shopping bags must be stored in the cloakroom.
Skeppet
No bag ban.
Annedalskyrkan
Bags are not allowed.
Scandic Göteborg Central
Bag prohibition in the festival area.
Liseberg
Bags with dimensions up to 40x40x20 cm are allowed.
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. Some venues are familiar from earlier years, but there is always a wind of change blowing.
Stay Out West has an 18+ age limit (except for Betlehemskyrkan that has a 13+ age limit). Some of the venues lie within walking distance from Slottsskogen. Others are a tram- or bus ride away.
Important! We want to remind everyone that Stay Out West clubs have a limited capacity – first come first served. Polketten at Liseberg & Scandic Göteborg Central are the biggest of the eight clubs. To keep an eye on the capacity of the clubs – download our app where the capacities of the venues will be updated continuously.
Way Out West’s film program is included in the festival ticket. See this year’s film program here.
If you have any questions, contact info@wayoutwest.se and we’ll answer you as soon as we can. Contact press@wayoutwest.se for press photos, press contacts etc.
