FAQ
Welcome to the FAQ section.
Here you will find the answers to some of the most common questions about do’s & don’ts, how to get here, when, where, what, and how. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us. We are always happy to hear from you and help you make the most of your experience.
Age Restriction
Please note: Festival participation from 18 years old.
Animals
No animals allowed on Garbicz. We love your furry friends so much, but there is too much happening during the festival.
Arrival
Your guide to getting to Garbicz Festival. We are located in the city of Garbicz, Poland.
Take the Bassliner
We strongly recommend taking one of the bassliner busses from Berlin Ostbahnhof. No change of trains and tracks and arrive directly on site with a drink in hand. Booking is available through their website. They usually add rides as bookings fill up, so don’t wait until the very end to catch your preferred slot. Journey takes approx. 2h in a perfect world, but be prepared for for potential border control checks, which can add to travel times. Again, Bassliner Tickets are NOT INCLUDED in your ticket this year, so no need to wait for the voucher any day longer 🙂
Camper Van Arrival
Pass through Garbicz village for accreditation and receive your Camper Sticker, granting access to the festival site. Each sleeping vehicle requires one sticker; cars delivering wagons must park in our designated lot. Trust in our skilled traffic team and follow their instructions for a hassle-free experience.
Car Arrival
Secured parking is available throughout the festival and ticket is mandatory. Shuttles will go from car park to festival grounds 24/7. You can’t sleep in the car during the festival and you cannot leave your car anywhere else 🙂 Again, trust in our skilled traffic team and follow their instructions for a hassle-free experience.
We have been in discussions with the fire department about electric cars. However, due to the ongoing drought and increased fire risk, we urge everyone to exercise caution and be vigilant.
The lack of specific regulations on this matter contributed to the length of our discussions, as we needed to ensure that all safety concerns were thoroughly addressed. We must prioritize guidance from the fire department before we can provide further information. Thank you for your attention and consideration.
Train Arrival
Arrive at Rzepin (Poland) and share a 30-euro taxi to the site. Check your preferred connections in advance and regularly. We recommend taking the bassliner bus (see above).
Airports & Transfers
If you’re flying in, Berlin Schönefeld is the nearest airport. For Bassliner passengers arriving by plane, the meeting point is at Berlin Ostbahnhof station. If you’re landing in Poland, Poznan Airport is the closest, located 149 km away (approximately 1:30 hours by car), but you’ll need to arrange your own transportation from there.
Bassliner
We strongly recommend taking one of the bassliner busses from Berlin Ostbahnhof. No change of trains and tracks, arrive directly on site with a drink in hand. Booking is available through their website. They usually add rides as bookings fill up, so don’t wait until the very end to catch your preferred slot. Journey takes approx. 2h in a perfect world, but be prepared for for potential border control checks, which can add to travel times. Again, Bassliner Tickets are NOT INCLUDED in your ticket this year, so no need to wait for the voucher any day longer.
Confetti
We love nature more, so please leave your glitter and confetti at home.
Children
No kids are allowed on Garbicz ground during the Festival. As there is lots of interest, we are working on a solution towards a kinder camping area. If that happens, we will announce it!
Drinking Water
Our tap water is drinkable. Bring your own bottles or buy our Garbicz bottles onsite.
We are providing more water stations around the festival site every year that will provide everyone with fresh filtered drinking water from our wells that are about a 100 meters deep.
Festival Camping
You find all info about general camping, campervans, camping locations, and parking in our Camping FAQs here.
First Aid
We have Polish, English, and German-speaking medics on site, supported by the experienced team from Eclipse. They are equipped to assist in critical situations.
That said, everyone is responsible for their own well-being. Take care of yourself and those around you. No one wants to miss out on the fun by ending up in psychiatric care or a Polish hospital.
Food Forest
Did you know that Garbicz is secretly a food festival? Look and smell around, meet the kitchen teams, and trust your gut instincts. This is the way, and you will always feel yummy in your tummy. We serve international cuisine and Polish classics as well as a wide selection of drinks. It is worth trying our delicious and multicultural food stands.
Groceries & Supplies
You should pre-top up your wristband. You pay for everything on site with your Wristband only.
Personal food is allowed. No glass bottles. No barbecues. Dispose of waste responsibly.
Guest Accessibility
Due to the wild and natural terrain of our festival grounds, we unfortunately do not have the infrastructure to accommodate disabilities at this time. We thank you for your understanding.
Lost & Found
Please email verloren@garbiczfestival.com if you lost something that is not your brain or come to the Infopoint next to Wiese during the festival.
We want you to be reunited with your treasures.
Musicians & DJ
We do not accept applications for musicians and DJs. We still hope you come and spend an amazing time with us at the festival.
Payment on site
Wristband
All purchases at the festival are made electronically in Złoty, the Polish currency. Your electronic wristband is your only payment method during the Festival. No cash payments are possible.
Prefill your Wristband
You can buy top-up vouchers prior to the event online and redeem these right when you check in at the festival – easy peasy! Save time, avoid queues, and spend more time on the dancefloor.
Refund
You can get a refund of your leftover money after the festival.
No Photo Policy
We value the power of being present and living in the moment. That’s why we kindly request you to keep your cameras and phones tucked away while you’re on the dance floor. It is prohibited. You can read our No Photo policy here.
Soundsystem
You don’t need to bring your own soundsystem with you. There are enough good tunes going around the festival, and give your camping neighbors some well-deserved rest.
Sustainability
Here at Garbicz, sustainability is more than just an idea. It’s our way of life. Read our sustainability guide on how you can join us on our vital mission.
Tentation Stay
Coming from far and can’t bring your own tent equipment?
Instead of buying one-time stuff, we have a sustainable option for you to rent a tent.
Pre-set up and decorated bell tents, coming with all you need to have a super comfy stay at Garbicz.
We have a limited supply of tents available for purchase, so we’re organizing exclusive sales events solely through our mailing list. To stay informed about these drops, simply send us an email at tentation@garbiczfestival.com, and we’ll ensure you’re added to our mailing list.
Note: you can only book a tent, if you have a ticket booking code.
Ticket Swap
Bought your ticket and can’t go? You can make somebody else enormously happy with it. To resell your ticket(s), you have to fill out the personalization form first in order to be able to get the PDF file and the ticket code that’s required to create the offer on Ticketswap. Don’t know how? Write to our partners at Hoeme who can help you with that.
As soon as someone buys your ticket, your own ticket becomes invalid and a new ticket is created for the new owner, which then also has to be personalized by them with their own data.
Ticketswap link here!
Extras
Cheat the system and charge your wristband before the festival: Skip the top-up queues and go directly on the dance floor. More info coming soon!
Wednesday Ticket
Wednesday Tickets are online here!
ONLY VALID IN COMBINATION WITH A FESTIVAL TICKET
This ticket grants you early access to Garbicz Festival from on the 30.07 – 12:00pm.
With this ticket, we offer a preview to enjoy the diverse facets of Garbicz Festival in a serene setting, before the large dance floors come alive. Get a head start to your weekend as we open our art and lighting installations for viewing. Participate in workshops and enjoy the sauna at Lichtung. Engage in interactive plays and performances or just taste delights from food stalls with live music in our winebar, or just unwind by our beautiful lake and release your travel tension.
