The 11th annual Veld Music Festival, presented by INK Entertainment, Canada’s leading lifestyle and entertainment company, will heat up the summer music lineup from Friday August 1st to Sunday August 3rd at Downsview Park in Toronto. Spanning across three days with over 50 internationally acclaimed Dance Music acts, this year’s Festival showcases some of the most revered names in the music industry. Prepare for Veld!
Veld Music Festival is CASHLESS. Only credit and debit cards will be accepted methods of payment – Please ensure tap is enabled on your cards. Limited pre-paid Visas are available for purchase with cash, as well, however we recommend purchasing a pre-paid Visa ahead of time. You CANNOT load or connect your wristband to a credit card for purchases. Your wristband must be registered in order to enter the festival.
VELD Music Festival is located at Downsview Park. 1-35 Carl Hall Road Toronto, Ontario M3K 2B6
Government issued photo identification
Small bags, backpacks, plush backpacks, & purses (maximum 12″x12″)
Plastic water bottles and CamelBaks (with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment) – EMPTY upon entry
Cell phones
Fanny packs
Sunglasses & hats
Cream-Based sunscreen
Lighters and factory sealed packs of cigarettes and factory sealed disposable e-cigarettes
Earplugs
Powder makeup and factory sealed tampons
Sealed packs of gum
Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired and only enough for use on the day. The label on the bottle must include the following: your name (matching your photo ID), name of the medication, directions to use, date prescription was filled. Medicines will be reviewed upon entry.
Flags/banners or handmade signs (no metal or wood flag poles)
Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″
Empty water guns
Inflatable Beach balls
Factory sealed glow-sticks
Glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
Sealed lip balm
Hula-Hoops
Poi Balls
Dragon Ribbons
Flow Wands
Glow Whips
Totems using poles made with pool noodles or pvc
Outside food of any kind (If you have dietary restrictions and need to bring in food, it must be accompanied by a physician’s letter and identified to the medical personnel at the front gate, marketed on the VELD map. This must not exceed a day’s worth of meals)
Over-the-counter medication (available from a first aid station) Illegal drugs and substances, including unmarked liquid or pill medication bottles. Prescription medicine in its original, unexpired and unadulterated container, in the name matching individual’s government-issued photo identification may be allowed in the Venue. Unmarked liquid or pill medication bottles are not permitted.
Weapons of any kind
Pepper spray and mace
E-cigs or vapes that have refillable liquid chambers
Selfie sticks including GoPro poles
Skateboards and rollerblades, hover-boards, scooters, bicycles, and other personal motorized and non-motorized vehicles
Culturally insensitive attire or deliberately offensive clothing/costumes (subject to the scrutiny of door staff)
Full body morph/spandex suits that cover the head
Masks that are restrictive (breathing) or fully cover the face
Non-cream-based and liquid/spray sunscreen (aerosol)
Drug paraphernalia (including vaporizers)
Pacifiers
Laser pointers (or similar devices)
Eye drops (available at first aid stations)
Liquid makeup or unsealed tampons (upon entry)
Glass, cans, cups or coolers
Noise making devices
Fireworks, fire-starters, and open flames
Markers, pens or spray paint
Large chains or spiked jewelry
Unauthorized solicitation or marketing materials (e.g., handbills or flyers)
Tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets
Oversized purses, bags, duffel bags or backpacks
Any bag or soft-sided container, with or without handles or carrying straps, larger than 12” x 6” x 12” (30cm x 15cm x 30cm) (or exceeding 864 cubic inches/13,500 cubic centimetres of total volume).
Open packs of cigarettes (upon entry)
Outside beverages (including alcohol, cans and bottles)
Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (SLR/DSLR cameras) – No detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs
All unapproved unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones
Animals not authorized under the Provincial Emotion Support Animal, guide dog or service animal laws (Documentation from a regulated health professional is required)
Massagers
Stuffed animals or dolls
Frisbees
Any item deemed to be dangerous by the Venue General Manager or Law Enforcement Officers
Both single-day and weekend locker rentals are available for Veld 2025.
Locker details:
And here’s a pro tip: Lockers make a great meeting point for you and your crew.
3-Day and Single Day Locker Rentals
Only cannabis products purchased LEGALLY may be brought into Veld Music Festival. They must be SEALED IN OCS PACKAGING OR FROM OTHER OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT OWNED SOURCES. Any cannabis products that do not abide by these rules will not be permitted or accepted into festival grounds.
Individuals may carry enough FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Patrons in possession of cannabis are required to notify security at point of search. Cannabis can only be consumed in the DESIGNATED CONSUMPTION AREA. You must be 19 years or older to enter this area. Please refer to the Veld Site Map for the designated location.
NO SALE OF CANNABIS IS AUTHORIZED ON SITE. PLEASE CONSUME RESPONSIBLY AND DON’T DRIVE HIGH.
NO GLASS OR METAL CONTAINERS. NO EDIBLES.
Our doors open at 2PM each day of the festival.
The show ends at 11PM each day of the festival.
There are no in and out privileges for VELD Music Festival. Once you leave each day you will not be permitted re-entry.
If this is an emergency or urgent matter please go to the nearest medical tent immediately! If it isn’t urgent please contact hs@veldmusicfestival.com
No, your ticket is not transferable.
Any government issued photo ID.
If you plan on bringing naloxone kits to the music festival, please ensure they are factory sealed and identify yourself to security at the front gates.
For patrons who have a lost/missing item, please email INFO@INKENTERTAINMENT.COM with a detailed description and/or photo of the item. Our staff will be in touch whether the item has been found and where you can pick it up.
There is always a chance that the event will sell out, in which case no more tickets will be sold. So get your tickets now — we want to make sure you don’t miss out!
The best way to avoid ticket fraud is to buy directly from Front Gate Tickets. DO NOT purchase from scalpers or from websites like Kijiji and within the comment sections of social media. If you arrive at the venue with an illegitimate ticket, you will be turned away, and no refund will be provided.
Tickets are limited to eight (8) per person.
Major Credit Cards (American Express, Visa, MasterCard), PayPal and Visa Debit are the only methods accepted.