Hellfest Info

The information below has been selected directly from the official Hellfest site. It contains answers to many of the questions you might like to ask about the Festival. For more info please go directly to the festival website.

The Campsite

Campsite is free and right next to the festival!
The campsite doors open Thursday 16 June at 2pm upon presentation of your ticket. You will then be given your bracelet for the festival so all you'll have to do is set up your tent! ATTENTION !!! This campsite is only for those holding a 1 or 3 day pass. When you arrive volunteers will give you a "camping bag" with goodies but its main use is as a bin bag and a you'll be given a token for every bin bag handed in. We rely on you to keep the site clean. A toilet block will also be available.

Opening Times

Carparks : Thursday 16 June at 12pm
Campsite : Thursday 16 at 2pm, to be closed Monday 20 at noon
Ticket office : Thursday 16 at 2pm
Festival : Friday 17 at 10am, to be closed sunday at 2am
Time of First concert : Friday 17 at: tbc
Time of Last concert : Sunday 19 at tbc

People under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult !

Handicapped Facilities

We have tried to do our best to improve on the very few facilities provided last year.
Gravel paths leading to each stages and to eating facilities. A special team will be there to help you at the festival. For any information, please contact them at : +33 609 866 266 or antoine1.tilly@wanadoo.fr.
Mechanical ramp for a better view of the concerts.
Adapted toilet facilities on site but also in the campsite
Tarmac drives from the campsite to the festival.
In case of any problems, a security team will be on site 24h/24

Frequent Questions and Answers

- Will there be a helpdesk (open day and night)?
The helpdesk will be in the festival area. However, you will find people of the Hellfest crew or security agents who can help you 24/24 at the camping.

- Can I bring my own food and drinks without any restrictions (alcohol, quantity,…)?
Yes, you can.

- When and where can I get food and drinks within the campsite?
There are bars and stalls inside the Metal Corner (area dedicated to partying and catering).

- Does the camping have an all-night illumination system?
Yes!

- Can I camp in a field nearby rather than at the campsite?
No, this is strictly forbidden and you could be fined if you’re caught by the police.

- Do I have free and easy access to drinkable/non drinkable water?
The water points aren’t free at the camping. You should buy a “water point” bracelet (€6) which gives an unlimited access to showers and water points. Inside the concert area, the "water points" are free.

- Can I park my vehicle inside the campsite?
No, this is strictly forbidden. You’ll have to park your vehicle in one of the car parks available.

- Is the use of a generating set allowed?
No, this is strictly forbidden, too.

- Can I use a stove or a barbecue grill?
No, you can’t: the use of anything related to fire and inflammable liquids is not allowed.

- I only have a 1 Day pass : do I have a restricted access to the campsite?
Access is allowed the day before, the D day as well as the day after.

- Is there a waste collecting/recycling system?
Yes. Like the previous years, it will be run by an association called Uri Green.

- Are there free bin bags available?
Free bin bags are given to you when you enter the site. Once your bag is full, you just have to throw it into a container and ask for a new one to the Uri Green crew.

- Is there a rewarding system if I do a good job collecting waste?
You’ll receive a free token for every 50 caps collected and given at the Uri Green stalls.

- Can I get into the concert arena with my own food
Yes, but tins or glass containers are strictly forbidden.

- Can I get into the concert arena with my own drinks?
No

- What means of payment are available to purchase drink tokens?
Cash and credit/debit cards.

- Can I buy food with my tokens too?
No : tokens are only dedicated to drinks.

- Can I have my money back if I have not spent all of my tokens?
No.

- Can I use last year’s tokens?
No.

- Will there be vegetarian food stalls?
Yes, you'll find a vegetarian food stalls at Hellfest this year!

- Will there be an area dedicated to catering (with chairs, tables, shade.. )?
Yes!

- Do you have to own a Hellfest plastic cup so to as to get drinks inside the concert arena?
Yes.

- How do I buy my plastic cup, then?
When you order your first drink, you’ll be charged one token (=one euro) more and you’ll be given your cup.

- Can I give my plastic cup back so as to get my money back?
No.

- Is there a ‘Lost and Found’ helpdesk?
Yes. It is located nearby the entrance, inside the concert arena.

- Are earplugs available?
Both free and not free earplugs will be available within the concert arena.

- Can I find cash dispensers in the festival site?
Yes! As last year, there would be cas dispensers on site. Also you could find some in downtown Clisson as well as at the supermarkets neaby the festival.

- Can I buy basic products in the festival site (soap, biscuits,…)?
No, but you’ll find everything you need in downtown Clisson.

- Can I buy cigarettes in the festival site?
No: that’s against the French law. Once again, you’ll have to go to downtown Clisson.

- Are there lockers available for valuable belongings?
We’re working on it. More information to come on www.hellfest.fr

- Are there desks so as to reload mobile phones?
No.

- Are there wi-fi access facilities?
No.

- What kind of equipment can I get into the concert arena?
You can bring your camera (including SLR cameras) with you. Video cameras aren’t. But if a band disallows it, the use of photo camera will be banned for the entire day. Please note that there was not ban since 2008.

- Are signing sessions organized?
Yes. There will be a dedicated area inside the concert arena.

- How do I get information about these signing sessions?
Information will be posted there regularly.

- Will there be shuttles to travel from Nantes to Clisson or in Clisson?
Yes, you could find cheap shuttles again:

€2 for a trip in Clisson.

€10 (if you’re at least 5 travelers) until 8pm for a trip from Nantes to Clisson or Clisson to Nantes. €15 after 8pm.