{"id":4150,"date":"2025-07-18T02:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T02:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=4150"},"modified":"2025-07-18T19:55:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T19:55:28","slug":"sofar-festival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/sofar-festival-guide","title":{"rendered":"Festival Tips You\u2019ll Actually Use"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve got the ticket, the outfit, the group chat going\u2014now all you need is a plan. Whether it\u2019s your first fest or your fifteenth, a little prep goes a long way. This guide covers everything we\u2019ve learned from long days in the sun, unexpected downpours, and questionable late-night food decisions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also… we\u2019re throwing a festival of our own\u2026<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMH2lAHsBYG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>more on that here<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>! <\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to maximize your experience? Let\u2019s get into it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>1. Hydrate Like a Headliner<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t trust \u2018they\u2019ll have hydration stands\u2019- bring a refillable water bottle! (Bonus if it clips to a bag.) Electrolytes are your friend; just a pinch of Pink Himalayan salt will do the trick! Singing, standing, non-stop moving, and ideally dancing, requires a lot of energy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat exhaustion is a real (and most common!) concern, so managing your body temperature is <em>essential<\/em>. Consider lightweight, breathable, or cotton clothing. A hard fit-pic is best served without sweat!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4155 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2908-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2908-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2908-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2908-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2908-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2908-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1366&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2908-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><b><i>2. Support the Up-and-Coming<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your favorite future artist is probably playing at noon to 18 people, and festivals are an epic opportunity to discover sets that Headliners likely toured with. Artists like Remi Wolf, Leon Bridges, and Teddy Swimms all went from openers to the main stage. Check out\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">the official\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DX0CpdwmkC9SB?si=MgV_btHbRFy3wBQYrIwBZg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">festival playlists<\/a> and consider them as you start<\/span>\u00a0planning your set time agenda.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/category\/artists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PS- Check out some of these emerging Sofar Artists playing festivals this year!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3915\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3915\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3915 \" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC08173.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium\" alt=\"Chappell Roan\" width=\"386\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC08173.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC08173.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC08173.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC08173.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC08173.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Chappell Roan at her 2019 Sofar show in Los Angeles, California<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b><i>3. Pick a meet-up spot<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you’ve decided to see the headliner, and your friend has decided to see the rising star\u2013how do you meet for the set you came for? Consider this a sign to make a festival flag, especially when attending with a larger group! Cell service gets wonky, and so does the assumption that you\u2019ll \u2018just run into\u2019 your crew \u2013 we all have that one friend who didn\u2019t charge their phone. Have a backup plan- but make it creative! Check out these legendary festival \u2018flags\u2019 for some inspo!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4153\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-07-16-at-11.37.35%E2%80%AFAM.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=226&wpsize=medium\" alt=\"\" width=\"187\" height=\"248\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4154\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-07-16-at-11.38.56%E2%80%AFAM.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=225&wpsize=medium\" alt=\"\" width=\"186\" height=\"248\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4152\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-07-16-at-11.38.17%E2%80%AFAM.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=225&wpsize=medium\" alt=\"\" width=\"185\" height=\"247\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><b><i>4. \u00a0Find Your Feet<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New white sneakers? Leave them at home! Comfortable shoes are essential for any festival, and orthotic shoe inserts can significantly enhance your overall experience. Blister prevention and treatment are also imperative- iykyk. Consider a \u201cfeet off the ground\u201d plan for downtime, especially in the shade or away from a large crowd. Lying on blankets, a nice patch of grass, or sitting on a picnic chair for a reset will recharge your battery!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>5. Be Kind to Your Future Self<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At any age, standing & walking all day can lead to more discomfort and less fun! Start the day off with back stretches or some gentle movement, and certainly some self-care.Epsom salt baths after a long day are the ultimate hack if you have a tub. Otherwise, campers can soak their feet in a mini-Epsom salt bath, supporting sore feet recovery and sleep! Pack a post-festival recovery kit: snacks, electrolytes, cozy clothes, and zero social obligations. Lastly, if you can take an extra day off to get home and recharge, we suggest it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4159\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2914-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2914-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2914-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2914-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2914-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2914-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1366&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2914-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to find more Artists playing at festivals? Find a Sofar Show near you!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve got the ticket, the outfit, the group chat going\u2014now all you need is a plan. Whether it\u2019s your first fest or your fifteenth, a little prep goes a long way. 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