TICKETING
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What Tickets Are On Sale Now?
All tickets except single day are currently on sale, including: Teen 4-Day GA (age 13-17), Kids 4-day GA (age 5-12), FestivALL Experience, FestivALL (2) + Grass Valley Hotel (King), FestivALL (2) + Grass Valley Hotel (2 Queen), FestivALL (2) + Onsite RV, FestivALL (2) + Grass Valley Family Resort RV, FestivALL Teens, FestivALL Kids, Onsite RV Pass, Jumbo Onsite RV Pass, On Site Parking, Shady Grove Parking, Dry RV Pass
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Are Kids and Teen Passes Sold Separately?
Yes, Kids and Teen Passes will be available for purchase in early January.
Ages 4 and under: FREE
Ages 5 – 12: Kids Pass (4-Day, 3-Day, 2-Day, and Single day ticket options available.)
Ages 13 – 16: Teen Pass (Only 4-Day option available. For 3-Day, 2-Day, and Single day tickets, regular passes must be purchased.)
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Can I Transfer My Tickets?
Yes, if you have purchased a ticket and cannot make it to the festival, you can transfer your ticket to another person.
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Can I Camp Overnight or Attend Late-Night Shows with a Single-Day Ticket?
Single day pass holders receive a single day wristband which will allow you to stay on site and attend the late night show (note: entry to the High Sierra Music Hall is a separate ticketed event, as it always has been) however you cannot camp or stay overnight with a single day pass.
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What About a Locals' Discount?
There will be single day non-camping passes available for each day.
VENUE & LOCATION
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Where Will The 2026 High Sierra Music Festival Take Place?
The 2026 HSMF is located in Grass Valley, CA at the picturesque Nevada County Fairgrounds.
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Is There Parking Available? How Much Is It?
There are two types of parking available. There is on site vehicle parking for those camping on site and day parking available in the lower parking lot for folks who will be staying off site and coming for the day.
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Are There Medical Facilities On Site?
Yes there are. Our exceptional health professionals who have been with High Sierra for years will return once again to provide great care.
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What Options Do I Have For Staying Off-Site?
There are hotels in Grass Valley and Nevada City as well as a slew of AirBNB and VRBO options in the area.
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Will There Be Shuttles For Non-VIP Attendees Staying Off Site Or Wanting To Check Out Town?
At present there is public transportation via the bus system in town provided by Nevada County Connects that has a stop at the back of the Fairgrounds that runs during business hours during the week. We are working on trying to set up shuttle service for extended hours and the weekend.
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Where Is The Closest Pool, River, Swimming Hole?
There is a pool at the Gold Country YMCA in Grass Valley, a five minute drive from the Fairgrounds and a variety of swimming holes at the nearby Yuba River.
CAMPING
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Is Camping Included With My Ticket?
Yes it is. Camping is first come first served unless you have purchased a FestivALL Pass, which comes with early entry.
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Can I Save Spots For Friends Arriving Later?
Nope.
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Are There Showers Available?
There will be showers available on site.
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Is There RV Camping?
Yes, there is RV camping at the fairgrounds and there also is the Grass Valley RV Resort with 144 RV hook-ups located directly across the street from the Fairgrounds - complete with pool, showers, cornhole, BBQ grills and more - great for families and those who wish to be in a less populated, yet convenient location. We have 40 of their best spots reserved as part of our FestivALL program.
AT THE FESTIVAL
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What Time Does Music Start/End Each Day?
The outdoor stages will begin around 1am each day and end at 11pm each day. The late night High Sierra Music Hall and Troubadour Sessions will continue indoors after 11pm.
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Are There In/Out Privileges?
As long as you have your festival wristband you can come and go as you please.
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Can I Bring Food and Drinks Into The Festival?
Yes, however, cans and bottles while permitted in the campgrounds are NOT permitted inside the inner Fairgrounds.
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Are Pets Allowed?
Pets are NOT allowed at the festival.
FESTIVALL VIP
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Where Will the FestivALL Viewing Areas Be This Year?
There will be festival viewing areas at the three large outdoor stages, The Main Stage, The Vaudeville Pavillion and The Far Out Amphitheatre.
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What Are The FestivALL Options and Perks?
See our FestivALL page for all details!
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Where Will The FestivALL Shuttle Go?
We will have a dedicated shuttle that runs to and from the Gold Miner’s Inn for VIP Guests staying there.