Joshua Tree Music Festival — Fall 2026

Plan Joshua Tree Music Festival — Fall 2026: October 8, 2026–October 11, 2026 in Joshua Tree Lake Campground · Joshua Tree, CA. Get camping, tickets, arrival…

Dates: October 8, 2026–October 11, 2026

Location: Joshua Tree Lake Campground · Joshua Tree, CA

Festival fit: music, camping, wellness, family

Camping: Festival tickets include walk-in tent camping. Vehicle camping requires the appropriate campground vehicle pass; dry RV camping is placed first come, first s…

Arrival: Box office hours are Wed 2–8 PM for Early Entry pass holders, Thu–Fri 8 AM–11 PM, Sat 8 AM–10 PM, and Sun 8 AM–6 PM. Guests arriving outside box-office hours…

Transportation: Re-entry is allowed after wristband pickup only when the vehicle has the all-weekend in-and-out pass. Day parking and vehicle camping passes are sold separat…

Tickets: Festival admission, day parking, and vehicle camping passes are separate credentials. Tickets are managed through Afton Tickets; current October 2026 ticket…

Accessibility: Accessible parking is reserved in both day parking and car camping near festival entrances. Accessible camping and Carer’s passes can be arranged in advance…

Weather prep: October desert conditions can swing sharply between daytime heat and cool nights, with wind and rain possible. The organizer recommends layers, water, sun pr…

Free water: Published as available.

Showers: Published as available.

Vehicle re-entry: Published as allowed under the current event rules.

Ways to participate: volunteer, vendor, performer, visual_artist, workshop, media, sponsor, staff

Official schedule or program

Field Guide: Joshua Tree Music Festival Fall 2026: Camping, Work Exchange & Arrival

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