FAQ
When is Dingo?
Thursday 8th October 7pm-1am
Dingo Opening Party at The Great Northern Hotel w/ Kokoroko + supports TBA
Friday 9th October 6pm-11pm
Bangalow Dingo Festival Site
Saturday 10th October 12pm-11pm
Bangalow Dingo Festival Site
Sunday 11th October 12pm-6pm
Bangalow Dingo Festival Site The Big Bang - free community street party day
Sunday 11th October 6pm-11pm
Dingo Closing Party - Beach Hotel Byron Bay w/ Hiatus Kaiyote, Miss Kaninna, Rich Medina, Mr Rhodes
*afterparties, workshops, talks and food experiences TBA soon
Artists
Apply To Perform: Artist Application form
Volunteers
We love our volunteers! If you'd like to help out fill in the our Volunteer Application form
Where is it?
Throughout Bangalow, NSW; The A&I Hall, Bangalow Showgrounds (Moller Pavilion & Scout Hall), Flo Records, The Lumber Yard, Bangalow RSL, You Beauty, Ciao Mate, Mangosteen and more.
We're also in Byron Bay: The Northern Hotel, The Beach Hotel and Paradiso.
More information about venues can be found on our venues page
Is there camping?
No there is no camping onsite.
The Northern Rivers area where the festival is held is blessed with many great places to stay.
Wet weather
Most of the areas are indoors! We'll keep an eye on the BOM for the outside events.
Mob tickets
We will be distributing codes for First Nations audience keep an eye on socials and our mailing list.
How do I get there?
Bangalow is 15 min drive (14kms) from Byron Bay.
Bangalow is accessible by car from Gold Coast (1 hr), Brisbane (2 hrs) and Sydney (8 hrs).
Nearest airports are Byron/Ballina (20 mins) and Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (45mins)
Accessibility
Our goal is to continually improve accessibility and the overall festival journey for guests of every ability. We are eager to support attendees with diverse needs to ensure a secure and enjoyable visit. Should you seek additional details or guidance regarding the matters below, please contact our team via sienna@dingofestival.com
Travel information
Dingo Festival takes place across multiple venues in the Bangalow Showgrounds and Station Street precinct. Accessible parking is available in the Bangalow Showgrounds, entry is via Market Street. Please follow our parking staff for instructions.
Additionally, on Friday and Saturday, there are two existing accessible parking spots at the top of Station Street and one at the bottom of Station Street near Cellars bottle shop.
A Drop off / Pick up zone is located at the back of the A&I hall close to the festival entrance in the Bangalow Showgrounds. Please follow our parking staff for instructions.
There is no public transport to the event.
Wheelchair accessibility
The outdoor landscape between venues is primarily sloped and uneven, some areas with gravel or grass surfaces which may present challenges for wheelchair navigation.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are located at the A&I hall, Showground toilets on the pathway between A&I hall and Moller pavilion, The Lumberyards behind ‘Woods cafe’ and on Sunday 11th a portable accessible toilet will be available in the food stall area next to the church.
Companion cards
We are proud participants in the National Companion Card initiative, providing a complimentary ticket for a support person to eligible cardholders. Upon reaching the event, kindly visit our box office team to show your official card and festival admission. We will then provide a free pass for your companion. Please note there is a daily cap of one support pass per attendee. To learn more, please see the NSW Government Companion Card site.
Assistance animals
Assistance animals are welcome to the festival.
Venue Accessibility
Moller Pavillion
Level access from the car park.
Scout Hall
Level access over grass with a ramp for venue access.
RSL
Uneven access over grass with a ramp on the side of venue for access.
A&I hall
Level access to both sides of the hall from Station Street cul-de-sac, no access to top mezzanine.
Lumber yards
Level access from Station Street footpath, the Lumber yards are a gravel surfaced area.
Still have questions?
Message us on our Instagram or our Discord or email us at hello@dingofestival.com