Venue and Site Planning Overview
Learn how top festival producers choose and transform venues – from open fields to city parks – into safe, thriving festival worlds. This expert guide covers site scouting, layout design, access, permits, community and sustainability, ensuring your next festival venue is a recipe for legendary success.
Is it time to buy your festival a forever home? Dive into this expert guide weighing the cost of renting venues vs. owning a permanent festival site. Learn how land investments, infrastructure upgrades, creative freedom, and year-round revenue streams stack up against the flexibility and lower risk of rented locations. Real festival examples and hard-won lessons help you decide if investing in a permanent site can transform your event or ties you down. Get the financial formulas, operational insights, and risk factors to make the right call for your festival’s future.
Master festival planning with our in-depth guide on choosing a site with transportation in mind. Learn how transit access, shuttles, parking & bike-friendly venues boost ticket sales and reduce stress. Real-world examples, checklists & expert advice make this a must-read for festival producers looking to elevate the attendee experience.
Learn how to future-proof your festival venue against floods, wildfires, heat waves and storms. This comprehensive guide shows festival organizers how to use hazard maps, smart site design (shade, drainage, wind protection), and local climate data to choose safer festival sites. Discover real-world examples of festivals tackling extreme weather and get actionable tips on collaborating with authorities, budgeting for resilience, and keeping attendees safe and happy no matter the weather.
Master the art of scouting the perfect festival site – from capacity and access to permits and community support – with insider tips from veteran producers.
Introduction Selecting the right venue is one of the most consequential decisions for any festival. Urban venues – such as city parks, arenas, or fairgrounds – offer built-in infrastructure and easy access for attendees. Rural venues – from open farmland and deserts to remote private islands – provide expansive space and freedom for creativity. Each
Choosing the right venue is one of the most critical decisions in festival planning. Seasoned festival producers often compare the venue to a canvas on which the entire experience is painted, a sentiment echoed by experts on how to choose the right venue. The site determines not only logistical feasibility but also the atmosphere and
