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General Festival Info

What is Rands Holidae?

Rands Holidae is a 3 day getaway experience featuring entertainment, food, fashion and a number of outdoor activities.

Where is the festival located?

Rands Holidae will take place at Nekkies Holiday Resort in Worcester.

What are the festival dates?

Rands Holidae will happen from 27th – 29th November 2026.

What time do gates open each day?

Friday 27th Nov: gates open at 12pm – 00:00 (no entry after 10pm)

Saturday 28th Nov: 10am – 00:00 (no entry after 10pm)

Sunday 29th Nov: 10am – 00:00 (no entry after 10pm)

Can I leave and re-enter the festival?

No passouts for day pass, only available on the weekender band.

Is the festival cashless?

The festival will be fully cashless with no cash accepted onsite.

Is there cellphone reception?

Yes there is sufficient cellphone reception onsite. Kindly note that reception may be impacted during peak hours due to the number of guests onsite.

Will there be ATMs?

We are a cashless site so there will be no ATMs onsite.

Tickets

What ticket types are available?

General tickets are available at the following rates:

Earlybird: Weekend pass R599 | Day pass R399

Phase 1: R799 weekender | Day pass R599

Phase 2: R999 weekender | Day pass R650

Phase 3: R1200 weekender | Day pass R750

VIP & VVIP table packages will be announced and open from 23rd October.

Can I upgrade my ticket later?

No, upgrades at a later stage will not be available.

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Tickets are transferable and this needs to be done on the Webtickets platform. T&Cs apply.

Are tickets refundable?

Yes, tickets are refundable subject to the T&Cs outlined on Webtickets.

What happens if the festival is cancelled?

If the festival is cancelled we will refund the tickets.

Can I buy tickets at the gate?

Tickets will not be available or sold at the gate.

Are payment plans available?

No, payment plans are currently not available.

Camping

When can I arrive?

The camping site will be open from 10am on Friday 27 Nov for campers.

When do I need to leave?

Our check out day is Monday 30th Nov, 10am latest.

Can I arrive on Saturday or Sunday?

Yes, you can arrive on any day. Kindly note that camping packages are only sold as weekend packages.

Can I camp if I only have a day ticket?

No. Camping is only reserved for weekend pass holders as camping is limited.

Do I need a camping ticket as well as a festival ticket?

Yes, camping tickets are sold separately to the festival tickets.

Can I choose where I camp?

Yes you can, each camping area will be numbered and demarcated.

How large is my campsite?

Each general tent is 3m x 3m and VIP 5m x 3m.

Can I reserve campsites together with friends?

Yes, you can reserve as friends provided that the camping tickets are purchased at the same time so references can match.

Can I bring my own tent?

Unfortunately not. Due to space limitations, we're unable to accommodate bring-your-own tents.

Can I bring a gazebo?

No, gazebos will not be permitted onsite. Sufficient shading will be provided.

Can I bring a trailer or caravan?

No trailers or caravans allowed.

Are campfires allowed?

No fires are permitted.

Can I bring my own food & snacks?

Yes you may, but there will also be a designated shop inside the camping village.

Can I bring a gas cooker?

No, gas cookers will not be permitted.

Is there electricity?

Yes, we will have sufficient power for the camping village.

Are showers free?

Yes, showers and toilets are free if you're staying at the village.

Are toilets cleaned regularly?

Yes, we will have a dedicated team servicing and cleaning toilets daily.

Are lockers available?

Yes, there will be limited lockers and charging stations available inside the village.

Is there security overnight?

Yes, we will have 24hr security throughout the duration of the festival.

Can I leave my belongings in my tent?

Yes you may leave your belongings in your tent. For valuable items it is recommended that you make use of the locker facilities.

Is the Women's Village restricted to women only?

Yes, the Women's Village is strictly restricted to female guests ONLY.

What happens if a male enters the Women's Village?

Males are strictly prohibited from entering the Women's Village. Should any male apart from staff be found in the village, they will be escorted out of the festival.

Parking

Is parking included?

Yes, parking will be made available onsite and offsite. Onsite parking is extremely limited and will be allocated on a first come basis. With offsite parking, shuttles will be provided for your convenience.

Is overnight parking available?

Overnight parking will be available to all camping guests.

Can I leave my vehicle all weekend?

Yes, you will be permitted to park your vehicle all weekend with a weekend pass.

Can I park next to my campsite?

No, parking will not be permitted in the campsite area. Parking will only be allowed in designated parking areas.

Food & Drinks

Can I bring my own alcohol?

No alcohol will be permitted on the entire festival site. All cooler boxes and luggage will be searched on arrival. Any alcohol brought onto site will be immediately confiscated. Do not bring any alcoholic beverages onto site.

Can I bring food?

Cooked food and snacks will only be permitted in the camping area. There are no cooking facilities so no raw food will be permitted onsite, unless uze ne Sushi mntase :-)

Will there be water stations?

Free water stations will be available throughout the site.

Are vegan and Halaal options available?

Yes, we will have a wide variety of food stalls including vegan and Halaal friendly options.

Can I buy ice?

Yes, ice will be available for purchase throughout the site.

Can I buy groceries onsite?

Yes, basic grocery and snack items will be available onsite at our spaza shop :-)

Festival Experiences

How many stages are there?

We will have 2 active large format stages. In addition to these there will be a number of smaller music based activations and performance platforms.

Will there be pool parties?

Yes, stage 2 will be the Pool Party Stage.

Are there wellness activities?

Yes, we will have wellness activities available throughout the weekend.

Will there be markets and brand activations?

Yes, we will have markets and multiple brand activations during the course of the weekend.

Safety

Is there medical assistance?

Yes, we will have full time medical services available 24hrs a day. First aid stations will be visible throughout the site.

What happens during severe weather?

Should we experience severe weather conditions, on the advice of the council of event safety officers & Joint Operations Committee, the event will be cancelled. The safety of all guests and staff comes first.

Is there a lost property office?

Yes, we will have 2 lost and found stations: one within the camping area and one in the general festival area.

Accessibility

Is the festival wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair friendly.

Are accessible toilets available?

Yes, accessible toilets are available.

Weather

What happens if it rains?

In the event of extreme rain, the event will be cancelled. We are at the start of summer so this should not be a concern :-)

What should I pack?

Pack your sun screen, bikini/swim shorts, summer clothes, we are going on Holidae.

Arrival

Is there a specific route we need to take to the festival?

There are multiple routes to the venue. A detailed map with the various routes will be provided. We will also have multiple convoys to the venue from various townships & towns.

What documents do I need?

The event is strictly not for under 21s. Please ensure you have proof of identity as this will be required of all guests entering the festival site.

Can someone else collect my wristband?

No, someone else can not collect your wristband. All wristbands will be given in person to the respective guest as per the ticket.

How long does check-in take?

Check in will take between 10min – 15min during off peak times and 40min – 45min during peak hours.