Question 1

When is EMF 2026?

Accepted Answer

The festival will be taking place over the weekend of Friday June 26th, Saturday June 27th and Sunday June 28th, 2026.

Question 2

Where is the festival located?

Accepted Answer

RA Centre Grounds - 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON

Question 3

How can I get to the festival?

Accepted Answer

HOW TO GET TO THE FESTIVALRA Centre Grounds 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1H 7X7PUBLIC TRANSPORT 🚍Public transit is a convenient way to travel to and from the festival. OC Transpo provides bus service throughout Ottawa and to the RA Centre and nearby Billings Bridge Station. Transit fares may apply. Plan your route accordingly: https://www.octranspo.com/en/ottawa-destinations/escapade-music-festivalCLOSEST STATIONS TO THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS:RECOMMENDED DROP OFF LOCATION:Billings Bridge StationOther nearby stations:Hurdman Station (connected via Transitway)Mooney’s Bay Station or Carleton University via LRT (O-Train)PARKING 🚗NO parking will be available at Billings Bridge Plaza — please plan accordingly.Limited Parking: (link will be available soon)Due to road closures, access to this parking lot will be on from Bronson StreetNearby Parking Lots:1500 Bronson (Indigo)Canada Post Place (Indigo)RIDE SHARE 🚖Drop-off/Pick-up Location:Use “Rideshare Zone” as your destination on apps like Uber or Lyft. Follow signage and staff directions when arriving at the festival

Question 4

Where to pick up Will Call tickets during the festival weekend?

Accepted Answer

As of Friday June 26, to Sunday June 28, 2026, Will Call orders can be picked up at the festival Box Office which will be located by the main gates of the festival.  Hours of Operation: Friday June 26: 12:00pm – 9:00pm Saturday June 27: 12:00pm - 8:45pm Sunday June 28: 12:00pm - 8:00pm  In order to fulfill your order, bring your order number, credit card used to purchase the tickets and an identification card that can be used to verify your name, identity and address on file.

Question 5

What is the age requirement to attend the festival?

Accepted Answer

The Escapade Music Festival is an event reserved for individuals aged 16 and older ONLY, no exceptions.

Age requirements:

16 and over to enter. 
19+ to consume alcohol, 2 IDs required. 
VIP passes are reserved for persons aged 19 and older.

Each person will be required to show a valid government issued photo ID. Escapade Music Festival reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone under the required age and/or without a valid form of ID (see question below for forms of ID accepted) without refund.

Question 6

How will you verify the age of the festival-goers?

Accepted Answer

Each individual entering the grounds will be required to show a valid government issued photo ID. The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19. If you wish to consume any alcoholic beverages at the event or have a VIP ticket, please have two (2) valid pieces of identification with you.

Pictures and/or photocopies of IDs will not be accepted.

Acceptable forms of ID:
- Any government-issued driver’s license or ID card containing a photograph and date of birth
- Government-issued passport containing a photograph and date of birth (Foreign government-issued allowed)
- Foreign government-issued driver’s license/ID with color photocopy of passport (Not valid for 19+ wristband. To purchase alcohol or enter VIP areas, a physical passport or US ID will be required.)
- Temporary DMV documents proving you are currently renewing a license—ONLY if accompanied by passport or expired license

Unacceptable ID:
- School ID
- Consular ID
- Birth certificate
- Expired ID of any kind
- Photocopy of any ID (except as noted)
- Temporary DMV license without passport or expired license

Question 7

Am I able to exit and re-enter the festival grounds at any time?

Accepted Answer

No, once you exit the festival grounds, you cannot be re-admitted.

This means you have the option to leave the festival at any time; however, it's important to note that re-admittance is not permitted once you leave that same day.

Question 8

What time do the festival doors open and close?

Accepted Answer

Doors will open when the first artist of the day takes the stage and close 30 minutes before the last artist takes the stage. A detailed set time will be available as the festival approaches.

Question 9

Will there be security on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, security personnel will be stationed across the festival grounds and will be readily available to assist at any time, should the need arise.

Question 10

Will I be able to buy food on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you will be able to purchase food on site, as we will have a variety of food vendors available to cater to different dietary preferences and needs.

Question 11

What food vendors will be at the festival?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 food vendor list will be available closer to the festival dates.

Question 12

What happens if it rains?

Accepted Answer

Rain 🌧 or shine ☀️ , the show must go on!

We recommend keeping an eye on the forecast and dressing accordingly to make the most of your EMF experience!

Question 13

What are the accepted methods of payment at the festival?

Accepted Answer

We accept various payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express credit cards, debit cards. No cash will be accepted.

Question 14

When will set times be available?

Accepted Answer

Set times will be released closer to the festival dates on the official Escapade app.

Download it here: 
Android  
iOS

Question 15

Will a medical team be available on-site during the event?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, the health and safety of our attendees is our priority.

Medical tents and roving medical teams, will be on-site. We advise attendees to familiarize themselves with the locations of these facilities upon arrival. Additionally, our event staff will be available to assist you should you require any help.

Question 16

What's the EMF 2026 code of conduct?

Accepted Answer

Patron Code of Conduct 
At Escapade Music Festival, great events are the heart of what we do. An important part of any great event is ensuring a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for our guests, artists and staff to experience. 
We are committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for everyone. We ask that your conduct contribute to everyone’s enjoyment of the event, be legally appropriate, and not be offensive or abusive to others. For your safety and comfort, unacceptable conduct is subject to ejection and includes, but is not limited to, the following: 
• Use of foul, threatening, offensive or abusive language or gestures. 
• Discrimination, bullying or hate that harasses, victimizes, degrades, or intimidates an individual or group of individuals on the basis of religion, race, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, age, ability, physical appearance or other. 
• Harassment, including unwelcome or hostile behavior, physical contact or sexual attention. 
• Fighting or any other type of violence. 
• Wearing or using clothing, signs, and banners which are offensive in nature. 
• Intoxication or impairment due to alcohol/cannabis or consumption of illegal substances. 
• Throwing objects or interfering with the progress of the event. 
• Being in possession of alcohol not purchased inside the festival 
• Being a minor in possession of alcohol or providing a minor with alcohol. 
• Being in possession of weapons, illegal substances or any other prohibited items. 
• Smoking (including e-cigarettes, personal vapourizers, and cannabis) inside the venue. 
• Unpermitted access and breaching perimeters to the festival VIP areas or other restricted areas. 
• Any other conduct that may be deemed by Escapade Music Festival to be inappropriate or which may adversely affect the safety of persons or property, or disruption of the event. 
Escapade Music Festival will not tolerate any unsafe, offensive behaviour that violates of Fan Code of Conduct. Failure to abide by this Code may result in ejection, suspension from entering any or all of our festivals. 
Each of us has a responsibility to report any act that goes against the values that we stand for. So, if you see something, say something. Report any safety concerns to our management team right away.

Question 17

Additional general information

Accepted Answer

All ticket sales are final (non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.)

The event's schedule and performances are subject to change without prior notice.

The Escapade Music Festival will not be responsible for any personal items that are lost, stolen, or damaged. It's best to avoid bringing valuables to the festival.

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