Hipnic 2026
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Hipnic 2026

Big Sur, United States
20 artists

🎤Lineup

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Beachwood Sparks – Soundtrack
Beachwood Sparks
Soundtrack
Buck Meek – Alternative
Buck Meek
Alternative
Chuck Prophet – Rock
Chuck Prophet
Rock
Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes
Cornelia Murr – Folk Pop
Cornelia Murr
Folk Pop
Emma Swift – Alternative
Emma Swift
Alternative
JODY STEPHENS & FRIENDS PLAY BIG STAR
Jody Stephens – Electro
Jody Stephens
Electro
Kisser
Kisser
Naima – Zouk
Naima
Zouk
Pearl Charles – Desert Rock
Pearl Charles
Desert Rock
Robyn Hitchcock – Country
Robyn Hitchcock
Country
Rose City Band – Country
Rose City Band
Country
Stingray – Rock
Stingray
Rock
THE CORMORANTS
THE CORMORANTS
TIM BLUHM & COFFIS BROTHERS
The Mother Hips – Alternative Rock
The Mother Hips
Alternative Rock
Those Pretty Wrongs – Country
Those Pretty Wrongs
Country
Tim Bluhm – Rock
Tim Bluhm
Rock
Tropa Magica – Latin
Tropa Magica
Latin

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✈️How to get to Hipnic 2026

Planning your trip to Hipnic 2026? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), about 55 km from the venue.
  • Major international airport nearby: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), about 139 km away (more routes).
  • Allow about 77 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Monterey or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
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🛏️Where to stay near Big Sur (Hipnic 2026)

Accommodation near the Hipnic 2026 site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.

Also consider staying around Monterey, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.

Estimated travel time to the site

Distance🚗 Car / taxi🚴 Bike🚶 On foot
~1 km~3 min~4 min~12 min
~3 km~7 min~12 min~36 min
~5 km~11 min~20 min~1 h
~10 km~22 min~40 min~2 h

Public transport: depends on the network around Monterey.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🌤️Hipnic 2026 weather

Weather in Big Sur in May 2026?

Typical weather

Overcast
Typical high22°
Typical low11°

Chance of rain: about 0% of days

2025Overcast20° / no rainy days
2024Overcast20° / 10°no rainy days
2023Clear sky24° / 13°no rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

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🗺️Things to do near Hipnic 2026

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Hipnic 2026. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, Monterey and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋About

PUBLIC ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 3 AT HIGH NOON PASSES HERE (((folkYEAH!))) & Fernwood Resort present HIPNIC XVII FERNWOOD BIG SUR MAY 15-17, 2026 THE MOTHER HIPS ROBYN HITCHCOCK CHUCK PROPHET & HIS CUMBIA SHOES BEACHWOOD SPARKS ROSE CITY BAND JODY STEPHENS &

📋Practical info

Dates
City
Big Sur
Artists
20 artists
Main genre
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