Great Escape NYE is a 3-night camping music festival featuring Australian and local bands and DJs. It’s 18+ only, BYO (glass-free), and tickets include camping.
December 29th, 9am - January 1st, 12pm.
At Redbanks, Nugent - about 25 minutes from Sorell. The last 10 minutes are on a narrow dirt road, so please drive carefully.
Yes. IDs are checked on entry and no one under 18 is permitted.
29th December 9am-8pm
30th December 9am-8pm
31st December 9am-8pm
*no entry permitted outside these hours
Register for pre-sale here to get first access to ticket sales.
Presale tickets go on sale 8am Tuesday 1st September.
General tickets go on sale 8am Friday 4th September.
To enter the festival, every patron must present valid photo ID, regardless of age.
Accepted ID
Not sure if your ID qualifies?
Check the full list here:
https://www.treasury.tas.gov.au/Documents/Evidenceofagedocuments.pdf
This year, Car Passes are split into AM and PM arrival windows to help reduce congestion and entry wait times.
You must arrive during the time window on your Car Pass, so please choose the option that best suits your travel plans.
There is no other difference between the passes, they simply determine when you can arrive at the festival.
Yes, only through Tixel. Tickets from other sources won’t be accepted.
Email info@greatescapefestival.com.au with your details and proof of purchase.
No. If you have a 2 day General Admission ticket, you can arrive from 9am on the 30th of December.
To enter on December 29th you must have a 3 day General Admission ticket or a 2 day General Admission Ticket + 3 Day Upgrade.
A pre pitched tent is perfect for 1-2 people and includes:
If you have a car: please follow directions to the 'Camping Plus' area. You will be shown to your tent by our friendly staff.
If you are arriving by bus: please check in at the Wristband/Info Tent and our kind staff will direct you.
Our 4.5m glamping bell tents will be set up and ready for you to move in! They include:
If you have a car: please follow directions to the 'Camping Plus' area. You will be shown to your bell tent by our friendly staff.
If you are arriving by bus: please check in at the Wristband/Info Tent and our kind staff will direct you.
No. There are no pass-outs, so bring everything you’ll need for the whole festival.
If you want to camp with friends you must arrive together. There will be a convoy waiting area to regroup after security checks.
Yes. All vehicles park in the camping area.
Yes, with the correct vehicle pass. Please note these are strictly limited due to space constraints of the festival site.
Speak to staff or security - they will assist.
🚌 Hobart → Great Escape
Pick-up location: Outside Hobart Brewing Co, 16 Evans St, Hobart CBD
Please arrive 15 minutes early with your bus ticket. The bus will depart on time and cannot wait for late arrivals.
Monday 29 December – departs 4:00pm AEDT
Tuesday 30 December – departs 9:00am AEDT
🚌 Great Escape → Hobart
Pick-up location: Info/Wristband Tent (on site)
Please be there 15 minutes early, with all your belongings packed and ready to go.
Wednesday 1 January – departs 10:00am AEDT
🧳 Important Notes
Clothes for all weather + costume
Tent/swag/caravan & warm sleepwear
Torch
Reusable water bottles (refill stations available)
Food/drinks (no BBQs/gas bottles/fires/glass)
Card for payments (cashless)
Esky (ice for sale on site)
Medications & toiletries
Glass, BBQs, gas bottles, fire starters
Pets
Under 18s
Kegs, mini kegs, or excessive alcohol (see BYO limits)
Yes, within limits (limit below is per person, you may mix and match as long as you stay under the limits):
24 cans OR
1 × 700mL spirit (non-glass) OR
2 × 750mL wine bottles (non-glass)
No kegs/mini kegs. Excess alcohol will be confiscated.
Yes, card-only licensed bars will operate. Please note: no BYO is allowed in the licensed bar area.
Yes, food trucks will be on site with catering to vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and other common dietary requirements.
Yes, ice will be available to purchase from the info/ticketing tent.
No phone reception.
PopUp WiFi available in the licensed bar (main arena).
Yes, bring a card for all purchases.
Everyone deserves to feel safe at Great Escape - your safety is our number one priority.
We have a zero tolerance policy toward discriminatory, racist, sexist, predatory behaviour, harassment, or assault. Anyone found engaging in this behaviour will be removed from the festival.
If you ever feel unsafe, unwell, or uncomfortable, you can:
Approach anyone in a Great Escape high-vis vest (staff or volunteers).
Speak directly to our security, Party Smart, or first aid teams.
Visit the Info/Wristband Tent, where trained staff will assist you.
Please look out for each other - if you see someone in distress, check in or get help. Great Escape is built on community, care, and respect, and we’re committed to making it a safe, inclusive, and positive space for everyone.
The site is a working farm with uneven terrain. For specific needs, email info@greatescapefestival.com.au
Yes, Companion Cards are honoured. Email info@greatescapefestival.com.au to arrange.
You can express your interest here. You will then be notified when applications open.
