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Get prepared for Elements Music & Arts Festival by checking out our info guide featuring set times, activity schedules, lineups, vendors, and more.
Elements Music & Arts Festival is on the horizion, and we’re making sure you have all the must-know information for the 2026 edition. Returning to Long Pond, Pennsylvania‘s Pocono Raceway on August 7-9, this year’s installment is bringing a star-studded lineup of talent to the Northeast.
Elements 2026 headliners include alumni Chris Lake, Cloonee, Excision, Porter Robinson, and Subtronics, as well as newcomer I Hate Models. Festival-goers can break their necks at SVDDEN DEATH, cut some shapes beneath the canopy with Discip and Jackie Hollander, or simply groove out to the tunes of Dirtwire and Marvel Years. Beyond the massive main stage talents, Elements has booked numerous rising and local artists including 9B49, Ammo Amor, Brainrack, FREQ, Dice Man, and Just James.
As the festival continues to grow in popularity, this year brings many changes, including a new box office location, expanded dancefloors, redesigned stages, and more entertainment than ever before! With so much to keep track of, we’ve gathered all the important information so you can arrive at Elements prepared for a magical weekend escape.
Quick Navigation: Arrival Information | Set Times | Festival Map | Bag Policy | Permitted & Prohibited Items
Elements Festival 2026 – Essential Info:
Dates: August 7-9 (pre-party on August 6)
Hours: Thursday pre-party from 5:30pm-12am; 11am-3pm on Friday-Sunday. The campgrounds are open 24 hours a day throughout the festival.
Venue Address: Pocono Raceway
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Download the official Elements Music & Arts Festival app on your iOS or Android device to register your wristband, stay in the know on set times, and receive other updates from the festival.
Arrival Information:
Northside Camping pass holders will use the Gate 3 entrance located at 1234 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334. Northside Camping includes Premium Car Camping Northside, Standard Car Camping Northside, Northside RVs, Glamping, Park & Camp, Tent Only, and Accessibility Camping. Southside Camping will enter through Gate 7 at 1 Hulman Drive, Long Pond, PA 18334. Southside Camping includes Vibe Villages, Entourage/Friends & Family Camping, Southside RVs, Commuters, Rideshare & Shuttles, and Pedestrian (Walk/Bike In) with a three-day pass. Single-Day Pass holders will enter through Gate 6 at 1 Hulman Drive, Long Pond, PA 18334.Entry Hours for Three-Day Pass Holders:
– Thursday (with Early Arrival Pass): 1pm–12am
– Friday: 10am–12am
– Saturday: 10am – 10pm
– Sunday: Closed
Entry Hours for Single-Day Pass Holders:
– Friday: 10am–10pm
– Saturday: 10am–10pm
– Sunday: 10am–10pm
Elements Festival 2026 – Set Times:
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Elements Festival 2026 – Festival Maps:
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Reminder to Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, festival attendees have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers. It’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Elements Music & Arts Festival.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Elements Festival 2026 – Bag Policy:
Allowed Bags
Hydration packs or small backpacks with a maximum of two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty when entering the venue) 12×12 drawstring bags with a maximum of two main compartments and one smaller compartment Fanny packs with a maximum of two main compartments and one smaller compartment Purses or handbags with a maximum of two main compartments and one smaller compartmentProhibited Bags
Bags with more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment Large duffel bags Large backpacks Bota bags SuitcasesElements Festival 2026 – Dos & Don’ts:
Campground Prohibited Items
Glass of any kind Paint of any kind including paint markers and spray paint Fireworks, projectiles, or explosives Firearms Chinese lanterns Illegal substances Drugs or drug paraphernalia Open fires Charcoal grills Propane tanks larger than 1lb or in quantities larger than in the permitted items list Vending items without an event permit Motorized vehicles, including e-bicycles, e-scooters, go carts, ATVs, or UTVs Skateboards, rollerblades, hoverboards, scooters, and/or Unicycles (including One-wheels) Pets of any kind Generators unless permanently attached to motorhome or RV Gasoline Kegs Focused light devices, including laser pointers Unsealed tampons Pacifiers Unsealed, over-the-counter medications or vitamins Non-prescription drugs or prescription drugs in non-approved prescription containers Aerosol containers of any kind, including deodorant, perfume, or sunscreen Knives with blades longer than 3 inches (butter knives acceptable in the camping area only) Drones Tactical gear Large speakers bigger than 15”x8”x8” or non-self powered Sticks, bats, or clubs, including signs (or anything that could be deemed as a weapon) Unsealed car batteries Any personal portable toiletCampground Permitted Items
Any general camping items not on the Campground Prohibited Items list Self-powered speakers with a max size of 15”x8”x8” Cooking appliances with propane as primary fuel with UL sticker (no more than 3 total 1lb propane canisters, and only 1 cooking appliance per camp site) Factory-sealed nasal NARCAN (no more than 2 per person) Alcohol: 1 case of beer/seltzer or 1 box of wine per 21+ person No hard alcohol No glass containers of any kind Generators permanently contained in RV are permitted in the RV area only (maximum of 5 gallons of fuel per generator) Bicycles allowed in the campground only, not inside the venue (bike racks will be available by the venue entrance in the campground)Venue Prohibited Items
Bags not in compliance with the Bag Policy (see website section on Bag Policy) Any item that can be used as a weapon Instruments Knives or weapons of any kind regardless of permit Chains, chain wallets, or studded jewelry Fireworks or explosives Blankets, sheets, or towels larger than 5’x5’ Tarps Outside food or beverages Framed, folding, or solid chairs of any kind Tents, shade sails, or structures of any kind Flags, signs, or large obstructive materials (see website section on Totem Policy) Video cameras Professional audio, video, or still photo recording devices (no detachable lens) Stuffed Animals Pets of any kind Drugs or drug paraphernalia Umbrellas Water guns Skateboards, rollerblades, hoverboards, scooters, unicycles (including Onewheels), bicycles, or motorized carts or scooters Focused light devices, including laser pointers Sharpies, markers, or spray paint Coolers Balloons, balls, or large inflatables of any kind Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, or giveaway items Disposable containers Glass or glass containers of any kind DronesVenue Permitted Items
Bags in compliance with the Venue Bag Policy (see section on Bag Policy) Hats Sunblock (non-aerosol in containers of 3oz or less) Lighters Cell phones Sunglasses Cigarettes and cigars 1 small beach towel or blanket per person (no larger than 5’x5’) Hammocks Digital cameras (non professional) Film cameras (non professional) Earplugs 1 factory-sealed, non-glass water bottle no larger than 1L Factory-sealed nasal NARCAN (no more than 2 per person) Air chairs and couchesTotem Guidelines
Flags or totems with metal or wood pieces are prohibited. Maximum height is 10 feet. Flags maximum 4’x6′. Must use lightweight material (e.g., foam, PVC — no solid metal) and poles cannot be thicker than 1 inch in diameter. Collapsible/telescoping camera extenders that follow the above guidelines are okay (lightweight, hollow aluminum or polycarbonate). Decorated pool noodles work great for easy entrance through security. Any Inflatables attached to totems or stand alone must be deflated upon entry. Any item deemed dangerous will not be allowed. Totems promoting illegal activity or hate speech will not be permitted.Follow Elements Music & Arts Festival:
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