Festival-goers love Electric Castle for its unique and immersive day-and-night experience, consistently recognized for its exceptional quality by the music festival industry. Set against the backdrop of the iconic 15th-century Bánffy Castle in the pristine nature of Transylvania, Electric Castle delights attendees with its diverse lineup, featuring a wide range of genres and captivating performances.
Festival Highlights
Electric Castle offers round-the-clock entertainment, artistic performances, immersive installations, stand-up comedy, fashion and fair areas, a curated selection of food and drink vendors, and a variety of daytime activities to keep everyone engaged and excited. Over its nine years, Electric Castle has hosted internationally acclaimed music artists such as Gorillaz, Twenty One Pilots, Florence + The Machine, Macklemore, Iggy Pop, Jessie J, Skrillex, and others.
Lineup
The 10th edition of Electric Castle will take place from 17 to 21 July. This year's lineup includes Massive Attack, Queens of the Stone Age, Bring Me the Horizon, Chase & Status Live, Marc Rebillet, Nina Kraviz, Bonobo, DJ Shadow, Khruangbin, Camo & Krooked, Subcarpați, Eats Everything, Jayda G, Skream & Benga, Carlita, DJ Diesel (Shaq), Kenya Grace, Vița de Vie, Calibre, Coma, Irina Rimes, Sleaford Mods, and many more.
Stages
The festival features a variety of stages and venues, ensuring there's something for everyone. The Main Stage is the largest, hosting the most anticipated artists and offering spectacular EC moments. The Hangar, the second biggest stage, provides an alternative to Main Stage shows and a chance to discover amazing bands from different genres. Featuring an iconic industrial look and serving as the first stage you encounter upon entering the festival, Booha is a place where the party never stops.
The Hideout embodies the Electric Castle spirit, offering a place to connect with nature, discover new music genres, and socialize. Dance Garden caters to those who love to party with electro and ro-minimal sounds from Sunrise Records until dawn. Drip Factory showcases urban music, DJ battles, and breakdance battles, making it perfect for fans of street culture. And this is just a glimpse of the many stages and venues at Electric Castle.
Tickets
Festival access for the 5-Day Pass varies depending on the options. Visitors can purchase General Access Passes for €169, Premium Passes for €299, or Youth 21 Passes for €119, which are available for those who are 21 years old or younger on the festival's last day, July 21. Single-day passes are available for €100 each day, and Any Day Premium Tickets are priced at €150. A Camping Pass costs €59. Children up to 12 years old get free entrance when accompanied by an adult.
Camping
The EC Village is a unique festival camping concept just a 5-7 minute walk from the festival entrance. It offers numerous amenities to enhance comfort, including premium flush toilets and showers, a beauty area, a market, a grill zone, a breakfast and coffee lounge, a music stage, campfires, etc. Additionally, there is a designated area within the EC Village where visitors can park their RVs for the entire festival period.
Rules & Restrictions
Attendees are not permitted to carry alcoholic beverages or other liquids onto the festival premises, except for one bottle of water per person. Outside food is only permitted within the camping area. Visitors may enter the Castle only in zones designated for general access; accessing any other areas is both prohibited and dangerous, as well as swimming in the lake located on the festival grounds. Pets are not allowed. All drones are prohibited.
