Q & A

Before the festival
Where is the festival located?

The festival is located by the Baltic Sea, outside the city of  Sölvesborg in the southern part of Sweden. Distance to Kristianstad: 40 km, to Malmö: 130 km

 

Adress: Norjebokevägen 2, 294 76 Sölvesborg

How do I get to the festival?

There are several ways to get to the festival, you can find them here: https://www.swedenrock.com/en/getting-here

Where can I stay during the festival?

There are many camping sites around the festival area that are operated both privately and by us. You can find more information and tips about accommodation under information.

 

Sweden rock norra camping

 

ACCOMMODATION & CAMPING

 

There are also bus trips that offer accommodation and transportation in one. You can find them here under 'Bus Trips': https://www.swedenrock.com/en/getting-here

Is there any chance to meet the artists during the festival?

Every year many bands have official signing sessions, and sometimes we run competitions through our homepage where you can win meet & greet with some artist, so keep a lookout.  

How do you recruit staff for during the festival?

We recruit all our temporary personnel through local and regional associations.

Can I bring a camera to the festival?

As a ticket holder, you are allowed to bring a mobile or compact camera into the festival area. 

 

No permit is required for taking photos as long as they are  for private use only. But if there is a message on the stage screens that photo is not allowed for a specific gig, please respect this restriction.

 

Larger cameras with interchangeable lenses are not allowed, and you are not able to bring extra equipment such as tripods or battery grips either.

 

Please note that the use of flash in front of or in the vicinity of the stages is not permitted.

 

For professional photography and in order to bring equipment for professional use and publication, you need an approved media accreditation. For photography in the stage pits you need a valid photo vest provided by the festival. 

Are there things that I wont be able to bring to the festival area?

Yes, for the sake of everyones safety, there are things that are not allowed to bring inside the festival area. You can find the list here: https://www.swedenrock.com/en/during-the-festival

Is there a doctor if something should happen?

Yes we have both doctors, dentist and other medical staff at the area at all times.

Can I bring my pet to the festival?

No, not under any circumstances!

Can I buy ear plugs at the festival?

Ear plugs amd music plugs can be bought at the festival area . 

I'm visiting Sweden Rock for the first time, do you have any good tips?

We are glad to have you! Below you will find a fix mixed tips that might be helpful: 

  • Purchase tickets only through the Ticketmaster website.
  • Pack clothes for all kinds of weather.
  • Be on time for the concerts. 
  • Be moderate when you drink alcohol.
  • Decide on a meeting point with your friends, in case you loose sight of each other.
  • If you're driving home, it's a good idea to bring a breathanalyzer. Use it and be sure before you get behind the wheel.
  • Leave valuables at home. 
  • Have you lost something? Contact the police office in Karlshamn, phone number: +46 77 114 14 00.
During the festival
Kan children accompany parents with VIP access into the VIP-area?

Yes, children have the same access as their parents.

Where do I go if I get sick during the festival?

Sweden Rock Rescue is the festival's own health and medicare organization. 

 

Sweden Rock Rescue handles everything from simple injuries to advanced pre-hospital care on site. The team treats heart problems, diabetes, wounds, etc. When needed, patients are forwarded to a nearby hospital. 

 

In total, the Sweden Rock Rescue team consists of about 60 persons, amongst others: 

  • Head of medicial safety
  • Supervisory physician
  • Emergency doctors
  • Specialists
  • Dentist
  • Psychologist
  • Naprapath
  • 40 persons from the Red Cross (i.e. nurses)
  • medically trained staff from the civil defence

You can find Sweden Rock Rescue right outside the festival area. 

 

In addition to Sweden Rock Rescue, the festival is also staffed by organizations and authorities such as the County Medicare, crisis staff from the Municipality and Johanniterhjälpen.

 

Spread out across the festival area, we have in total eight defribillators available. In addition, all festival hosts patrolling the area are in company of Johanniterhjälpen staff with defribillators and first aid kits.

Where can I charge my cellphone?

In the Storage facilities next to the main entrance, they offer a charging service.

Furthermore, in Enkla Elbolaget’s activity space you can charge your phone as well.

Other than that, our advice is to charge your phone at your accommodation during the night. Several of the camp sites offer this service as well.

Can I pay with credit card at the festival area ?

Many vendors accept credit cards, and nowadays you can also pay with credit cards in all of the bars.

 

There is one "bank" inside the festival area where you can withdraw cash.

Can you smoke inside the festival area?

 In discussions with the local authorities, we have created six smoking zones, spread out over the festival area. These zones are marked with yellow flags, and you will also find them marked in the app map.

 

Smoking is absolutely forbidden:

  • in all areas under a roof or a tent ceiling
  • in all bars and restaurants
  • inside all foodcourts
  • in the taxi and bus areas
  • in all entrance areas

If you would like to bring your food or beverage into the smoking areas, that is allowed.

Are there storage facilities at the festival site?

Outside of the main entrance (to the right if you're standing with the main entrance in front of you), you will find a storage and wardrobe where you can store clothes, bags, etc.

Tickets
How do I buy tickets to Sweden Rock 2016?

Keep in mind to always buy the tickets for Sweden Rock Festival from our official ticket partner TICKETMASTER.

 

You can pay by credit card and will get an e-mail with your ticket. Print it out and bring it to the ticket exchange at the festival.

 

Remember that the printed ticket is a valuable document. If you lose it and someone else use it, you can not get in to the festival area.


If you dont have a credit card you can call Ticketmasters customer support and they will help you with your purchase. Tickster Customer Support: +46 771-707070

Can I get my money back if I bought a ticket and wont be able to go or if a band cancel their show?

No, we can only do refunds if the entire festival is cancelled.

My ticket has not arrived. What do I do?

Call Ticketmaster at +46 771-707070

Will you release 3-day tickets?

No, since the festival transitioned to become 4 full days already in 2023, we will not release 3-day tickets for the 2024 festival.

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