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General information about the opening of the festival and how to welcome festival-goers.
At what time does the festival start?
The festival will take place in Vieure, in the department of Allier, in the north of Auvergne. The festival site is located on the edge of the “Plan d’eau de Vieure”.
The ticket office will be open from the morning of Thursday 22 August. From that time, you will be able to access campsites 2 and 3 and the car parks only.
More information to come when the festival site (campsites 1 and stages) will be open to the public.
Can I come only for one night?
Yes, however there is no 1 Day Pass.
You are free to leave earlier but all passes are valid until the end of the festival.
You are free to leave earlier but all passes are valid until the end of the festival.
Indeed, given the configuration of the venue and the atmosphere we want to give to the event, apart from occasional controls by security guards, there are no systematic controls at the access to the stages. It is therefore impossible for us to know who will leave the festival as agreed and who will stay longer than expected.
As a result, we do not offer a pass for Thursday to Friday night or Friday to Saturday night only.
Can we get out and back on site during the festival?
Yes. Each festival-goer will be given an identification bracelet upon arrival. This will allow them to leave the festival ground and come back freely during the entire event.
Wearing the bracelet is mandatory inside the festival grounds. Any person not wearing a bracelet or wearing a bracelet that has been damaged, cut or altered in any way will be escorted back to the festival entrance by security.
He or she will be asked to pay the entry fee in effect at that time to re-enter.
If, despite its solidity, your bracelet is accidentally damaged, go as soon as possible to the ticket office where it will eventually be replaced.
The bracelets are personal and may not be lent, given or resold to an another person under any circumstances.
Are people with people with disabilities welcome?
Yes.
You will find all the information concerning the reception of people with disabilities as well as the invitation form for a possible accompanying person on this page: Accessibility
For more informations, you can contact Félix at felix@hadra.net or +33 (0)4 38 49 29 44
I'm under 18, can I have access to the Hadra Trance Festival?
Yes, but only accompanied by a parent or holder of parental authority and under his or her responsibility. The festival is free for children under 14 years old.
You will find more informations on the “Access to the festival for minors” section on the festival pass page
Can I come with my pet?
Unfortunately not. The Festival site, located on the edge of the “Plan d’eau de Vieure”, is strictly forbidden to pets.
Indeed, as it is a pledge of good understanding with our guests (prefecture, town hall, campsites, owners who make their land available), we will strive to enforce this rule valid for all of us, public, providers, volunteers and organizers. Of course, many of our 4 (or sometimes 3) legged companions are adorable, well-trained and clean up their small and large commissions themselves behind them. But we can’t do this on a case by case basis. So for safety and health reasons, and also because the festival is close to the “enchanted farm” where donkeys, sheep, pigs, chickens and ducks already live together, it is not possible to welcome dogs, cats and ostriches in the festival grounds.
As every year, teams will have to fulfil the delicate mission of not letting you enter the site if you come with your companion. No special case will be made and the same goes for the organizers and volunteers.
If you are unable to find a friend or family for your four-legged animal, here is a list of boarding houses near the festival.
Anyone without exception accompanied by their pet (including volunteers and booth owners) will be asked to leave the festival site. No refunds will be possible.
Can I go directly to the festival site when I arrive?
No, you must first go to the ticket office to validate your presale ticket and receive your bracelet (which allows you to enter and leave the festival freely throughout the festival).
Anyone not wearing their bracelet will be refused entry on the access road to the festival and will be invited to go back to the ticket office.
What are the journey times for the SNCF station / Festival shuttle buses?
Journey time from Moulins station to Hadra Trance Festival is approximately 45 minutes.
Journey time from Montluçon station to the Hadra Trance Festival is approximately 60 minutes.
However, delays can happen! We therefore advise you to be prepared for your return journey, and to plan to leave 1h30 before the departure of your train.
Pass & Tickets
Pass 4 days / 3 nights: 160 € + rental fees.
Pass 3 days / 2 nights: 140 € + rental fees.
Pass 2 days / 1 night : 120€ + rental fees.
The festival is sold out: pass resale and exchange
The festival is sold out, but you can’t come? Looking for Passes? Go to our official ticket exchange, where payment is guaranteed and the buyer will receive a new Pass in his or her name!
Buying a Pass on another platform, or by exchanging private messages on social networks, will not guarantee you access to the festival.
Official Hadra ticket exchangeWill there be 2-day pass?
No, 2 Days Passes will onlly be available if we’re not sold out !
The Hadra Trance Festival is an adventure in its own right, to be experienced in its entirety. We work throughout the year to offer you 4 days of unforgettable festivities, disconnected from our daily life.
The festival format allows us to think and create a complete and unique experience and we invite you to live it to the fullest. It’s not just about consuming the party for one evening, but about discovering and letting yourself be carried away by the universe we’ve concocted for you.
Beyond the musical program, there are a whole bunch of extras to discover: take the time to stroll around and catch a glimpse of the many surprises that litter the site, discover the art gallery, participate in a workshop, attend a conference, meet people and above all, let yourself be surprised by the magic of the moment.
I've lost my pass. What can I do?
Start by using the following link: lost tickets
And if necessary, contact tickets@hadra.net from the email address you used when ordering or by providing proof of identity.
I have a problem with my Pass order, who should I contact?
In case of problems with your Pass, you can contact tickets@hadra.net explaining as precisely as possible the problem encountered (specifying the order number), we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Is it possible to pay your pass in installments?
Yes, this solution is exclusively reserved for adult customers residing in France and holders of a Visa and MasterCard bank card with an expiry date that must be later than the last scheduled expiry date. Any other payment card will not be eligible for this option (as non-limiting examples: e-cards, American Express, Electron, Indigo, Maestro, Nickel, etc.).
The customer guarantees to the Paylogic ticketing platform that he is fully authorised to use the payment card for the settlement of his order and that the payment card provided will legally give access to sufficient funds to cover all costs resulting from his purchase and acknowledges that he alone bears the responsibility for this.
After validating his or her basket and completing the information relating to his or her identity, the customer will be able to choose, at the stage dedicated to secure payment, between a cash payment and a payment in instalments. If the option of payment in several instalments is selected, the customer will be asked to fill in his or her payment information and will be able to see the amount that will be debited at the validation of the order and at each agreed deadline.
In accordance with the provisions hereof, it is expressly reminded that the Organizer remains the owner of the tickets ordered until the total and definitive collection of the price. The Client’s failure to pay all or part of the price under the above conditions may result in the cancellation of his order and tickets, as of right and in full, without prior written formal notice, without reimbursement or compensation of any kind, without the need to have this cancellation recorded by a court of law and without prejudice to any damages that the Organiser and/or Paylogic may claim.
Can I show my place on my phone?
Yes, you can either print your e-ticket or you can keep the ticket as a PDF file on your phone.
Will tickets be available on site?
Tickets may only be available on site if the festival is not already sold out.
As the total number of tickets is limited, to be sure of being able to attend the festival, it is recommended that you buy your ticket in advance.
Is my ticket to the festival nominative?
No, e-tickets are not nominative.
The barcode number guarantees the uniqueness of the passage during the controls.
You can offer your pass to the person of your choice. However, only the first person presenting an e-ticket at the entrance of the festival will be considered as its rightful owner and will be allowed to attend the event.
CAUTION ! Do not buy your presale from a stranger: you will have no guarantee of validity and access to the event may be refused.
Hadra festival will not be responsible for the purchase of a fraudulent ticket.
Hadra festival will not be responsible for the purchase of a fraudulent ticket.
Keep your e-ticket in a safe place.
Is my presale refundable?
No, presales tickets are not refundable unless the event is cancelled by the organizer and except in the case of force majeure (natural disaster, act of terrorism, war, etc…).
For any other question concerning your presale ticket, please contact tickets@hadra.net .
You will find all the terms and conditions of sale on the Ticketing page. We recommend that you read them carefully.
Ordering your pre-sale ticket for Hadra Trance Festival implies your full acceptance of these terms and conditions.
I have a 3-day pass, but I'd like to do the 4 days in the end. What do I need to do?
If you’ve bought a 3-day pass (which gives you access to the festival from Friday 23 August at 4pm), but you’re finally able to do all 4 days of the festival, you can still come on Thursday 22 August. You’ll simply have to pay the difference between the 4-day rate and the 3-day rate in advance!
Camping & Parking
Camping is included in the festival entrance fee. Placement is free in the areas provided for this purpose.
During the festival, camper vans, trucks and vans can park in the car park dedicated to them.
Is camping included in the ticket price?
Camping as well as all necessary amenities (toilets and showers) are included in the pass price, no extra charge! There is free placement in the designated areas. The campsite is located within the festival grounds, a 5 min walk from the stages.
Is there a campsite dedicated to converted vehicles?
Yes, during the festival, campers, trucks and vans will be able to park in the car park dedicated to them, within the limit of available spaces.
Where are the parking areas located?
The parking lots are located a few hundred meters from the festival entrance next to the ticket office. They will be separated into two areas: the first for cars, the second for vehicles equipped for camping.
The car parks are only accessible to festival-goers with a wristband. Glass bottles are only allowed in the car park.
We regret to inform you once again, as has been the case since the beginning of the Hadra festival in 2005, that we will not accept our animal friends (neither on the site nor on the campsites and car parks).
For safety reasons, tents are not permitted in the car parks among the vehicles.
Can I bring food and drink to the festival?
Yes, as has always been the case at Hadra, and so that everyone can enjoy the festival whatever their budget, festival-goers are welcome to bring any food and drink they wish (including alcoholic beverages).
As long as the quantities are suitable for personal use (resale is prohibited) and the container is NOT glass.
Several drinking water points are available on site.
Of course, there are several bars offering cold drinks.
And there are plenty of stalls offering a variety of food, vegetarian or otherwise, influenced by culinary traditions from all over the world, as well as hot drinks.
Is electricity available on the campsite?
Yes, but there are only a few in the campsite sanitary facilities and they are very popular, so don’t hesitate to bring external batteries.
Can we bring a stove?
Because of the heatwaves and the risk of fires, which are on the increase every year during the festival period, we are obliged to ban the use of stoves on the festival site, as well as on the campsites and car parks.
However, we have set up 2 cooking areas (grey pictograms on the map).
They are supervised and open every day from 10am to 11pm.
We ask you to use your stoves in these areas.
Vehicles with an interior kitchen may use their fire, but only inside the vehicle and not outside
How long is there between the parking lots and the festival site?
Depending on where you are parked in the car parks, it is a 5 to 10 minutes walk maximum!
How do I rent a teepee ?
Whether you’re 2, 4, 6 or 8, book a tipi to recharge your batteries with your loved ones and make the most of the 4 days of the festival!
Book a teepeeHow do I get to the Inaya mixed-use campsite?
REGISTER FOR CAMPING INAYA 2024
To gain access, you need to fill in a form (with e-mail validation from the organiser in return), then on arrival at the site go to the ticket office where you will be given a specific wristband. You will be told where to find the Inaya campsite, where a security officer will be present to check your wristband. This wristband can only be used with a Hadra Trance Festival 2024 ticket valid at the ticket office. This campsite is only accessible to people who have filled in the form. It will not be possible to bring in your family/friends.
We will stick to the name you give us on the form. We will not question your request to register at the campsite and we will not pretend to be your gender at the ticket office, nor at the entrance to the Inaya zone and refuge (safe zone). We would like to remind you that the festival, like the Inaya campsite, even though it is a mixed-gender zone, does not guarantee total security against all forms of violence. Nevertheless, we condemn all acts, words and behaviour of a violent or discriminatory nature, or which undermine people’s moral or physical integrity. If you witness or are the victim of such behaviour, please contact our staff, Inaya volunteers (wearing Inaya t-shirts) or the Inaya Refuge (in the village).
Places at the Inaya campsite are limited, so we cannot guarantee that there will be any places left. For the proper management of this space, this form must be completed by all persons accompanying you, respecting the chosen gender mix (people who consider themselves to be women and gender minorities). If you have any needs or questions during the festival, you can go to the Refuge Inaya where you will find all the information you need.
Until when can we stay on the campsites/parks?
You can stay on the festival site until Monday 26 August, 12 noon maximum.
Which parking space do I have access to?
Car park P1 (next to the festival entrance) is only accessible to lorries and heavy goods vehicles.
Car park P2 (located just behind car park P1) is reserved for people sleeping in their vehicles.
The other car parks are for light vehicles where people do not sleep in them.
Will camp sites for trucks and equipped cars be equipped?
Yes, the campsites for trucks and equipped cars will be equipped with water points, showers, toilets and lighting. However, there will be no recharging points.
SAFETY & PREVENTION
Whether for medical care by first-aid workers and doctors, supervision of the public by the security service or prevention and information by risk reduction associations, several structures work together to ensure that each festival is welcomed in the best possible conditions.
Where is the first aid?
Three first-aid stands are provided on the site: a first one in campsite 2, a second one at the entrance of the festival (before the food stand area) and a third one between the main stage and the bar.
Where can I find a prevention / risk reduction point?
For any information, doubts or questions, take advantage of the prevention and risk reduction stand located next to the Hadra stand and info point. The following associations will be present: Ekinox, Keep smiling, Serein.e.s, Axess Festif le Planning Familial 63 and Association Addictions France.
What is the Safe Zone?
A “safe” zone is set up at the Hadra Trance Festival. This area will be located in the “Village” area of the festival.
The aim of this space is to prevent, inform, listen and accompany the festive environment which is subject to sexist, violent, discriminatory and oppressive behaviours, just like other environments. Volunteers will be present to exchange and welcome the testimonies of people who wish to do so, in all kindness and security.
Of course, you will also be able to exchange with the interveners on the entire Risk Reduction space. The Safe Zone is more of a resource space for people who want to settle down more calmly and/or in need.
What are the prohibited items on the festival site?
- Bottles or any other glass object,
- Barbecue, stove
- Weapon and sharp or deemed dangerous object,
- Fireworks,
- Animals (except guide dogs)
Can I make a fire on the festival site?
No, it is forbidden to make a fire on the whole site, camping and car parks included. Butgas and stoves are also prohibited. Vehicles with an interior kitchen may use their fire, but only inside the vehicle and not outside.
Reinforced vigilance concerning forest fires
Access to the festival will only be possible from the morning of Thursday 22 August: it will not be possible to welcome you at the car parks, the site and the campsites before then. If you have already made your way to the festival and are not far away, there are some free rest areas in the vicinity of the festival.
The current weather conditions and the persistent heat should make us all extra vigilant about the risk of fire. Indeed, the risk of fire is very high and dry vegetation has accumulated in the forest in recent years due to droughts.
Please be extremely careful: fires are forbidden, both on the festival site and in the surrounding area. Please bring a pocket ashtray and do not leave any cigarette butts (or ashes) on the ground! Butgas and stoves are not allowed. Vehicles equipped with an indoor kitchen will be able to use their fire, but only inside their vehicle and not outside.
As vigilance is heightened, agents from the Office National des Forêts will patrol the forest. The fire ban will be reminded. The agents will also be present to ensure that traffic bans on forest roads reserved for forestry professionals and emergency services are respected.
VARIOUS
For any questions about the festival and its surroundings (tourism, practical information…), go to the Hadra Stand where a team of volunteers will be able to give you direct information about the festival. But if you’re a particularly far-sighted festival-goer, this section is made for you!
Are lockers available?
No, that’s why we advise you not to bring valuables with you.
Are there any ATM on the festival site?
No, there are no ATM on the festival site. The closest one is in Vieure, it is quickly overrun and can be out of service in the first few days.
Moreover, not all stands are equipped with an electronic payment terminal. We strongly advise you to withdraw cash before leaving or to make a stop on your way so that you don’t have to deal with this issue during the festival.
Is it necessary to bring warm clothes?
As the festival takes place at the end of August, it is still held outdoors, so nights can be cool. It is strongly advised to bring some warm clothes for the night. As well as a tent and a good sleeping bag for those who wish to rest comfortably.
Although usually of short duration, a thunderstorm is always possible at this time of year. We are prepared for this. So be prepared, too, and bring along something to protect yourself from possible bad weather.
Who do I contact if I have lost or found something?
If you have lost or found an object, we invite you to come and ask at the Hadra Shop during the festival. If this item has not been returned to us, please wait two weeks (the time for dismantling) after the festival and then call us or send an e-mail to communication@hadra.net for any claims.
How long is the walk from the car parks to the festival site?
Depending on where you are parked in the car parks, it’s between 5 and 10 minutes’ walk at the most!
When will the Ontours passes be distributed?
Ontours passes (festival pass + bus ticket) will be distributed to you once you are on the bus.
What happens to lost items?
Found objects are not stored; when they are not recovered, we take them to an association so that they can be redistributed.
Can I bring ... :
- A large wooden game: yes
- Hammock: yes
- A camping chair: yes
- A parasol: yes!
- A sofa: in theory, this is not one of the forbidden objects, so yes!