FESTIVAL GUIDE
The 10th 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 4th to Sunday August 6th at Downsview Park in Toronto. Spanning across three days with over 60 internationally acclaimed Dance Music and Hip-Hop 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
WHAT CAN I BRING?
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
Outside food of any kind
Illegal substances
Weapons of any kind
Pepper spray and mace
E-cigs or vapes that have refillable liquid chambers
Selfie sticks including Go Pro poles
Culturally sensitive attire or offensive clothing/costumes
Full body morph/spandex suits that cover the head
Masks of any kind including: dust masks and gas masks, beaded masks or other novelty masks
Non-cream based and liquid/spray sunscreen
Drug paraphernalia (including vaporizers)
Pacifiers
Laser pointers (or similar devices)
Eye drops (available at first aid stations)
Over-the-counter medication (available from a first aid station)
Liquid makeup or unsealed tampons (upon entry)
Glass, cans, cups or coolers
Markers, pens or spray paint
Large chains or spiked jewelry
Stickers, flyers
Tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets
Oversized purses, bags, duffel bags or backpacks
Open packs of cigarettes (upon entry)
Outside beverages (including alcohol)
Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (SLR/DSLR cameras) No detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs
Pets with the exception of service animals
Massagers
Stuffed animals or dolls
Hula-Hoops
Frisbees
WILL THERE BE LOCKER RENTALS ON SITE?
Both single-day and weekend locker rentals are available for Veld 2023.
Locker details:
- Internally equipped with a universal phone charger, so whether you’ve got an iPhone or an Android, you can juice up safely and come back for it without missing a beat.
- Measures approximately 8 inches high, 12 inches wide, and 18 inches deep — plenty of space for backpacks or purses.
- Rentals are good for single-day or full weekend use.
- You may leave items overnight with your weekend locker!
And here’s a pro tip: Lockers make a great meeting point for you and your crew.
3-Day and Single Day Locker Rentals
- General Admission Locker Location
- You will have unlimited access to your locker during festival hours.
- You may leave your items in your locker overnight (if full weekend is selected).
CANNABIS REGULATIONS
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.
FAQ
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.
