Sun in your hair, dance parties in the sand and stellar bands that play for days. Wake me up, is this real life? These are just a few of the many experiences that festival-goers have to look forward to at the 5th annual Hangout Music and Arts Festival, taking place May 16th, 17th and 18th.
Located on the beautiful white sandy beaches and emerald green waters of Gulf Shores, Alabama, it’s easy to understand why this destination is a coveted spot for both performers and attendees alike. Hangout is a one-of-a-kind festival that you have to see to believe. Rolling Stones ranked it among “Summer 2014’s 40 ‘must-see’ festivals.” Anyone fortunate enough to have participated in previous festival chapters will agree that the Hangout Fest lives up to the hype.
Part music fest, part dream vacation; “Yes, please,” seems to be most people’s reaction when hearing about the event. Due to a continued growth in popularity, Gulf Shores decided to increase the capacity to about 40,000 attendees per day. Even with the increase, organizers announced last week that tickets had sold out.
For those who have bought a ticket, here’s what you can expect: Over 70 bands will play for 3 days and 3 nights, spread out on five stages and one “boom-boom” tent. Headlining acts this year include Jack Johnson, The Killers, The Black Keys, The Flaming Lips, The Avett Brothers, Modest Mouse, Queens of the Stone Age, STS9, and the recently reunited Outkast.
This year’s “Discover Great Thursday” kickoff party on May 15th starts at 4pm promptly to jumpstart attendees into festi-mode/vacation-mode/rage-mode with ease. Tickets are available online and currently on sale for $40, but will increase to $50 starting May 1st. Iron & Wine, Girl Talk, Dumpstaphunk, Wolfmother and more are set to play through the night and all VIP ticket holders are granted access to the party!
Accommodations include condos, hotels & campgrounds. Some lodging is within walking distance, but make sure to plan as early as possible because these sell out fast.
With less than a month away, the countdown to the Hangout has officially begun! Get beachwear picked out and we’ll see you on the beach!