SONA is shaped by its community, and together we’re creating its future in Amsterdam with care for the neighborhood and its surroundings. That’s why this is an event with very limited car access. By deciding to visit the festival by car you accept the possibility of traffic jams and longer exit times. To ensure a smooth entrance and exit of the festival, the bike or shuttle bus are the best modes of transport.

By asking you to come by shuttle bus or bike, we want to give you something in return: exclusive access to a fast-lane festival entrance. To make sure you have access to the fast-lane entrance you’ll have to pick-up your exclusive fast-lane wristband at the shuttle bus stop (Sloterdijk or Amsterdam Central Station) by showing your shuttle bus ticket when you enter the bus or with your bike at the bicycle parking. 

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Due to late personalization, tickets can only be downloaded on 4th of July 2026

You will receive an email immediately upon purchasing your ticket. The ticket can be downloaded on 4th of july 2026.

You will be able to sell and buy tickets through the waiting list. If you are looking to buy a ticket, you can sign up to the waiting list in the ticketshop. You will be automatically matched to available ticket(s) and get a chance to buy. If you are selling ticket(s) you can offer them to the waiting list via the ticketprovider (Paylogic). This will be visible through your confirmation email and you will be able to find a link on our website and socials.

1.⁠ ⁠In the confirmation email, go to 'Manage Orders'.
2.⁠ ⁠Click on ‘More actions’ and on ‘Sell’.
3.⁠ ⁠Select which tickets you want to sell.
4.⁠ ⁠Click ‘Sell’ at the bottom.
5.⁠ ⁠The selected tickets are now offered on the waiting list.

Do you have an Early Entrance Ticket? Please keep in mind that this ticket is only valid if you enter the event before 16:00. If you arrive after this time, your ticket will no longer be valid for entry.

‍Want to avoid any risk?
‍If you want more flexibility and don't want to worry about your arrival time, you can upgrade your ticket to a Final Release Ticket (valid for entry all day).

1. Open your confirmation email and click on the 'Manage Order' button.
2. Click on 'More Actions' and select 'Change Tickets'.
3. Choose the tickets you wish to exchange. You will be redirected to the ticket shop, where you will see the new ticket options. Select the correct amount and pay the remaining balance.
4. After completing the order, you will receive a new confirmation email. Please note that you now have a new order with a new order number. Your old order has been automatically cancelled.

It is not necessary to print out your ticket. In fact, we prefer tickets on the phone.

You can personalize your ticket through the confirmation email. If you can't find it, please proceed to question 4.

The festival takes place at Havenpark, in Amsterdam. 

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Early Entry ticket holders must enter the festival before 16:00.

The festival is 18+, and it is mandatory to present a valid ID (driver's license, passport, identification card, ID) before entering the festival. Just a photo of any of the above will not suffice. Please note that Backstage tickets the mandatory age is 21+

It's not possible to leave the festival grounds and re-enter afterwards. If you do leave you will have to show a valid ticket again to enter the festival grounds. 

All facilities are cashless, but you can purchase a cash card at the festival at dedicated cash card lockets. This is a debit card that you buy at the token stand and load with cash, allowing you to make payments with a card at the festival.

The doors will close at 21:00 CET, and entry will not be permitted after that time.

Keep an eye on our Instagram (@sonaworldwide), where we share the lineup, updates, and much more.

Yes, there will be first aid available, indicated by signs and they will walk around the festival grounds.

There are multiple covered seating areas, indicated by signs and visible on the map.

There is first aid available throughout the entire venue, and you're welcome to approach them at any time. Celebrate safe https://celebratesafe.nl/pijlers/

If you don't feel safe or notice something suspicious, please send a message or picture to this number: +31 6 84698459. You can also talk to one of our Social Awareness team members or any employee around you, including first aid and security staff.

House rules are posted throughout the park, and you can also find them here: https://www.sonaworldwide.com/house-rules

The use and possession of soft and hard drugs is prohibited.

You can bring your medication only upon presentation of a prescription and/or a doctor's note. The medication must be unopened.

These items are prohibited to bring to the festival: own food and drinks, aerosol cans, glassware, cans, large or heavy bags (a light (back)pack or small backpack is allowed but will be checked by security at the entrance), pets, inflatable objects, umbrellas, drugs (except prescribed medication with a medical certificate), selfie sticks, fireworks, weapons and firearms, dangerous objects (including aerosol cans and tear gas), professional photo, film, and other recording equipment.
When in doubt contact us via info@sonaworldwide.com

It is not allowed to bring any sort of professional recording equipment.

Sunscreen is only allowed in an unopened pocket size packaging. Sunscreen sprays are not allowed (in any size).

Interested in working or volunteering at the festival? Email us your motivation: info@sonaworldwide.com

It's not possible to sell items at the festival. Interested in a collaboration? Please mail: info@sonaworldwide.com

The festival is fully wheelchair accessible. Each restroom area includes a designated accessible toilet. Visitors using wheelchairs can enter through the main entrance, and no prior registration is required.

For any questions or uncertainties, please contact us via DM on Instagram @sonaworldwide or send an email to info@sonaworldwide.com.

Yes, only upon presentation of a prescription and/or a doctors note. The medication must be unopened.

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Yes, there are special toilets and entrances. Wheelchair access is at the general entrance. Registration is not needed.

No, unfortunately, it's not possible to bring along your service dog.

We are committed to sustainability to preserve the location. We use recycled plastic cups, operate a recycling system, accept only card payments, and offer different food possibilities. 

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You can purchase a locker in advance via the the shop. At the festival, you can also buy a locker using QR-codes and payment methods like iDEAL. Additionally, there will be an information point for lockers at the festival.

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