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Yes! We’ll post details on shuttles closer to the fest.
Yes, and parking is complimentary for all ticket holders! Overnight parking is prohibited. RVs must be under 35 feet including attachments.
We do not offer camping on site.
Please check HERE for a list of hotels, motels, RV camping, and campsites!
Please check our Lodging List for hotels, motels, RV camping, and campsites.
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA/GPI) in Kalispell is the closest airport to Whitefish and only about a 20-minute drive to the festival site.
Heads up: The airport will be working on runway repairs during weekdays throughout July 2026, but as of 10/31/25 is scheduled to be open on Friday to Monday (including festival weekend). For up to date information, head to iflyglacier.com.
Depending on your travel days, you may want to consider alternate travel. If your arrival or departure falls during the runway closure window, consider:
Please note that Under the Big Sky VIP is strictly 21+.
You MUST have a valid government form of ID to enter the festival (ID Card, Drivers License, or Passport).
If you lost your ID, do NOT delay on getting a replacement – we CANNOT guarantee entry without proper identification! Temporary/paper ID will not be accepted. See below for a list of acceptable IDs below:
For entry you MUST have:
This is a CASHLESS event – credit/debit card and Apple/Android Pay accepted!
Yes! A four-step payment plan will be available for GA passes starting at 25% down at time purchase, followed by 25% on December 4, 2026, January 22, 2026, and February 12, 2026.
Nope! Payment plan pricing includes all taxes and fees, nothing more.
We do not recommend buying a ticket from anyone other than our preferred ticketing outlet, Showclix/Leap. We are not responsible for third party sellers like Craigslist, Seatgeek, StubHub, etc.
Yes, you will need to present and scan your tickets each day in order to be allowed into the festival. You may bring your printed tickets or present the QR code on your phone.
Tip: take a screenshot of the QR code on your tickets in advance!
Yes, you will need to present and scan your tickets each day in order to be allowed into the festival, your wristband will get your access to the VIP areas. You may bring your printed tickets or present the QR code on your phone.
Note: VIP is strictly 21+. VIP wristbands will only be issued once. You must keep your band all weekend; we will not issue a new wristband if forgotten or lost.
There is no re-entry per day into the festival for all attendees. We have plenty of food and drink options on site, as well as a general store for anything you may need. If you have specific needs or concerns, please contact [email protected]
Doors open at 12PM and the festival runs until 11PM each day.
Children 36” and under can enter for free. Please RSVP your child during checkout when purchasing your tickets. You will receive a scannable complimentary ticket with purchase.
Children over 36” must purchase a GA ticket.
Please note, VIP tickets are strictly 21+. No one under 21, including children are allowed into the VIP areas.
Tickets will be released on July 3, 2026.
Your tickets are located in your Leap My Tickets account.
UTBS has a wide assortment of food including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. Food vendors and menus will be posted the week before the festival. Please check with all vendors directly before ordering if you have specific dietary needs.
Yes! There are free water refill stations with multiple spigots for quick refilling.
Fans are permitted to bring one 32oz Nalgene style (clear) bottle for free water refills all weekend long!
Prescribed medication (in a pharmacy-provided container with matching ID to be checked at entry and only containing the number of doses needed for duration of event as prescribed on the pill container.)
If you have additional questions please reach out to: [email protected]
YES. Under the Big Sky is committed to providing reasonable access and accommodations for guests with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicable state law and the practical limitations of hosting a large outdoor event on a working ranch. The festival takes place on natural terrain: primarily dirt, grass, gravel, and uneven ground. While not all areas can be made fully accessible, we work to implement accommodations that are readily achievable and required by law.
Read more at the Accessibility (ADA) Page.
If you have any accessibility-related questions or requests, please reach out to us at [email protected] as early as possible so we can evaluate and address your needs.
We want to ensure that your time at the ranch is comfortable and safe. Here’s what you can bring:
HEAVILY ENCOURAGED:
Prohibited Items
Yes! You can pre-book your locker at ahead of the show. Limited lockers may be available over the fest weekend.
A medium backpack should be no bigger than 18″ tall, 13″ wide and 8″ thick packed. Bags will have to fit into a box of that size (similar to the system used at airports). If your bag doesn’t fit in the box, it won’t be allowed inside the venue.
Fill out the following application: Under the Big Sky 2026 Food Vendor Application
Want to be a stagehand, ticket taker, usher, parking attendant, bartender, culinary worker, and more? If you are energetic, love music and want to be a part of the best festival team in the country, then we want to meet you! We enjoy meeting new people and we are always hiring. As a diverse employer, we pride ourselves on having a safe and fun workplace.
Apply HERE
